Program structure:
The BBA program is structured into six semesters, each comprising:
- Major Mandatory Courses (MMCs): Core subjects specific to the chosen specialization.
- Minor Courses: Complementary subjects from other disciplines.
- Open Electives (OEs): Courses that allow students to explore areas of interest outside their specialization.
- Vocational Skill Development Courses (VSCs): Practical courses aimed at enhancing job-specific skills.
- Skill Enhancement Courses (SECs): Courses designed to improve soft skills and employability.
- Ability Enhancement Courses (AECs): Courses focusing on communication, critical thinking, and other foundational skills.
- Value Education Courses (VECs): Courses that promote ethical values and social responsibility.
- **Co-Curricular Courses (CCs):
Orientation and Pedagogy
The BBA program adopts a student-centric pedagogy that includes:
- Blended Learning: Combining traditional classroom instruction with online resources to provide a comprehensive learning experience.
- Case Studies and Simulations: Utilizing real-world scenarios to develop analytical and decision-making skills.
- Workshops and Seminars: Organizing sessions with industry experts to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application.
- Internships and Field Visits: Providing hands-on experience to understand business operations and challenges.
- Project-Based Learning: Encouraging students to work on projects that foster innovation and creativity.
- Value Education and Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS): Incorporating courses that promote ethical values and an understanding of traditional knowledge systems.
Program structure:
Under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU) has restructured its Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA) program for the 2024–2025 academic years. This updated curriculum emphasizes holistic development, skill enhancement, and interdisciplinary learning, aligning with the NEP’s vision for a more flexible and integrated educational framework.
The BCA program is structured into six or Eight semesters, each comprising:
- Core Courses: Fundamental subjects specific to computer applications.
- Elective Courses: Optional subjects allowing students to specialize in areas of interest.
- Skill Enhancement Courses (SECs): Courses designed to improve practical skills and employability.
- Ability Enhancement Courses (AECs): Courses focusing on communication, critical thinking, and other foundational skills.
- Value Education Courses (VECs): Courses that promote ethical values and social responsibility.
- Co-Curricular Activities (CCAs): Activities such as physical education, yoga, or fine arts.
Orientation and Pedagogy
- Blended Learning
- Combines traditional classroom instruction with online resources and digital tools.
- Encourages self-paced learning through MOOCs, LMS platforms, and digital labs.
- Project-Based Learning
- Students work on real-life software projects, fostering:
- Creativity
- Problem-solving
- Collaboration
- Often integrated into semester assessments and internships.
- Case Studies & Scenario-Based Teaching
- Real-world computing or IT business cases are analyzed to build:
- Critical thinking
- Logical reasoning
- Systematic problem-solving
- Hands-on Labs & Coding Practice
- Emphasis on lab-based practicals for subjects like:
- Programming (C, Java, Python, etc.)
- Web development
- Networking and databases
- Encourages building actual applications and performing system operations.
- Workshops & Hackathons
- Regular events focus on:
- New technologies (AI, ML, Cybersecurity, IoT)
- Industry tools (Git, Docker, Firebase, etc.)
- Open-source contributions
- Internships & Industry Projects
- Typically in the final year, students are placed in internships to gain:
- Real-world IT exposure
- Experience with Agile/DevOps methodologies
- Team-based software development
- Skill Enhancement Courses (SECs)
- Includes communication skills, aptitude training, resume writing, and interview prep.
- Prepares students for placements and further studies.
- Value-Based and Interdisciplinary Learning
- Subjects under Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS), Environmental Studies, and Ethics included to build holistic individuals.
- Students can also take open electives from other streams (like commerce, design, or arts).