I want to pursue computer science

I am a student of Std XI and want to pursue a career in computer science. What is the difference between computer science, computer honours and BCA?
Ankita Palit Cowdhury (16)
West Bengal

B.Sc. (Computer Science) and BCA (Bachelors in Computer Applications) both focus on the mathematical and theoretical foundations of computing. Both are degree courses of 3 years’ duration.

B.Sc. (Computer Science) is a simple academic course for which eligibility is 10+2 with PCM. It mainly deals with soft computing and placing of mathematical and theoretical concepts, programming language, algorithms, Computer Architecture and Organization. You will also learn about hardware components and other areas like Database Management Systems, C Programming, Computer Fundamentals, UNIX and Java Programming, etc. After completing the course you can go for M.Sc. or MCA. You may also get a job as software developer in various IT companies.

Eligibility for BCA is 10+2 with Mathematics as a compulsory subject. During BCA, you’ll learn about operating system, DBMS, Digitals, electronics and many more areas of networking and IT systems. This is more of a professional course where one also learns about management of business and accountancy. After completing BCA, you can go for masters like MCA or work in various corporate companies as software testers or software developers.