What is the diefference between MCA and MSc Computer Science?
MSc Computer Science and MCA are Post Graduation in
Computing.Computer Application given preference to Software
Applications whereas Computer Science gives Preference in
Development of Computer Architecture,Computer System
Development,Algorithm and Flow Charts.Simply we can say that
Computer Science is the study about theoretical aspect of
computers.
Both the Courses syllabus are same.But we can say that MCA is
more professional and new generation course.One who would aims at
Industry can better to take MCA and who are interested in
Teaching/Research can go for MSc-Computer Science.
Eligibility and Duration are different for both courses.MCA is 3
Years(6 Semester) couse.But the Duration of MSc-C.S is 2 Years/4
Semesters.
Eligibility(MCA):Graduates in any Sream with Maths at
Grduate/12th Leve are eligible for MCA
Eligibilty(MSc-C.S): BSc-C.S/IT/BCA OR BSc in
Electronics,Physics,Maths & Applied Science are eligible for
MSc(CS).
Job Profile(MCA) : Software Engineer,Application
Developer,Database Administrator ,Teachers etc..
Job Profile(MSc-CS): Computer Architects/Scientist,System
Engineer/Network Engineer,System Analyst etc..