Basic Technical Requirements for Optimum Online Learning

Anyplace Anytime

If you have access to the internet, you should have access to course content from any place in the world at anytime.

Accessing Your Online Classes From the Workplace

If you want to access course content from a computer system at your workplace, be aware that many corporations have strict firewall and internet security protocols and policies in place.

Corporate users may be prevented from installing non-approved software that may be needed to access course content. This issue is ultimately a student responsibility and should be resolved directly between the student and his/her corporate IT support staff.

Minimum System Requirements

As you check over these lists of requirements to insure optimal learning in the Suffolk MBA Online, be certain you are at the computer you will be using for your coursework.

A personal computer with the Windows operating system (the program does not provide support for Apple Macintosh computers)

Windows 2000, or XP operating system. While you may be able to run the software on older operating systems, please note that support will either be limited or non-existent. We recommend upgrading your operating system in such cases if you plan on taking classes online.

256 MB Ram MINIMUM. We recommend 512 MB Ram or higher

Microsoft Office Suite 2000, XP or 2003

Your personal computer should be equipped with a soundcard and speakers

A good quality microphone for web conferencing. HorizonWimba web conferencing software is used in many classes within the Suffolk MBA Online program

Microsoft Internet Explorer browser version 6.0 or latest is required

The free software plug-ins listed below, available for download from our support site:

Real 10 Media Player or latest

Macromedia Flash Player

Adobe Acrobat Reader

Java 1.4.1 software

DSL or cable broadband internet access is necessary for the best online learning experience

Access to your Suffolk University email account

University and Suffolk MBA Online announcements are sent exclusively to your Suffolk University email account

Blackboard, the e-learning platform for Suffolk MBA Online courses, uses your Suffolk email

It is easy to forward your Suffolk email directly to another email account if you choose

Students admitted to the program will be given instructions to access their Suffolk email

Experience a sample online course and see why busy professionals are choosing to earn their Suffolk MBA Online.
For more information or current updates, contact the MBA Online Program’s Office at 617.573.8334 or via email at aperez@suffolk.edu.