Department Specs
Click on one of the departments below for a complete list of requirements for specific majors:
Daniels College of Business
The Daniels College of Business requires either a Microsoft Windows laptop or an Apple Macbook.
If purchasing a Mac, it is required to also purchase the following software to install on your laptop:
1. Parallels Desktop for Mac (www.parallels.com) or VMWare Fusion
2. Windows XP, Vista or Windows 7
3. Office 2010 Professional
Students pursuing a degree at Daniels College of Business might be taking classes that use Microsoft Access - this software piece is NOT available in the Office for Mac suite and only for the Windows version of the Office suite; hence the need to install the above listed software.
GRADUATE STUDENTS, PLEASE CONTACT STUDENT SERVICES (303-871-3416) IN THE DANIELS COLLEGE OF BUSINESS TO TALK TO YOUR PROGRAM ADVISOR ABOUT WHICH CLASSES YOU MAY BE TAKING.
UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS, PLEASE CONTACT DANIELS UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS (303-871-6910) FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE TECHNOLOGY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MICROSOFT CERTIFICATION.
The Office of Undergraduate Programs prefers a PC platform. A PC platform is preferred due to software programs that will be used during business courses to enhance the overall user experience.
FINANCE, ACCOUNTING, STATISTICS STUDENTS: PC platform is preferred due to software programs that will be used during class. If you do elect to purchase a MAC, you will need to have it configure for Bootcamp as well as purchase an additional copy of Office 2010 for the PC side of MAC.
Parallels Desktop for Mac will enable you to install Windows Operating Systems (XP, Vista, or Windows 7) on your Mac so that you may load Office 2010. This solution is fully supported at our UTS Help Desk located at 2100 S. High St.
Microsoft may have special pricing as well:
http://www.microsoft.com/student/discounts/theultimatesteal-us/default.aspx
If you really are interested in purchasing a Mac for use at DCB, please contact your program counselor for advice on which classes you might be taking that may require MS Windows specific software, so that you can make a more informed choice.
Required:
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WINDOWS PC |
APPLE MACINTOSH |
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Operating |
MINIMUM Windows XP Professional SP2 Windows XP Home SP3 Media Center Edition 2005 Vista Home Premium SP2 Vista Home Basic SP2 Vista Business SP2 Vista Ultimate SP2 RECOMMENDED Windows 7 Home Premium Windows 7 Professional Windows 7 Ultimate |
MINIMUM Macintosh OS 10.7.3
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Productivity Tools |
Microsoft Office 2010 Pro |
Microsoft Office 2010 Pro for Windows |
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Windows Emulation Software (check with academic advisor) |
N/A |
Parallels Desktop for Mac (www.parallels.com) or VMWare Fusion |
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Processor Speed |
MINIMUM XP: Intel Core Duo or Atom VISTA: Intel Core Duo (not Celeron) RECOMMENDED Core i5 or i7 Processor
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MINIMUM 1.86 GHz RECOMMENDED Core 2 Duo 2.4GHz or higher
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Memory |
MINIMUM 2 GB RAM 4 GB RAM
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MINIMUM 2 GB RAM 4 GB RAM
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Hard Drive |
MINIMUM 250 GB RECOMMENDED 250-500 GB |
MINIMUM 250 GB RECOMMENDED 500 GB |
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Graphics Card |
MINIMUM 128 MB Video memory RECOMMENDED 256 MB Video Memory or higher |
MINIMUM Integrated card RECOMMENDED NVIDIA GeForce 320M or higher |
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Warranty |
4 year parts and labor |
3year parts and labor Applecare |
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Insurance |
Comprehensive breakage, theft, hazard (strongly recommended) |
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Virus and Spyware Protection Software |
Antivirus is provided by the University. For software and instructions please visit www.du.edu/uts/helpdesk/newstudent.html
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Optional:
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Modem 56k
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USB Flash Memory Storage Devices are strongly recommended
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Insurance: Comprehensive breakage, theft, hazard.
If you have any questions about the Daniels College of Business's laptop requirements, please contact:
UTS Computer Help Center
Telephone: 303.871.4700
E-mail: support@du.edu
