Microcomputers are now used widely in all areas of
modern life. For this reason it is important that all students understand how
computers work and how computers can be used as a problem-solving tool. The
focus of this course is on computer applications.
LIBA Informatics Centre
Rationale
The genesis of the Information Technology boom in the
early 1990s brought with it an explosive demand for information technology
education and training. At that point of time, demand far exceeded supply, more
so when quality was put into the picture.
The Information technology sector is an indispensable
part of our lives. In order to modernise, every industry has had to adopt
Information technology solutions. Information Technology is here to stay.
“In human affairs we have reached a point where the problems we must solve are no longer solvable without computers. I fear not computers, but the lack of them.” – Isaac Asimov
Keeping this in mind, the LIBA – Informatics Centre; a
Computer Education Wing of Loyola Institute of Business Administration (LIBA)
was established in 1991 by the then Director of LIBA Rev. Dr. Louis Xavier
S.J. The aim was to serve, in a cost
effective manner to those in need of quality education and training in
computers.
Overview
Since its inception, the LIBA – Informatics Centre has
educated and trained over 21,000 students out of its portals, working in
various levels and capacities across the globe.
In tune to technological and sectoral changes and
demands, the Informatics Centre at LIBA has adapted and kept up to date.
From 1992 the centre started offering basic tailor
made, job-oriented courses like a Diploma in Computer Applications (DCA), Post
Graduate Diploma in Computer Applications (PGDCA), Desk Top Publishing (DTP),
Multimedia, Animation, Web Designing, Computerised Financial Accounting, etc.
Due to the Loyola brand and prevailing glamour, demand and popularity of computer
education, the LIBA – Informatics Centre was very well received by the public
and there was a growing demand for its cost-effective quality education across
several segments of society from 1992 till the end of 1999.
In the year 2000 there was a dramatic change in the IT
education industry scenario. The dot com crash, mushrooming IT training centres
in every nook and corner of the country, private engineering colleges with IT
and computer science specialisations, Arts and Science Colleges with UGs &
PGs in IT, Computer Science, Computer Applications as discipline shifted the
equilibrium between demand and supply, with supply fat outweighing current
demand. IT education moved into the maturity phase and as a result there was a
decline in demand, and preferences towards IT education changed.
The centre underwent a metamorphosis by altering and
pruning courses, changing time schedules, and eventually moved to offering
courses based on current demand.
In 2006 the centre shifted its focus mainly towards
serving the poor and underprivileged. Several scholarships and concessions were
granted for the economically weak, underprivileged and socially backward
students to pursue IT education to bridge the digital divide.
In 2009 as part of a public-private partnership
initiative between LIBA and NSIC (National Small Industries Corporation, Govt
of India) a training-cum-incubation centre was created on LIBA premises to
churn out skilled youth for employment and entrepreneurship.
Mission and Objectives
The LIBA Informatics Centre shall endeavour to provide
foundational, systematic, structured skill training in computers leading to employment
for the underprivileged. The centre shall provide quality, cost-effective
information technology resources and support to bridge the digital divide. It
will help individuals best exploit the benefits of the application of
information technology.
The Objectives
- · To promote IT among individuals with no prior exposure to the field
- · To provide relevant, up-to-date courses in computer education
- · To help individuals become more employable due to acquired IT skills and knowledge
- · To aid start-up entrepreneurs to use IT in their businesses
Activities
·
- LIBA-NSIC Training-cum-Incubation Centre (IT Skill/Entrepreneurial Development)
- · NCVT-MES Testing Centre for skilled/trained personnel certification
- · Customised Computer Applications - IT programs for different segments depending upon their needs
- · Aid to NGOs in developing Entrepreneur Training Programs for their target groups
- · EDP Training Programs for Self Help Groups
- · Budding entrepreneur-handholding support
Programs Offered
- Diploma in Computer Application (D.C.A)
The need for computer application has
become apparent in the past few decades and it has expanded enormously in the
recent years. Even though the introduction to computers begins in school, it is
not comprehensive and several people lack adequate knowledge in it. There
exists a need for a properly structured foundation course in computers
stressing on the fundamentals, Operating System, usage of the internet,
software packages and basic programming. The Diploma in Computer Application
fulfils this need.
Course Objective
·
To establish a
deep understanding of the fundamentals in computer programming
·
To understand
the different platforms in Operating System
·
To prepare for
a computerised work environment/ adjust to a computerised work set-up
·
To learn to
create software designs
Course Content
·
Fundamentals,
Programming Logic & Techniques, MS DOS
·
MS.
