BCA in Information Technology at GSB Indore - Course, Fees, Admission, Seats, Syllabus

Designing a curriculum for a Graduate School of Business BCA (Bachelor of Computer Applications) in Information Technology requires covering a range of subjects to provide students with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills. The curriculum should be tailored to prepare students for the changing and dynamic IT industry. Here are some essential topics that should be incorporated; 1. **Foundations of Programming**; Introduction to programming languages such as C, C++, Java and Python. This includes grasping syntax, control structures, data types and fundamental algorithms. 2. **Web Development**; Encompassing both front end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and back end frameworks (PHP, Ruby on Rails, Django). Understanding web protocols, web services and integrating APIs is crucial. 3. **Database Management Systems (DBMS)**; Covering the basics of DBMS SQL programming, normalization techniques, transaction management principles and database design concepts. Exposure to databases like MySQL,Oracl,e or MongoDB will also be provided. 4. **Data Structures and Algorithms**; Gaining an understanding of data structures (arrays linked lists,stac s queues,trees and graphs) along with algorithms for efficient problem solving such, as sorting, searching and hashing. 5**Software Engineering**; Understanding the principles behind software development life cycles, agile methodologies, requirement analysis, design patterns and software testing. 6. **Operating Systems**; Exploring the concepts related to operating systems such as process management, memory management, file systems and shell scripting. Gaining exposure to Unix/Linux environments. 7. **. Security**; Getting familiar with the basics of computer networks including OSI and TCP/IP models, network protocols, cybersecurity fundamentals, ethical hacking techniques and information security management. 8. **Mobile Application Development**; Delving into the world of designing and developing applications for platforms like Android and iOS. Gaining an understanding of mobile user interface design well as principles of user experience. 9. **Cloud Computing**; Introduction to cloud services including models like IaaS (Infrastructure as a Service) PaaS (Platform as a Service) SaaS (Software as a Service) virtualization concepts along with cloud storage and computing capabilities. Becoming acquainted with platforms such as AWS, Azure or Google Cloud. 10. **Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning**; Exploring the fundamentals of AI and machine learning algorithms along with data mining techniques networks functioning principles and their applications across various domains. 11. **Project Management and IT Entrepreneurship**; Understanding the aspects of project management practices along with insights, into the IT startup ecosystem dynamics including business model canvas implementation strategies based on lean startup methodology. 12. **Exploration of New Technologies**; Familiarity with the advancements in technologies like blockchain, Internet of Things (IoT) virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR). 13. **Ethics and Professional Conduct**;. Comprehension of professional ethics, intellectual property rights and ethical practices, in the field.