ISEDJ

Information Systems Education Journal

Volume 14

V14 N4 Pages 81-96

July 2016

Streamlining the Capstone Process: A Time-Saving Approval System For Graduate Theses/Projects

James Grooms
Engineering Software Solutions
Wilmington, NC 28403, USA

Douglas M Kline
University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington, NC 28403, USA

Jeffrey Cummings
University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington, NC 28403, USA


Abstract: Capstones have become an integral part of many information systems programs, both at the undergraduate and graduate level. One of the challenges can be tracking the process from the start of the capstone to completion. This paper describes the analysis, design and implementation of a web application for the approval workflow of a master’s program in information systems. The system replaces a paper form based process that was confusing, time-consuming, and error-prone. The system uses asynchronous JavaScript, responsive design, and clickable email links to provide a native-like look-and-feel on mobile devices, and reduce approval time. Student statuses are stored in a relational database, and program-level reports are provided for administrative decision making.

Keywords: capstone management, software development, web application, responsive design, Mobile Development

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Recommended Citation: Grooms, J., Kline, D. M., Cummings, J. (2016). Streamlining the Capstone Process: A Time-Saving Approval System For Graduate Theses/Projects . Information Systems Education Journal, 14(4) pp 81-96. http://isedj.org/2016-14/ ISSN: 1545-679X. (A preliminary version appears in The Proceedings of EDSIG 2015)