Applied Securities Analysis Program (ASAP)
Laptop Computer Requirement for Students Entering Fall 2007

General Information

Students who are enrolled for the MBA with a career specialization in the ASAP will be required to pay a fee for a specific laptop computer and software bundle through the School of Business TSC.  This laptop computer and software bundle will provide students with the necessary tools to participate in Finance Department courses during the first year and in ASAP during the second year.  Each laptop computer will be configured with a required hardware and software bundle that will work efficiently within the technological and academic environment supported by the School of Business Technology Support Center (TSC).

A standard hardware and software configuration makes it possible for the TSC to provide a high level of support for the laptop computers that are distributed through the required program.  The hardware configuration includes integrated wireless for access to the internet in both the ASAP Hawk Center and for classroom access during specific finance lectures.  A 3-year warranty and protection plan (1-year warranty for the battery) is also included with the required hardware and software bundle.

Fee Payment

You must submit an on-line MasterCard or Visa payment for the laptop computer requirement by Friday, August 10, 2007.
The option for payment by certified check or money order is detailed below.

Fee Amount

The fee for the required laptop computer hardware and software bundle is $1556.26.

Click here for online payment via MasterCard or Visa

Payment by Certified Check or Money Order
You may mail or hand-deliver your certified check or money order by
Friday, August 10, 2007.  No personal checks will be accepted for payment

Please make your certified check or money order payable to:
UW-Madison School of Business

Please mail or hand-deliver your certified check or money order payment to:
Eric Alborn, Instructional Technology Director
UW-Madison School of Business
4270 Grainger Hall
975 University Avenue
Madison, WI  53706-1323

Specification

A Lenovo ThinkPad T61 (7659-XAU) will be provided for this required laptop computer program.

Features included with the Lenovo ThinkPad T61 (7659-XAU):

  • Windows XP operating system will be installed
    Only Windows XP will be supported by the School of Business TSC during this requirement.
    (A Windows Vista Business license is included for later upgrade.)
  • WXGA+ wide-screen display
  • 120 GB hard drive
  • 802.11 a/b/g wireless for internet access

Additional features and items included in the required bundle:

  • 1GB additional RAM for a total of 2 GB RAM
  • 3-year ThinkPad Protection plan

Software included in the required bundle:

  • Crystal Ball Professional (two-year license)
  • Norton Anti-Virus (campus license)

 

PLEASE READ:

1) The Microsoft Office 2007 Enterprise software package linked below must be purchased separately from the computer requirement bundle.  It may be purchased at student discounted pricing from the Wisconsin Integrated Software Catalog (WISC) for installation during a special laptop requirement orientation session.  Please order this software in advance so that you allow enough time for delivery by the beginning of the Wisconsin MBA Experience.

Click here for Microsoft Office 2007 Enterprise purchase from WISC website

2) This laptop computer bundle does not include a computer carrying bag or other accessories, such as an external mouse.  These accessories are available for optional direct purchase from CDW-G at a website dedicated for this program. 

Also, the required laptop computer bundle comes with a standard battery (4-cell).  However, some students may wish to purchase an additional enhanced battery (6-cell) or high capacity battery (7-cell) for extended battery time in classrooms where power outlets are not convenient.

The required laptop computer bundle that you purchase will be distributed to you during a special laptop requirement orientation session.  However, any optional accessories that you may purchase from CDW-G will be shipped directly to you by CDW-G.

Click here for optional accessory purchases at the CDW-G website dedicated for this program

Warranty

The required ThinkPad laptop computer configuration includes a 3-year warranty on manufacturer defects
(1-year warranty for battery), plus a ThinkPad Protection plan that helps to reduce unexpected repair or replacement costs due to unforeseen occurrences of unintentional damage to your ThinkPad caused by accidents. The School of Business TSC will participate in the ThinkPad Warranty Self-Maintainer program, so TSC employees will be certified to perform on-site warranty maintenance on your laptop computer with the shortest possible turn-around time.

During the summer between the first and second year, ASAP students may receive worldwide ThinkPad service directly from Lenovo, especially during internships away from Madison, Wisconsin. After graduation, the third year of the ThinkPad Protection will also be provided directly by Lenovo.

PLEASE READ: The ThinkPad warranty and protection plan do not cover theft. Please consult with your personal insurance agent regarding renters or homeowners coverage, or regarding other insurance coverage for theft.

Financial Aid

You may contact the Office of Student Financial Assistance for information regarding student loans that support the purchase of your laptop computer.

The link for the Office of Student Financial Assistance is:
http://www.finaid.wisc.edu/