MSBA Student Laptop Requirements
To view/purchase the W&M faculty preferred computer for the MSBA program (see note below).
* The MSBA program does not issue loaner laptops and Mac computers are not supported.
| Computer Attribute | Minimum Specifications | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel i7-12700H (24 MB cache, 14 cores, 20 threads, up to 4.70 GHz Turbo) | Intel i9-12900HK (24 MB cache, 14 cores, 20 threads, up to 5.00 GHz Turbo) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB |
| Hard Drive Capacity |
750 GB (or purchase additional capacity with external hard drive) |
1 TB |
| Wireless Connectivity |
802.11 b/g |
802.11 b/g |
|
Ethernet Wired Connection |
Yes
|
Yes |
| Ethernet Cable | Yes | Yes |
| 3-ft or 6-ft Ethernet cables are available at a low cost. | ||
| Operating System |
64-bit Windows 10 Pro No Home or Student Versions |
64-bit Windows 11 Pro No Home or Student Versions |
