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This document appears to be a title page and table of contents for a student project on developing an online clearance system for graduating students. The project was submitted by Odo Jude Chibuzor to the Computer Science department of Ebonyi State University in Nigeria in partial fulfillment of a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science. It aims to address issues with the current manual clearance process such as long queues, delays, unavailable staff, and lost documents. The proposed online system would streamline the clearance process using technologies like PHP, HTML, and a MySQL database.

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Online Clearance System for Graduates

This document appears to be a title page and table of contents for a student project on developing an online clearance system for graduating students. The project was submitted by Odo Jude Chibuzor to the Computer Science department of Ebonyi State University in Nigeria in partial fulfillment of a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science. It aims to address issues with the current manual clearance process such as long queues, delays, unavailable staff, and lost documents. The proposed online system would streamline the clearance process using technologies like PHP, HTML, and a MySQL database.

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TITLE PAGE

ONLINE CLEARANCE SYSTEM FOR GRADUATING


STUDENTS

BY

ODO JUDE CHIBUZOR


EBSU/2007/42250

A PROJECT SUBMITTED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF


COMPUTER SCIENCE

IN PARTIAL FULFILMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE


AWARD OF BACHELOR OF SCIENCE ([Link]) DEGREE IN
COMPUTER SCIENCE, EBONYI STATE UNIVERSITY

MARCH, 2012
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CERTIFICATION PAGE

This is to certify that this research project titled Online Clearance System for

Graduating Students was carried out by Odo Jude Chibuzor with Matriculation Number,

EBSU/2007/42250 under the supervision of Mrs Ajah I. A. and has not been submitted

either in part or whole to any other institution for award of any degree, diploma or other

certificate.

ODO JUDE CHIBUZOR -----------------------------------

EBSU/2007/42250 DATE
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APPROVAL PAGE

The Project titled “ONLINE CLEARANCE SYSTEM FOR GRADUATING

STUDENTS” has been approved for Odo Jude Chibuzor (EBSU/2007/42250) in partial

fulfilment for the award of Bachelor of Science ([Link]) degree in Computer Science in

Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki, Nigeria.

SIGN: - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -------------

MRS AJAH I. A. DATE

PROJECT SUPERVISOR

SIGN: - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -------------

ENGR IGBOKE M. DATE

HOD COMPUTER SCIENCE

SIGN: - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - --

NAME: - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - DATE

EXTERNAL EXAMINER
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DEDICATION

I dedicate this research work to my wonderful Mother Mrs. M.O. Odo who by her

prayers I am successful, also to the lovers of Computer Science.


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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

I am most grateful to Almighty God who gave me the grace, strength and

understanding to carry out my research work notwithstanding my worthiness.

In a special way, I sincerely appreciate the supporting role of my project

supervisor, Mrs. Ajah I. A. for her unbound and inestimable advice, contributions and

corrections during the process of proofreading my work not minding her situation then,

May God in his abundance grace reward you immensely.

My gratitude goes to my HOD, Engr. M. Igboke whose fatherly guidance and

caring has made our staying in this school a success.

I sincerely appreciate the efforts of the Lecturers of Computer Science department

who by their inspirations, enlightenments and impacts has inculcated in me the

knowledge I came to search for in Ebonyi State University, to mention but few are, Dr.

Mbam, Engr. Ekeh V.O, Dr. Onu, Dr. Ituma, Engr. Ugah, Dr. Alo, Engr. Okpara, Engr.

Emeka, Mr Igwe J. etc, may the almighty God bless you all.

I am indebted to my Parents Supol Nicodemus Odo and Mrs. Marcillina Odo, my

siblings Ikechukwu, Sunny, Ego, Okey, Oluchi, Nonso and Dera who have never relaxed

in praying for my success and my well-being. I am grateful to them for many other

considerations to the success of my academics.

I must remain grateful and appreciative to my mentors Rev. Simon Jude Ezike and

Rev. Fr. Matthew Eze who’s counselling and prayers have contributed to my mindset.

I cannot neglect to acknowledge the endearing understanding and hospitality

enjoyed from my friends Kris Nwani (my worthy room-mate), Joel, Cosmos, Joshua

respectively.
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I am also thankful to many people who at different times, in simple but significant

ways shared the burden involved in my academics. I singled out Abel Agbo and Barr.

Chidi Mark Agbo. I appreciate your wonderful efforts.

To many more people who have contributed, though not mentioned I am also

grateful. God Bless you all!


