EXAMINATION MANAGEMENT PORTAL FOR TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS: A CASE STUDY OF FEDERAL UNIVERSITY LAFIA

Abstract

A study was carried out on the analysis, design and implementation of a Web-based examination management system in Federal University Lafia. A step by step data flow diagram was created as a guide for application developers towards building a more flexible student information system for the university. Using the design, enhanced and intelligent computer software for result computation, integrated with a dedicated database for storing processed results and other relevant records was developed to simplify the University grading system and overcome the short-comings of existing examination packages. An empirical evaluation and comparison of the system with other similar systems shows that it will equally expedite the processing of students' records, semester results and transcripts at various levels and offer a faster, secured management and access to students' results On-line. This system is more efficient and provides substantial benefits for both the University management and students as observed in its implementation.