The Department of Computer Science and Applications was established in the year 2012 to offer BSc Computer Science. In the next year an additional degree course BCA (Bachelor of Computer Applications) was also started. Both the programs are as per the curriculum of University of Kerala.

Vision
The Department of Computer Science and Applications aims to be a to be a front runner for providing quality human resource in the Information Technology and related areas for meeting IT industry requirements.

Mission

• Provide high quality teaching and learning environment to students so that they get expertise in modern software tools and to cater to the real time requirements of the industry.
• To inculcate problem solving and team building skills and promote lifelong learning with a sense of societal and ethical responsibilities.
• To equip students to get higher studies in prestigious institutions in India and abroad.
• To offer additional courses in the emerging areas in IT for the benefit of students so that they are up to date with the current industry needs.

Message from HOD

Welcome to the Department of Computer Science and Applications. The Department was established in 2012. The Department aims at providing high quality IT education and practical training for the undergraduate students in the dynamic and rapidly changing science and technical field. Through our BCA and BSc Computer Science course we teach our students all essential core subjects which are needed to develop the IT skills of students to equip them to become modern day Software Programmers or Developers. The courses offered focuses on imparting skills in all modern IT domains like Data Analytics, Python, Cyber Security, AI & Knowledge Management, IoT, and all other essential Programming Languages like C++, Java, ASP.NET, PHP, MySQL, Open Office etc. Experienced and competent faculty are our assets. Our students are consistently placed in MNCs like Infosys, TCS, Wipro, Cognizant and other Kerala based IT companies. Our track record places us among the best in Computer Applications education in this state. I am confident that the students of the department would justify the credibility of the department by showing a high level of professional competence in the IT field. I wish Best of Luck to all of them…!!

Mr. Vinod Chandran, MCA, PGDBM, NET
Head of the Department
 

List Of Faculty Members

UG Programme

Programme	Duration	Eligibility
B. Sc Computer Science	3 / 4 Years (Hons.)	A pass in Plus Two or equivalent with 45%-mark
BCA - Bachelor of Computer Applications	3 / 4 Years (Hons.)	A pass in Plus Two or equivalent with 45%-mark

UG COURSES

B. SC COMPUTER SCIENCE

Course Features

• Duration: 3 Years/6 Semesters
• Course Mode: Regular
• Pre-requisite: A pass in Plus Two or equivalent with 45%-mark
• 100% Placements assistance

B. Sc Computer Science is a three year under graduate programme offered by the
University of Kerala. The course inculcates essentials as demanded by the global software
industry through effective training methods.

Specially designed for students looking for a career in computers. The course covers all
aspects of computers from the fundamentals to advance. The objective of the course to help
the students to improve their knowledge in current technology and to meet industry standards.
Prerequisite: a pass in the higher secondary examination or an examination accepted by the
university of Kerala as equivalent with 45% aggregate with mathematics as one of the
optional subjects.

Opportunities

BSc Computer Science offers one of the highest paying BSc specializations as the course
leads to a number of jobs and career options. we offer placement opportunities in sectors
such as Banks, IT departments in top MNCs, Technical Support, Software development,
System Maintenance, Research & Development, Tech Consultancies, Security &
Surveillance, and others. India ranks 3rd most attractive destination for technology transfers.
The science and technology sector is the highest employment generating sector having added
more than 14 Lakh employees last year.

There are many options after B. Sc in computer science you can go for MSc, MCA, MBA,
PGDM, MSc in specific field.

BACHELOR OF COMPUTER APPLICATIONS – BCA

Course Features

• Duration: 3 Years/6 Semesters
• Course Mode: Regular
• Pre-requisite: A pass in Plus Two or equivalent with 45%-mark 100% Placements assistance

BCA is a three year under graduate programme offered by the University of Kerala. The BCA course aims at inculcating essentials as demanded by the global software industry through effective training methods.Fast growing information technology and communication systems have become critical components of almost every company’s strategic plan. The BCA course aims at inculcating essentials as demanded by the global software industry through effective training methods. The curriculum is designed to cater to the ever-changing demands.

Opportunities

With the exponential growth in the IT industry, BCA Jobs has witnessed a wide-scale growth not only in terms of revenue but also in employee retention. With almost every industry using computer applications and software, there is a need for BCA Course graduates for almost every job. Some of the top most pursued BCA jobs include those of Data Scientist, Software Engineer, Software Developer, Web Developer, Computer Network Architect, Data Operator, Computer Programmer, Database Manager, and Web Analyst.

There are a vast number of courses that BCA graduates can undertake to grow their career and skill sets, including Masters in Computer Application (MCA), Masters in Computer Management (MCM), Masters in Information Management, Master in Information Security Management, Masters in Data Science, and Masters in Business administration ((MBA).