Difference between MSc Computer Science and MCA

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Both, MSC computer science and Masters in Computer Application are post graduation courses in computer science discipline. But MCA is a course which students other than BSC computer science or BSC computer technology can also do. But to do MSC computer science course, one must be a graduate in computer science or have a background in science and computation areas like maths.

MSc Computer Science Course and Opportunities

MSc in Computer Science covers various areas which can be applied to various areas like technology, science, business and education. A person who has done MSC computer science will have opportunities in software development, testing and networking. Companies such as Oracle, HP, Wipro, IBM, Compaq etc. are hiring people with MSC computer science qualification. A person who is very much interested in teaching computer science or doing research in the field of computer should definitely go for MSC computer science.

MCA Course and Opportunities

MCA course is suitable for those who wish to have a career in Software. An MCA degree holder will have great job opportunities in top level IT companies and consultancy firms. A person with MCA can become Software Programmer, Software Engineer, Software Developer, Systems Analyst, Software Application Architect, and Software Consultant

Many MNC’s prefer MCA candidates to MSC candidates. MCA’s are well aware of the applications. But to develop a new one, a person with MSC computer science is required. Thus, for working purpose an MCA is preferred but for Research purpose always M.Sc.Computer Science will be preferred.

Key differentiators between MSc Computer Science and MCA

MSc computer science is 2 years course where as MCA is a 3 year course. MCA deals with Computer application i.e. Software related. MSc computer science on the other hand deals with the theoretical details of hardware and software along with logic & algorithm. Those having a strong computational and scientific background opt for this field. The course also provides an excellent grounding for further research, either through PhD study or in a commercial setting.

 
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61 Responses to “Difference between MSc Computer Science and MCA”

  1. 61
    Ganesh more:

    which is feess of MCS ?

  2. 60
    shona:

    I have completed BE comp 2012 then got married now staying in Bahrain and now I’m planning for master degree but here less option some well known Indian university here offering courses like distance MBA MSC IT MCA. I had plan for ME then job but ME comp not available here. Which course useful for me as job in IT compamy
    I’m really confuse I want good job in software what I do

  3. 59
    mahesh kumar:

    sir, i have done bca from distance education and got a job in junior high school on a contract basis ,now i would like to increase my education and wanna become a teacher i inter college,pls tell me which is better mca or msc it

  4. 58
    ankur manik:

    which cource is best Msc computer science or MCA???

  5. 57
    sangeeth:

    How can i improve my programming skill?

  6. 56
    Abhishek:

    I am science student what is better for me b.sc cs or bca

  7. 55
    raj:

    Sir i am studying mca 2nd semister but my dream is to become an astronut what can i do after mca (2016) i have a physics background in ug

  8. 54
    HASEEB ASHRAF:

    KINDLY SOME ONE TELL ME THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MSC IT AND MSC COMPUTER SCIENCE

  9. 53
    HASEEB ASHRAF:

    KINDLY SOME ONE TELL METHE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MSC IT AND MSC COMPUTER SCIENCE

  10. 52
    sonia:

    muja ya janna ha ki msc compter science kerna ka baad kon se field ma governoment job ker skta ha plz reply me

  11. 51
    shefali:

    I have done BCA with 76% and given CMAT with 51 marks and I want to do Msc. cs or MSC .IT suggest me which is better for me and which universities are for that? plz reply

  12. 50
    komal:

    i will done bca in 2014 in pune univercity.can i get addmission for mcs cs . Please suggest me

  13. 49
    Asm:

    I have done bca with 62% by vikram university. I am confused what i do mca or msc. Cs . Because my programming is not good . Pls help me for choosing the carrier

  14. 48
    SHARON:

    i ‘ve don B.Sc Computer Science. i m teacher. i want to do M.Sc Computer Science by distance learning but in reputed university. plzz guide me.

