College of Business Program Laptop Requirements

Applies to:

• Undergraduate Majors
• Full-time MBA
• MACC
• Aerospace MBA
• Executive MBA
• Professional MBA

Links:

Windows Computer Specifications

Macintosh Computer Specifications

Additional Information

Printable Version of These Requirements

NOTE: For the PEMBA MBA program requirements see http://www.pemba.utk.edu/admission/laptop.asp

Windows Computer Specifications

Operating System

Acceptable operating systems are Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2 or Windows VISTA Business.

If you wish to obtain a computer with Windows XP, they can be purchased through the UT Computer Store (http://utbookstore.tennessee.edu/uccs/index.php?p=business). If you purchase a computer with VISTA it must be VISTA Business (the only other version of Vista that will work is VISTA Ultimate. If your version of VISTA is not VISTA Business or VISTA Ultimate it will not work with the UTK computing environment).

Processor Speed

1.3GHz minimum (1.2GHz for tablet PC) with one of these chip sets: Pentium M, Centrino, IntelDuo, Core Duo, Core2 Duo, or Core Duo LV. Please note that Celeron chip sets do not meet program requirements.

Hard Drive

80GB. If you are purchasing a new computer with VISTA or may wish to update your computer at a later time to Windows VISTA you may want to purchase a larger hard drive. VISTA requires 15GB of disk space.

Memory (RAM)

CD-ROM

DVD burner

Video RAM

256MB (needed for VISTA Business)

Network Capability

Wireless – Internal or External
Wired LAN -- Internal or External

Warranty Maintenance

Purchase the accidental or complete care protection

Web Browser

Internet Explorer 6.0 or later, or Firefox

Microsoft Office

Office 2007 Professional Plus obtainable from the UT Computer Store (865-974-2930)

Microsoft OneNote

Note:  Optional but recommended for full-time MBA students only
OneNote 2007 obtainable from the UT Computer Store (865-974-2930)

Audio Equipment

NOTE: Not required for undergraduate majors, MBA, or MACC Students

A headset/microphone combination. Most students find a mid-range priced set perfectly adequate.

Macintosh Computer Specifications

Mac laptops are available at the UT Computer Store. Current Apple models are on the business recommended systems page: http://utbookstore.tennessee.edu/uccs/recommended_systems/business/.

We recommend you work with the Computer Store to obtain the required software you will need & they will prepare a quote for you.

Additional Information

We strongly recommend that you purchase your hardware and software from The University Computer Store, 974-2930 or http://utbookstore.tennessee.edu/uccs/recommended_systems/business/. They know our program requirements, and their prices are competitive. Big box electronics stores are notorious for selling students the wrong operating system.

Executive MBA students (Aerospace, Executive and Professional): If you plan on using a company-issued laptop, be aware that you will need administrator privileges (to install software and reconfigure network settings), and you may not have them. Please check with your IT department to see if you have or can get administrator privileges. If not, your choices are to buy another laptop or buy a second hard drive for your company-issued laptop. A second hard drive must be:

• 60GB or greater
• Not external or USB
• Swappable with the existing first drive
• Bootable
• Installed with Windows XP Profesional w/SP2 and Office applications before you arrive on campus

If you anticipate doing schoolwork at your office, firewalls and blocked ports may be an issue. Please check with your IT department to see if the following ports are blocked. You can test the ports by trying to access them through the Internet.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact the College of Business Technology Services Group. The best way to contact them is via email: cbahelp@utk.edu.