Duration: 2 years
Career Prospects: The curriculum for an MCA (Master of Computer Applications) in Software Testing can vary depending on the university or institution offering the program, as well as the current trends and advancements in the field. However, here's a general outline of what you might expect to find in such a curriculum:
Foundation Courses:
• Introduction to Computer Science
• Data Structures and Algorithms
• Object-Oriented Programming with Java/C++
• Database Management Systems
• Software Engineering Principles
• Operating Systems
Core Courses in Software Testing:
• Fundamentals of Software Testing
• Testing Techniques (Black Box Testing, White Box Testing, Grey Box Testing)
• Test Case Design and Management
• Test Automation and Tools (Selenium, Appium, JUnit, TestNG, etc.)
• Performance Testing
• Security Testing
• Usability Testing
• Agile Testing Methodologies
• DevOps and Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) Pipelines
Advanced Topics:
• Test Driven Development (TDD)
• Behavior Driven Development (BDD)
• Model-Based Testing
• Cloud-Based Testing
• Mobile Application Testing
• IoT (Internet of Things) Testing
• Big Data Testing
• Machine Learning in Testing
Quality Assurance and Management:
• Quality Assurance Principles
• Defect Tracking and Management
• Metrics and Measurements in Software Quality
• Test Estimation and Planning
• Risk-Based Testing
• Configuration Management and Version Control
Project Work and Case Studies:
• Real-world projects involving testing of software applications
• Case studies analyzing successful and failed testing strategies
• Internship or practical training in software testing companies
Electives:Students might have the option to choose electives based on their interests, such as advanced topics in software development, data science, etc.
Research and Dissertation:Students may be required to undertake a research project or dissertation related to software testing, exploring new methodologies, tools, or approaches.