Academic Management System for Accreditation and Quality Assurance in Higher Education

Abstract

Accreditation and quality assurance requirements often create a fragmented documentation process and a heavy workload for academic staff, particularly in engineering programs that adopt Outcomes-Based Education (OBE). This paper proposes a holistic academic management system designed to streamline accreditation compliance and enhance institutional quality assurance. The study reviews existing accreditation frameworks and integrates three main domains program establishment, systematic evaluation, and continuous quality improvement (CQI) into a structured model of academic management. By aligning Program Educational Objectives (PEO) and Program Outcomes (PO) with stakeholder expectations, the model ensures that graduates are equipped with relevant competencies and remain competitive in the industry. The proposed system not only reduces redundancies in accreditation reporting but also optimizes lecturers’ workload and promotes sustainable quality improvement. This contribution highlights the importance of a structured management and documentation process in supporting accreditation bodies while strengthening higher education institutions’ reputation and graduate employability.