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ABSTRACT
Online clearance system for graduating student is a system that will serve as a more

reliable and effective means of undertaking students’ clearance during graduation. It is

discovered that students faced various problems such as queuing up during clearance,

delay in processing of clearance form, unavailability of some key staffs while processing

clearance form thereby leading to students’ consistent visit in a particular office, loss of

vital documents etc. This has led students to the issue of delayed youth’s service as a

result of their inability to complete the tedious manual process of clearance. It is based on

this problem that the project is focused on the development of students’ online clearance

system to solve and eliminate the shortcomings of the manual system. This computer

based system will be carried out and implemented using PHP, HTML and MYSQL for

database.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Certification - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -ii

Approval Page - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -iii

Dedication - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -iv

Acknowledgement - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -v

Abstract - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -vii

Table of Contents - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -viii

List of Figures - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -xi

List of Tables - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - xii

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION

1.1 Background of Study- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1

1.2 Problem Statement- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -2

1.3 Aim and Objectives - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2

1.4 Scope of Study - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3

1.5 Limitations - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -3

1.6 Significance of Study - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -3

1.7 Definition of Terms - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -4

CHAPTER TWO LITERATURE REVIEW

2.1 Role of Information Technology in Academic System - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6

2.2 Data and Information - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -7

2.3 Computer-Based Information System - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -8

2.4 Databases - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 9

CHAPTER THREE RESEARCH METHOLOGY/SYSTEM ANALYSIS

3.1 Methods of Data Collection - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 12

3.2 General Analysis of the Existing System - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 13


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3.2.1 Information Flow Diagram - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 14

3.2.2 Input Analysis - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 15

3.2.3 Process Analysis - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -15

3.2.4 Output Analysis - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 15

3.2.5 Objectives of the Existing System - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 15

3.2.6 Problem of the Existing System - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -15

3.2.7 Organisational Structure - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -17

3.3 Overview of the Proposed System- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 18

CHAPTER FOUR SPECIFICATION AND DESIGN OF THE NEW

SYSTEM

4.1 General System Functions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 19

4.2 Main Menu Specification - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 20

4.3 Input Specification - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 20

4.4 Output Specification - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 21

4.5 Database Specification - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -21

4.6 Program Modules Specification - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -25

4.7 Main Menu Design - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 26

4.8 System Flowchart - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 27

4.9 Program Flowchart - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 28

4.10 Database Design - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 33

CHAPTER FIVE SYSTEM IMPLEMENTATION AND TESTING

5.1 System Implementation - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -37

5.1.1 Student’s Data Form - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -39

5.1.2 Create Account Page - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 40

5.1.3 Clearance Processing Page - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 41


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5.1.4 Students Login - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 43

5.1.5 Clearance Status - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 44

5.2 Choice of Programming Language - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -46

5.3 System Specification and Requirement - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -46

5.4 System Testing and Integration - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 47

5.5 Change Over Process - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 48

CHAPTER SIX SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND

RECOMMENDATION

6.1 Summary - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -50

6.2 Conclusion - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -50

6.3 Recommendations - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -50

BIBLIOGRAPHY - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -52

APPENDIX A Clearance Form - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 54

APPENDIX B Interview - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 55

APPENDIX C Home Page - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -56

APPENDIX D Students List - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -57

APPENDIX E Codes - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -58


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LIST OF FIGURES

Figure 3.1 Information Flow Diagram - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 14

Figure 3.2 Organisational Structure of Ebonyi State

University - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 17

Figure 4.1 Main Menu - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 26

Figure 4.2 System Flowcharts - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 27

Figure 4.3 Program Flowcharts for Admin Clearance

Login (Phase A) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 30

Figure 4.4 Program Flowcharts for Admin Clearance

Login (Phase B) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 31

Figure 4.5 Program Flowcharts for Students’ Login - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 32

Figure 5.1 Control Panel Login for Admin - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 37

Figure 5.2 Control Panel - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 38

Figure 5.3 Students Data Form - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 39

Figure 5.4 Account Creation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 40

Figure 5.5 Admin Login for Clearance Processing - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 41

Figure 5.6 Clearance Page for Library - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 42

Figure 5.7 Login Page for Students- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 43

Figure 5.8 Clearance Status(a) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 44

Figure 5.9 Clearance Status(b) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 45

Figure 5.6 Clearance Slip - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 45


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LIST OF TABLES

Table 4.5.1 Admin_account Database Structure - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 22

