Academic Department Kochi, Kerala University Estd. 1971

Department of Computer Applications

Constituent Department of Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi

About Department of Computer Applications

Background, academic mission, and departmental profile

Computer Applications is one of the thrust areas in science and technology. In appreciation to its growing importance in business and visualizing the career prospects, the University established the Department of Computer Applications (DCA) to facilitate research and human resource development in the subject.

The M.C.A. programme was started with the financial support and a model curriculum prepared jointly by the UGC and the Department of Electronics, Govt. of India with minor modifications. The syllabus is updated periodically based on the latest trends and requirement of the industry. The Department has a proud alumnus, most of them being placed in much reputed international firms like IBM, HP, WIPRO, INFOSYS, TCS, CTS, etc.

The Research activities of the Department include the subject areas Fuzzy sets, Logic Applications in Artificial Intelligence, Simulation, Cryptography & Coding Theory, Algorithm, Pattern Recognition, Multimedia, Graph Theory and its applications, Image Processing, Data Mining, Networking and Software Engineering. The Department is also doing consultancy work for public and private sector undertakings.

The Department has an excellent library with more than 6000 books and various National, International and Online Journals.

The Department has a well-equipped laboratory which is being constantly updated with the latest computers. At present the laboratory is equipped with 105 computers with 24 hour internet access through a dedicated link to the campus network. The Department has a placement cell managed by the students and actively assisted by the faculty members. Each year majority of the pass out students are absorbed by major IT companies all over the world.

Courses Offered

=> Master Of Computer Application (MCA)
=> Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D)

Faculty Type Postgraduate Teaching Department
Affiliation Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi
Campus Location Kochi, Kerala

Programs & Courses Offered

Academic qualifications and certifications administered by this department

=> Master Of Computer Application (MCA)

Offered at Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi

=> Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D)

Offered at Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common queries about Department of Computer Applications

Where is the Department of Computer Applications located?

The Department of Computer Applications is an academic teaching department of Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi, located in Kochi, Kerala, India.

How can students enroll in courses offered by this department?

Admissions to courses offered by Department of Computer Applications are conducted as per Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi guidelines, through institutional counseling, entrance examination results, or direct application via the official university portal.

What qualifications are awarded by Department of Computer Applications?

Depending on the curriculum, the department awards University diplomas, certificates, postgraduate degrees, and research fellowships accredited under Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi.