Bachelor of Computer Application

Overview
Program Fee
Eligibility Criteria
Admission & Scholarship
FAQs

Bachelor of Computer Application is a four year, eight semester program. The program is offered at Thames International College by the School of Business and Technology in affiliation with the Faculty of Humanities, Tribhuvan University. Students are required to complete 126 credit hours to graduate.

Computer Science is applied to every work field. Be it business management or public administration, enterprise resource planning or hotel management, psychology or biology, application of computer technology has become inevitable. The BCA program at Thames International College therefore provides an understanding of the wider world: of society, management, economics, mathematics, and statistics. Students will learn all aspects of existing and emerging information technologies, as well as their impact on the information system function. Additionally, they will have an understanding of design and the development of database applications using the latest technologies.

While the developed world has already immensely benefited from computer applications, developing countries are fast turning to computer science for efficient and innovative solutions to address the needs of the society. The BCA program at Thames International College will equip students with the tools to understand these societal needs, the ability to think critically, communicate clearly, and solve complex problems. They will have a sense of greater social responsibility and a strong grasp of ethics. Students of BCM at Thames International College will be able to become team players and leaders, driving innovation in the workplace.

Program Structure

General Education Courses (30 Credit Hours)

Code	Course	Cr. Hr.
CASO102	Society & Technology	3
CAEN103	English I	3
CAMT104	Mathematics I	3
CAEN153	English II	3
CAMT154	Mathematics II	3
CAST202	Probability & Statistics	3
CAEC353	Applied Economics	3
CAAC152	Financial Accounting	3
CAMG304	Introduction to Management	3
CAOR451	Operations Research	3

Computer Applications Courses (84 Credit Hours)

Code	Course	Cr. Hr.
CACS101	Computer Fundamentals & Applications	4
CACS105	Digital Logic	3
CACS151	C Programming	4
CACS155	Microprocessor and Computer Architecture	3
CACS201	Data Structure & Algorithms	3
CACS203	System Analysis and Design	3
CACS204	OOP in Java	3
CACS205	Web Technology	3
CACS251	Operating System	3
CACS252	Numerical Methods	3
CACS253	Software Engineering	3
CACS254	Scripting Language	3
CACS255	Database Management System	3
CACS301	MIS and e-Business	3
CACS302	DotNet Technology	3
CACS303	Computer Networking	3
CACS305	Computer Graphics and Animation	3
CACS351	Mobile Programming	3
CACS352	Distributed System	3
CACS354	Advanced Java Programming	3
CACS355	Network Programming	3
CACS401	Cyber Law & Professional Ethics	3
CACS402	Cloud Computing	3

Practicum Training (13 credit hours)

Code	Course	Cr. Hr.
CAPJ256	Project I	2
CAPJ356	Project II	2
CAPJ452	Project III	6
CAIN403	Internship	3

Elective Courses- Any 4 Courses (12 Credit Hours)

Code	Course	Cr. Hr.
CAPS476	Applied Psychology	3
CACS477	Geographical Information System	3
CACS478	IT in Banking	3
CACS479	Hotel Information Management	3
CAER480	Enterprise Resource Planning	3
CACS482	Knowledge Engineering	3
CACS483	Advanced DotNet Technology	3
CACS484	Database Programming	3
CACS485	Database Administration	3
CACS486	Network Administration	3

At the time of admission

Fees	Amount Payable on Admission
Admission Fee (Admission, University Registration, Induction and Education Support Programs)	89,000.00

Semester wise fee breakdown

Level	No. of Credit Hour per Semester	Tuition per Credit Hour	Inaugural Scholarship	Tuition per Semester	Tuition per Semester after Inaugural Scholarship
1st Semester	15 Credit Hours	Rs. 6,450.00	(Rs.15,000.00)	Rs.96,750.00	Rs.81,750.00
2nd Semester	15 Credit Hours	Rs. 6,450.00	(Rs.15,000.00)	Rs.96,750.00	Rs.81,750.00
3rd Semester	15 Credit Hours	Rs. 6,450.00	(Rs.15,000.00)	Rs.96,750.00	Rs.81,750.00
4th Semester	15 Credit Hours	Rs. 6,450.00	(Rs.15,000.00)	Rs.96,750.00	Rs.81,750.00
5th Semester	15 Credit Hours	Rs. 6,450.00	(Rs.15,000.00)	Rs.96,750.00	Rs.81,750.00
6th Semester	15 Credit Hours	Rs. 6,450.00	(Rs.15,000.00)	Rs.96,750.00	Rs.81,750.00
7th Semester	15 Credit Hours	Rs. 6,450.00	(Rs.15,000.00)	Rs.96,750.00	Rs.81,750.00
8th Semester	15 Credit Hours	Rs. 6,450.00	(Rs.15,000.00)	Rs.96,750.00	Rs.81,750.00

