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Business & Finance Techincal Requirements
The following system requirements are the minimum necessary to access the curriculum:
In order to take Kaplan University online classes, students need a personal computer (PC) with a modem and access to the Internet. This program incorporates the use of email, discussion board postings, and navigation of the Internet for Web Field Trips. The use of Microsoft® Word documents for a Learning Journal is recommended.
Hardware:
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A computer capable of running Windows XP or Vista, or Mac OS X with the operating system’s minimum requirements for processor, memory, and hard drive (See the Microsoft or Apple website for minimum requirements)
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At least 10.0 GB of free hard-drive space (additional space may be needed for multimedia files)
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1024 x 768 monitor with a 16-bit or greater video card (24-bit preferred)
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DVD-ROM drive or CD-ROM drive
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A dedicated, reliable 128 Kbps or faster Internet connection
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Sound card with speakers and microphone (for selected courses)
Software:
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Microsoft Windows operating system (XP or Vista) or Mac OS X
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Microsoft Word version 2000 or later
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To download Adobe Reader 7.0 or later, click here
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Microsoft Internet Explorer 7.0, or Firefox 2.0.0.3 or later, or Safari 2.0 or later
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A current antivirus and antispyware application that is updated regularly
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Adobe Flash Player 9.0 or later (free download on the Internet)
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Sun Java 2 SDK (Java 1.3.1) or later for PC (free download on the Internet)/Classic Java (MRJ 2.2.5) or later for Mac (free download on the Internet)
Additional Requirements by Program
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Project Management Certificate: Microsoft Project Standard Edition (student discount available); statistical software
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Executive Coaching Certificate: Audio/video software (available as a free download)
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Six Sigma Certificate: Statistical software
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For more information about our technology requirements, contact an Admissions Advisor at 866.542.4042 (Toll Free).