Below are the recommended laptop specs, as well as some Campus device resources, which would help provide you with optimal computing performance for your work at Haas.
Do note, that the Haas work environment is Windows-based, and some apps and software add-ons, like Analytic Solver for Excel, perform better on a Windows laptop.
At the same time, many Campus applications, such as bMail, bCalendar, and bDrive, were designed in partnership with Google’s G Suite for Education, and works better when accessed through the Chrome browser.
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RECOMMENDED LAPTOP SPECS |
Listed below are the recommended specs for general Haas MBA in-person and remote schoolwork use.
For specs specific to the Haas Flex MBA program, please follow this Haas Digital link: Recommended Laptop Specs for Haas Flex MBA students
Fully supported:
- Microsoft Windows 10 (Professional/Ultimate or Enterprise recommended)
- macOS 11 (Big Sur) and newer
No longer supported:
- Microsoft Windows 8.1, 8, 7, or Vista
- macOS 10.15 (Catalina) and older
Minimum: i5
Recommended: i7
Minimum: 8 GB
Recommended: 16 GB
Minimum: 250 GB*
*Solid State Drives (SSD) preferred
Cloud Solutions: Campus recommends using your bDrive, which offers unlimited storage.
External Drive Solutions: no particular recommendation. There are many external drive solutions available on the market and most of the known-brand manufacturers have respectable offerings.
Integrated wireless network card: minimum 802.11 b/g/n
No recommended software.
Most commonly used: Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), or Microsoft O365.
Trial versions of these solutions usually come pre-installed on most new laptops. But as a Berkeley student/staff/faculty you may also be eligible to download a licensed copy from software.berkeley.edu. Alternately, you may also perform tasks through similar bDrive solutions, such as Google Docs, Google Sheets, and Google Slides.
No recommended software.
Virtualization software for Mac OSX is an option for Mac users who would like to emulate a Windows environment on their devices. It is not a required software application.
However, for users who would like to have Mac OSX virtualization software installed, we recommend it for laptops with at least 50 GB RAM.
Campus option: VMWare Fusion, which you can obtain for free from ucbwah.onthehub.com (requires CalNet login).
Recommended: Chrome.
Chrome works better with the G Suite for education products, but users can still use other preferred browser options, like Microsoft Edge and Mozilla Firefox.
LAPTOPS & DEVICES CAMPUS TECH DEALS |
Looking for a laptop, printer, or computer accessory? Campus Student Tech would frequently have deals available with prominent tech manufacturers.
To see the current deals, please visit the Berkeley Student Technology Services page:
CAMPUS STEP TECH RESOURCES |
UC Berkeley offers free or low cost technology resources for students in need through the Student Technology Equity Program (STEP). The program includes options for loaner laptops, wifi hotspots, and peripherals like webcams and headphones.
To learn more about the program and submit an application, please follow the Campus link here:
Help Desk
Have questions? Need to submit a ticket? Send an email to [email protected].
Student Consultant Drop-in Appointments
For one-on-one consultation (through Zoom), make a Student Drop-in Appointment here.