The Times International College has recently come up with a new program under the faculty of Humanities and Social Science. The program is termed as Bachelor of Computer Application (BCA). This program has been running under the affiliation to Tribhuvan University from the new academic year of 2075/76 BS. It is a 4 years (8 semesters) degree. This 4 years program in Computer Application has been started with an objective to produce qualified computer software developers having wide range of knowledge in the technical field. Students learn to solve computer based problems of different types of business and industries.
• To produce professionals in the field of computer application as programmer and software developers.
• To provide knowledge about various tools and techniques used in software development.
• To provide students with both practical and theoretical aspect of studies related to computer applications.
• To enhance the skill of students to create solutions of technical problems that arises in industrial, commercial as well as in government companies.
• To provide students a fine base to continue their studies further in MIT, MBA, MCA, etc.
Eligibility
Students who have passed PCL or + 2 or equivalent examinations with minimum 40% marks or 2 CGPA (not less than D+ in single Subject) are eligible for admission in BCA program of Tribhuvan University.
Academic schedule
Two semester per year. The fall semester begins in September and spring semester begins in February.
Scope and Career Prospects
Computer has become an inevitable part of our daily lives. Most of the work today is done with the help of a computer. With the demand of computers, comes the demand of computer operators. Though, most of us are aware and skilled to use the basic application in a computer, there is always a need of a professional with qualification to get work done quickly and efficiently. Software developer and different IT professional develop different types of applications and computer games. This is one of the popular posts that has a great demand on the market and is highly paid as well. Some popular IT companies in Nepal which are hiring computer apps professionals are given below:
• Nepasoft Solutions • E-Prabidhi • Info Developers
• Verisk • Deerwalk • Mercantile Communications
• Worldlink Communications • Fusemachines • ebPearls, and many more.
BCA graduates can apply for a post of system analysts, system managers, project managers, database administrators, system designers and programmers. Information industries and manufacture industries are always seeking for BCA graduates.
Future Studies
Students completing their Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Application are further eligible to study in any faculties which come under the Management and Information Technology such as MCA, MIT, MBA and many more.
Why study BCA at The Times ?
• To produce professionals in the field of computer application as programmer and software developers.
• To provide knowledge about various tools and techniques used in software development.
• To provide students with both practical and theoretical aspect of studies related to computer applications.
• To enhance the skill of students to create solutions of technical problems that arises in industrial, commercial as well as in government companies.
• To provide students a fine base to continue their studies further in MIT, MBA, MCA, etc.
Bachelor of Arts in Computer Application (BCA) Course Structure
Courses Credit Hours
Computer Application (Core Courses) 71 (4*2+ 3*21)
Elective Courses 12 (3+3+3+3)
Mathematics and Statistics Courses 9 ( 3+3+3)
Language Courses 6 (3+3)
Social Sciences and Management Courses 15 (3+3+3+3+3)
Project & Internships 13 (2+2+6+3)