Bachelor of Vocation in Software Technologies (B.Voc. (Software Technologies))

In 2014, the UGC launched a scheme for skill development-based higher education as part of College/University education, leading to Bachelor of Vocation (B.Voc.) degree. A few years later, recognizing the critical role of Information Technology in all economic and commercial activities, the Government of Goa announced the State Information Technology Policy, 2018.

It is against this background that Shree Damodar College designed the B.Voc.(Software Technologies), a 3-year degree Programme. The Programme has been designed as per National Skill Qualification Framework (NSQF), with inputs from industry experts and primarily focuses on imparting Skill Based Training with certifications from the IT-ITeS Sector Skill Council – National Association of Software and Service Companies (SSC – NASSCOM).

Like in the case of BCA, the B.Voc.(Software Technologies) programme was also pioneered by Shree Damodar College in 2019. Starting with just 11 students in 2019, the programme is now running at full capacity, i.e. we enrol 40 students every year.

The programme comprises of 40% General Education courses and 60% Skill Component courses. The skill-based courses adopted from the Sector Skill Council (NASSCOM) are suitably complemented by well-thought-out courses in general education to provide students with a strong theoretical base for the skills. The outcome is a unique programme that offers students a flexible, new-age avenue for higher education.

The most prominent feature of the B.Voc.(ST) programme is assessment of the Skill component in every semester by SSC-NASSCOM, with a certificate issued to all successful students. It offers job role certifications which enhance the quality of knowledge inculcated in the student along with practical knowledge of the National Occupational Standards (NOS).

The programme aims to create trained manpower with the requisite skills and capabilities to take up job roles and entrepreneurship in the area of Software & Web Application Analysis, Design & Development, Graphics Design, Mobile Application Development, and mould them into competent young and productive professionals.

The B.Voc.(ST) Programme offers exit points at Semester I, II, IV and VI with a Certificate, Diploma, Advanced Diploma and Bachelor’s Degree respectively

As per the current B.Voc.(ST) programme structure, the following Qualification Packs (job roles) are offered under NSQF at various semesters :

Semester I – Junior Software Developer

Semester II – Web Developer

Semester III to IV – Associate DTP

Semester V to VI – Software Developer

B.Voc.(Software Technologies) programme is being offered by the College under Goa University Ordinance – OA23.

Duration: 3 years

No. of Seats: 40

First / Second / Third Year Admission Eligibility Criteria / Policy: As per Goa University Ordinance OA-23 (OA-23.1.4 and OA-23.1.5)

Programme Highlights

Academic excellence is our topmost priority and we consciously strive towards ensuring that students reach their fullest potential in this area.

• Focuses on employability skills and capabilities
• Curriculum based on National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF) of India.
• Approximately 70% of the syllabus is practical and skill-based.
• Skill focused projects /internships /on-the-job-training (OJT) in IT and its allied sectors in every semester
• Skill component teaching & training by visiting faculty, experts and professionals from industry & institutions.
• Skill Component assessment by IT-ITeS Sector Skill Council – SSC-NASSCOM.
• Skill certification (Gold, Silver and Bronze) after successfully clearing the Qualification pack assessments
• Teaching and training in tech & soft Skills as per NOS – National Professional Standards through regular workshops, seminars, webinars & lectures.
• The Department functions under the mentorship of the Computer Science Mentoring Council comprising industry experts, which steers the Department, giving it direction and support.
• Supporting Computer Science students with an interest-free laptop loan scheme.
• ICT enabled & Wi-Fi connected learning spaces (Classrooms, Labs, Library, Reading Room, etc.)
• Strong industry-connect through MOUs & Associations with SSC-NASSCOM, Goa Technology Association(GTA), S.S. Technologies, Haztech, CodeMax, Umang Software etc., to facilitate smooth training, course enrichment, internships, assessment & placements  of the skill component.
• Conducts Workshops, Seminars, add-on Certificate courses, and Industry Expert lectures in latest tools, technologies and processes (AI, Android, Python, Analytics, IoT, etc.)
• Departmental Tech club – TechTrendz – organizes regular activities, seeking and building domain-related skills in students.
• Organises Spectra -The Magic of ITtude, a State level inter-collegiate IT competition and BITBUZZ, an annual inter-higher secondary school IT Competition.
• Arranges Study tours, Field trips, Industry visits within and outside Goa
• Arranges sessions on various career opportunities and conducts Coaching & Training to answer MCA & MBA entrance exams at National Level.
• The Placement Cell for the past 5-6 years, been successfully training & placing 60-70% of the students who register with it, at reputed Tech institutions and companies
• The Department has strong alumni presence at reputed IT companies such as SAP, Wipro, TechMahindra, Infosys, TCS, HSBC, PSL, OPSPL, HP, RedHat, Mahindra Satyam, IBM, etc.
• Students join reputed institutions across India for higher studies (MCA, M.Sc., MBA, Law etc.)