Smart education research has been rapidly developed for transforming education systems leading to engage and empower students, educators and administrators more effectively. Despite decades of the adoption of new technologies in improving education systems, approaches are frequently criticized for lacking appropriate theoretical and technological basis. The aim of this paper is to describe the current state of smart education research as a theoretical substance for introducing an initial innovative approach called Students Career Assistance System (SCAS). We conduct systematic literature review for capturing necessary insights to establish the initial solution design understanding. A total of 40 selected sample articles were qualified through a selection criterion developed to identify the most relevant existing studies in the smart education domain. Content analysis technique was used for processing the meta-details as key findings. The key findings suggest that smart education is a rapidly evolving research field that complements applications of a range of latest technologies. Combining them, a new innovative framework of smart education artefact is introduced as a case demonstration, which is mainly a mobile-based SCAS enabling student to manage both their learning and career development for a better future.