# BV-SIS Modernization Report
## Feature-by-Feature Modernization Analysis

**Document Version:** 1.0  
**This is the primary reference for developers understanding WHY each feature is being modernized and HOW the existing workflow is preserved.**

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# INSTITUTION SETUP

## M-01: Institution (System Name Setup)

| Dimension | Detail |
|-----------|--------|
| **Current Feature** | Single form with Name and Abbrev inputs for system identity |
| **Problems** | No branding assets; no audit trail; abbrev not validated; no preview of document appearance; no timezone/currency settings |
| **Modern Replacement** | Institution Settings hub with name, abbrev, logo upload, timezone, currency, document header/footer preview |
| **Reason for Improvement** | Institution identity appears on every document, screen, and report — must be comprehensive and professionally managed |
| **Benefits** | Professional branding; consistent document headers; audit of changes; configurable locale settings |
| **Workflow Compatibility** | Same two fields (Name, Abbrev) remain primary inputs; additional fields are optional expansions below the familiar form |

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## M-02: Campuses

| Dimension | Detail |
|-----------|--------|
| **Current Feature** | CRUD with Code, Name, Address; split create/list layout |
| **Problems** | No status management; no contact details; no bulk import; no map/location |
| **Modern Replacement** | Enhanced CRUD with status toggle, phone/email, map picker, CSV import, active/inactive filter |
| **Reason** | Campuses are referenced in student registration (School field) — need richer data and lifecycle management |
| **Benefits** | Better campus directory; bulk setup for multi-campus institutions; inactive campuses hidden from dropdowns |
| **Workflow Compatibility** | Same Code/Name/Address fields preserved; split create/list layout maintained; status and contact are additions |

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## M-03: Faculty

| Dimension | Detail |
|-----------|--------|
| **Current Feature** | Create with Code, Name, Institution dropdown (shows abbrev) |
| **Problems** | Institution dropdown redundant for single institution; no dean assignment; no description |
| **Modern Replacement** | Same form with auto-populated institution, optional dean assignment, description field, programme count badge |
| **Reason** | Faculties are the primary organizational unit — need leadership assignment and context |
| **Benefits** | Dean can be granted faculty-scoped permissions; programme count visible at a glance |
| **Workflow Compatibility** | Code, Name, Institution dropdown preserved exactly; dean and description are optional additions |

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## M-04: Area of Study

| Dimension | Detail |
|-----------|--------|
| **Current Feature** | Select School → Faculty dropdown → "Faculty: [Name]" header → Create Program (Code, Title) → List programs → switch faculty |
| **Problems** | "School" terminology inconsistent; no pagination; switching faculty loses context; no inline edit |
| **Modern Replacement** | Faculty selector (replacing "School" label with "Faculty" for clarity) → same header → inline create + list with edit/delete → faculty switcher in header |
| **Reason** | This is a frequently used screen — must be fast and clear |
| **Benefits** | Consistent terminology; inline editing; faculty switcher preserves workflow of switching between faculties |
| **Workflow Compatibility** | Exact same flow: select faculty → see faculty name → create program → list programs → switch faculty. Only label "School" becomes "Faculty" for clarity |

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## M-05: Programme of Study

| Dimension | Detail |
|-----------|--------|
| **Current Feature** | Select Program dropdown; create with Code, Name, Abbrev, Study Period (required), Program link; split screen with list |
| **Problems** | No duplicate code prevention; study period selection unclear; no credit totals |
| **Modern Replacement** | Same form + list with duplicate detection, study period tooltip, auto-calculated credit totals from structure |
| **Reason** | Programmes are central to the entire system — data quality is critical |
| **Benefits** | Prevents duplicate codes; shows credit completeness; clearer study period impact |
| **Workflow Compatibility** | All fields preserved; split screen preserved; list columns identical (Code, Name, Abbrev, Study Period) |

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## M-06: Programme Track

| Dimension | Detail |
|-----------|--------|
| **Current Feature** | Select Program → show tracks (Track, Period Scheme) → create Track Name + Period Scheme dropdown |
| **Problems** | No default track flag; delete impact unknown; no description |
| **Modern Replacement** | Same selector + create + list with default track flag, enrollment count, delete confirmation if students enrolled |
| **Reason** | Tracks determine curriculum path — deleting a track with enrolled students causes data issues |
| **Benefits** | Safe deletion; clear default track; enrollment visibility |
| **Workflow Compatibility** | Program selector, Track Name, Period Scheme dropdown, and table columns preserved exactly |

