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Online Classes - Technical Requirements

To be prepared to participate in online classes, you'll need to ensure you meet the requirements in these three areas:

  • Computer Hardware and Software requirements
  • Personal Computer/Technical Skills
  • Other Technology Requirements

Minimum Hardware/Software Requirements

Hands on a Keyboard
  • Windows XP/Vista/7
  • 56 kbps modem or faster (DSL or cable recommended), sound card, and speakers.
  • Microsoft Office 2010 (for many classes). Some classes require specific software, verify course software before registering.
  • Internet Explorer 7.0 or Mozilla Firefox 3.0
  • Java 1.4 or higher

NOTE: Microsoft Works is not the same as Microsoft Office.

Personal Computer/Technical Skills

  • Basic Skills
    • Be familiar with the operating system being used to access the course.
    • Understand terms such as mouse, drag, open, launch, select, file, choose, double-click, download, upload, send, and so on
    • Save, copy, and find files/folders on hard drives and removable drives.

Other Technology Requirements

  • An active MGTC e-mail account
  • Access to an off-campus computer—If you experience problems with your computer at home, you can use a computer on-campus to do your work. However, the majority of course work should be completed on a remote computer.
  • An Internet Service Provider—an ISP is a company that can provide you with the software necessary for accessing the Internet. Contact your local ISP to set up a personal account. Without an ISP, it is impossible to take MGTC online courses.
  • Do not use the AOL browser. Only Internet Explorer 7 and 8 and Mozilla Firefox 3.0 are supported.