Hi Mathew, I am working in Software gaint IBM India as a software test specialist , as far as your concern for degree , I will tell you one simple funda, don't take degree's too much of a hype.. I mean yes a good degree is quite essential and if it is taken from a nice university which provide campus placement its just like icing on the cake but what i will suggest try making your aptitude, technical skills strong so as they can reflect where ever you go, than no body will ask you your qualification only what will shine is your knowledge ! Else MCA is good option as IT companies take MCA people.