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## M-07: Programme Structure

| Dimension | Detail |
|-----------|--------|
| **Current Feature** | Select Program + Track → auto-display nested periods (MONTH/WEEK/DAYS) with courses (Code, Title, Credit Hours, Core/Elective) |
| **Problems** | Complex nested UI difficult to navigate; manual one-by-one course add; no credit validation; no copy function; no visual map |
| **Modern Replacement** | Same selectors → tree/accordion view with drag-drop course assignment, bulk add from catalogue, credit calculator, copy from existing structure, PDF export |
| **Reason** | Programme structure is the most complex setup screen — the BRD example shows 3-month nested hierarchy with 12+ courses |
| **Benefits** | 10x faster structure creation; visual clarity; credit validation; accreditation-ready PDF export |
| **Workflow Compatibility** | Program + Track selectors preserved; period hierarchy (MONTH > WEEK > DAYS) preserved; course table columns (Code, Title, Credit Hours, Core/Elective) identical; add parameters panel preserved |

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## M-08: Academic Path

| Dimension | Detail |
|-----------|--------|
| **Current Feature** | Create by Path Name; list with Edit (January, September, July, short courses, etc.) |
| **Problems** | Duplicate names allowed (two "January" in example); no path type; list-only create |
| **Modern Replacement** | Same create + list with unique name validation, path type (regular/short course), inline create |
| **Reason** | Paths filter sessions — duplicates cause confusion |
| **Benefits** | Clean path list; type classification; no duplicates |
| **Workflow Compatibility** | Path Name field preserved; list with Edit action preserved; all example paths supported |

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## M-09: Sessions Setup

| Dimension | Detail |
|-----------|--------|
| **Current Feature** | Filter by Qualification Path Name → table (Session Code, Name, Start Date, End Date) → create with Code, Name, Year/Month/Day date fields |
| **Problems** | Separate Year/Month/Day inputs error-prone; no session status; no calendar view |
| **Modern Replacement** | Same filter + table + create with modern date picker (single field), session status (Open/Closed/Archived), calendar view toggle |
| **Reason** | Sessions are the time backbone of the system — date accuracy is critical |
| **Benefits** | Faster date entry; visual calendar; session lifecycle management |
| **Workflow Compatibility** | Qualification Path filter preserved; table columns identical; create fields (Code, Name, Start Date, End Date) preserved — only date input method modernized |

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## M-10: Study Plan Periods

| Dimension | Detail |
|-----------|--------|
| **Current Feature** | Select Period Structure dropdown → nested list (One Year > First Month...) → Add Structure button → Structure Code + Path Name |
| **Problems** | Tree editing cumbersome; no templates; no reorder |
| **Modern Replacement** | Same selector + visual tree editor with drag reorder + template library + Add Structure panel preserved |
| **Reason** | Period structures define semester/year hierarchy used throughout registration |
| **Benefits** | Visual tree editing; reusable templates; drag reorder |
| **Workflow Compatibility** | Period Structure dropdown, nested list, Add Structure button, Structure Code, Path Name all preserved |

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## M-11: Academic Intake

| Dimension | Detail |
|-----------|--------|
| **Current Feature** | Filters: Path Name, Intake Session, Period Scheme → table: Period, Session, Start Date, End Date |
| **Problems** | Minimal create UI; no capacity; no registration deadline |
| **Modern Replacement** | Same filters + table + full CRUD with capacity, registration deadline, bulk generation |
| **Reason** | Intakes control when students can register — need capacity management |
| **Benefits** | Capacity limits; registration deadlines; bulk intake creation for new academic year |
| **Workflow Compatibility** | All three filters preserved; table columns identical; create adds capacity/deadline as optional fields |

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## M-12: Institution Setup Dashboard

| Dimension | Detail |
|-----------|--------|
| **Current Feature** | Advanced cards for all institution setup features |
| **Problems** | Likely static counts only; no drill-down; no setup guidance |
| **Modern Replacement** | Interactive KPI cards with drill-down, setup completeness checklist, recent activity feed, charts |
| **Reason** | Dashboard is the landing page for institution administrators |
| **Benefits** | At-a-glance system health; guided setup for new deployments; quick navigation |
| **Workflow Compatibility** | Same card concept expanded — cards for Campuses, Faculties, Programmes, Tracks, Sessions, Intakes as BRD specifies |

