Master of Computer Application (MCA) is a 2-year, four-semester program by Tribhuvan University, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences.
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To be eligible for admission to the Master of Computer Applications (MCA) program, the applicant must have:
Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA) degree
With a minimum B- grade, or
second division in an equivalent degree from a recognized institution.
In addition to this academic qualification, all applicants must also appear for an entrance exam conducted by the Dean’s Office, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences (FOHSS).
1st Year / 1st Semester
SN | Course Code | Course Name | Total Credit Hrs. | Theory Hrs. | Practical Hrs. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | MCA501 | Discrete Structure | 3 | 3 | 2 |
2 | MCA502 | Advanced Operating System | 3 | 3 | 2 |
3 | MCA503 | Advanced Database Management System | 3 | 3 | 2 |
4 | MCA504 | Programming Logic & Techniques using Python | 3 | 3 | 2 |
5 | MCA505 | Research Methodology in Computer Applications | 3 | 3 | 0 |
6 | MCA506 | Technical Writing | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Total Credits: 16
SN | Course Code | Course Name | Total Credit Hrs. | Theory Hrs. | Practical Hrs. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | MCA551 | Algorithm Analysis & Design | 3 | 3 | 2 |
2 | MCA552 | Object-Oriented Software Engineering | 3 | 3 | 2 |
3 | MCA553 | Internet & Web Programming | 3 | 3 | 2 |
4 | MCA554 | Project I | 3 | 0 | 6 |
5 | MCA555 | Academic Writing – I | 1 | 1 | 0 |
6 | - | Elective I | 3 | - | - |
Total Credits: 16
Course Code | Course Name | Credit |
|---|---|---|
MCA556 | Digital Humanity | 3 |
MCA557 | Digital Marketing | 3 |
MCA558 | Knowledge Management | 3 |
MCA559 | E-Governance | 3 |
SN | Course Code | Course Name | Total Credit Hrs. | Theory Hrs. | Practical Hrs. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | MCA601 | Cryptography and Network Security | 3 | 3 | 2 |
2 | MCA602 | Data Mining & Data Warehousing | 3 | 3 | 2 |
3 | MCA603 | Project II | 3 | 0 | 6 |
4 | MCA604 | Academic Writing – II | 1 | 1 | 0 |
5 | - | Elective II | 3 | - | - |
6 | - | Elective III | 3 | - | - |
Total Credits: 16
Course Code | Course Name | Credit |
|---|---|---|
MCA605 | Big Data Management | 3 |
MCA606 | Managerial Economics | 3 |
MCA607 | Virtualization & Cloud Computing | 3 |
MCA608 | Image Processing | 3 |
MCA609 | Artificial Intelligence | 3 |
MCA610 | Digital Forensics | 3 |
MCA611 | GIS & Remote Sensing | 3 |
MCA612 | Data Science | 3 |
SN | Course Code | Course Name | Total Credit Hrs. | Theory Hrs. | Practical Hrs. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | MCA651 / MCA652 | Dissertation / MCA652 Project III | 9 | - | 15 |
2 | - | Elective IV | 3 | - | - |
3 | - | Elective V | 3 | - | - |
Total Credits: 15
Course Code | Course Name | Credit |
|---|---|---|
MCA653 | Machine Learning | 3 |
MCA654 | Internet of Things (IoT) | 3 |
MCA655 | Information Security Audit | 3 |
MCA656 | Natural Language Processing | 3 |
MCA657 | IT Infrastructure Management | 3 |
MCA658 | Quantum Computing | 3 |
MCA659 | Business Intelligence | 3 |
MCA660 | UI/UX Design | 3 |
Build strong foundations in computer programming and software development
Design and develop web, mobile, and desktop applications
Understand database management systems and data structures
Apply software engineering principles for efficient project development
Gain skills in emerging technologies like AI, cloud computing, and cybersecurity
Use tools and frameworks for full-stack development
Analyze and solve real-world computing problems
Develop teamwork, communication, and project management skills
Conduct applied research in computer applications
Prepare for careers in software development, IT consulting, and tech entrepreneurship
The objectives of the Master of Computer Applications (MCA) at the faculty of Humanitiesand Social Sciences of Tribhuvan University is to prepare human resource for productivecareers in the field of software development, IT Entrepreneur and academic institutions byproviding an outstanding environment for teaching, research and development in the core andemerging trends of the discipline.
Master of Computer Applications (MCA) is a 63-credit program. The program is practical aswell as theoretical in nature class load is as specified in the course structure section. Theduration of the program is two years. Each year is divided into two semesters. Semesterduration is 16 weeks of working days for teaching and learning, excluding examinations andother activities.
