AIB | Academics | Online Learning | Online Learning Technology Requirements
Online Learning Technology Requirements
Accessing AIB's Online Learning is simple with technical support available 24/7. But to ensure you have the best education experience possible, students enrolling in this program will be required to demonstrate certain competencies in the use of technology and confirm that they have the following abilities:
- Use email to correspond with faculty, staff and students
- Access, create, and save documents in Microsoft® Office® formats.
- Browse the Web including downloading common plug-ins, configuring common browser options and installing software.
- Configure and run applications, including an antivirus application to ensure that the student's system is secure and transmitted files are virus free.
The following are the minimum and recommended system requirements for students taking an online class at AIB:
Hardware Requirements
| |
Recommended |
Minimum |
| Processor |
2.0GHZ Dual-Core or Higher |
2.0GHZ or higher |
| CD/DVD |
DVD Burner |
DVD-ROM |
| Memory |
2GB or Higher |
1GB or Higher |
| Sound |
Sound Card with Speakers |
Sound Card with Speakers/Headphones |
| Webcam |
Webcam |
Webcam |
| Operating System |
Windows 7 |
Windows XP/VISTA/7 |
Software Requirements
| Office 2010* |
| Antivirus |
| Firewall |
| AIB VPN Software |
*Office 2010 is available through the AIB bookstore for current students at a purchase price of $20.
Internet / Email
| |
Recommended |
Minimum |
| Internet Connection |
Cable or DSL |
56k Modem |
| Internet Browser |
Internet Explorer 9.0 or
Firefox 10 |
Internet Explorer 7.0/Firefox 3.0 |
AIB Graduates say...
“AIB's Online Learning program gave me the opportunity to choose the college I wanted rather than settling for one that is within driving distance of my home. It has been a really positive experience and I look forward to my next online class.”