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# COURSE MANAGEMENT

## M-13: Courses

| Dimension | Detail |
|-----------|--------|
| **Current Feature** | Select Faculty → course list (Code, Title, Credit Hours) → create with Title, Alternate Title, Code, Credit Hours, Pass Mark %, Remark, Faculty, Programs multi-assign |
| **Problems** | No course description; programme assignment UX confusing; no status; no import |
| **Modern Replacement** | Same faculty selector + list + create form with description, status, CSV import/export, multi-select programmes with chips |
| **Reason** | Course catalogue is referenced by structure, registration, finance, and examination |
| **Benefits** | Richer course data; bulk import; clear programme assignment |
| **Workflow Compatibility** | Faculty dropdown, all create fields, list columns preserved exactly; Programs multi-assign preserved as multi-select |

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## M-14: Course Pre-requisite

| Dimension | Detail |
|-----------|--------|
| **Current Feature** | Faculty → Course dropdown → Pre-requisite dropdown → Save → table (#, Course Name, Action) |
| **Problems** | One prerequisite at a time; no circular dependency detection; no visualization |
| **Modern Replacement** | Same workflow + multiple prerequisites per course + dependency graph + circular warning |
| **Reason** | Prerequisites affect registration — errors block student enrollment |
| **Benefits** | Faster setup; visual dependency map; error prevention |
| **Workflow Compatibility** | Faculty → Course → Pre-requisite → Save → table workflow preserved exactly |

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## M-15: Course Managers

| Dimension | Detail |
|-----------|--------|
| **Current Feature** | Faculty → Course dropdown → Get Manager button → Manager dropdown |
| **Problems** | "Get Manager" button UX unclear; no assignment history; no session scope |
| **Modern Replacement** | Same selectors with clearer "Assign Manager" button + assignment table + session scope + notification to manager |
| **Reason** | Course managers enter examination marks — assignment must be clear |
| **Benefits** | Clear assignment UI; history; session-scoped access |
| **Workflow Compatibility** | Faculty → Course → Manager dropdown workflow preserved; "Get Manager" renamed to "Assign Manager" for clarity |

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# STUDENT REGISTRATION

## M-16: Computer Number

| Dimension | Detail |
|-----------|--------|
| **Current Feature** | School code, Prefix, Number Size, Current No, Next Generated No preview, Update; tokens {YY}{YYYY}{M}{MM} |
| **Problems** | Manual current number update; no preview of next N numbers; no scheme history |
| **Modern Replacement** | Same fields + live preview panel + token helper + auto-increment on save + generation history |
| **Reason** | Student numbers are permanent identifiers — generation must be reliable |
| **Benefits** | Error-free generation; token documentation; audit trail |
| **Workflow Compatibility** | All fields preserved; Next Generated No preview preserved; Update button preserved; tokens supported |

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## M-17: Update Student Id

| Dimension | Detail |
|-----------|--------|
| **Current Feature** | Old Student Id → New Student Id → Update |
| **Problems** | No reason field; no audit; no impact preview |
| **Modern Replacement** | Same fields + Reason (required) + affected records preview + full audit trail |
| **Reason** | Student ID changes affect all linked records — must be traceable |
| **Benefits** | Accountability; impact visibility; rollback capability |
| **Workflow Compatibility** | Old Student Id, New Student Id, Update button preserved exactly |

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## M-18: Student Registration (Master Feature)

| Dimension | Detail |
|-----------|--------|
| **Current Feature** | Advanced search (student number, NRC, name) → student list → detail with tabs (Biodata, Course Enrollment, Courses, Register Student, Program Structure, Close); full biodata form; course status management |
| **Problems** | Slow search; no duplicate detection; basic documents; limited course statuses; no enrollment timeline |
| **Modern Replacement** | Instant search with pagination → 360° student profile → same tabs → all BRD biodata fields → categorized documents → all course statuses (Normal, Exempted, Repeat, Deferred, Overload, Withdraw) → enrollment timeline → duplicate detection |
| **Reason** | This is the most-used screen in the entire system |
| **Benefits** | Sub-second search; comprehensive profile; document management; course status flexibility; duplicate prevention |
| **Workflow Compatibility** | Search fields preserved; student list format preserved; tab names and order preserved exactly; all biodata fields preserved; course status values preserved; Learning Centre context panel preserved |

