GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT CUMC COMPUTER PURCHASING, DISCOUNTS, AND SOFTWARE PACKAGES Computer Purchase Information The following departments highly recommend MS, DrPH, and PhD students purchase laptops in accordance with the Columbia MPH and Accelerated MPH specifications listed above: No specific computing requirements, see departmental contact rlr2108 (Rebecca Sale).ĭEPARTMENT-BASED REQUIREMENTS FOR MS, MHA, DrPH, and PhD STUDENTS The following departments require MS, MHA, DrPH, and PhD students to purchase laptops in accordance with the Columbia MPH and Accelerated MPH specifications listed above: The following departments do not have additional requirements:ĭEPARTMENT-BASED REQUIREMENTS FOR ENTERING EXECUTIVE HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT STUDENTS Epidemiology require SAS: The department will send an e-mail in early fall with information about SAS installation options.These are listed below in additional to a departmental contact. Please note, specific departments may have additional requirements regarding computer programs and compatibility. Medical Center schools will be emailing more information to students in September regarding downloading and installing this software onto your computer.ĪDDITIONAL DEPARTMENT-BASED REQUIREMENTS FOR ENTERING COLUMBIA MPH AND ACCELERATED MPH STUDENTS Please check back on the CUMC IT website for any updates regarding ExamSoft Examplify requirements. To check these requirements on Windows 10: Right-click on the Windows button on the bottom left of the screen and then click “System.” Screen Resolution must be 1024x768 or higher.
Operating System: Windows 10 (32 or 64 bit) *alternative versions of Windows 10 labeled RT, S, etc. *Other tablets such as Chromebook or Netbook devices are not compatible
Hardware = iPad 5+, iPad Air, iPad Mini 2+, and iPad Pro To check these requirements: Click on the Apple menu in the Menu bar of your Mac, and then select “About This Mac.” Software = Internet connection for Examplify Installation, Registration, and Exam Download and Upload.Hard Drive = Minimum 20GB of hard drive space.* Virtual Machines are NOT compatiable with some of our required software
* DO NOT upgrade to any newer versions of Mac OS (this includes alpha/beta versions of upcoming releases), as many required software programs will not be compatible upon newer OS availability. Operating System must be one of the following: (only genuine versions supported server versions not supported).Macintosh Requirements Personal Laptop Specification All laptops must be no older than approximately two years. Personal laptops and iPads must meet the following requirements for ExamSoft compatibility. In addition, Mailman is beginning to support the use of iPads for ExamSoft exams. For ExamSoft exams, a personal laptop is the preferred method of testing. SCHOOLWIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR ENTERING COLUMBIA MPH AND ACCELERATED MPH STUDENTSĭuring the Fall MPH Core, examinations will be given using an electronic testing platform made by ExamSoft called Examplify. Executive Healthcare Management Students.Columbia MPH and Accelerated MPH Students.Please view the most current school-wide computing requirements below for: