Laptop Requirement for Full-Time MBA Students

University of Connecticut Full-time MBA students are required to own a laptop computer, which will be used extensively throughout the program. Students are expected to have their laptop computer prior to the beginning of orientation in August.

Laptop Hardware Requirements

	Minimum	Recommended
Processor	1.60GHz	2.00GHz
Hard Drive	80 GB	100 GB
Memory	1 GB	2 GB
Optical Drive	CD-R/DVD Combo Drive	DVD-R or DVD-RW
Network	Ethernet Card, Wireless Card (802.11 b/g)
Network Cable	RJ-45/CAT5 network cable
Technical Support	3 Year, Next Business Day

Laptop Software Requirements

Operating System: Windows XP Pro (with SP2) or Vista Business.

Microsoft Office: Professional 2003.

The Windows operating system and Microsoft Office Suite are available at deeply discounted prices for currently enrolled students at the UConn Co-op, if it did not come with your machine already. For other software, some of which can be purchased by students at discounted prices, visit the University of Connecticut Software Licensing Group website for more information.

Symantec AntiVirus: Available for free from University Information Technology Services.

Other useful options:
- USB Pen Drive - 256 MB or more
- Retractable USB mouse
- Carrying case
- USB External Hard Drive
- Accident Insurance

Laptop Purchase Options

It is the responsibility of each student to purchase his/her own laptop. We have provided the following links to laptop purchase options:

Laptops available through the UConn Co-op Bookstore


Lenovo, Apple and Sony, are available from the UConn Co-Op:
Co-Op Purchase Options (Please select those products that follow our recommendations stated above)
Bookstore website

Apple machines need to run in the Windows mode and must be able to use the Windows software.

The UConn Co-op also provides technical support for a fee for computers purchased through there, and has loaners available as well.

Laptops available through other vendors


Dell Computers: www.dell.com/uconnmba

Technical Support

In addition to technical support from your vendor, support on campus is also available through Resnet. Please visit www.resnet.uconn.edu/

Business School IT Services (BUS ITS) concentrates its resources on providing undergraduate support for BUS leased machines. Whether you bring your own personal machine or purchase one through other vendors, support on non-BUS leased machines is limited. In view of liability issues, we request that more complex problems be supported through your outside vendor under your manufacturer warranty or at the computer owner’s expense.