Master of Computer Management is a postgraduate course that is intended to create professionals for specialized commercial applications in software. The duration of the course is 2 years, which is again divided in to 4 successive semesters of six months each. The course equips students with adequate skills in software to meet up the changing demands of the current IT industry.

The course study helps the candidate to gain knowledge base in areas of software programming, database applications, e-commerce fundamentals, business applications, software project management, and so on. As the course offers adequate knowledge and skills to plan, design and to implement complex application software systems, candidates who complete the course can have enough career opportunities both in India as well as abroad.

Advantages and Benefits of Master of Computer Management Course

The basic advantage of the course is that it provides the candidate with theoretical and practical knowledge to deal with diverse aspects of software such as programming, software testing, database management, networking fundamentals, and so on. Those who complete the course can have higher education programs in the area of computer science or in the related areas. Further the candidate can find adequate career opportunities in areas of commercial application under IT sector.

Eligibility required for Master of Computer Management Course

Graduation is the basic qualification requirement for Master of Computer Management Course. The qualification must be obtained from a recognized University with minimum 50% marks in the same. Those who are pursuing the final year of graduation are also eligible to apply the course. Most of the institutions carry out their own entrance exam for the admission process. Candidates with relevant score in CAT / MAT / XAT / ATMA / CET, etc are exempted from such admission tests. The marks obtained in the entrance exam acts as the basis for selection in to the academic course.

Admission procedure of Master of Computer Management Course

The admission notification for the course will be made available through the web portal of the institute or the University that offers the particular course. It may also be published in the education news dailies. The candidate has to go through the advertisement in order to have detailed information regarding the same. The notification will include hyperlinks of the application form page. The details regarding how to fill up the application form and the further application process will be mentioned in detail in the notification.  The candidate can submit the application through either of these methods. The application fee can be paid through bank in the form of Demand Draft. Completely filled applications will have to be submitted before the last date.

How to fill application form for Master of Computer Management Course?

The information brochure given along with the application contains details on how to fill the same. The filled application form must be submitted to the concerned ofice with relevant documents. The documents can be Xerox copy of pass certificates, photographs, etc.

Colleges for Master of Computer Management Course

• AKI’s Poona Institute of Management Sciences & Entrepreneurship
• Allana Institute of Management Sciences (AIMS)
• Arihant Institute of Management Studies (AIMS)
• Asian Institute of Management Studies
• Bill Gates College of Computer Science & Management
• Chintamani Academy of Management Sciences
• Chitransh A.D.P.G. College
• Dhanwate National College
• Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University
• G.H. Raisoni Institute of Information Technology
• Hislop College
• Institute of Business Management & Research
• Kamla Nehru Mahavidyalaya
• L.K. Phatak Institute of Technology and Management (LKPITM)
• Lokmanya Tilak Mahavidyalaya
• M.J. College
• MAEER’s MIT School of Management
• Maharashtra Institute of Information Technology (MIIT
• Matrix Busimess School (MBS)
• Mody Institute of Technology and Science
• Natwarlal Maniklal Dalal College of Arts, Commerce, Law and Management
• Neville Wadia Institute of Management Studies & Research
• Prerna College of Commerce
• Prin. D.B. Gadhave Institute of Management
• Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University
• Shivaji University
• Sinhgad Business School
• Sinhgad Institute of Management
• Suryadatta Institute of Management & Information Research (SIMIR)
• Unique College
• University of Pune
• Vidya Pratishthan’s Institute of Information Technology

Course Curriculum of Master of Computer Management Course

Semester –I

• C Programming
• Fundamentals of Information Technology
• Software Engineering and Business Process
• PPM and OB
• Web Programming and E-Commerce
• Practical

Semester – II

• Data structure and Algorithms
• Data Base Management Systems
• Oracle
• Basic Java or Core Ruby
• Object Oriented Designing
• Practical