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## M-19: Online Registration Requests

| Dimension | Detail |
|-----------|--------|
| **Current Feature** | Registration request review (minimal legacy) |
| **Problems** | No structured workflow; no notifications |
| **Modern Replacement** | Request queue with status filters, approve/reject with comments, bulk approve, email/SMS notification, document verification checklist |
| **Reason** | BRD specifies "next generation" admission requests |
| **Benefits** | Structured workflow; audit trail; student notifications |
| **Workflow Compatibility** | Approve/reject concept preserved; admin review workflow maintained |

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## M-20: Switch Program

| Dimension | Detail |
|-----------|--------|
| **Current Feature** | Student Id → Program dropdown (show current) → Intake Session dropdown (show current) → Student Programs Table |
| **Problems** | No credit transfer; no approval; no history |
| **Modern Replacement** | Same selectors + current values displayed + credit mapping preview + Student Programs Table + approval workflow |
| **Reason** | Program switches affect finance, courses, and graduation timeline |
| **Benefits** | Credit transfer visibility; approval chain; complete history |
| **Workflow Compatibility** | Student Id, Program dropdown, Intake Session dropdown, Student Programs Table (Program, Period, Session, Default, Action) all preserved |

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## M-21: Student Status

| Dimension | Detail |
|-----------|--------|
| **Current Feature** | Advanced search → student info → session status table (Session, Status, Study Period, Batch) |
| **Problems** | Individual student only; no bulk view |
| **Modern Replacement** | Same search + info + table with status badges + bulk status dashboard |
| **Reason** | Registration status tracking is critical for administrative reporting |
| **Benefits** | Visual status badges; bulk overview; filter by status |
| **Workflow Compatibility** | Search, student info display, table columns (Session, Status, Study Period, Batch) preserved exactly |

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## M-22: Student Offence

| Dimension | Detail |
|-----------|--------|
| **Current Feature** | Enter and view student offences (minimal spec) |
| **Problems** | No offence types; no workflow; no evidence |
| **Modern Replacement** | Offence CRUD with configurable types, severity, dates, descriptions, outcomes, evidence attachments, appeal workflow |
| **Reason** | BRD says "you will make it" — full enterprise disciplinary module needed |
| **Benefits** | Complete disciplinary record; evidence management; appeal process |
| **Workflow Compatibility** | Enter and view offences preserved; expanded with enterprise fields |

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## M-23: Student Courses

| Dimension | Detail |
|-----------|--------|
| **Current Feature** | Year/semester selector → course table (Code, Title, Credit Hours, Status, Update Status, Type) |
| **Problems** | Manual one-by-one status update |
| **Modern Replacement** | Same selector + table + bulk status update + status color coding |
| **Reason** | Course status changes are frequent during registration periods |
| **Benefits** | Bulk updates; visual status; faster administration |
| **Workflow Compatibility** | Period selector, table columns, status values (Normal, Exempted, Repeat, Deferred, Overload, Withdraw) all preserved |

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## M-24: Students' Stat - Intake vs Program

| Dimension | Detail |
|-----------|--------|
| **Current Feature** | Statistical view of intake vs program |
| **Problems** | Basic table likely |
| **Modern Replacement** | Interactive cross-tab with charts, drill-down, export |
| **Reason** | Key management report for enrollment planning |
| **Benefits** | Visual analytics; drill-down; exportable |
| **Workflow Compatibility** | Same data dimensions (intake vs program); presentation modernized |

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## M-25: Semester Vs Intake Stats

| Dimension | Detail |
|-----------|--------|
| **Current Feature** | Semester statistics by intake |
| **Problems** | Limited visualization |
| **Modern Replacement** | Comparative charts, trend lines, year-over-year |
| **Reason** | Semester planning requires trend data |
| **Benefits** | Trend visibility; comparative analysis |
| **Workflow Compatibility** | Same statistical dimensions; presentation modernized |

