When purchasing a computer, we recommend that Tippie College of Business students buy a Windows-based computer. There will be required software in many classes that have only a Windows version available. If you choose to buy a Mac computer, please see the section below regarding running Windows on a Mac.
Suggested specifications for purchasing a new computer
- Operating System: Windows 10 or higher
- Portability: laptop (as opposed to desktop computer) strongly recommended
- Memory: minimum of 16GB RAM
- Processor Speed: minimum of Intel Core i5 or equivalent
- Hard Drive/SSD: 256 GB (512GB or larger recommended)
- Wireless: any card that supports 802.11 n/ac protocols and WPA2 Enterprise
- Webcam/Microphone: laptops with built-in webcams/microphones recommended (may use a USB headset or external webcam if supported)