University of Engineering and Management Kolkata
Department of Computer Applications
About Us
UEM, with its National awards of excellence from National Education Excellence Awards and Asia Education Summit, is being rated now as the best amongst the Universities in Kolkata and also the best department of Computer Applications in Kolkata. Our Master of Computer Applications (MCA) Program has received exceptional recognition, including first rank in Eastern & Central Region in 2023 and consecutive first ranks in West Bengal in 2024 and 2025 given by Global Human Resource Development Centre Pvt. Ltd. (GHRDC). The program has also been honored with the Times Now Excellence Award for Best MCA Program in West Bengal in both 2024 and 2025. The industry-oriented innovation in syllabus makes these courses of UEM contemporary and demanding. The department aims to develop academically competent and professionally motivated personals, equipped with objective and critical thinking that compassionately foster the scientific temper with a sense of social responsibility. The Department aims at providing high-quality training to students through the latest in computer technology. In order to maintain the standard of education, the department constantly upgrades the academic syllabi so as to keep the students well trained to deal with changing trends in the field of Computer Science and Technology. The syllabi and courseware are planned to be flexible and wide-ranging, incorporating the cutting edge as well as ensuring a firm grasp of core fundamentals.
Vision
To be globally recognized through excellence in Outcome-Based Education, utilizing Application-Oriented Research and Innovation in Computer Applications.
Mission
- M1: Make the department a Center for Excellence in Technical Education, Innovation & Research.
- M2: Foster students to stay technologically up-to-date with a high-end learning environment and a curriculum refined via stakeholder feedback.
- M3: Strive to meet global benchmarks by shaping leaders for premier industries and research institutions.
Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)
- PEO1 – Technical Expertise: Ability to design, implement, test, and maintain technically sound and sustainable software products.
- PEO2 – Successful Career: Exhibit ethical and technical excellence as technocrats or entrepreneurs.
- PEO3 – Interpersonal Skills: Develop leadership, communication, and teamwork skills across multidisciplinary domains.
- PEO4 – Continuous Learning: Be prepared for higher studies and lifelong engagement in teaching and research.
Synopsis
The Department of Computer Applications provides an environment to students motivating them to adopt a want to learn culture through state-of-the-art infrastructure. We offer the best teaching methodologies through classroom and laboratory exercises, utilizing hybrid mode of teaching that combines face-to-face and online instruction, while cultivating an inquisitive mindset among students. We visualize being the first choice in the state and country among aspiring students. Our philosophy is simple: Strive to offer a personalized, flexible, challenging, and rewarding Post Graduate (MCA) program covering the essentials of contemporary Computer Applications. The skills and education imparted enable students to utilize new technologies and prepare them for key technology application and decision-making roles. The learning experience is wholesome, tailored to suit the needs of the industry and independent career development. Our students are capable of making highly informed career choices and are sought after by many premier organizations. True to the UEM values, our students stand out with respect to integrity, leadership, fairness, and excellence. We not only develop them as excellent students but give back to society exceptional human beings. We invite all aspiring students and their parents to visit us and experience UEM culture where students achieve excellence in their chosen field to their highest potential.
