Note: Courses that are designated as running in Canvas have different technical requirements. For those courses, please review the Canvas Technical Requirements for MFIN courses.

MFIN 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 2 GB 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)