BCA - Information Security & Mobile Applications
(3 Year Full-Time Programme)
Course Objective
This unique course provides dual career options for students in the hot-favourite technology sectors of Information Security and Mobile Applications. In addition to all the mandatory subjects of a traditional BCA, this specialized course offers in-depth practical know-how of the current trend technology sectors of Information Security & Mobile Applications. These sectors have the potential to grow exponentially and will provide challenging job opportunities for young professionals with the right skill sets. On the Information Security front, this course equips students with the concepts and technical skills in Information Security. The focus of the course is on the models, tools and techniques for enforcement of Security Policies, with emphasis on Cryptography, Ethical Hacking, Computer Forensics and Virtualization and Cloud Security. On the Mobile Application front, the course provides students the fundamental knowledge of all aspects of mobile technology with emphasis on application development for Android, according to industry requirements.
Course Particulars
Course Name
BCA – Information Security & Mobile ApplicationsDegree Awarded
Bachelor of Computer ApplicationDuration of the Course
3 years (6 semesters)Class Timing
8am – 4pmMedium of Instruction & Examination
EnglishStudy Campus
Jain University, School of Graduate Studies #34, 1st Cross, J C Road, Bangalore - 560 027Eligibility
The minimum quali ication required to apply is a pass in the 10+2 examination from PUC / ISC / CBSE or equivalent board or a course recognized as equivalent thereto by the university.Semester 5
Semester 6
*Subject to changes made by the university Computer Forensics and Investigation Virtualization and Cloud Security IT Governance, Risk & Information Security Management Mobile Ecosystem and Business Models Advanced Android Web Technology Learning Labs Computer Forensics and Investigation Lab Advanced Android Lab Mobile, Wireless and VOIP Security Mobile Testing Project work Project and Viva-VoceCurriculum*
Semester 1
Language Language English English Fundamentals of Mathematics Computer Fundamentals & Organization Programming in C Introduction to Linux Learning Labs C Programming Lab Linux LabSemester 2
Semester 3
Semester 4
OOPS with C++Data structures using c
Mind Management & Human Values Learning Labs OOPS with C++ Lab Data Structures Lab Information Security Fundamentals Software Engineering RDBMS Computer Networks Programming in Java Indian Constitution Learning Labs RDBMS Lab Java Programming Lab Mobile Web and Application Development Ethical Hacking Fundamentals Cryptography Fundamentals Basic Android Mobile Device and Network Architecture Learning Labs Ethical Hacking Lab Basic Android Lab Environmental Science Operating System
Career Opportunities for Information Security Professionals
Global Scenario
Cyber Security Needs Drive IT Job Growth
“New research has found that job openings in the ield of cyber security have grown by more than 100 percent in the past year. Those openings are only expected to grow in the coming year, jumping an additional 30 percent in 2014. The demand for security workers points to the importance companies are placing on responding to the growth of recent attacks on businesses of all sizes.” -Business News Daily US Federal agencies to hire more cyber defenders in 2014 “The Army is building a new cyber command centre at Fort Meade to eventually house 1,500 individuals, leading a worldwide cyber corps of 21,000 soldiers and civilians. By 2017, the Air Force will add more than 1,000 uniformed cyber forces to its 6,000 experts now working at the Air Force Space Command. The Navy had 800 cyber security staffers in 2013 and will reach nearly 1,000 by 2017, working toward a mix of 80 percent uniformed personnel and 20 percent civilian employees and contractors.
Career Progression Path for Information Security Professionals*
Level Entry level (0-1 yrs exp.) Mid Level (3-5 yrs exp.) Advanced level (5 yrs plus exp.) Salary Range 200,000 – 500,000 500,000 – 800,000 800,000 + Job Role Executive Information Security Senior Information Security Of icer Chief Information Security Of icer
Malware Analyst Senior Malware Analyst Manager Anti-Virus Development
Data Centre Technician Data Centre Engineer Data Centre Manager Junior Penetration Tester Penetration Tester Ethical Hacker Database Manager – IT Security Network and Database Manager – IT Security Data Centre Security Engineer
Career Opportunities for Mobile Applications Professionals*
Global Scenario Mobile Applications have spawned a new industry aptly called the “Mobile Apps Economy”, which continues to grow at a rapid pace. Number of Apps in Android market - Google Play: 7,00,000 * • Number of Apps in Apple App Store: 6,50,000 ** • Estimated size of the current Mobile App Industry: $ 25 billion*** • Revenue growth of Mobile Apps Industry 2011 & 2012: 197 %**** *(Source: Bloomberg Business week) ** (Source: Distimo) *** (Source: Gartner Inc) **** (Source: ScanLife Trend Report 2012) Indian Scenario Advantage India The sector’s exponential growth bodes well for India. With huge investments provided for developing both consumer and enterprise apps, the sector in India will open up challenging opportunities – for both outsourced and indigenous app development.The Indian app market was estimated to be Rs 150-200 crore during 2012, as per a study released by Avendus Partners. The total monthly revenues earned by Google Play and Apple app store from Indian customers was Rs 27.5 crore in October 2012 or an annualized run-rate of Rs 330 crore. • The Indian app market could reach Rs 2,000 crore by 2016. • Google Play and Apple App store are expected to cross Rs 800 crore each by 2016. Employment Opportunities • Small, medium and large Professional Services IT Companies • Enterprise Application Product and Service Companies • Mobile Application Product and Service Companies • VAS providers • e-Commerce, m-Commerce companies
Industry Entry level (0-1 yrs exp.) Mid Level (3-5 yrs exp.) Advanced level (5 yrs plus exp.) Average Salary ` 200,000 - 400,000 ` 400,000 - 800,000 ` 800,000 +
Job Role
UI Engineer UI Designer UI Development Lead Software Engineer / Developer Sr. Software Engineer / Developer Technical Lead / Technical
Manager / Project Manager Test Engineer Sr. Test Engineer Test Manager
Mobile Application Developer Mobile Application Entrepreneur CEO
Career Progression Path for Mobile Applications Professionals*
Partial List of Organizations where our IT Students Received Employment Opportunities*
