Computer requirements
All students are required to have access to a personal computer. Computer requirements are summarised in the table below. In the left hand column, a minimum standard for existing computers is specified. This applies to all students enrolled in Faculty of Business courses other than IT students. IT students are students who are enrolled in one or more courses from the School of Information Systems. These courses are identified by course codes beginning with CIS, with the exception of CIS1000 Information System Concepts . In the right hand column, recommended specifications for new purchases are listed. IT students are required to have access to a computer with the specification noted in this column.
Please note that extra hardware or changes in hardware may be required in later years of a program. Software is specified on a course-by-course basis and is often provided with a textbook. Obtaining software in advance of enrolling in a course is not recommended since the latest version is usually required.
| Minimum Computer Standard for Faculty of Business Students (Except IT Students) |
Recommended Computer Specifications (Minimum Standard for IT Students)** |
| CPU |
1 Ghz Pentium or equivalent processor (for example, AMD Athalon) |
CPU |
2.4 GHz or more processor |
| RAM |
256 Mb |
RAM |
1 Gb or more |
| Hard Drive |
40 GB |
Hard Drive |
120 GB or more |
| CD ROM Drive |
DVD Drive (reads CD and DVD) |
CD ROM Drive |
CD-RW/DVD-ROM |
| Sound Card |
Yes |
Sound Card |
Yes, with speakers |
| Operating System |
Windows XP* |
Operating System |
Windows XP Professional (English language version only)* |
| Video Card |
64MB VRAM |
Video |
128MB VRAM |
| Internet Connection |
56 K v .90 modem (Broadband, Cable, ADSL or Local Area Network (for example, at your workplace) preferred). |
Internet Connection |
Broadband, Cable, ADSL or Local Area Network (for example, at your workplace). Internet browser IE (version 6 or later), Mozilla or Opera . |
| Networking (if you intend to network your computer or connect to USQ's network while on-campus) |
10/100 Ethernet card |
Networking (if you intend to network your computer or connect to USQ's network while on-campus) |
10/100 Ethernet card. For laptops or notebooks - IEEE 802.11g wireless networking capability |
| Printer |
Quality printer (bubble jet or ink jet) |
Printer |
Quality printer (bubble jet or ink jet or better) |
| Standard Disclaimer: Any issues arising from the use of specifications provided are the responsibility of the owner. You should seek expert, independent advice when making a purchase decision. USQ will only provide technical support regarding your account administration, content provided on course materials and back-end (server) issues and applications. Students of USQ are responsible for their own computing hardware and software, including the operating system. USQ cannot possibly support every possible combination of hardware and software available on the market. Students are strongly encouraged to practise safe computing by keeping their software up to date with the latest patches, and to learn all they can about computer privacy and security issues. |
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