The four-year Bachelor of Computer System and Information Technology (BCSIT) program of Pokhara University integrates information technology with business management - an integration that best responds to the emerging needs of the modern business. This program attempts to develop the technical skills and organizational insights in students to analyze, design, implement and manage information systems.
BCSIT is an intensive program that strongly and adequately emphasizes both conceptual foundations and practical applications, both in the areas of information technology and management. After graduating from the program, many of our students have pursued Masters level programs in the US, UK and elsewhere in the world.
Objectives
The BCIS program aims, among others, at:
- Preparing students to take up entry-level managerial positions and to start a professional career in computer information systems;
- Inculcating a positive attitude, abilities and practical skills so essential for competent and responsible computer professionals; and
- Developing independent, critical and creative thinkers with analytical and problem-solving skills.
Salient Features
The BCSIT graduate may also choose to peruse masters level programs in management, information system or other areas like MCA, MCIS, MIT, MIS MBA,CA, MSC (Computer Science) and other master level courses at recognized universities from anywhere around the world.
Eligibility
Applicant should have passed intermediate or equivalent in Science to be eligible to apply for this course. They must have acquired 50% score in their intermediate.
Admission Criteria
Pokhara University offers Scholarships to study Bachelor of Computer System and Information Technology (BCSIT) Program.
Scholarships Quota is as follows:
- Nobel College: 2(Two)
- Apex College: 5 (Five)
- Crimson College of Technology:2 (Two)
Job Prospects
Career Opportunities
The demand for BCSIT degree holders is enormous worldwide. A large number of organizations employ competent and skilled professionals to analyze, design, implement and manage their information systems to excel in today's competitive environment. Students, upon graduation with the BCSIT program, are expected to work at mid-level positions as programmer, system analysts, information analysts, database managers, network administrators, trainer-cum-instructors and the like.
Students after completion of the BCSIT program are expected to work as:
- System Analyst
- Information Analyst
- Database Managers
- Network Administrators
- Trainer Cum Instructors
- Salespersons In the field of Software and Hardware
Curricular Structure
- A student needs to successfully complete 120 credits Hours of course work to graduate from the BCSIT program. Recognizing the need for both breadth and depth in a quality academic program, the curriculum for the BCIS program comprises of six distinct components.
- Six courses (18 credit hours) in analytical tool area;
- Three courses (9 credit hours) in support areas to provide a student with a strong foundation in communication skills;
- Nine courses (27 Credit hours) in basic areas of management to help students understand and appreciate the diversity of and the interrelationships between various functional areas of business and management;
- Seventeen courses (51 credit hours) in computer and information technology related areas
- A six credit internship to provide a student with an opportunity to gain real-life practical experience; and
- Three courses (9 credit hours) in elective area to help a student develop a degree of functional expertise in area of business or computers.
First Semester Courses:
ENG 101 English
MTH 103 Mathematics
PSY 101 General Psychology
ECO 101 Introductory Microeconomics
MGT 111 Principles of Management
CMP 161 Programming Language
Second Semester Courses:
ENG 102 English II
MTH 104 Mathematics II
ECO 201 Introductory Macroeconomics
CMP 162 Digital Systems
CMP 163 Object-Oriented Language (Java)
Third Semester Courses:
STT 101 Business Statistics
CMP 264 Numerical Methods
CMP 261 System Analysis and Design
SOC 101 Fundamental of Sociology
CMP 263 Computer Architecture and Microprocessor
Fourth Semester Courses:
STT 201 Data Analysis and Modeling
ACC 121 Financial Accounting I
CMP 262 Database Management System
MGT 211 Fundamental of Organizational Behavior
CMP 265 Internet Technology (Web Programming)
PRJ 291 Minor Project I
Fifth Semester Courses:
FIN 131 Essential of Finance
CMP 266 Operating System
CMP 267 Data Communication and Networks
CMP 268 Mobile Computing (Programming)
MGT 314 Management of Human Resources
Sixth Semester Courses:
LAW 291 Legal Aspects of Business and Technology
MGT 311 Fundamentals of Operations Management
CMP 361 Electronic Commerce (Programming)
CMP 362 Computer Graphics and Image Processing
MKT 241 Principles of Marketing
PRJ 392 Minor Project II
Seventh Semester Courses:
RCH 311 Business Research Methods
CMP 363 Information System Security
CMP 364 IT Project Management
INT 393 Internship - Elective I
Eighth Semester Courses:
MGT 412 Strategic Management
CMP 365 Digital Economy
PRJ 493 Major Project - Elective II