The Online Bachelor of Computer Applications (Honours) program offered by the South Asian University is designed for students aspiring to build a strong foundation in computer science and applications. This flexible, online program combines theoretical knowledge with practical skills to prepare students for diverse roles in the IT industry while catering to the global educational needs.
Through rigorous coursework, hands-on projects and research opportunities, the students are prepared for careers in IT, software development, and research. Overall, the SAU’s BCA program fosters innovation, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills essential for the ever-evolving IT landscape. Join us and shape the future of technology.
* Arts students must take a compulsory add-on course “Foundation of Mathematics” in the first semester.
| Types of Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Registration Fee | USD 20 / INR 1740 (One Time) |
| Tuition Fee | USD 460 / INR 40,000 (Per Semester) |
| Admission Fee | USD 200 / INR 17,400 (One Time) |
| Student Aid Fund | USD 10 / INR 870 (Per Semester) |
Scholarship: 25% tuition fee concession is available for:
The installment policy for all virtual campus degree programmes follows SAU’s standard policy.
A candidate who meets the eligibility criteria can enroll in the programme.
|
Sem |
Course Name |
L |
T |
P |
Credits |
|
Sem I |
Mathematics I |
4 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
|
Fundamentals of Programming |
3 |
0 |
2 |
4 |
|
|
Communication Skills in English |
3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
|
|
Fundamentals of Computer Systems |
3 |
0 |
2 |
4 |
|
|
Web Application Development |
3 |
0 |
2 |
4 |
|
|
Total Credits Sem I |
19 |
||||
|
Sem II |
Programming using Python |
3 |
0 |
2 |
4 |
|
Mathematics II |
4 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
|
|
Data Structures and Algorithms |
3 |
0 |
2 |
4 |
|
|
Fundamentals of Data Science |
4 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
|
|
Soft Skills |
3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
|
|
Total Credits Sem II |
19 |
||||
|
Sem III |
Analysis and Design of Algorithms |
3 |
0 |
2 |
4 |
|
Data Base Systems |
3 |
0 |
2 |
4 |
|
|
Object Oriented Programming |
3 |
0 |
2 |
4 |
|
|
Computational Statistics |
3 |
0 |
2 |
4 |
|
|
Introduction to AI |
3 |
0 |
2 |
4 |
|
|
Total Credits Sem III |
20 |
||||
|
Sem IV |
Operating Systems |
3 |
0 |
2 |
4 |
|
Software Engineering |
3 |
0 |
2 |
4 |
|
|
Introduction to ML |
3 |
0 |
2 |
4 |
|
|
Computer Architecture and Organization |
3 |
0 |
2 |
4 |
|
|
Fundamentals of Management |
3 |
0 |
2 |
4 |
|
|
Total Credits Sem IV |
20 |
||||
|
Sem V |
Full Stack Development (using Web Technologies) |
3 |
0 |
2 |
4 |
|
Linux Programming |
3 |
0 |
2 |
4 |
|
|
Cloud Computing |
3 |
0 |
2 |
4 |
|
|
Program Elective I |
3 |
0 |
2 |
4 |
|
|
Computer Networks |
3 |
0 |
2 |
4 |
|
|
Total Credits Sem V |
20 |
||||
|
Sem VI |
Program Elective II |
2 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
|
Deep Learning |
3 |
0 |
2 |
4 |
|
|
Program Elective III |
3 |
0 |
2 |
4 |
|
|
South Asian Studies |
2 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
|
|
Project |
0 |
0 |
16 |
8 |
|
|
Total Credits Sem VI |
22 |
||||
|
Sem VII |
Theory of Computation |
4 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
|
Program Elective IV |
3 |
0 |
2 |
4 |
|
|
Program Elective V |
3 |
0 |
2 |
4 |
|
|
Project II/ Dissertation I |
|
|
|
10 |
|
|
Total Credits Sem VII |
22 |
||||
|
Sem VIII |
Internship/Dissertation II |
|
|
|
18 |
|
Total Credits Sem VIII |
18 |
||||
|
Total Credits of the four Year Program |
160 |
||||
|
Programme Electives |
|
Natural Language Processing |
|
Generative AI |
|
Data Visualization |
|
Distributed Systems |
|
Social Network Analysis |
|
Optimization Techniques |
|
Computational Intelligence |
|
Big Data Analytics |
