A conceptual framework of web-based academic advisory information system

Abstract

Web-based academic advising system is gaining popularity in recent times among universities. Academicians are considering introducing this for various benefits even though only few universities have web-based advising system at present. The aim of this paper is to discover the main key area requirements for web-based academic advising system. The research uses a combination of approaches. A literature survey is conducted to investigate the current issues and common element of developing the web-based academic advising system. Finally a random survey is conducted among students and lecturers to gain their perspectives on academic advising. The research resulted in the proposed conceptual framework of web-based academic advising information system.