ABSRACT
This work started with an extensive literary research in an attempt to find out
facts about the Admission processing system in conjunction with the functions
of the computer equipment. This led to probing the history of National
universities commission, which provides the guidelines for the system, and also
that of the computer machine, its development up to the point where this aid of
the equipment in different techniques were made. The computer-equipment-aids
aid the planning system(s) procedures with due reference to its mode of
Operation and its procedural functions were discussed, computer software’s of
high flexibility was deviced to execute network analysis, using D-BASE.
Computer based planning information system is the name of this software
package. Modular program design approach, D-BASE coding structures etc, were
used to program development. It features an elaborate software package that is
designed to simplify matters for the user by assisting him and providing
information for decision making. This package accepts, stores and displays strings
of symbols that are grouped in various ways.
An organisation cannot function without computer (information), hence
information system is to the organisation as what the nervous system is to the
body. A lack of information (for good information) may seriously impair the
effectiveness of an organisation. This work is in the area of projection of
Computerized Admission Processing System being one of the functions of the
academic programme activity unit that cannot be easily done as fast as computer
system.
The Madonna University Admission processing system of the planning directorate
was used as a model.
Managing information (data, files) generated were used for project control.
This involves information gathering and data analysis on viz;
(a) University organigrams;
(b) Schedule of duties of the concerned units.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Title page
Table of contents
CHAPTER ONE
1.0
Introduction
1.1
Background of study
1.2
Statement of the problems
1.3
Objectives of the study
1.4
Significance of the study
1.5
Scope and limitation of the study
1.6
Definition of terms
CHAPTER TWO
Review of related
literature
CHAPTER THREE
3.0
Description and analysis of the existing system
3.1
Research design
3.2
Method of data collection
3.3
Organisation structure
3.4
Input, process, output
3.5
Objective of the existing system
3.6
Problems of the exiting system
3.7
Justification for the new system
CHAPTER FOUR
4.0
System design and implementation
4.1
Input specification and design
4.2
Output specification and design
4.3
System flow chart
CHAPTER FIVE
5.0
Program design
5.1
Implementation
5.2
Program design
5.3
Program flowchart
5.4
Psuedocode
5.5
Source program
TEST
RUN
CHAPTER SIX
6.0
Recommendation and conclusion
6.1
Recommendation
6.2
Conclusion
REFERENCE
APPENDIXES;
APPENDIX
A: Program source code
APPENDIX
B: Program output
CHAPTER ONE
1.0
INTRODUCTION
1.1
HISTORICAL BACKGROUND OF STUDY
Since 1879 AD, Computer has been making life
easy for people especially in areas of data processing.
The world of computer is basically a friendly one, and no special credential is
needed to become part of it. While it’s true that modern computer systems
involve complex technologies and theories, their use is becoming easier all the
time. Computers have a general-purpose nature which makes them endless
versatile. They can be applied to a wide range of activities, and increasingly
their tasks have an intelligent nature. Today, computers can compose tunes and
write songs; they can write short stories and poems; they can outstand human
games-players, physicians, mathematicians and chemical analysis; and they are
used libraries and institutions.
In its broadest meaning, a computer is an electronic device which has the
ability to accept data (input) from an input device, process it in accordance
with a pre-defined program to produce a useful result (output) which is finally
transferred to an output device. It can store processed information. We use the
computer mainly for speed, accuracy and volume. Computers can perform millions
of calculations in one second. In fact, some computers can perform more
operations in one hour than we could perform in a life time using pencil and
paper, it operates at electronic speed. Another useful feature of the computer
is its ability to produce accurate results. Computer is capable of storing
large amount of data and handles large amount of work.
Today, computers are used in different specification (areas). In Nigerian, and
in our high institutions one of such institutions is Madonna University Okija
in Anambra State. The university was established in 1998. It is owned and
controlled by Revered Fr. Emmanuel Edeh.
The university is located on a piece of land about one and half kilometers off
Okija Main-Market, along Onitsha Express Road.
Currently, the university admitted up to ten thousand students. The institution
has employment capacity of five hundred, which is composed of senior, and
junior lectures both Professors, BSc, B.Tech and MSc holders most of them are
God fearing lecturer.
It is estimated that the university produce about One thousand graduates
yearly.
In 2002, the university was awarded from National Universities Commission
–Abuja due to their work well doing. The institution was awarded with overall
certificate and five million naira.
In the year 2003, the overall students population stood at about five thousands
students. Recently, the statistical number of students in Madonna University Okija-is
Seven thousand students.
The design phase was carried out after some relevant feasibility studies and
followed by detailed investigative studies of the Madonna University Okija-
Anambara admission processing system.
Certain salient factors in the past, which related to the research problem
under investigation, are:
(a) Processing of student files manually
(b) Inadequate of computer operators; (staff) in the
university.
(c) Keeping of students file manually;
(d) Difficulties in accessing student’s admission
files.
The table below shows the total of admitted and graduate students in the
university from 1998 to 2004.
YEAR |
MALE |
FEMALE |
TOTAL |
1998 |
200 |
78 |
278 |
1999 |
200 |
280 |
489 |
2000 |
420 |
300 |
720 |
2001 |
500 |
480 |
980 |
2002 |
520 |
600 |
1120 |
2003 |
677 |
1000 |
1677 |
2004 |
1010 |
990 |
2000 |
2005 |
500 |
540 |
1040 |
TOTAL |
8,695 |
The above table is the total score of student graduated in Madonna University,
started from the year of establishment 1998 to 2005.
SOURCE:
RESPONDENTS 2005
1.2
STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEMS
First, there is the problem of adopting modern commercial data processing
equipments because of inadequately of trained and skilled computer scientists.
Secondly, there is the problem of raising the initial capital require in buying
the basic modern admission processing system-equipment. This is because such
equipments are expensive and the school management can not afford such huge
sums of money because of their low incomes.
Thirdly, there is the problem of mismanagement students registration files
among the different department/ faculties in the institution.
Again, the ban on the importation of this admission processing facilities and
to pay the computer operators will cost the school management enough money to
conduct; because of its expensive and they cannot be adequately provided to the
university.
Furthermore, it is not easy for the school to compile the students
registrations files due to inadequate processing facilities such as, monitor,
keyboard, mouse, system unit, printer, scanner and photocopy machine.
Finally, there is the problem of lack of computer science professions, who raid
computer as a course.
1.3
OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY
The primary aim of this project is to introduce a computer admission processing
system that will replace the manual admission processing system. According
Godwin (1999) computers extend human brainpower; they are intelligent
amplifiers, which provide new dimension in the time available for creative
work. Manpower alliance generates better management of resource and enhances
firm project control. Thus facilities saving, improved efficiency productivity
and development.
1.4
SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY
The significance of the computerized admission processing system are; time
reduction, unlike manual processing. Information can be obtained more quickly
accurately, completely and presented in a manner more meaningful for the
decision to be made. It enables the institution to store it’s data or
information (students) that are being admitted. Computerization of relevant
data and their retrieval from the storage media.
This study is significant in many respects. Instance, its finding will be
useful to private and federal universities.
To start with, it has been stated that one of the objectives of this study is
to find out why it is still difficult to transform the manual processing system
to computerized system. In doing this, therefore the researcher intends to
expose all the problems inherent in the process admission processing. The
finding of this record will help the university in formulating an effective
policy on admission processing.
Department | Computer Science |
Project ID Code | CMS0150 |
Chapters | 7 Chapters |
No of Pages | 76 pages |
Methodology | Null |
Reference | YES |
Format | Microsoft Word |
Price | ₦4000, $15 |
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