Fisher College of Business

Regional Business Programs

Technology Guidelines

Cable access
  • Digital Subscriber Line (DSL)
  • Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN)
  • Leased line (T-1 and T-3)

  • Please follow these guidelines to help ensure success in the General Business Program courses.

    Hardware configuration

    Fisher College of Business has standardized on hardware and operating systems, using personal computers [PCs] with Windows operating systems (OS). Following is the recommended hardware configuration for using WebCT Version 3.x:

    • Windows 9x/NT/2000
    • Pentium-based computer or equivalent (e.g., Celeron or AMD-K6)
    • 333 Mhz or higher processor
    • 64 MB or better RAM
    • 500 MB available hard disk space
    Your Skills

    WebCT Skills

    Get started with the WebCT or Carmen course management systems by following the link below to the student tutorials:
    http://class.osu.edu
    http://telr.osu.edu/carmen

    Improve your computer skills with the OSU Library online tutor. Both the beginner and the advanced computer operator can learn something here:
    http://gateway.lib.ohio-state.edu/tutor/

    Extensive Glossary of Terms from OSU's Office of Technology:
    http://www.oit.ohio-state.edu/glossary/index.html

    Internet Connection

    All General Business Program courses are designed for high speed internet connections and are available through regional campus labs. Attempting to view video components or listen to audio demonstrations with a dial-up / modem connection will be frustrating or impossible. If you prefer to complete coursework at home, we highly recommend that you have a high speed connection to the Internet with one of the following:

    • Cable access
    • Digital Subscriber Line (DSL)
    • Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN)
    • Leased line (T-1 and T-3)
    • Cable access
      • Digital Subscriber Line (DSL)
      • Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN)
      • Leased line (T-1 and T-3)

      Please follow these guidelines to help ensure success in the General Business Program courses.

      Hardware configuration

      Fisher College of Business has standardized on hardware and operating systems, using personal computers [PCs] with Windows operating systems (OS). Following is the recommended hardware configuration for using WebCT Version 3.x:

      • Windows 9x/NT/2000
      • Pentium-based computer or equivalent (e.g., Celeron or AMD-K6)
      • 333 Mhz or higher processor
      • 64 MB or better RAM
      • 500 MB available hard disk space
      Your Skills

      WebCT Skills

      Get started with the WebCT or Carmen course management systems by following the link below to the student tutorials:
      http://class.osu.edu
      http://telr.osu.edu/carmen

      Improve your computer skills with the OSU Library online tutor. Both the beginner and the advanced computer operator can learn something here:
      http://gateway.lib.ohio-state.edu/tutor/

      Extensive Glossary of Terms from OSU's Office of Technology:
      http://www.oit.ohio-state.edu/glossary/index.html

      Internet Connection

      All General Business Program courses are designed for high speed internet connections and are available through regional campus labs. Attempting to view video components or listen to audio demonstrations with a dial-up / modem connection will be frustrating or impossible. If you prefer to complete coursework at home, we highly recommend that you have a high speed connection to the Internet with one of the following:

      • Cable access
      • Digital Subscriber Line (DSL)
      • Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN)
      • Leased line (T-1 and T-3)
      • Satellite

      Check ISP service options in your area:
      http://thelist.internet.com/

      For your convenience, the following service providers are listed:

      Please add to the list! Send a link to *your* ISP to: cordiano.2@osu.edu

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