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This requirement applies to all incoming Business majors entering under the 2003/2004 Seaver College catalog or later, including first-year and transfer students. It applies to all major programs within the Division: Accounting, Business Administration, and International Business. Contract majors who are required to take AC 314, BA 216, BA 452, or COSC 250 fall under this requirement. All other contract majors should consult with the Business Administration Division.
The requirement does not apply to Business students who entered Seaver College under the 2002/2003 catalog or earlier, but those students are strongly recommended to purchase a qualifying Windows-based wireless notebook computer.
Although this requirement technically doesn't apply to non-Business majors, all students who pursue a minor, emphasis, or concentration in Business must pay close attention to any business course requirements. A number of business courses require students to bring a Windows-based wireless laptop to each class session. Please consult with the appropriate business professor to identify any course technology requirements.
| Catalog Year | Notebook Computer Requirement? |
|---|---|
| 2006/2007 and after | Yes, Required |
| 2005/2006 | Yes, Required |
| 2004/2005 | Yes, Required |
| 2003/2004 | Yes, Required |
| 2002/2003 | No, but Strongly Recommended |
| 2001/2002 and before | No, but Strongly Recommended |
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The Business Administration Division is firmly committed to building technology across its curriculum. Technology plays a vital role in the modern business world, from research to presentation, reporting to decision making. To prepare students for their future professions, the Business Division has adopted a wireless notebook computer requirement.
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You will find your laptop useful in almost every class for notetaking, research, presentations, and team projects. However, there are a number of courses that require every student to bring a laptop to class. These courses include:
| Course Number | Course Description |
|---|---|
| AC 314 | Advanced Cost Analysis and Systems |
| BA 216 | Statistical Analysis for Business Decisions |
| BA 452 | Quantitative Analysis |
| BA 212/COSC 250 | Computing Applications for Business |
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Yes. You will be required to own a Windows-based wireless notebook computer that meets Pepperdine University's minimum specifications.
The division also alerts students that our building is on a hill. Students may be better served by a 12" or 14" laptop weighing in around 4-5 lbs. Remember, the purpose is mobility.
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Yes, the Business Administration Division strongly recommends the Dell Latitude D-Series of wireless notebooks. These computers are available for purchase through the Pepperdine University Computer Store.
Popular models include the Latitude D430 and D630 laptops.
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We strongly recommend Dell for many reasons.
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Yes. All Business students will be expected to own Microsoft's Office 2003 or 2007 Professional. Microsoft Office 2003 is preferred at this time. If you do not own MS Office 2003 or Office 2007, we strongly recommend that you purchase a copy through the Pepperdine University Computer Store. While you may purchase the software anywhere, the university offers MS Office at an incredible academic discount. As of January 2008, the price of Office 2007 Pro is under $30 + CA sales tax.
Other course-related software will be included with the respective textbook(s), if applicable.
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This requirement does not apply to students who entered or transferred into the division prior to the 2003/2004 catalog. At the same time, we strongly recommend that students consider the purchase of one of the bundles.
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If you entered Seaver College under the 2003/2004 catalog or later, this requirement applies. All students within the Division, including Pre-Business and fully-admitted majors, must own a Windows-based wireless notebook computer that meets the university's minimum specifications.
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There are no exceptions to this requirement at this time. All Business Division students who entered under catalog year 2003/2004 or later must own a Windows-based wireless notebook computer that meets the university's minimum specifications.
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Students may purchase one of Seaver College's recommended student notebook bundles and/or Office 2007 through the Pepperdine University Computer Store.
Please contact the Computer Store for prices and options.
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Yes. First, the Latitude systems are available at a special academic discount. You should notice a considerable savings by purchasing a system through the Pepperdine University Computer Store.
Next, since Pepperdine University is an authorized Dell repair center, students who own a Dell computer -- regardless if purchased through the Computer Store or Dell Direct -- may seek on-campus repair service.
Finally, remember that classroom instruction will focus on the Dell Latitude hardware standard. Students may own or purchase systems from other manufacturers, but those students will be responsible to refer to their owner's manual or the manufacturer's Web site to achieve the same in-class outcomes on their computers.
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Our platform requirement is driven by our curriculum. Many of the core applications that the Business Administration Division uses for statistical analysis and simulation are not available for the Apple Macintosh platform. These packages have also been identified as incompatible or unreliable with Windows-on-Mac emulation applications such as VirtualPC. Even with dual-boot or virtualization tools, this software may not run and is not currently supported by Apple or the University. Given these issues, we cannot support multiple platforms. Therefore, we have standardized on Windows XP Pro running on hardware designed for Windows. We strongly encourage all students to consider a Dell Latitude D-series laptop for the best level of support during your academic career.
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The division is aware of recent hardware changes in Apple's laptop lineup. While these changes are very promising, currently Apple laptops still do not meet our division requirements. Even though users may be able to run Windows on their Mac laptops, this does not change the fact that Apple laptops were designed to be Apples not Windows machines.
Given this fundamental support problem, all incoming students are expected to own Windows-based PC laptops that meet the university's minimum specifications. Apple laptops do not satisfy our requirement.
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We have tested an Apple MacBook Pro and confirmed a number of issues that have been acknowledged by Apple Computer and others.
The top three reasons why Apple laptops do not meet our requirements:
Here is a list of the BootCamp issues we are aware of. This is not an exhaustive list.
The lack of Apple support for BootCamp and Windows on Mac remains the #1 issue for our division.
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Technically, no. This requirement only applies to Business Division majors.
However, if you intend to minor or pursue an emphasis/concentration in Business, your program may include a number of business courses that will require you to bring your own Windows-based wireless laptop to classes. Please review the list of known courses or consult with the appropriate business professor to identify any course-specific technology requirements.
Also, if you enter as "undeclared," please plan your computer purchase carefully.
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Technically, no. This requirement only applies to Business Division majors.
However, your program may include a number of business courses that will require you to bring your own Windows-based wireless laptop to classes. Please review the list of known courses or consult with the appropriate business professor to identify any course-specific technology requirements.
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Please review the main eligibility notice for information about contract major information.
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Yes, this requirement applies to all Business Division majors. Once you change majors, you will be required to own a Windows-based wireless notebook computer that meets the university's minimum specifications.
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To meet the Business Administration Division's requirement, your notebook computer should comply with the university's minimum specifications. You may be able to upgrade your existing computer to meet these minimums. Contact your system manufacturer or the store where you purchased your computer for upgrade options. If your computer cannot be upgraded to meet the minimums, then you should purchase a new computer.
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Desktop computers do not fulfill our requirement. In a number of classes, you will be expected to bring your notebook computer to take notes, make presentations, or complete in-class coursework. A desktop system doesn't offer the mobility required by the division.
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