©2007 Birla Institute of Technology, Extension Centre, Ranchi:
Dept. of Comp. Sc. & of the Institute: was started with the BCA Programme, at Lalpur Extension Centre in 1999, and thereafter at the other Extension
Centers. The Dept. Provide students with necessary skills to make successful careers as IT professionals in competitive situations with satisfying jobs. It also prepares students with the requisite background to proceed with confidence for higher studies in the form of MCA, MIT, MS in Computers. MBA, etc. and thus acquire greater competency.
Extension Centre has well-equipped Computer Laboratories and a comprehensive Library. The computer laboratories have broadband connectivity and latest software. The libraries provide access to an exhaustive collection of books, Journals and magazines..
With the exponential growth in the IT sector in our country, and with the entry and FDI of various multi-national companies_ it is reasonable to expect that the IT industry will require a large number of competent professionals in coming years, more so at the entry level. All the necessary foundation courses required for this is offered at the BCA, MCA & MIT level. starting from Mathematics which strengthens the background achieved at the 10+2 level, to Programming languages and Data structures which hones the logical thinking and problem-solving capabilities, various application software to give all understanding, and knowledge of the tools used in the IT industry, and even hardcore theory papers like Digital Logic, Computer Architecture and Operating Systems for understanding the inner- workings of the computer system.
It is thus worth noting that the BCA, MCA &. MIT Programmes in regard of aim and scope is very focused in its approach to preparing a student for IT and other professions.