Bachelor of Science (IT) or B.Sc.IT is one of the most sought after courses for students in India. The booming IT job sector in India is a sure indicator that Indian software professionals are highly valued. Keeping in view the fast expanding market for software professionals, a three-year B. Sc. course in Information Technology has been introduced. The program is modeled to offer students a detailed understanding of the methods, theory and systems currently in use in the computing industry.

In order to be eligible for pursuing B.Sc.IT degree course a candidate needs to successfully complete the H.Sc examination with a certain percentage of marks in aggregate and with Mathematics as a subject. Those who possess post HSC-Diploma in Computer Engineering/ Computer Science / Computer Technology / Information Technology and allied branches will be eligible for direct admission to the Second year of B.Sc. (IT). For admission in to this course candidates need to sit for an entrance test.

The three year course is divided into six semesters. The courses offered in each semester are:

Semester- 1

Introduction to Information theory and applications

Introduction to Digital electronics

Introduction to Programming

Digital Computer Fundamentals

Mathematics

Semester- 2

Mathematics II

Design and analysis of algorithms

Electronics and Tele Communication Systems

Professional Skill Development course

Computer Graphics

Semester -3

Computational Mathematics

Systems Programming

Object oriented Programming

Computer Networks

Logic, Discrete Mathematical Structures

Semester- 4

Data base concepts and Systems

Operating Systems

C++ and JAVA

E-Commerce

SW Engineering

Semester- 5

Internet Security

Visual Basic 6

SQL 2

Elective I (Select one of following)

1. Multimedia
2. Embedded Systems and Programming
3. Web Design and Internet based applications
4. Advanced Java

Elective II (Select one of following)

1. ERP Systems
2. GIS
3. Management Information systems
4. BPR

Semester 6

C# (pronounced as C Sharp)

Internet Technologies

CRM

Elective III (Select one of following)

1. Strategic IT Management
2. Total supply chain Management
3. Project management
4. IT Laws and Patents

Project

Further studies can be undertaken after the successful completion of B.SC. IT course like M.SC. IT or MBA(Master in Business Administration). One can also opt for a career in Information Technology, Management or Research and Development.

The availability of a large number of IT industries in India provides a golden opportunity for the students passing out with B.Sc. IT degree to start their professional career easily. Since the course is designed as per the industry requirement, a B.Sc. IT professional fits into his/her profile in an organization easily.

Some of the institutions offering Bachelor of Science (IT) degree are St. Xaviers College, Mumbai, Ruparel College, Mumbai, Thakur College, Mumbai, Vivekanand Education Society`s College of Arts, Science & Commerce, Mumbai, Sadakathullah Appa College, Tamil Nadu, etc.