Are Macs the best choice for Finance majors?

I have the opportunity to buy a high-end 2 month old Macbook Pro to my sister for my son in College next year, with a huge discount. (It is in perfect condition). He'll be with specialization in Finance and colleges all recommend or require the use of a PC, not a Mac, thanks to the software they use in class, mainly, but not only, Excel. My son really wants a Mac, but I have to be able to know that it will be a good choice for him and his major justify the expense.

Boot camp would allow my son running the version of Windows from Microsoft Office or always uses the Mac version of office? Does anyone have any input or experience with what might provide guidance?

Thank you in advance.

If Microsoft Excel is the main tool, you can run it on OS X or Windows. The Windows version has some features that the Office 2011 for Mac does not work.  Newer versions achieve parity and are much closer.

I use Windows and OS X and Excel (and office) on both sides. The side also, OS X is a Unix machine under the covers.

A in 15 - Mac is heavier than 13 - in MBP or a MB Air, which may also be a consideration.

Windows on Mac in 2015 using boot camp is very close to Windows on a PC, so it's a good choice and the best of both worlds.

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