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## M-26: Semester Registration Status

| Dimension | Detail |
|-----------|--------|
| **Current Feature** | Registration status by semester |
| **Problems** | No progress indicators |
| **Modern Replacement** | Progress bars, faculty/programme filters, automated reminders for unregistered |
| **Reason** | Registration completion tracking drives administrative action |
| **Benefits** | Visual progress; targeted reminders |
| **Workflow Compatibility** | Same registration status data; presentation modernized |

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## M-27: Custom Reports

| Dimension | Detail |
|-----------|--------|
| **Current Feature** | Custom report generation |
| **Problems** | Limited builder |
| **Modern Replacement** | Drag-drop report builder, saved templates, scheduled email delivery |
| **Reason** | Every institution has unique reporting needs |
| **Benefits** | Self-service reporting; scheduled delivery |
| **Workflow Compatibility** | Custom report concept preserved; builder enhanced |

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## M-28: Class List

| Dimension | Detail |
|-----------|--------|
| **Current Feature** | Generate class lists |
| **Problems** | Basic print |
| **Modern Replacement** | Filter by course/session/faculty, PDF/Excel export, optional photos, attendance sheet format |
| **Reason** | Class lists are daily operational documents for lecturers |
| **Benefits** | Flexible output; photo option; attendance format |
| **Workflow Compatibility** | Class list generation preserved; output formats expanded |

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# BULKSMS AND EMAIL

## M-29: Bulk SMS

| Dimension | Detail |
|-----------|--------|
| **Current Feature** | Send individual, group, by programme, or all; create groups; fetch numbers from student data; Africa's Talking API |
| **Problems** | No templates; no scheduling; no delivery tracking; no cost tracking |
| **Modern Replacement** | Same send options + message templates + scheduling + delivery reports + cost tracking + opt-out management |
| **Reason** | SMS is primary communication channel with students |
| **Benefits** | Template reuse; scheduled campaigns; delivery confirmation; cost control |
| **Workflow Compatibility** | Individual send, group send, programme send, all send, fetch from student data all preserved; Africa's Talking API preserved as sole provider |

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## M-30: Email

| Dimension | Detail |
|-----------|--------|
| **Current Feature** | Listed in nav as "BulkSMS and Email" but SMS only detailed |
| **Problems** | Email not implemented in legacy |
| **Modern Replacement** | Email compose alongside SMS, shared recipient groups, HTML templates |
| **Reason** | Nav name includes Email — must deliver both channels |
| **Benefits** | Dual-channel communication; shared infrastructure |
| **Workflow Compatibility** | SMS workflow unchanged; email added as parallel channel in same module |

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# STUDENT ADMISSION

## M-31: Admission Settings

| Dimension | Detail |
|-----------|--------|
| **Current Feature** | Selection Round, Admission Year, Month, Scheme Names (Matric, Diploma, Degree, Nursing, Masters, PhD) |
| **Problems** | BRD notes "most things here are useless" |
| **Modern Replacement** | Streamlined: Admission Year, Active Selection Round, Enabled Schemes — removed redundant fields |
| **Reason** | Clean configuration reduces admin confusion |
| **Benefits** | Only useful settings remain; clearer interface |
| **Workflow Compatibility** | Admission Year and Scheme Names preserved; useless fields removed per BRD guidance |

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## M-32: Entry Requirements

| Dimension | Detail |
|-----------|--------|
| **Current Feature** | Add + Delete entry requirements |
| **Problems** | No linkage to programmes/schemes |
| **Modern Replacement** | Requirement builder linked to programmes and admission schemes with document requirements |
| **Reason** | Entry requirements must be enforceable during application review |
| **Benefits** | Programme-specific requirements; automatic validation |
| **Workflow Compatibility** | Add + Delete preserved; linkage added |

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## M-33: Template Letter

| Dimension | Detail |
|-----------|--------|
| **Current Feature** | Admission letter template |
| **Problems** | Basic template; no merge fields; no PDF |
| **Modern Replacement** | WYSIWYG editor with merge fields, PDF preview, email delivery, multiple templates per programme |
| **Reason** | BRD specifies "advanced next generation admission letter" |
| **Benefits** | Professional letters; automated sending; programme-specific templates |
| **Workflow Compatibility** | Template letter concept preserved; generation and sending enhanced |

