Effective FY13, SIPA students are required to have a laptop with operating system in English language.
Purchasing Equipment
Students can purchase laptops at educational prices from the CU approved vendors. Columbia University has educational discounts with several vendors.- Computer Sales: Apple and Dell
System Requirements
SIPA IT recommends the following minimum requirements for students at SIPA:
HARDWARE | |
Manufacturer | An Windows computer or a Mac (a Chromebook may be used) |
CPU | 2 GHz dual Core mor higher processor |
Memory | 8 GB minium (16 GB recommended) |
Hard Drive | 250 GB minimum |
Wired Network Adapter | Any make or model |
Wireless Network Adapter | Any 802.11b/g/n-compatible Ethernet card |
Webcam and mic |
Webcam or HD Webcam - built-in or USB plug-in Over the ear Headset with microphone |
SOFTWARE | |
Operating System (OS) | Windows 10 or Mac OS X High Sierra 10.13 or higher |
Software | Microsoft Office Suite*, Adobe Reader, Windows Media Player, Google Chorme, Think-Cell* |
Anti-Virus | Malwarebytes* or a comparable program |
WARRANTY | Recommended for authorized dealer support |
*Available free to SIPA students for download while at SIPA.
Notes:
- All systems must have an anti-virus software installed;
- The Operating System must have the latest patches installed to access the SIPA network.
- Only English-language versions of Windows and Applications will be supported.
- Check with SIPAIT before major system and application updates (latest releases are supported only after SIPAIT has tested them).
- Beta versions of software are not supported.
- Students should backup the data on laptops regularly.
Software Downloads
Registered SIPA Students can download Microsoft products available under the MS Campus Agreement. Applications available for download include Microsoft Operating System and MS Office. Malwarebytes anti-virus software and Think-Cell chart are available free to all students. UNI authentication is required for download. Additional software are accessible for use via the Citrix portal.
- Microsoft Products - Operating Systems and Office Productivity Suites
- Malwarebytes anti-virus, anti-malware and anti-spyware software
- Additional software is available at http://cuit.columbia.edu/cuit/software-downloads, including free PC PhoneHome
- think-cell layout
- Matlab
- Stata BE 17: For SIPA students with CUIT UNI only