Intelligent Decision Support System Model for University Admissions: A Case Study of Nigerian Universities

Okafor Ugochukwu Osbert, Dr. Ugah John Otozi

Abstract: Tertiary institutions entrance admissions today is an intricate evaluation procedure that is placed much more than merely matching test scores and departmental admission requirements. Today, every entry assessment, admission and enrollment analysis are dependent on the viewpoint of individual tertiary institution, whereas very little survey are dependent upon post primary school performances of candidates. This paper designed a computerized multi-criteria admissions processing system (ACMCAPS) for tertiary institutions, which provides optimal tertiary admissions processes to Nigeria examinations candidates in higher institutions without bias. This system is a computer-based system that enables admission processes in different department to offer students admissions with respect to multi-criteria adopted in Bayes Model to enhance admission processes, make rational decisions and eliminate favoritism and baseness during admission exercises.

Keywords: Computerized, Multi-criteria, Admission, Process, Tertiary, Institution