Technical Requirements

1. Hardware

A personal computer—desktop or laptop—is required for students in Kelley programs that are delivered online. The minimum and recommended hardware specifications follow:

Purchasing a new computer? Be sure to get the most up-to-date options in your system. Do some research to find the best computer and support options to meet both Kelley’s technical requirements and your personal needs. Indiana University has special computer deals available to students.

Tablets like the iPad can be used for some portions of the program, but not all. A personal computer remains necessary to complete your online coursework.

Notice to Mac users:

While Mac computers work for almost all of Kelley’s online courses, there are one or two courses that require programming only supported by PCs. Before purchasing a Mac for your Kelley coursework, contact the help desk at at kdhelp [at] indiana [dot] edu to make sure your computer will be compatible with your plan of study.

2. Software

The following software—most available via free download—is required for Kelley coursework:

• Microsoft Office Enterprise Edition 2007 or 2010 (through Indiana University)
• Windows Media Player 11
• QuickTime 7.6
• Flash player 10
• Silverlight 3 or 4
• Adobe Reader 9 (or higher)
• Internet Explorer 7 or Firefox 3 (or higher)
• Sun Java Runtime Environment 5/1.5.07 or above (allows you to run and install items like the VPN installer).
  Download Java at: http://www.java.com/en/download/manual.jsp
• The IU VPN Juniper installer – allows students to make a VPN connection to IU (it will make their computer appear as if it is on campus, this will allow them to access resources such as the IU Libraries databases and other campus specific resources).
  Download the VPN installer by accessing https://vpn.iu.edu/ or http://iuware.iu.edu/Windows/Title/1084 (search for the title “Juniper SSL VPN”) – requires and IU account.

Certain courses may require other programs, such as Microsoft Excel plug-ins (stat tools, @Risk). Check with your instructors before the start of each term to find out what software is required for the course.

Free or low-cost software through Indiana University’s license agreements

Offerings include anti-virus software, graphic design suites, web development programs, citation management software, statistical analysis programs, and more. Take advantage of these great software deals:

1. Free downloads from IUware Online. IUware requires your IU Network ID and passphrase. Not all software is available online.
2. Purchase through the IUware Off-Campus Software Purchasing. There is $10 shipping and handling fee and delivery typically takes 7 to 10 business days.

3. Internet Connection

Required: A high-speed broadband Internet connection (such as DSL or cable internet service). Dial-up modem connections won’t work for any Kelley Direct program.

Questions about Kelley's online program’s hardware, software, or Internet connection requirements? We’re here to help—contact the help desk at kdhelp [at] indiana [dot] edu.