What after MCA – Master of Computer Applications (MCA) course has its own importance in the current scenario. Completion of this course is considered vital on many occasions for a hassle free career in the field of Information Technology. Aim of this story is to focus on career options that are available on completion of MCA.

What after MCA ?

Business Analyst
This is a career option an MCA degree holder can consider. The role involves analyzing business situations and exploring investments with a motive of revenue generation. Prospects of MCA degree holders turning into a business analyst are more bright if the business is based on Information Technology, Computer Science. MCA degree holders have ability to design a better business model owing to their deep knowledge in IT and Computer Science related matters, thanks to in depth study of topics related to these fields during their MCA study.

App Developer
Application Development (App Development) is another area where career options are bright for those who have studied MCA. Every company today is developing an application to either promote their products or enhance their services.

These apps enable people to avail products or services of various organisations through their smartphones. MCA course students can use their technical know-how to help design apps. If MCA students have the ability to think innovatively and quickly analyse business and consumer trends, it will be an added advantage to them in the field of app development.

Software Engineer/Programmer/Developer
Job of software engineer, programmer, developer is also open for MCA students to prove their mettle. This is a job where software developer has to design a computer programme keeping in view the requirement of the client. The software will help the client better his services. Ability to communicate is also required in this field. Programme developer has to interact with the client effectively and get the information about the requirement to design a good software.

Problem solver
MCA students can consider applying for the post of problem solver, also popularly known as trouble shooter. The job here would be to solve the problems encountered during the software development or usage. The role has prominence in App development and usage. Trouble shooters must have the ability to understand the problem and come out with a solution in quickest possible time.

What after MCA 

System Analyst
The role of system analyst is of vital importance when it comes to software development. The job of a systems analyst is to under the nuances of various businesses and use their knowledge in computer sciences and information technology to design effective software systems that will help better handling of operations in respective business fields. System analyst also has to stay in touch with latest developments in various businesses and make suitable changes in software and IT systems.

Software Architect
This is a role for those MCA degree holders who have a fairly good understanding of software, computers and their applications. The role would be of making choices of best options available when it comes to designing a software or a system based on it.

Establishing standards with regards to software design and development is another role that software architects have to perform. An architect has thought through all the aspects of a software, just like an architect that builds a house. Software architects may also be engaged in the design of the architecture of the hardware environment, or may focus entirely on the design methodology of the code.

Software consultant
Software consultancy is another area where MCA degree holders can prove their worth. This is an area where they provide ideas as to how software is to be designed and how to establish suitable systems to run the software effectively. Software consultant must also be aware about pricing options. They should be in a position to design a software or a system keeping in view the budgetary limits of the prospective client.

Hardware engineer
MCA degree holders with a good knowledge in computer hardware can also carve out a career in the hardware arena as a hardware engineer. They must be having good know-how of hardware equipment like circuit boards, routers, keyboards, hard disks.

Their role will be to check the hardware equipment to ensure they function properly. They have a crucial role to play during configuration and installation of various computer systems for work. They can even find jobs in companies that produce hardware equipment as test engineers. They can use their expertise with regards to hardware and test the equipment to ensure their effective functioning.

Technical Writer
Technical writing is another area where MCA candidates can try their hand. Having creative writing skills can strengthen their hold as a technical writer. The function here would be to write user manuals related to computers and its usage. They can even write product description materials, design specification, work-flow documents and many more.

Web designers
What after MCA – Web designing is a segment that can come in handy for MCA students. Their technical knowledge will come in handy in designing websites and other online material and managing them. MCAs can do better when it is about designing websites related to computers, software and hardware. Having a flair for creativity with a right colour and font sense will help in delivering a better output.

General openings
They can also take up jobs of technical officers, software incharge in general sectors like banking, defence, schools, colleges. They can manage the computer section of any organisation, can take care of computer and hardware to ensure their proper functioning.

Salary package
Pay packages will vary from sector to sector depending on the role MCAs have to perform. Payments may be lower during at the entry level, as the time moves ahead, candidates can command a high package. A fresher can get a salary of Rs 20,000 to Rs 35,000 as a App Developer.

What after MCA – A fresher may get Rs 15,000 to Rs 25,000 as a hardware engineer. A fresher will get Rs 21,000 to Rs 47,500 as a software engineer or developer. Salary for a fresher in web designing and developing is Rs 25,000 to Rs 55,000. An MCA with an experience of 1 to 3 years Rs 26,000 to Rs 44,000 and MCA with an experience of five years and above can get a pay of Rs 40,000 to Rs 1,50,000. On the foreign shores an MCA can get an average salary of $1500 to $3200.

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