Windows, MS. Office (MS. Word, Excel, Access, Binder, Power Point)
·
Unix
& C
·
Visual
FoxPro
·
Internet
basics
·
System
Application & Design and Application oriented project work
Eligibility
Graduates/ candidates having completed 10th / plus two
.
Course Duration
5 months for five days a week; 1 and half hours per
day.
Contact
LIBA - Informatics Centre,
Loyola College, Chennai 600
034,
Tel: 044-28177180/181,
Email: ic@liba.edu,
libaic@gmail.com
- Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Application (P.G.D.C.A)
The Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Application has
been one of the most popular courses in the field of Computer Applications
since its inception, among students from other disciplines. Its course
structure covers the essential elements of computer programming and its
applications. It is useful for any graduate who wishes to enhance the use of
computer in his/her discipline. This course has also been preferred by graduates
willing to start their careers in the field of computer at the ‘Programmer
Level’. The program includes advanced concepts of programming, computational
technique, file structures, and database among other modules.
Course Objective
The objective of the program is to produce trained
computer professionals with hands on experience, able to handle software
challenges in industry/academia. PGDCA provides students with knowledge and
skills required to operate in the IT industry.
Course Content
·
Windows
N/ T / 4.0
·
OOPS,
C++ and Visual C++
·
Oracle
with Developer 2000 (Oracle Forms, Oracle Reports, Oracle Graphics, Oracle
Queries)
·
Visual
Basic and Java
·
Software
Engineering
·
Application
oriented project work
Eligibility
Graduates/ candidates having completed plus two in any
stream. Candidates must be proficient in “C” Language.
Course Duration
7 months for five days a week; 1 and half hours per
day
Contact
LIBA - Informatics Centre,
Loyola College, Chennai 600
034,
Tel: 044-28177180/181,
Email: ic@liba.edu,
libaic@gmail.com
- Diploma in Web Development (D.W.D)
With our increased dependence on the internet in
day-to-day life, the importance of website development has also seen an
increase. Web development has two components: web design and web programming. Web
development helps construct and manage databases on the internet. It helps
students develop their programming abilities and increases opportunities in a
competitive job market. Students will learn web based programming techniques
using current web development software. Students will access data from
databases and develop appropriate user interfaces to display the data. Knowledge
of web design can assist graphic artists and freelance writers on a wide range
of assignments and equips them to contribute creatively to an organisation’s
website. Aspiring designers may consider this course as a start towards web
design and development. There is a growing demand among companies seeking web
designers to create and augment websites.
Course Objectives
§ To enable participants to design static and dynamic
websites as per user/clients requirements
§ To create graphics with Flash, animation and motion
graphics, adding basic interactivity including: dynamically changing graphics,
creating triggered sound effects, navigation through different “scenes”
§ To provide a basic introduction to programming with
Flash’s Action Script
§ To enable participants to work with web pages
including an introduction to cascading style sheets (CSS)
§ To enable participants to work with reusable site
assets such as library items, snippets and templates, add relative and absolute
hyperlinks, email links, anchors and images
§ To teach participants to design static web pages, page
navigation, webpage with images and tables using HTML.
§ To teach participants functions and problem solving
using C, control statement application in programming, file data handling, etc.
§ JSP architecture, server scripting technology, form
action scripting, form data validation, JSP & JDBC application program
using forms.
§ Data forms, validation, action scripting, form tools
and controls, layers and functions in Javascripts.
§ Fundamentals of Java, OOPs in Java, Applets,
Threading, File Programming, JDBC
Course Content
§ Web Design
·
Photoshop
·
Flash
·
Dream
Weaver
§ Web Programming
·
HTML
·
DHTML
·
PHP
·
“C”
Programming Fundamentals
·
Java
·
Java
Script
·
JSP
Eligibility
The candidate should have completed his/her plus two
in any stream and must possess prior knowledge in computers.
Course Duration
5 months - 5 days a week; 1 and half hours per day
Contact
LIBA - Informatics Centre,
Loyola College, Chennai 600
034,
Tel: 044-28177180/181,
Email: ic@liba.edu, libaic@gmail.com
- Diploma in Computerised Financial Accounting (D.C.F.A)
Financial accounting has now hopped onto the technology
bandwagon and is widely using the assistance of computers. The rise in
computerised financial accounting packages usage has revolutionised the
accounting industry. Today, more businesses rely on people with computerised
financial accounting skills to take on most of the accounting tasks. From the
smallest home office to the largest multi-national enterprise, business owners
and managers use accounting software to help run their businesses.
