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Master of Computer Applications (Cloud Computing and DevOps)

4 semesters

Master of Computer Applications in Cloud Computing and DevOps – Chandigarh University

Learn to deploy, automate and secure the digital infrastructure supporting West Africa's growing digital economy.

Across Côte d'Ivoire, Senegal, Benin and other West African countries, banks, FinTech companies, telecommunications providers and businesses are expanding their digital services.

Behind every banking application, mobile-money platform and e-commerce service is an IT infrastructure that must remain reliable, secure and capable of supporting increasing demand.

The Master of Computer Applications in Cloud Computing and DevOps (MCA) at Chandigarh University is a 2-year postgraduate programme focused on developing these capabilities.

The programme combines Cloud Computing, virtualisation, DevOps automation, continuous integration and delivery, containerisation and cloud security.

Programme Overview

Programme: MCA – Cloud Computing and DevOps
Duration: 2 years / 4 semesters
Level: Postgraduate
University: Chandigarh University
School: University Institute of Computing (UIC)
Location: Mohali, Punjab, India
Language: English
Eligibility: Recognised bachelor's degree, subject to applicable academic requirements
International Tuition: To be confirmed by the university

What You Will Study

The published curriculum covers areas including:

Cloud Computing: Cloud services and infrastructure
Python Programming: Programming and automation
Linux Administration: Operating-system administration
Cloud Virtualization: Virtualised computing environments
DevOps Process Automation: Automated development and operations workflows
CI/CD: Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery
Kubernetes for DevOps: Container orchestration
Cloud Security: Cloud infrastructure and application protection
Big Data: Large-scale data processing
Advanced Database Management: Database systems and administration

The programme also lists elective options such as Containerization with Docker, Serverless Computing and Network System Administration.

Cloud Computing & DevOps

Cloud Computing enables organisations to access computing resources, including servers, storage, databases and applications, over networks.

DevOps combines software development and IT operations to improve collaboration, automation and deployment reliability.

Together, these approaches can help organisations:

Deploy applications
Automate testing and updates
Improve service availability
Manage scalable infrastructure
Strengthen security
Optimise computing resources

Practical Learning

Chandigarh University highlights access to facilities including:

Intel – Microsoft Azure Lab
Red Hat Lab
Computing laboratories
Cloud Computing Lab
DevOps automation activities

The programme also incorporates:

Laboratory work
Minor Project
Industrial or Institutional Training
Major Project or Internship, depending on the pathway
Professional-certification activities

Chandigarh University also advertises an International Transfer Program (ITP) pathway involving Christian Brothers University in the United States.

Availability, academic eligibility, additional costs and current transfer arrangements must be confirmed with the university.

Why Can It Be Relevant to West Africa?

Cloud and DevOps capabilities can support several digital-transformation initiatives across the region.

Banking & FinTech: Improve the hosting, availability and security of financial applications.

Telecommunications: Support digital platforms serving large customer bases.

E-commerce: Build infrastructure capable of handling increasing application traffic.

Businesses & SMEs: Support cloud migration and IT automation.

Public Institutions: Contribute to information-system modernisation and digital-service continuity.

These capabilities are relevant to both technology companies and organisations developing their internal digital infrastructure.

Career Opportunities

Depending on technical skills and experience:

Cloud Engineer
DevOps Engineer
Cloud Support Engineer
Junior Site Reliability Engineer (SRE)
Linux System Administrator
Infrastructure Automation Engineer
Cloud Security Analyst
IT Infrastructure Professional
Cloud Technology Consultant

Senior positions such as Cloud Solutions Architect, Senior DevOps Engineer or IT Infrastructure Manager generally require additional professional experience.

Eligibility & Scholarships

For domestic admissions, Chandigarh University generally requires:

A recognised bachelor's degree with at least 50% aggregate marks
Mathematics, Statistics or Programming at secondary or undergraduate level
Bridge courses where applicable

The CUCET is part of the domestic admission and scholarship process.

International applicants follow a separate admission pathway. Chandigarh University advertises international merit scholarships of up to 50%, subject to eligibility and university conditions.

Tuition Fees

The university's official 2025-2026 general fee disclosure listed:

₹89,000 per semester
equivalent to ₹356,000 over four semesters, based on that historical rate.

This is not a confirmed 2026-2027 fee or an international-student quotation.

Accommodation, meals, examination charges and other university expenses are additional.

NB: Tuition fees may be revised by the university. Please always refer to Access India for the latest fees and official information applicable to your intake.