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Output Model: Website nulusrinivas-1923027

Database Model: Hierarchical Model

Service Category: University

Industry: Education

Industry Overview:

The education industry is one of the most rapidly growing sectors in the world, providing
enormous amounts of income and employment. Foreign education demand, e-learning, and
the test preparation business have all influenced important changes in the structure and
technology of education in recent years. The desire for better education has risen as a result
of globalisation, owing largely to increased private engagement. In the sector, the e-education
market is a rising category with great development potential. In 2007-08, the United States
accounted for 60% of the global market, while Europe accounted for 15%. Despite the global
economic downturn, the number of students studying abroad is increasing worldwide.

About Company:

West Shores University

The spirit of the city that surrounds it is embodied by the West Shores University: sharp
minds. Hearts of gold. Spirits of independence. At WSU, we see you, hear you, assist you,
and challenge you to make a difference in the world. we know what it takes to enhance our
students’ education. Our unique approach to learning and top-quality faculty makes
Westshores more than just a physical University - it’s a life experience. We invite you to
explore our dynamic and diverse community and stop by for a visit at your convenience. This
university has various departments to explore the fields of Science, Business, Arts,
Humanities, Technology, Law, Architecture, Psychology.
Website

The website is an open access website to traverse and feel the university Virtually. It has
Academics and various departments and their courses. The university has its mission,
philosophy and message from the Vice-Chancellor. The admission portal is also attached to
the applicants to apply for their desired course. The chronological order of all the university
faculty is listed on the website. The application process is very clearly explained to join the
university and pursue a course. The application dates are also announced for this year.

The Entities(attributes) of the Service model:

 Application Form
 Chat Box.
 University Query Form.
 Departments and Courses.

Database Model chosen

A database model depicts a database's logical structure, as well as the relationships and
constraints that govern how data is stored and retrieved. Individual database models are
created using the rules and concepts of the larger data model chosen by the designers. An
accompanying database diagram can be used to represent most data models. A hierarchical
database model is one in which the information is structured in a tree-like structure. The
information is kept in the form of records that are linked together. A record is a collection of
fields, each of which has a single value. This paradigm was popular in the 1960s and 1970s
with IBM's Information Management Systems, but it is now uncommon due to operational
inefficiencies.

Benefits of Hierarchical model

The model makes it simple to add and remove new data.

 Data at the very top of the hierarchy can be easily retrieved.

 With linear data storage mediums like cassettes, this paradigm works well.
 It aids systems that rely on a one-to-many relationship to function. For example, a
president may have many managers reporting to him or her, and those managers may
have many employees reporting to them, but each employee has only one manager.
  The model relates very well to natural hierarchies such as assembly plants and
employee organization in corporations.  It relates well to anything that works through
a one-to-many relationship.  For example; there is a president with many managers
below them, and those managers have many employees below them, but each
employee has only one manager.

Why hierarchical Model

A hierarchical database is made up of a collection of records that are linked to one another. A
record is made up of a number of fields, each of which has just one data value. A link is a
connection between two specific records. In the same way that data and relationships between
data are represented by records and links, the hierarchical model is comparable to the
network model.

The record types in the hierarchical model are arranged as collections of trees rather than
random graphs, as in the network model. As a result, the database schema is represented as a
set of tree-structure diagrams. There is a single database tree instance for each of these
diagrams. A dummy node serves as the tree's root. In the tree-structure diagram, the dummy
node's offspring are instances of the root record type. 

The universities always maintain their data in the hierarchical form since there are various
departments in the university and each department offers different course that composites the
tree-structure of the entire database. Since, the data collection and analysis is always better in
university by using hierarchical model.
Input model

Data Collection

1. Application Form: The applicants can apply for various courses across the
departments in the university. This application form includes their Personal details,
Academic Profile, Extra-Curricular Activities, Statement of Purpose.
2. Test Registration: After collection of applicants, selected applicants will receive a
message for the selection of entrance test round. The applicant can schedule his test in
the given dates.
3. Query Form: The website also has a query form to contact the university on their
query by sharing their personal information, subject and their message.

Data Information

1. Departments: There are various departments and courses on the undergraduate and
postgraduate levels. Applicants can check the website and apply on what they are
wishing to pursue.
2. Faculty: The faculty list also gives details of the professors working in the
department.
3. About the university: This gives an overview of the university and their mission and
philosophy.

Utilization of Data

1. Analytical report on the applications: The university can analyze the data on the
traffic of applications in every department and course.
2. Preliminary Screening: The applications received can be evaluated by the faculty in
various departments and can notify the applicants for the selection of further rounds.
3. Query mails for further messages: The viewers who filled the subscriber form, the
university can get their personal and resolve their query. The data can be stored and
can used for further communications.
4. Test Scheduling: After applicants getting result on preliminary screening, students can
schedule their date for attempting their entrance test. The departments can launch test
with regard to that time and notify the applicant.
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