Course Objective
·
To
manage day-to-day activities in bookkeeping
·
To
manage accounts receivable/ payable, make payroll entries and generate reports
·
To
learn bank reconciliation, prepare an annual budget
·
To
learn financial procedures such as bookkeeping, control accounts, general and
subsidiary ledgers, end of fiscal period adjustments and statements, banking,
inventory control and payroll preparation and reporting
Course Content
§ Computer Fundamentals, Windows
§ Tally ERP
·
Basic
Accounts: accounting principles, branches of accounts, journal entry
preparation, ledger posting, trial balance and final accounts preparation.
·
Introduction
to Tally: company and group company creations, ledger creation, voucher entry
posting, bank reconciliation statement, own group and own voucher type
creation.
·
Tally
Accounting Features: multi-currencies, outstanding management, budgeting,
automatic interest calculation and pay roll.
·
Inventory
Accounts: stock items, invoice entries, godown, stock group and category, units
(Compound & Alt units), sales and purchase orders, manufacturing journal,
stock journal, tracking number, delivery receipt note and rejection notes,
price list, manufacturing journal
·
Taxation
Features: value added tax (VAT), service tax, tax deducted at source (TDS),
fringe benefit tax (FBT)
·
Technical
Features: security levels, import and export data, backup and restore, split
company data
Eligibility
The candidate should be a graduate with accounting
subjects or should have completed his/her plus two in Commerce.
Course Duration
2 months - 5 days a week; 1 and half hours per day
Contact
LIBA - Informatics Centre,
Loyola College, Chennai 600
034,
Tel: 044-28177180/181,
Email: ic@liba.edu, libaic@gmail.com
- Diploma in Information Technology Enterprise
Entrepreneurship is a vital part of any economy; it
generates employment opportunities and consequently contributes to the economic
development of the country. As part of a larger initiative to build the
entrepreneurial skills needed for such a task, the Centre for Entrepreneurial
Development at Loyola Institute of Business Administration (LIBA), offers through
LIBA Informatics; its Information Technology wing, a Diploma in Information
Technology Enterprise (DIIT).
Course Objective
§
To enable enterprising Plus Two pass-outs, diploma
holders, graduates, build self-confidence, develop necessary skills, incubate
ideas, develop business proposals, intern with corporate, access funding
opportunities and start their own enterprise in Information Technology or with
the support of Information Technology.
§
To educate entrepreneurs on computers and customise
information technology to increase the efficiency of their businesses.
Additionally, to look for new opportunities to venture into Information
Technology enabled/Information Technology services.
Course Content
·
Office
Automation
·
Graphic
Design
·
Web
Design
·
Web
Programming
·
Soft
Skills
·
Entrepreneurship
Development
Eligibility
The candidate should have completed his/her plus two
in any stream, can be a graduate or an entrepreneur with prior computer
knowledge
Course Duration
5 months - 5 days a week; 1 and half hours per day
Contact
LIBA - Informatics Centre,
Loyola College, Chennai 600
034,
Tel: 044-28177180/181,
Email: ic@liba.edu, libaic@gmail.com
http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-tamilnadu/diploma-in-information-technology-enterprise/article380474.ece
6.
SAP®
BUSINESS ONE COURSE
Course for the Commerce/Business
Management/B.Sc (Computer Science) Graduates:
SAP B1 course helps
Non-Engineering Graduates to get employment in Small and Medium Enterprises
(SME). Most of the B.B.M/B.Com/B.Sc(comp)/B.C.A students end up getting a job
in BPO or call center. This course is aimed towards providing an alternate and
more robust career to the Non-Engineering graduates. There are over 10000
companies in India using SAP ERP to run their Business Process effectively.
Around 70% of them use SAP B1 Software.
Course Details
·
100
hours of On-Campus classroom training imparted by SAP Partner.
·
Detailed
SAP B1 course material.
·
End
of Topic Exercises to measure the understanding of the candidate.
Course Objective:
·
To
facilitate Non-Engineering students with an opportunity to build a career as
functional experts in IT Industry. i.e. A career alternate to BPO/Call center
Jobs