Note: We charge for 15 credit hours per semester for 126 credit hours course of BCA

BCA Inaugural Bursary

Celebrating the commencement of BCA program at Thames International College, students enrolled in BCA for academic year 2021-22 will be provided with inaugural scholarship of Rs.120,000.

Smart Savings Scheme

Students can receive a discount of 15% should they decide to pay the tuition fees of all 4 years during the time of the admission.

Examination Fee

Students are required to pay examination fee to the university every semester. The examination fee is not included in any of the headings above and is payable at the time of examination registration.

Commencement Fee

Commencement Fee of Rs.5,000.00 will be automatically charged on the final semester on top of the tuition and fees.

Certain academic and extracurricular criteria have to be met for applicants to enroll in a program at Thames International College. While academic competence is an important requirement, Thames International College seeks students who believe in a hands-on learning approach, who want to develop into innovative learners and professionals, and who we believe can fully benefit from the facilities we provide. Applicants will be reviewed through their applications and interviews before being admitted. Additionally, applicants at Thames must sit for the BCA Entrance Test conducted by TU and must meet the following academic requirements.

Minimum Academic Requirements (10+2: HSEB/ CBSE/ ISC or equivalent Boards)

Passed all courses of 11th and 12th grade.
Can be from any stream be it , Management, Hotel Management, Science, or Humanities.
A minimum 2 CGPA with a minimum of D+ in all individual subjects.
Should have passed in BCA Entrance Exam conducted by TU FOHSS

Minimum Academic Requirements (A- Levels)

Should have completed 3.5 credit (GP plus 3 courses).
Should have been provided equivalence by Nepal Education Board.

Admission Process

Step 1: Apply Online

Step 2: Pay your Application Fee

Step 3: Appear for an interview

Step 4: Accept the offer letter

Step 5: Pay admission fee

For more information please visit our Admission page.

Scholarship

Thames offers scholarships to students requiring financial aid. Scholarships are awarded based on need, merit, and students’ performances. For details:

Chairman’s Merit Scholarship Award

Thames Need-Based Scholarship Award

Thames Full Tuition Waiver Scholarship

Entrance Test (CMAT)

BCA Entrance Test is conducted by the TU FOHSS for students wishing to enroll in the programs under the School of Business and Technology. BCA Entrance Test contains one hundred objective questions and has a total weight of 100 marks.

The test has three primary areas – English Grammar, Mathematics and General Knowledge with Grammar carrying 40% of the marks, Mathematics with 50% of the marks and General Knowledge carrying 10% of the total marks. Student must secure a minimum of 40% in the entrance in order to apply for admissions to BCA programs.

Thames also provides BCA Entrance Preparation Programs from May through September. To learn more, please visit:

University Preparatory Programs BCA Entance Preparation Classes

What is the difference between BBA and BIM?

BBA is a pure management course whereas BIM consist of 60% IT and 40% Management.

What is the difference between BCA and BIM?

BCA is a pure IT course and BIM is a mixture of IT and Management.

What is the difference between BBA and BBM?

BBA at Thames is for those who wants to specialize in Marketing or Finance whereas, BBM at Thames is for those who wants to specialize in Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Development or Bank Operations and Cooperative Management.

Can I switch from one program to another after admission? How easy it to change my program after the classes starts?

Yes. You will get one-month time to shift between BBA/BIM/BBM. But for BCA, once you get enrolled, you cannot change the course.

Is there a separate entrance examination if I missed the university entrance examination (CMAT)?

No. You have to pass the university entrance exam. Once you fill up the form at Thames, our counsellors will guide through all the requirements and formalities required for entrance preparation.