UNI-COL WEB ERP (HIGHER LEARNING INSTITUTIONS WEB ERP

Abstract

ABSTRACT I present a web ERP system for higher learning institutions. It is called UNI-COL WEB ERP.This system is developed as a web application and also a mobile application for students’ portal that runs on android, windows and IOS operating systems. The system targets higher learning institutions, i.e universities and colleges. I have implemented the following modules/sub-systems: student portal, finance system, library system, i-voting system and m-voting system, HR system, employee portal and admissions. Other modules include exam system, accommodation system and procurement system. This project documentation has seven chapters: Chapter One: Introduction. Here I have given a brief information about the project. The chapter includes rationalize, background information, problem statement, justification, scope of study, objectives, ethical and professional issues, schedule, resources and projected budget. Chapter Two: This chapter involves literature review where I have tried to compare my project with other done work in higher learning web ERPs in Kenya and outside Kenya. Chapter Three: This chapter encompasses the research methodology. I have described the SDLC process and the model I have used which is waterfall model. I have used waterfall method because it has the following advantages; easy to understand, easy to manage milestone and deliverables, it is widely used and known and it reinforces good programming habits i.e. design before code. Chapter Four: This chapter involves system analysis and requirement modelling. The chapter addresses following areas:-  Description on how the current system works using flow charts, DFDs.  How the facts and the data gathered including the methods used