Abstract:
The internet has been a platform for individuals, groups of people and companies to interact with One another through the social media. The social media has truly aided interaction and even other Business services through social networks, forums, blogs, etc. Forums are now being used as Tools/platforms to create discussions, connect to people mostly of similar interests and as Sources of relevant information. This work intends to make use of forums as tools in helping prospective university students at the UNZA to make the right decisions about their choice of career, choice of environment, etc. Based on an in-depth review of some relevant literatures, some key requirements have been considered in the development of a suitable web application. This online forum will be developed for students to cater for some of their needs and solve some of the issues they face with their choice of career, their course of study, the accessibility of relevant information about the institution, etc.
