Computer Application & IT
In today's techno-savvy world, no industry survives without adopting the latest technology & hence graduates in the field of computer applications are always in demand. Bachelors in the computer application is a mainstream career option and a very sought-after course amongst students. A degree in computer application creates substantial scope for an excellent career. Entry to premier colleges requires students to pass an entrance exam. Considering the fast pace growth of this sector, lots of students are pursuing this career path thus making it increasingly competitive. Graduates in this field need to constantly upgrade their skill set to keep up with the rapidly changing technology. For a career in Computer Application one can do BCA, a three year bachelor program and follow it up with MCA, a masters program. While its imperative to have Mathematics at 10+2 level, it's also recommended that the candidate chooses a combination of Science (Physics, Chemistry, Maths) with Computer Science as it increases the odds of grasping concepts faster. While demand for Computer Application Graduates is becoming sector agnostic, companies like Accenture, TCS, TechMahindra, IGATE and StartUps like Flipkart & UBER continue to be the top recruiters. Trending fields: Web/ Mobile Design Engineer, Web/ Mobile App Developer, UI/UX Designers, Technical Writers
2 careers in this cluster
Computer Application is the most preferred career option for those who wish to join the IT sector as well as for those who have a quick thinking mind that can analyze the situation at hand and apply concepts towards solving them. It is more professionally oriented as compared to computer science and other similar alternatives. Education in Computer Application includes knowledge of computer fundamentals and programming concepts as well as learning and mastering programming languages. India, being a developing country, has a wide scope for those pursuing Computer Applications.
Game development as a career is about developing and designing games which everyone plays on their laptop, mobile phones etc. It is a profession which involves hard work, dedication and passion for games. Making games is technical and creative work, and in this career, you will understand the technicality involved in the creation of a game. There is an increasing demand of games as there is an increasing development of gadgets, hence Game Development is a promising career option. Game developers can work as individuals or in an organization which is involved in developing games for various gadgets. The students of game development study about the technical steps, policies, developing creative games etc. Proficiency in C++, JAVA will be of an advantage in this career. Game developers make the core features of the video games which include conducting design reviews, designing role play mechanics, coding and programing etc. Various paths are available for an individual to become a game developer that involve studying computer science engineering, animation and graphic designing etc.