The Master of Computer Management (or MCM) is postgraduate program designed to develop and improve one’s skills in management of the organizations computer resources and systems. This course takes 2 years with the following semester breaks: Semester 1, Semester 2, Semester 3, and Semester 4. Some of the topics are computer networking, database management, project management, software engineering, information assurance, web systems and many others.
The standard entrance tests that the candidates can write for admission into the MCM course include CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT, ATMA, GMAT, and NMAT. Many institutes also offer admission on the basis of marks in qualifying examinations such as those of bachelor’s degree/diploma etc. The cut-offs and acceptance differ from one university to the other as well as from college to college for the MCM program. The candidates are encouraged to enter the job portal and check the eligibility for the position before applying.
Feature | Details |
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Full Form | Master of Computer Management |
Duration | 2 years |
Course Level | Postgraduate |
Eligibility | Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field |
Top Colleges | Vary by region, often offered by universities with strong IT departments |
Entrance Exam | May vary, some colleges conduct entrance exams, others based on merit or graduation score |
1. You must have an active MCSE certification in a track such as cloud platform, data platform, business applications, desktop infrastructure, or enterprise devices and apps.
2. For MCM technology tracks, it is advisable to have 3-5 years experience in designing, deploying, optimizing and managing business critical environments using Microsoft products and technologies.
3. There is also a prerequisite of an eligibility application with a description of your experience, certifications, and benefits of MCM certification, and references from 2-3 individuals.
4. If your eligibility application is approved, then you can register and pay for the specific lab exam at an accredited testing facility that assesses practical competencies.
5. Passing of this qualifying exam allows one to register for the final lab exam that involves intricate enterprise scenarios that require expert level skills to assist senior decision makers.
6. The final lab exam results to the certification of Microsoft Certified Master in the technology track, testing advanced skills to architect and optimize complex environments.
Subject | Important Topics |
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Computer Organization | CPU, Memory, Input/Output, Bus Structures |
Operating Systems | Process Management, Memory Management, File Systems, Security |
Database Management | Data Modeling, Normalization, SQL, Query Optimization |
Computer Networks | Network Topologies, Protocols, Network Security, Wireless Networks |
Software Engineering | Software Development Life Cycle, Design Patterns, Testing, Project Management |
Data Structures and Algorithms | Arrays, Linked Lists, Stacks, Queues, Sorting, Searching |
Computer Graphics | Graphics Fundamentals, 2D and 3D Graphics, Animation, Visualization |
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning | AI and ML Fundamentals, Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Natural Language Processing |
Web Development | HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, MySQL, Web Frameworks |
Cyber Security | Network Security, Cryptography, Threat Analysis, Incident Response |
IT Project Management | Project Planning, Resource Allocation, Risk Management, Quality Assurance |
Business Intelligence and Analytics | Data Warehousing, Data Mining, Business Analytics, Decision Support Systems |
Job Role | Specialization | Average Salary (INR) |
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Software Developer | Programming Languages, Software Development | 4-8 Lakhs |
System Analyst | System Design, Analysis | 5-10 Lakhs |
Database Administrator | Database Management | 4-8 Lakhs |
Network Engineer | Networking, Security | 4-8 Lakhs |
IT Consultant | IT Solutions, Project Management | 6-12 Lakhs |
Project Manager (IT) | Project Management, IT | 7-15 Lakhs |
IT Manager | IT Operations, Strategy | 8-15 Lakhs |
Digital Marketing Specialist | Digital Marketing, IT | 4-8 Lakhs |
Business Analyst (IT) | Business Analysis, IT | 5-10 Lakhs |