Announcements:
New Section of Executive MBA Program starting January 2010, locations tentatively include Elkins, Summersville and Morgantown
Please call 304-293-7811 for more information.
EMBA Information Session
Wednesday, October 14
5pm - 7pm
Stop in at any time
Panera Bread
357 Patterson Dr.
Morgantown, WV
Graduate 
Technology
Computer Requirements
General Hardware and Software Configuration
EMBA classes make extensive use of computer software for spreadsheets, word processing, database management systems, and the Internet. The EMBA. program uses Microsoft Word for word processing, Microsoft Excel for spreadsheets, Microsoft Access for database management, Microsoft PowerPoint for presentations, and Firefox or Internet Explorer for the Internet. Students may acquire the individual software packages or the Microsoft Office Suite, Professional version (available at heavily discounted academic prices). The Office Suite package includes Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint, and E-mail. All students must have full access to a laptop PC with the above software. This PC must also have full, graphical access to the Internet and be able to send and receive E-mail messages with attachments. In addition, to support effective classroom use, minimums are specified for processing speed. EMBA classes are held in an interactive technology classroom with wireless connections to the Internet. The Office of Information Technology will supply students with the latest specifications when they are accepted to the program.
Required Notebook Computer Specifications for MBA, MSIR, and EMBA Students
- Last updated 4.11.08
| Required Minimum - (If you already own a notebook) | |
| Processor | P4 or Higher |
| RAM | 512 MB |
| Hard Drive | 40 GB |
| Network Interface Card | Any wireless card that is 802.11b/g that supports WPA/WPA2 and Microsoft PEAP should work. WPA and AES compatibility required. The College and University IT staff will make their best effort to get non-standard cards to work, but we cannot guarantee success. |
| CDROM or DVDROM | 4x DVD-ROM |
| Suggested Minimum - (If you are purchasing a notebook) | |
| Processor | Pentium M 1.8 Ghr or Higher |
| RAM | 1 GB or more |
| Hard Drive | 60 GB or more |
| CDROM or DVDROM | 24X CD - RW / 8X DVD |
| Network Interface Card | Any wireless card that is 802.11b/g that supports WPA/WPA2 and Microsoft PEAP should work. WPA and AES compatibility required. The College and University IT staff will make their best effort to get non-standard cards to work, but we cannot guarantee success. |
| Required | |
| Operating System | Windows XP Professional English Language version is still the preferred Operating System. Windows Vista is NOT yet fully supported, but if you buy a new system that comes with Windows Vista it should be OK. Some software used in the MBA program is currently not compatible with Windows Vista or Mac OS. If Mac computers are configured to run Windows XP, the business software should be able to operate. Purchasing an Intel based machine is strongly recommentded. |
| Virus Protection Software 3 | Choose from the recommended: 1. Symantec (Norton) Anti-virus - Free to WVU students 2. McAfee Anti-Virus |
| Software | MS Office Professional 2007. Be sure to request the academic price. (available at journeyed.com and other sites) |
| Strongly Recommended | USB-2 Jump Stick, 512MB or larger |
Classroom Use of Laptops
Wireless technology permits full Internet, E-mail, and local server access to students at all WVU graduate program locations. This supports active participation during class as we master technology for success in global business. Further, the wireless technology offers a reception range that permits connectivity from outside the classroom walls. This range permits student access to server software and the Internet even when the classroom is otherwise occupied.
