Kelley students will use the Windows IU 365 Version of Microsoft Office applications – Access and Excel, in the required technology classes. Other programs such as “@Risk”, which runs inside Excel, may also be used. If you have another version of Microsoft Office, you should uninstall and install the free IU version of Office 365. Instructions for @Risk or other program installation will be provided during the course requiring the program.

BUS-K 201 and BUS-K 303 require the Windows operating system for in-class material, assessments and exams. The courses extensively use keyboard shortcuts, and function keys need to be enabled. Since the keyboard on a MAC is different, not all of the shortcuts taught in class will have an equivalent. “Bootcamp” is the only MAC substitute software allowed, which can be installed to run a Windows environment on a MAC. UITS (University Information Technology Services) has a service to install Bootcamp as it is a dual boot software, and not a typical program install. However, UITS will require the laptop for 1-2 weeks and charge for the service. Given the complexity of using a MAC with Bootcamp, many students end up using a computer lab for these assignments. Note: Kelley faculty surveyed students and 50% of MAC users had wiped the MAC OS to run only Windows within the first year at Kelley.