IMPACT OF ICT ON STUDENT COURSE REGISTRATION IN NIGER DELTA UNIVERSITY, BAYELSA STATE NIGERIA

ABSTRACT This study scrutinized the impact of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) on student course registration at Niger Delta University. Employing a descriptive survey research design, structured questionnaires were utilized to gather data from students across the twelve faculties of the university. The study's population encompassed 19,195 students, with a sample size of 377 determined using the Krejcie and Morgan (1970) table. The Bowley proportional allocation technique was employed to distribute the questionnaires across faculties to ensure equitable representation, yielding 314 valid responses for analysis. Data were analyzed using both descriptive and inferential statistical methods, including frequency distribution, percentages, mean, standard deviation, correlation, and simple linear regression at a 5% level of significance. The findings revealed that ICT infrastructure moderately facilitated course registration; however, challenges such as unstable internet connectivity and system delays were reported. The regression results indicated a robust and significant relationship between ICT variables and the effectiveness of course registration, with ICT infrastructure and management of registration challenges significantly enhancing efficiency and speed. The study concluded that ICT played a pivotal role in improving the course registration process. It therefore advocated for increased investment in ICT infrastructure, enhanced technical support services, and bolstered funding to fortify digital administrative systems within the university