Sindh Madressatul Islam University (SMIU)

Brief Profile of Sindh Madressatul Islam University (SMIU)

  • Sindh Madressatul Islam University (SMIU) recognized by the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan.
  • It is one of the oldest institutions in South Asia, which started as a school in 1885, became a college in 1943 and a university in February 2012.
  • The Founder of Pakistan, Quaid-e-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah, studied at this institution for about four and a half years from 1887-92.

Key Issues:

  • SMI university had no legacy system, they used to worked manual (Paper Environment)
  • Manually, Admission systems were dealt.
  • No Online Enrollment system were followed.  
  • Faculty used to provide results in spread sheet which was entered by Exam department later.
  • No Fee check & Balance system were applied.
  • No cut off dates were followed.
  • Reports were maintained manually on spread sheet.
  • No existing student records were assembled for data Migration.
  • No SOP due to Government University
  • Serious disconnection among departments
  • No one took ownership
  • No uniformity in policy

Sapphire’s Approach:

  • We followed a rapid implementation methodology that ensures faster roll out
  • Our different phases Project approach allowed simpler implementations and upgrades
  • We brought expertise and experience of higher education practices from across the globe
  • We brought rich experience of PeopleSoft Campus Solutions implementation at various types of Universities general, specialized, private and public sector; large and small

 Achievements, Benefits and Current Status:

  • Successful implementation of PeopleSoft Campus Solutions.
  • Online Admission Processes are being used at SMIU.
  • Online & Self Service Enrollments of all students are being done at SMIU 24/7.
  • Online Evaluation of faculty and courses, Faculty Resume are maintained through Campus Solution
  • Graduated students Directories are also maintained through PeopleSoft Campus Solutions which is being presented at Corporate level for Job placement.