Development of SIWES Management System for Nasarawa State University, Keffi: A Web-Based Approach

The paper describes the design and implementation of a comprehensive Student Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) Management System for Nasarawa State University, Keffi. The goal is to develop a digital solution to streamline and enhance the inefficient paper-based processes currently used to manage SIWES at the university. The system leverages modern web technologies like HTML, Bootstrap 5, JavaScript, Jquery, PHP and MySQL. It is designed based on theoretical frameworks like Socio-Technical Theory and Active Network Theory, using UML and OOADM methodologies. The system provides functionalities tailored for administrators, students, supervisors, and coordinators involved in SIWES. Administrators can authenticate users, view student information, register coordinators/supervisors, assign supervisors, and export data. Students can register, upload documents, and access resources. Supervisors can assess performance and download student lists. Coordinators can download templates, register students, add supervisors, and manage records within their departments. The digital SIWES Management System aims to improve efficiency, user experience, and oversight across all aspects of managing the university’s industrial work experience program for students.