Semester – III

• Linux
• Business Application
• Advance Java or Advance Ruby
• VB.NET
• Software Project Management
• Practical

Semester – IV

• Mobile Computing
• ASP.NET
• Information Security
• Cyber Law
• Multimedia and Web Designing
• Quality Control and Software Testing
• Network Technologies
• Project
• Practical

Text Books on Master of Computer Management Course

• Let us C by Yashwant Kanetkar
• C Programming by Balgurusamy
• Turbo C/C++ - The Complete Reference by H. Schildt
• Programming in C by S. Kochan
• Born to code in C by H. Schildt
• The Art of C by H. Schildt
• C Programming by Kerninghan and Ritchie
• Programming in ANSI C by Agarwal
• C Programming with Problem Solving by Jacqueline A Jones, Keith Harrow
• Analysis and Design of Information Systems 2e by Senn
• Software Engineering Practitioner’s Approach by Roger Pressman
• Introduction to System Analysis & Design by Hawryszkiewycz
• Systems Analysis and Design by Elias Awad
• Introducing Systems Analysis and Design by Lee
• Systems Analysis & Design by Perry Edwards (McGraw Hill)
• Systems Analysis, Design & Introduction to Software Engineering(SADSE) by Parthasarthy S, Khalkar BW
• Principles and Practices of Management by Koontz & O’eonneal
• Management Today Principles and Practices by Burton & Thakur
• Management Principles & Functions by Ivancevich & Gibson, Donnelly
• Organizational Behavior by Stephen Robbins
• Organizational Behavior by Keith Davis
• Organizational Behavior by Fred Luthans
• Organizational Behavior by Dr. K. Ashwatthapa
• Data Structures Using “C”  by Tanenbaum
• Data Structures and Program Design in “C” by Robert L. Kruse
• Fundamentals of Data Structures by Horowitz and Sahani
• Data Structures: An Advanced Approach Using ‘C’ by Esakov and Weises.
• Data Structures and ‘C’ Programming by Cristopher J. Vanwyk
• Introduction to Database Systems by C.J.Date
• Data Base System Concept by Korth
• Data Management Systems by Alexis Leon, Mathew Leon
• Principals of Database Management by James Martin
• Computer Database Organization by James Martin
• Introduction to Data Management Systems by Atul Kahate
• Fundamentals of Database Systems by Elmasri, Navathe

Jobs and Career after Master of Computer Management Course

Candidates who have completed the post graduation in MCM course can start their career as junior programmers, system specialist etc. By gaining experience they can get in to the role of senior programmers, systems analysts, project leaders, Project Manager, etc. The various employment areas and job positions after MCM course are mentioned here.

Employment Areas

• Banking
• Consultancies
• Computers and Related Electronic Equipment Manufacturers
• Database Management
• Desktop Publishing
• Design Support and Data Communications
• E-Commerce
• Embedded Technologies
• Government Agencies
• Networking
• Schools and Colleges
• Simulation
• Software Development Companies
• Security and Surveillance Companies
• Stock Exchange
• System Maintenance
• Technical Support

Job Types

• Chief Information Officer
• Computer Systems Analyst
• Computer Scientists
• Computer Support Service Specialist
• Computer Presentation Specialist
• Commercial and Industrial Designers
• Consultants
• Database Administrators
• Junior Programmers
• Information Systems Manager
• Project Leader
• Systems Administrators
• Software Engineer or Programmer
• Software Developers
• Software Publishers

Remuneration after Master of Computer Management Course

The compensation offered for candidates who have completed the MCM course are quite good. At the initial stage, the salary packages offered for the candidate might not be high. The salary packages in such levels may fall within Rs.8000/- to Rs.15000/- per month. For programmers the initial level salary may fall within Rs.7000/- to Rs.10, 000/- per month. But this may rise by gaining adequate experience and skills in software. In top MNC companies the salary packages offered for software professionals (with 1 year work experience) may be more than Rs.50, 000 per month.