  15. 47
    Sanket:

    I pass out oct 2012 Bsc comp Sci so wht should i do next i got 44percent plz suggest me my email id is [email protected]

  16. 46
    syed:

    Hi i’m syed… I just completed ma 12th…..I would like to knw whether msc cs is gud than mca….. And i would prefer in teaching line….. So i’m in a great confusion that wat i must do fr it…… I need to knw whether i shud do ma ug course b.sc comp sci or bca…… So fr teaching line i would need to knw that must i prefer fr bsc or bca….. Can any1 ans ma quest plz……

  17. 45
    rahul singh:

    sir i have done bsc in aircraft maintenance engineering as an correspondence can brief me what i can do after that further study is better so i can start doing job from now only

  18. 44
    kiran:

    i was studing Bsc (b.z.c) it botany,zoology,chemistry

    can i do MCA

    give me reply

  19. 43
    Franklin:

    Hi,

    I would like to studying in MCA course.Basically am a diploma Student.can i have any way to doing MCA course

  20. 42
    shalaka:

    i complit bcs in 2013 can i give job in company in this cource

  21. 41
    Bastin:

    Im nw doing msc cs,…But i dont hav any logic to solv prgs….Will i get any job aftr compltng the course?

  22. 40
    aishwarya:

    i finish b.sc physics can i study m.sc computer science reply me

  23. 39
    Prity:

    Please tell me criteria of taking addmission in m.sc. computer science in punjab univercity,chandigarh

  24. 38
    Ashish khairkar:

    what is the procedure of taking admissions in hyderabad uni.in msc.cs. for other states’ students..?
    also tell me about the related cet.. & other college cet exams, as i m the other state student…

  25. 37
    Roki singh:

    Difference between M.Sc.(IT) & M.Sc.(computer scince)?

  26. 36
    anoop:

    is M.Sc(IT)is good from professional institute of recognized university like punjab techanical uni.,lovely prefessional uni.etc

  27. 35
    jayant:

    i want to know the question pettern of ibps gramin bank exam.
    it would be more better if you provide last exam’s question paper.
    and please also give me information regarding cutoffs, means to clear the paper i need to clear cutoffs of all sections or only the total cutoff.

  28. 34
    abhi:

    I m in final year of bsc IT from ranchi university. I have interest in software development. I m planing for msc IT from SRM University chennai. Is it gud for me ? Am i going in right direction?

  29. 33
    gurjot brar:

    of how many years is mca course in canada and uk.wht should be better msc or mca or to do integrated program of boths

  30. 32
    hemant:

    Hello sir, i have completed B.sc in comp sci. whether it will be good to do mba or i should go for msc(electronic or computer)
    i have given cet for mba

  31. 31
    Ron:

    Am i eligible 4 gate after doing msc in statistics through distance mode?

  32. 30
    Sameer:

    Hi I have complete my graduation after 9 years, due to financial problem I could not complete in 2003, Now I have BSC IT degree in my hand and now I am pursuing MSC IT, Can IT industry will give me the opportunity to work as a Network Engg. or System Engineer, because I am Red Hat, MCSE & CCNA certified, Please help me

    Regards
    Sameer

  33. 29
    tilak:

    My brother want to do M.S after B.Sc Computers . can you tell about , Which universities in Andhra Pradesh conduct entrance exam. And please tell me about date and other details about M.S.

  34. 28
    afrin bijapure:

    sir, i am planning to do Msc COMPUTER SCIENCE through distance mode .i’ve heard about AMBOTIOUS COLLEGE OF DISTANCE EDUCATION IN MUMBAI. It is AICTE OR UGC OR DEC APPROVED. I am very much worried about my admission. please help me.

  35. 27
    jaspreet kaur:

    which university is better for doing a regular m.sc. computer science?
    which university is better for doing a m.sc. computer science through distance education learning?

  36. 26
    Vaibhav:

    I m b.sc. in phy in shivaji uni with 61%and now doing job . Now i want to do PG. now what i should b do M.Sc. or MCA

  37. 25
    phasejyoti:

    what to do after completion of bca,otherwise mca?

