See the buyers guide: Laptop Buyer’s Guide 2021-22 It is the students’ responsibility to provide compute resources capable of running required class software***. For these reasons all student computers must be capable of running Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office for Windows, which if not already installed, will require significant effort by the students. Some lessons will be confusing for those using disparate systems. Other software developed only for use on Windows Operating Systems may also be used and instructional materials and class demonstration have been developed for Microsoft Windows.
The aforementioned software is not available for macOS. Several classes include instruction for Microsoft Access, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Visio and Analytics Solvers for Microsoft Excel for Windows.
The School of Business requires Windows, the use of an Apple laptop is very problematic and strongly discouraged for students taking School of Business Analytics classes.