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Patterson School of Accountancy
University of Mississippi

COMPUTER SPECIFICATIONS

While the Windows operating system can be installed on a Mac, a Windows-based computer is recommended.

Computers with the software required for PSOA students are available in Conner 25 (computer lab on ground floor) and Conner 210.

  • Processor: Core i5 or better
    • Intel is recommended rather than chips that use ARM technology like Qualcomm Snapdragon.
  • RAM: 32 GB
  • Solid-State Drive (SSD): 1 TB or larger
  • Operating System: Windows 11
    • If you have a Mac with an Intel processor, you can obtain a Windows license and use Boot Camp, Parallels, VMWare Fusion, VirtualBox, or a similar tool to run Windows in your Mac environment. Alteryx Predictive Analytics Tools cannot currently be run on a Mac with the ARM (M1 chip) architecture. Visit the Apple Toolbox for more information about ARM.
  • Network Card: Gigabit Ethernet port or adapter
  • Wireless: 802.11 ac
  • Software: Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
    • The online version is provided to all UM students, but the desktop version is required for some courses/assignments.

The IT Helpdesk recommends Dell Latitude and XPS laptops for accounting students who plan to purchase a new computer. Dell offers a UM student discount on laptops and accessories.