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## M-34: Application Data Entry

| Dimension | Detail |
|-----------|--------|
| **Current Feature** | Full application form with all BRD fields; Application Id auto-generated; references, documents |
| **Problems** | Manual admin entry only; no online submission; no status workflow |
| **Modern Replacement** | Same form fields + online submission portal + status workflow + document upload + duplicate check |
| **Reason** | Application is the entry point to the student lifecycle |
| **Benefits** | Online applications reduce admin workload; status tracking; duplicate prevention |
| **Workflow Compatibility** | ALL form fields preserved exactly (Mode of Entry, Intake Year/Month, Study Mode, Title, Names, NRC, Sex, Disability, Refugee Status, References, etc.); Application Id auto-generation preserved |

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## M-35: Registration Fees

| Dimension | Detail |
|-----------|--------|
| **Current Feature** | Creating registration fees (mentioned in BRD) |
| **Problems** | Not detailed in legacy |
| **Modern Replacement** | Fee configuration per admission form/programme with payment tracking |
| **Reason** | Registration fees are part of admission workflow |
| **Benefits** | Fee collection integrated with admission |
| **Workflow Compatibility** | Registration fee creation preserved; linked to finance module |

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## M-36: Multiple Admission Forms

| Dimension | Detail |
|-----------|--------|
| **Current Feature** | Can have different admission forms (BRD note) |
| **Problems** | Not implemented in legacy |
| **Modern Replacement** | Form builder with configurable fields per programme/scheme |
| **Reason** | Different programmes require different application information |
| **Benefits** | Programme-specific forms; conditional fields |
| **Workflow Compatibility** | Multiple forms concept preserved; form builder added |

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# STUDENT IDENTITY CARDS

## M-37: Student ID Card Capture

| Dimension | Detail |
|-----------|--------|
| **Current Feature** | Capturing student IDs (minimal — "make it unique") |
| **Problems** | No template; no print; no QR; no batch |
| **Modern Replacement** | Photo capture with crop, template designer, QR/barcode, batch print, reprint tracking, lost card workflow |
| **Reason** | BRD requests unique ID card system |
| **Benefits** | Professional ID cards; batch production; reprint management |
| **Workflow Compatibility** | Student ID capture preserved; printing and template design added |

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# STUDENT FINANCE

## M-38: Fee Setup

| Dimension | Detail |
|-----------|--------|
| **Current Feature** | Create categories and amounts; assign to programme or student |
| **Problems** | No hierarchy; no effective dates; no versioning |
| **Modern Replacement** | Category tree, assignment matrix, effective date ranges, individual overrides |
| **Reason** | Fee structures change between academic years |
| **Benefits** | Historical fee tracking; flexible assignment; date-based activation |
| **Workflow Compatibility** | Categories, amounts, programme/student assignment all preserved |

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## M-39: Course Fees

| Dimension | Detail |
|-----------|--------|
| **Current Feature** | Assign fees to courses |
| **Problems** | Manual per course |
| **Modern Replacement** | Course fee management with bulk assignment and auto-invoice on enrollment |
| **Reason** | Course fees should auto-bill when student enrolls |
| **Benefits** | Automated billing; bulk setup |
| **Workflow Compatibility** | Course fee assignment preserved; automation added |

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## M-40: Invoice

| Dimension | Detail |
|-----------|--------|
| **Current Feature** | Create invoices for students/programmes |
| **Problems** | Manual creation; no PDF; no line items |
| **Modern Replacement** | Auto-generate from fee setup, PDF generation, email delivery, line items, partial payments |
| **Reason** | Invoicing is core financial operation |
| **Benefits** | Automated invoicing; professional PDF; email delivery |
| **Workflow Compatibility** | Invoice creation for students/programmes preserved; auto-generation added |

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## M-41: Minimum Payments

| Dimension | Detail |
|-----------|--------|
| **Current Feature** | Flexible minimum payment rules |
| **Problems** | Unclear rule engine in legacy |
| **Modern Replacement** | Visual rule builder (percentage/fixed/by category/by programme/by session) with gate integration |
| **Reason** | BRD specifies "highly flexible" — admin must configure all kinds of minimum payment rules |
| **Benefits** | Any payment rule configurable; gates registration, exams, and results |
| **Workflow Compatibility** | Minimum payment concept preserved; rule builder makes flexibility usable |

