M.Sc in Computer Science and Master of Computer Application (MCA) are two common higher studies options available after Bachelor of Computer Science course. If a candidate want to excel in IT field, then MCA is much suitable for them. The reason is that the reputed IT firms like TCS, IBM, Infosys, Cisco etc. offer the job of Computer System Support Manager, Database Administrator and System Analyst to MCA graduates. M.Sc in Computer Science course is best for candidates who are looking for a career in the field of research. Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) and Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) offer Research Fellowship and Scientist jobs to M.Sc graduates in Computer Science.

Opportunities after Master of Computer Application (MCA)

IT sector provide lucrative career opportunities to MCA graduates. Multinational IT companies like TCS, Cisco, Cognizant Technology Solutions, IBM, Wipro, Oracle etc. offer different kind of jobs to these graduates which are

• System Developer
• Application Developer
• Computer System Support Manager
• Network Manager
• Web-site Developer
• Database Administrator
• Software Programmer
• System Analyst

By joining any hardware, software, website or networking company in private sector as a fresher, one can earn a salary of Rs. 15, 000/- to Rs. 30, 000/- per month. As they move up to the position of Project Manager, salary will be in the range of Rs. 8, 00, 000/- to Rs. 14, 00, 000 per annum.

MCA graduates can find employment in public sector undertakings like Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL), Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) etc. HPCL recruits these graduates for the post of IT officer. Emolument offered for this post is between Rs. 12, 000/- to Rs. 17,500/- per month. Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) offers the job of Technical Officer to these graduates with remuneration of Rs. 15, 600/- to Rs. 39100/- per month. Along with the monthly remuneration, there is a grade pay of Rs. 5,400/- per month.

It is also possible for them to find the job of Deputy General Manager in Airport Authority of India (AAI). Remuneration offered for this post is Rs. 36,000/- to 62,000/- per month. But for these positions more than 60 to 7 years experience is a must.

Opportunities after M.Sc in Computer Science

Those who are looking for private sector job after M.Sc in Computer Science can join IT companies like Infosys and Wipro. Infosys recruit fresh M.Sc graduates in Computer Science for the post of Systems Engineer and Wipro recruit such graduates for the post Software Engineer Trainee. As a fresher, Systems Engineer can get a salary of Rs. 25, 000/- to Rs. 35,000/- per month where as a Software Engineer can earn a salary of Rs. 30, 000/- to Rs. 40, 000/- per month.

If these graduates are looking for a government job, then they can find the job of Scientist in National Remote Sensing Centre of ISRO. Monthly remuneration offered for this post is Rs. 15,600/- to Rs. 39,100/- per month and grade pay is Rs. 5,400/- per month. It is also possible for them to look for the job of Junior Executive (ATC) in Airport Authority of India (AAI). Pay scale of Junior Executive (ATC) in Airport Authority of India is between Rs. 16, 400/- to Rs. 20, 500/- per month. Another opportunity available for them in the government sector is to work as a Junior Research Fellow in Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO). For this job, they can earn a salary of Rs. 16,000/- per month apart from the House Rent Allowances.

Best course after Bachelor of Computer Science

If the candidate is looking for a job oriented course after Bachelor of Computer Science, then MCA is the best option for them. It is not only due to the wide range of lucrative career opportunities available in IT sector like Database Administrator, Software Programmer etc., but also due to the openings available in government sector. M.Sc in Computer Science course is another option available after Bachelor of Computer Science which is much suitable for the candidates having keen interest for research. After this M.Sc course, one can pursue Ph.D in Computer Science, Computer Science and Applications or Computer and Information Science. Then they can pursue their career as Senior Research Fellow or Senior Scientists in research organizations like Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO), Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) etc.