  38. 24
    sirisha.A:

    sir i finished bsc(phy,mats,cs) i confused whai i will do next mca or msc.cs ,phy,mat i need a details of higher education and what is the future of them

    thank you

  39. 23
    Henil:

    I m in sciene std.11 But i will become in Software System Archietect

  40. 22
    nagu:

    b.sc(computer ofter mca join

  41. 21
    dharani:

    sir i finished bsc.cs. i confused whai i will do next mca or msc.cs i need a details of both higher education and what is the future of both

  42. 20
    Bheemesh:

    am complited my b.sc(m.p.cs) in distance education
    nw i want to do m.sc (comp) in regular.
    Can i eligible 2 study m.sc in regular
    r is there any prblm
    pls tel me

  43. 19
    Abdullah:

    ASSALAMU ALIAKUM SIR,
    can i do the msc besides the mca for avoiding the one year extra study,whethe it is right for me please suggest me

  44. 18
    pooja:

    can we get the guides for doing phd in computerscience
    i want to perdue

  45. 17
    haseeb:

    salam i m really confused cz recently i ve given my entrance test exm but unfortunate i get little bit less marks as required bt i ve given my gud atep surprisly the paper comes dificult kindly plzzz help whthri repeat once again or to go forward bio tech line or d pharm genetic eng ormicro biology in pakistan

  46. 16
    Rajender:

    I scored 47% marks in b.sc physical science. What courses are available for me.

  47. 15
    abed:

    Can i do M.tech or PHD after MCA?

  48. 14
    psd:

    Can i do Phd ftr mca?

  49. 13
    Waseem:

    Dear Sir,

    I did BCA in 2007 after that i have been doing job in different field . I have three years gap now time has passed. So i want to do master degree so tell tell me what would be better for me, MCA, MSC CS or MBA, MBA IT. Right now i am working with an IT company as a BDM. I had worked with import export firm and BPO (IBM daksh) ..

    So please suggest me.

    Thanks & Regards,
    Waseem Ahmad

  50. 12
    jo:

    can we do mca after bsc software engineering

  51. 11
    karan:

    After tybsc computer science which college in mumbai university
    deals with msc or mca and what fees they takes for mca or msc courses and when would entrance form avilable from colleges for msc or mca

  52. 10
    prachi:

    sir,
    i have not appeared entrance exam of m.sc computer science,can i get admission in m.sc?

  53. 9
    priya:

    hello sir…
    i finished bsc cs i confused wt do next msc cs or mca… i want valuble of both coures and good guidence plz tel me the msc cs is better or not

  54. 8
    Bhasker:

    Hi,

    Actually i done with B.Sc in Electronic technology,and working for an IT company.Now i am planning to do M.Sc for qualification purpose.Please suggest me which course i need to Prefer.

  55. 7
    subrata das:

    sir
    i want to know about the eligibility to admit in Msc in computer science in Calcutta university ; and when the form will be given?

  56. 6
    Y VAMSI KRISHNA:

    DIFFERNCE BETWEEN MSC COMPUTER SCIENCE AND MCA

  57. 5
    shanker:

    present iam studying MCA second year fourth sem in jntuh university.my question is present which specialization choose.java or .net or others

  58. 4
    ABHISHEK KUMAR:

    I HAVE DONE NETWORKING AS WELL AS B.C.A…..
    I DONT KNOW WETHER I HAVE TO DO MCA OR MSC PLS HELP ME……..

  59. 3
    umit kumar jena:

    i am a good programmer but i am something know about math. so, i am eligible for software developer job?
    please help me

  60. 2
    dipak:

    sir i am doing tybsc (comp sci) .
    can i do M.TECH after my BCS

  61. 1
    awadhesh saroj:

    sir, I have completed
    B.sc IT. now for post graduation which will be more better on the basis of bright future and good salary income among M.sc IT and MCA.