Functional Modeling of a Web-Based GIS for Sustainable University Infrastructure Management: A Case Study of Jean Lorougnon Guede University, Côte d’Ivoire

Digital transformation in higher education has become a key driver for improving academic and organizational performance. In Côte d’Ivoire, despite recent progress, the daily management of university infrastructure remains affected by room allocation conflicts, underutilization of classrooms, and limited coordination among stakeholders. This study proposes a functional model based on a Web-based Geographic Information System (WebGIS) to optimize the spatio-temporal management of teaching infrastructure at Jean Lorougnon Guédé University (UJLoG). Functional requirements were formalized through functional analysis using the “horned beast” diagram and system decomposition with FAST diagrams. The proposed platform, UJLoG-Hub, relies on object-oriented building classification, UML modeling, and the implementation of a WebGIS prototype based on PostGIS, GeoServer, JavaScript, and OpenLayers. Results demonstrate improved dynamic visualization of infrastructure, reduced scheduling conflicts, enhanced course planning, and more sustainable use of university resources.