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Which of the following courses promise a bright future in the IT field - MCA (3 years) from IGNOU or a B level from DOEACC. Please advise.

B. S. Choudhury

Rourkela

You can pursue either of these courses, though it is more important to perfect the practical applicability of the course. Although both the courses are rated equal, a degree in MCA holds greater recognition. It is always better to compare the curriculum of both the courses and then arrive at a decision.

I am doing MA final year and want to take up computer courses. How should I go about it and which institutions can help me out? What courses are available in Maharashtra and what courses should I take up?

Yeola Vinod Suresh

Jalgaon (Maharastra)

There are a number of computer courses available everywhere and taking up one is dependent on your subject of interest and its applicability. You can start with courses like Unix, C, C++, Corba and later do advanced courses like Internet programming and designing. Information regarding courses and institutes in Maharashtra can be got from the local dailies, television advertisements and websites.

I am doing B.Tech. (Mechanical) from Pondicherry Engineering College (PEC). My aim is to become an aeronautical/ space engineer, after B.Tech. What course should I take up after my bachelor's degree?

H. Mohammed Ashraf

Pondicherry

The required qualification to work as an aeronautical engineer is a B.E./B.Tech. degree with specialisation in aeronautical engineering. You can do your M.Tech in aeronautics offered by Indian Institute of Science. You might like to write to ISRO for some information on Space Engineering.

I have done a diploma in Mechanical engineering and now I am doing my BCA final year from IGNOU. I am also planning to complete my MCA from there. What are the career prospects after that? Is the MCA degree from IGNOU recognised in USA and other countries for job as well as study purpose? Should I go in for MCA regular or M.Sc. computer science?

Anuj Awasthi

Sagar (M.P.)

If it is a choice between a regular MCA and one from IGNOU, the former would definitely hold better prospects. It's always better if you can do your PG through regular college than by correspondence. A post graduation course done through IGNOU is valid all over India. For overseas jobs however, preference is given to regular university courses.

I am a finance professional (C.A.) with 12 years experience in accounts/finance/system including 17 months as system analyst. I would like to switch my career completely to software. Please advise me on the opportunities and avenues available for my background. I have done ERP course in Oracle financials and I am also willing to undergo adequate training to achieve my purpose of establishing a career in software/IT. Presently I am working as an accountant in Liberia, West Africa.

Hariharan

Liberia (West Africa)

You can definitely make a career in the software field. ERP jobs essentially come to those fulfilling certain educational criteria, functional experience and implementation exposure. Since you possess the needed educational background and the necessary experience you could make a switch as a functional consultant. ERP is well paying and popular in the US as compared to its popularity in India.

I did my graduation from Delhi University and enrolled for MIT course from Manipal University. Recently I came to know that MCA and BE are B level degrees while MIT is not. Is MIT equal to MCA? What is the difference between the two? Should I switch over to MCA or pursue my PG in MIT?

Saurabh

Patna

Both MCA and MIT are postgraduate degree courses but MCA is a more widely recognised course though more traditional. MIT is emergent and in vogue. As for the difference an MCA is a three years course where as MIT is of two years duration, after a 3 year BIT course.

I am a graduate in Law from the University of Allahabad and am interested in doing a course in forensic science (degree/ diploma). The problem is that I do not know of any such institution that conducts this course. Kindly help me.

Ali Raza

Allahabad

The Tata Institute of Social Sciences offers a course in Criminology and Correctional Administration. The Doctor Harisingh Gour Vishwavidyalaya of Madhya Pradesh offers a course in Criminology and Forensic science. You can correspond with them for further information. You can also try the Indian Academy of Forensic Medicine, Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi- 110002, the Department of Forensic Science, University of Sagar, Sagar (MP). The University of Madras too offers a Masters of Science in the subject.

I am doing my B.Sc in computer science. I want to know the future prospects of this field. Should I go in for M.Sc in computer science or in Information Technology or do MCA? I also want to know which colleges in India are the best ones to pursue these courses.

Ajaya Kumar Nanda

Sambalpur

You can opt for any of the masters' degree mentioned. An M.Sc in computer science would be more theoretically oriented while an M.Sc in information technology would include a course in hardware as well. MCA is for a period of three years and the emphasis is more on software rather than hardware. Universities such as JNU, University of Hyderabad, and JNTU (Hyderabad) offer MCA while IIT (Madras), Indian Statistical Institute (West Bengal) and IIT (Kanpur) offer M.Sc. in Computer Science and BIT (Ranchi) offers M.Sc. (Information Science).

I am an undergraduate, working in a government organisation. I want to complete my graduation now to secure a promotion . Kindly let me know which universities offer a correspondence course at the degree level. Is there any chance of completing my degree in one attempt?

S. Hazi Rahamatulla

Ananthapur

All universities allow you, indeed expect you, to clear your papers in one attempt. You will need to pass your exams year by year to progress to the next stage. However, university rules do not permit one to take all the exams at one go. One can only clear compartmental exams that have accumulated, in one sitting.

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