All students must have access to a computer, printer, and the Internet. Current students use laptops and enjoy the flexibility of using their own computer, especially during the campus sessions. In addition, we help you install the distance education software on your laptop while you are on campus.
Buying a new computer?
If you are going to purchase a new computer in preparation for taking the Master of Agribusiness program, the system should have these recommended features:
- Operating System:
- Windows 11 (Professional, Education, Enterprise, or Home)
- Mac OS X 13 (Ventura) or newer
- Software:
- Required:
- Antivirus Software. Windows Defender is sufficient for Windows 10 computers.
- Microsoft Office is available for free for both Mac and PC as part of K-State's Office 365 service. There is no need to purchase Office.
- Recommended:
- Tool to read PDFs, such as Adobe Reader.
- Required:
- Processor:
- Windows: Intel Core i5 (7th generation/7000 series) or AMD Ryzen or better
- Mac: Intel Core i5 (7th generation/7000 series) or Apple M1 or better
- 256 GB hard drive or higher
- 8 GB of RAM or higher
- Wireless network card
- Internet connection - 4Mbps minimum with a recommendation of 10Mbps or greater
- At least two USB ports
- External mouse for laptops
- Multimedia capable (audio, mic, webcam)
- External hard drive that meets or exceeds your storage capacity
Many Excel add-ins used during the program do not work on Apples, they only run in Windows environments. So, a PC is the best option for the MAB program. If you prefer to use a Mac for the program, you will need to have the Windows Operating System installed.
For more information about IT Requirements, please go to the K-State Division of Information Technology.