Use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in Management of Students Academic Records: Case Study of Federal University of Technology Minna, Niger State Nigeria

ABSTRACT

The study investigated the Use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in Management of  Students’ Academic Records in Federal University of Technology, Minna, Niger State. The study was guided by five research objectives and five research questions. Survey research design was used for the study. The study consists of a total population of 16,934 students and staff of F.U.T, Minna; a sample size of 376 was used based on the Krejice and Morgan table for determining sample size for a given population. The instrument used for data collection was questionnaire. 376 questionnaires were distributed out of which 280 were filled, returned and used for the analysis. This analysis was presented using tables and frequency. The analysis revealed that most of the departments used both manual and computerised filling system methods, the use of ICT in processing students’ transcript is  high, e-registration is very effective and the use of ICT for e-examination is fairly effective.  The researcher therefore recommended  among others that those challenges faced during e-registration and e-examination such as network problem, difficulties in using phone for e-registration, technical problems  such as sudden short down and rebooting of system, system hang, students  were unable to submit, network failure,  inadequate time  during examination. The above problems should be tacked by the University Management to make e-registration and e-examination a huge success.    

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Abstract 

Table of Content 

CHAPTER ONE 

INTRODUCTION

1.1 Background to the Study 

1.2 Brief History of Federal University of Technology Minna 

1.3 Statement of the Problem 

1.4 Objective of the Study 

1.5 Research Questions 

1.6 Significance of the Study 

1.7  Scope of the Study 

1.8 Operational Definition of Terms 

CHAPTER TWO 

LITERATURE REVIEW

2.0 INTRODUCTION 

2.1 Conceptual Frame work 

2.2 E-registration by Students 

2.2.1  The Impact of Use of ICT in Student Registration (E-Registration) 

2.2.2 Benefit of E-Registration 

2.2.3 Advantages of E-Registration 

2.2.4 Disadvantages of E-Registration 

2.3 E-examination by Students  

2.3.1 Advantages of E-Examination 

2.4 Filling System Methods for Student Academic Record 

2.4.1 Management of Student Academic Records 

2.4.2 Types of Records Kept and Managed in Tertiary Institutions 

2.4.3 Challenges Faced on Management of Academic Records in Universities 

2.4.4 Benefits of Using ICT Facilities in Student Academic Record 

2.4.5 Challenges of Using ICT Facilities in Management of Student Academic Records 

2.5  The Use of ICT in Students Transcript Processing  

CHAPTER THREE 

METHODOLOGY

3.1 Research Design 

3.2 Population of the Study 

3.3 Sampling Techniques and Sample Size 

3.4 Data Collection Instrument  

3.5 Data Collection Procedure 

3.6 Method of Data Analysis 

CHAPTER FOUR 

DATA PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS

4.1 Response Rate 

4.2 Demographic Data of the Respondents 

4.3 Data Analysis 

4.4 Summary of the Finding 

CHAPTER FIVE 

5.0 SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION 

5.1 Summary  

5.2  Conclusion  

5.3  Recommendations  

REFERENCE 

APPENDICE