Table 4.5.2 Department Database Structure - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 22

Table 4.5.3 Student_account Database Structure - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -23

Table 4.5.4 Student Clearance Database Structure - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -23

Table 4.5.5 Student_record Database Structure - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -24

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Designing an online clearance system requires careful consideration of several critical components to ensure functionality and user-friendliness. Key components include a well-structured database to store and manage student information, intuitive user interfaces for easy navigation, robust authentication mechanisms for security, and efficiency in processing clearances to minimize delays. Additionally, the system should be accessible from various devices, support multiple user roles, facilitate notifications and feedback, and include comprehensive documentation for troubleshooting and user support. These components collectively ensure a seamless experience for users while maintaining system integrity .

Implementing a computer-based information system in university clearance processes offers several advantages over traditional paper records. These include improved efficiency through faster processing of data, enhanced accuracy by reducing human error, and greater accessibility as data can be accessed remotely. Additionally, computer-based systems provide better data security, ensuring the protection of sensitive student information. They also facilitate ease of data analysis and reporting, which can enhance decision-making processes and institutional planning .

Database design significantly influences the effectiveness of the online clearance system by determining how well the system can organize, retrieve, and manage student records. A well-structured database design minimizes redundancies and ensures data integrity, enabling quick access to accurate information when needed. It must support efficient indexing and querying to handle large volumes of data without performance issues. Proper design also facilitates security measures to protect sensitive information. The efficiency of data transactions and updates in the system heavily relies on optimized database architecture, ultimately impacting the system's reliability and user satisfaction .

System and program flowcharts are instrumental in enhancing the understanding and development of the online clearance system. They provide a visual representation of the system's processes, outlining the sequence of operations, data flow, and decision points within the system. This clarity aids developers in identifying potential inefficiencies and ensuring that all elements of the system are correctly synchronized. Additionally, flowcharts are valuable for documentation and communication purposes, allowing stakeholders, including non-technical users, to comprehend the system's functioning and contribute to its design and improvement effectively .

The existing manual clearance system is limited by the need for physical presence, leading to long queues and delays in processing due to unavailability of key staff and misplacement of documents. These challenges are addressed by the online system, which enables remote access, reduces processing time through automated workflows, ensures document security, and improves accessibility of necessary personnel through digital means. The online system also incorporates real-time updates and notifications, reducing the need for repeated visits by students to multiple offices for clearance completion .

The online clearance system is implemented using technologies such as PHP, HTML, and MySQL. PHP is chosen for its versatility and ability to generate dynamic web pages, which are crucial for real-time processing of clearance activities. HTML is used to design user interfaces, ensuring they are accessible and easy to navigate. MySQL is selected for database management due to its reliability, ease of use, and capacity to handle complex data transactions efficiently, which are essential for managing student records securely and accurately .

The primary issues addressed by the implementation of an online clearance system include reducing the problems faced by students such as queuing up for clearances, delays in processing clearance forms, unavailability of key staff during processing, and loss of vital documents. These issues contribute to delays in completing clearance and consequently delay students' youth service registrations. The online system aims to resolve these limitations by offering a more reliable and effective processing method using technologies like PHP, HTML, and MySQL .

Transitioning from a manual to an online clearance system has a significant impact on both students and university staff. For students, it eliminates the need for physical presence, reduces time spent waiting in queues, and minimizes the chances of lost documentation. It also speeds up the overall clearance process, allowing students to proceed with post-graduate activities without unnecessary delays. For university staff, it reduces the workload associated with processing paper-based clearances, improves document management, and enhances overall administrative efficiency. The online system also facilitates better record-keeping and data integrity, allowing staff to focus on more critical tasks .

Integration of data and information technology redefines student and staff interactions by facilitating seamless communication, enhancing transparency, and providing real-time access to information. It allows students to engage more consistently with academic and administrative tasks through online platforms, reducing the need for physical interactions and minimizing potential conflicts. For staff, IT integration ensures more efficient handling of student data, encouraging more personalized support and proactive problem resolution. This tech-driven approach fosters a more collaborative and less intrusive academic environment .

Information technology enhances the academic system by streamlining processes such as student clearances, making them more efficient and less prone to errors. In the context of clearance processes, IT facilitates the shift from cumbersome manual procedures to more reliable online systems, which reduce processing delays, ensure document security, and improve accessibility for both students and administrative staff. This technological integration ultimately supports academic institutions in managing student records and administrative tasks more effectively .

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