Running Windows on Macbook Air - ISO file question

I need to install Windows on my Macbook Air because some of my classes require using Windows.
I am wondering if I can buy the Windows product key and create an ISO file from it (using this tutorial http://pcsupport.about.com/od/software-tools/a/create-iso-image-file.htm) on my family's PC, and then directly copy that file onto a USB. After that, I would transfer that ISO file from the USB and onto my Macbook Air and then run Bootcamp to get Windows on my Mac.
Though it sounds correct, I don't know if that will necessarily work (the copying the ISO from the PC to my USB part).
Please help! I need to have this installed hopefully within 2 weeks!
Thanks so much in advance.

Hi w.z,
Welcome to the Apple Support Communities!
You can install Windows 7 or Windows 8 with an ISO image. I would suggest reading over the linked Boot Camp Installation and Setup Guide as a resource for information.
manuals.info.apple.com/MANUALS/1000/MA1636/en_US/boot_camp_install-setup_10.8.p df
http://manuals.info.apple.com/MANUALS/1000/MA1636/en_US/boot_camp_install-setup_ 10.8.pdf
Have a great day,
Joe

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