Bachelor of Vocational (B.Voc)

BVoc in Software Development is a unique program with the aim to produce individuals equipped with all the skills that are required for employability in various domains of the IT industry.

Overview

BVoc in Software Development is a unique program with the aim to produce individuals equipped with all the skills that are required for employability in various domains of the IT industry. The program offers a blend of skills education, professional education and general education required for all round development of the individual in the field of software Development. It is a three years Degree program with exit options at the first year with Diploma certificate, second year with advanced Diploma certificate and BVoc degree at the completion of three years.

Objectives of B.Voc in Software Development

To provide Vertical Mobility to Students coming out of 10 + 2 with Vocational / Arts / Science / Commerce Subjects
To integrate NSQF within the undergraduate level of higher education in order to enhance employability of the graduates and meet industry requirements.
To provide a judicious mix of Skills relating to a profession and appropriate content of General education
To ensure that the students have adequate knowledge and Skills, so that they are work ready at each exit point of the program.
To provide flexibility to the students by means of predefined entry and multiple exit points

Vision and Mission

To empower learners from diverse educational backgrounds with industry-ready software development skills, fostering logical thinking, digital competence, and lifelong employability in the evolving technology-driven world.

Eligibility and Selection Procedure:

To be eligible for admission to the programme leading to the award of Graduate in Bachelor of Vocational , Software Development the candidate must have passed 10+2 in Science, Commerce, Arts, Vocational, Open School or Home Schooling securing a minimum of 45% marks on aggregate or equivalent Grade or as specified for a Programme.

Total Number of Seats (including reserved seats): 30

PSO-1: Recognised by university of Goa and Under National Skill Qualification Framework (NSQF, level 4-5).

PSO-2: In Association with Industry Experts and Academician , who will be actively involved in Curriculum development and Training of the Students

PSO-3: Multiple Exit point and Credit based Grading System

PSO-4: Major Emphasis on Hands on training and Industry internship as part of the Curriculum

PSO-5: Certification by the National Skill Development Council, Govt. of India which will provide a pan-India recognition for the Course.

Course Structure

Internship of 4 credits should be completed in Semester IV and V

General Education component	Credits	Skill Component	Credits
Skill Development Qualification Pack – Junior Software Developer (SSC/Q0508)
Accounts for Non-Accounting (SD-G10)	Theory = 4 Practical = 0	Introduction to programming CSD-SK3	Theory = 3 Practical = 1
Environmental Studies SD-G8	Theory = 3 Practical = 0	Database Management System CSD-SK7	Theory = 2 Practical = 1
Business Communication SD-G9	Theory = 3 Practical = 0	Web Designing CSD-SK2	Theory = 2 Practical = 1
Total Credits	10	Total Credits	10
Semester I Total 20 credits

After successfully completing the courses of Semester-I, the students are expected to acquire the skills to be employable as Junior Software Developer.

General Education component	Credits	Skill Component	Credits
Skill Development Qualification Pack – Web Developer (SSC/Q0503)
Content Writing SD-G6	Theory = 3 Practical = 0	Object Oriented Programming CSD-SK4	Theory = 3 Practical = 1
Language Paper-1 SD-G1	Theory = 3 Practical = 0	Server Side programming CSD-SK9	Theory = 2 Practical = 1
Entrepreneurship SD-G11	Theory = 4 Practical = 0	Multimedia CSD-SK6	Theory = 2 Practical = 1
Total Credits	10	Total Credits	10
Semester II Total 20 credits

After successfully completing the courses of Semester-II, the students are expected to acquire the skills to be employable as Web Developer

General Education component	Credits	Skill Component	Credits
Skill Development Qualification Pack – Application Developer – Web & Mobile (SSC/Q8403)
Reasoning Technique SD-G20	Theory = 4 Practical = 0	Object Oriented Programming CSD-SK4	Theory = 3 Practical = 3
Personality Development SD-G13	Theory = 4 Practical = 0	Server Side programming CSD-SK9	Theory = 3 Practical = 3
Mathematical foundation of Computer Science SD-G21	Theory = 2 Practical = 0	Computer networks CSD-SK8	Theory = 3 Practical = 3
Internship	2

After successfully completing the courses of Semester-III & IV, the students are expected to acquire the skills to be employable as Web and Mobile Application Developer

General Education component	Credits	Skill Component	Credits
Skill Development Qualification Pack – Application Developer – Web & Mobile (SSC/Q8403)
E-Commerce SD-G17	Theory = 4 Practical = 0	Web Development Framework CSD-SK10	Theory = 3 Practical = 3
Creative Thinking SD-G22	Theory = 2 Practical = 0	Software Engineering CSD-SK11	Theory = 3 Practical = 3
Advance Quantitative Technique SD-G23	Theory = 3 Practical = 0	Mobile Application Development CSD-SK12	Theory = 3 Practical = 3
Internship	2

After successfully completing the courses of Semester-III & IV, the students are expected to acquire the skills to be employable as Web and Mobile Application Developer

General Education component	Credits	Skill Component	Credits
Skill Develosetpment Qualification Pack – Application Architect – Web & Mobile (SSC/Q8402)
Digital Marketing SD-G14	Theory = 4 Practical = 0	Software Testing CSD-SK14	Theory = 3 Practical = 3
Organisational Behaviour SD-G15	Theory = 4 Practical = 0	Data Structures CSD-SK13	Theory = 3 Practical = 3
Maths for Competitive Exams SD-G16	Theory = 4 Practical = 0	Project CSD-SK17	6

After successfully completing the courses of Semester-V & VI, the students are expected to acquire the skills to be employable as industry (software/application developer, Mobile and Application Architect & Developer), government, professionals, entrepreneurs and in professional education

General Education component	Credits	Skill Component	Credits
Application Architect – Web & Mobile (SSC/Q8402)
Human Computer Interface SD-G19	Theory = 4 Practical = 0	Network Security CSD-SK15	Theory = 3 Practical = 3
Independent Studies SD-G18	Theory = 4 Practical = 0	Cloud Computing CSD-SK16	Theory = 3 Practical = 3
Security in Web and Mobile Applications SD-G24	Theory = 4 Practical = 0	Project CSD-SK17	6

After successfully completing the courses of Semester-V & VI, the students are expected to acquire the skills to be employable as industry (software/application developer, Mobile and Application Architect & Developer), government, professionals, entrepreneurs and in professional education