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Minimum System Requirements for Master’s of Data Science and Master’s of Health Analytics students

Minimum Hardware Specifications

To successfully complete the assignments and activities in the Master of Science in Data Science Program or Master of Science in Health Analytics Program, you must use a laptop or desktop computer that meets the following specifications:

  • Processor: Intel® Core™ i7 Processor
  • Operating System:  Windows 11 64-bit Professional
  • Memory: 16.0GB RAM
  • Hard Drive: 500GB Solid state disk (SSD)
  • Graphics: Integrated video card
  • Keyboard: Wireless English Keyboard
  • Pointing Device: Wireless Mouse
  • Ports: USB 3.0, HDMI, Additional adapters as needed
  • Network:  Gigabit Ethernet, 802.11a/b/g/n wireless, Bluetooth 4.0
  • Webcam
  • Capable of installing Docker Desktop. Refer to installation requirements for Mac and Windows.

Note: SPS IT does not recommend using a Mac because they do not support all software used by MSDS classes.

Last Updated: February 28,2025