Online MBA Program
Technical Requirements
Notes:
- Specific courses may require special software – usually these would be available as part of the course materials. Check with Instructor and/or Program Director on the specifics.
- While either Windows or MAC computers are acceptable, it is preferred that students use Windows PCs as some software do not work on MACs or may require workarounds for MACs.
Hardware
- Desktop or laptop computer running Windows 7, or Mac OS X 10.6 or newer.
- Internal or external speakers for audio
- Webcam and Microphone (either built in or external)
- Internet Access (Broadband required)
Software
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FREE Downloads (Download the appropriate Windows Or MAC version)
- Internet Browsers
Mozilla Firefox internet browser is recommended for both Windows and Mac http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox
- Adobe Products
Latest version of Adobe Flash Player
http://get.adobe.com/flashplayer
Latest version of Adobe Reader
http://get.adobe.com/reader- Multimedia Software
Sun Java version 8 or newer
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/downloadsVLC Media Player
http://www.videolan.orgApple QuickTime (built into MAC, Free Download for Windows)
http://www.apple.com/quicktime - Available through Hofstra Portal (Free Student Access)
- Microsoft Office 2007 or newer for Windows, Office 2008 or newer for Mac, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Antivirus software for Windows
- SAP software
