Affiliations: Institute of Computer Science, University of Nairobi,
P.O. Box 30197, Nairobi, Kenya. Tel.: +254 2 444919 or 446544; Fax: +254 2
447870; E-mail: [email protected] | Centre for Information Technology and Systems,
University of Mauritius, Reduit, Mauritius. E-mail: [email protected]
Abstract: The University of Mauritius completed the setting up of a modern
Local area network in September 1996. Having successfully implemented
traditional services such as e-mail, Internet browsing and sharing of
resources, the University developed and implemented an Integrated Management
Information System in order to support an increasingly dynamic academic and
administrative environment. This paper describes the various processes involved
in the building of an Integrated MIS for a University in a small developing
country that faces serious economic challenges. A background of the motivations
for introducing a computerized MIS is provided followed by the decision-making
process of whether to build an in-house MIS or to procure one. The paper also
explains the methodology used and the systems that have been developed and
integrated in a prioritized and phased manner using economic principles.