iMBA Requirements
Operating System Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8*
Macintosh users may have problems using the specialized software required in some courses.
*Windows 8 support excludes the tablet only RT version
Processor 1 GHz or higher
Memory 512 MB of RAM
Hard Drive Space 500 MB free disk space
Browser We recommend the latest Angel-supported version of Firefox or Internet Explorer. To determine if your browser fits this criteria and for advice on downloading a supported version, please refer to the following ITS knowledgebase article:http://kb.its.psu.edu/cms/article/6
Note: Cookies, Java, and JavaScript must be enabled.
Pop-up blockers should be configured to permit new windows
from Penn State web sites.


Due to nonstandard handling of CSS, JavaScript, and caching, older versions of Internet Explorer (such as IE 6 or earlier) do not work with our courses.
Plug-ins Adobe Reader [Download from Adobe]
Flash Player [Download from Adobe]
Additional Software Microsoft Office 2007 or higher
Internet Connection Broadband (cable or DSL) connection required
Printer Access to graphics-capable printer
DVD-ROM Required
Sound Card, Microphone, and Speakers Required
Monitor Monitor (Capable of at least 1024 x 768 resolution)