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## M-42: Receipts

| Dimension | Detail |
|-----------|--------|
| **Current Feature** | View receipts; resend to students who didn't receive |
| **Problems** | Basic list; no search; no PDF |
| **Modern Replacement** | Searchable receipt list, PDF reprint, email/SMS resend, payment method tracking |
| **Reason** | Students frequently request receipt copies |
| **Benefits** | Instant resend; professional PDF; search |
| **Workflow Compatibility** | View receipts and resend preserved exactly |

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## M-43: Student Clearance

| Dimension | Detail |
|-----------|--------|
| **Current Feature** | Deep finance view — paid, balances, unpaid categories |
| **Problems** | Limited visualization; no certificate |
| **Modern Replacement** | Clearance dashboard with category breakdown, clearance certificate, hold flags, multi-office clearance |
| **Reason** | BRD says "go extra miles" — show which payment categories unpaid |
| **Benefits** | Complete financial picture; clearance certificate; automated hold flags |
| **Workflow Compatibility** | All paid/balance/unpaid category view preserved; visualization and certificate added |

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## M-44: Release Student Results

| Dimension | Detail |
|-----------|--------|
| **Current Feature** | Check fees → release final results |
| **Problems** | Manual fee check |
| **Modern Replacement** | Automated finance gate + manual override with approval + audit trail + student notification |
| **Reason** | Result release must be reliable and auditable |
| **Benefits** | Automated gate; override capability; full audit |
| **Workflow Compatibility** | Fee check before release preserved; automation added |

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## M-45: Release Session Results

| Dimension | Detail |
|-----------|--------|
| **Current Feature** | Release session results (group/individual) if fees OK |
| **Problems** | Manual process |
| **Modern Replacement** | Bulk session release + individual exceptions + finance gate + audit |
| **Reason** | Session-level release is batch operation at end of semester |
| **Benefits** | Bulk release; individual exceptions; automated gate |
| **Workflow Compatibility** | Group and individual release preserved; fee check preserved |

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## M-46: Student Finance Dashboard

| Dimension | Detail |
|-----------|--------|
| **Current Feature** | Advanced cards and analytics |
| **Problems** | Basic in legacy |
| **Modern Replacement** | Revenue KPIs, collection charts, aging analysis, top debtors, recent receipts |
| **Reason** | Finance officers need at-a-glance financial health |
| **Benefits** | Real-time financial overview; proactive debt management |
| **Workflow Compatibility** | Dashboard with cards preserved; analytics expanded |

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# NAVIGATION-ONLY MODULES (Enterprise Expansion)

## M-47: Online Registration Portal
| **Current** | Nav item only |
| **Modern** | Student self-service wizard with course selection, fee preview, document upload |
| **Compatibility** | Connects to existing Online Registration Requests admin workflow |

## M-48: Examination
| **Current** | Nav item only |
| **Modern** | Exam scheduling, registration, venue allocation, invigilation |
| **Compatibility** | Uses courses and sessions from existing modules |

## M-49: Examination Configuration
| **Current** | Nav item only |
| **Modern** | Grading schemes, grade boundaries, GPA rules |
| **Compatibility** | Configures rules used by Examination Marking |

## M-50: Examination Marking
| **Current** | Nav item only |
| **Modern** | Mark entry, moderation, result processing, result slips |
| **Compatibility** | Integrates with Release Results (Finance gate) and Course Managers |

## M-51: Management Reports
| **Current** | Nav item only |
| **Modern** | Cross-module dashboards, scheduled reports, custom builder |
| **Compatibility** | Aggregates data from all existing modules |

## M-52: System Maintenance
| **Current** | Nav item only |
| **Modern** | User/role management, backups, audit logs, gateway config |
| **Compatibility** | Supports all modules; implemented first in development |

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# MODERNIZATION SUMMARY

| Category | Features | Preserved | Enhanced | New Capability |
|----------|----------|-----------|----------|----------------|
| Institution Setup | 12 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| Course Management | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Student Registration | 13 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| BulkSMS and Email | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 (Email) |
| Student Admission | 6 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| Student Identity Cards | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Student Finance | 9 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| Enterprise Modules | 6 | 6 (nav) | 0 | 6 (full spec) |
| **TOTAL** | **52** | **52** | **45** | **7** |

**Zero features removed. Every feature preserved and expanded.**

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*End of Modernization Report*
