In 2012, UConn purchased its first series of Bloomberg terminals for the Storrs campus. After seeing the incredible value that Bloomberg has offered students, UConn decided to expand its Bloomberg presence. We now have Bloomberg terminals within the School of Business at Storrs and in the Business Connections Learning Community at Belden Hall, as well as, the Downtown Hartford GBLC and Stamford campuses.
Bloomberg Lab Hours
School of Business, Storrs: Room 411 | 6 terminals available | Hours: 8:30am – 5pm on weekdays
School of Business, Stamford: UConn Library & Room 3111 | 3 terminals available | Hours: 8:30am – 7pm on weekdays
Graduate Business Learning Center, Hartford: 1st floor | 6 terminals available | Hours: 9am – 5pm on weekdays
What is a Bloomberg terminal?
A Bloomberg terminal is an advanced computer system with integrated financial software, which allows users to access real-time financial data and news on markets, economies, and businesses around the world. The terminal can also facilitate trade placements and act as a messaging platform for other users on Bloomberg terminals. The vast content, trending news filters, research and analysis tools, and software integration are just some of the many key features that Bloomberg has to offer and contribute to its success as the leading financial computer system in the industry.
Why use the Bloomberg terminal?
The Bloomberg Terminal caters to a wide range of audiences, whether you’re interested in learning the basics of finance or conducting a deep analysis of financial markets, similar to professionals working in the field. Bloomberg offers courses on the basics of investing, different career paths in finance, the risks involved, 100+ functions on the Bloomberg terminal, and more. These courses are great resume builders and can be done ANYTIME and ANYWHERE. Click here to get started.
Bloomberg Market Concepts Certificate
Bloomberg Market Concepts (BMC) is a 10-hour self-paced e-learning course that provides a visual introduction to the financial markets. The course is run by Bloomberg LP and consists of 8 modules – Economic Indicators, Currencies, Fixed Income, Equities, Commodities, Equity Options, Portfolio Management, and Terminal Basics – The course format comprises documentary-style videos that are mainly taught through case studies and quizzes. The course caters to individuals interested in a financial career, including students and non-financial professionals. For students, completion of the Bloomberg Market Concepts course offers relevant and practical knowledge that is important to land key internships in the financial world. Click here to start the course.
Bloomberg Finance Fundamentals Certificate
Bloomberg Finance Fundamentals (BFF) is a 6-hour self-paced e-learning course. Students will learn the basics of finance, the basics of investments, how to determine risks and rewards within investments, and be exposed to different career paths in finance. This course consists of 4 modules – The Purpose of Investing, Types of Investments, Risk and Reward, and Portfolio Management. Bloomberg Finance Fundamentals is great for young adults to get an introduction to the finance world. Click here to start the course.
Bloomberg Environmental Social Governance Certificate
Bloomberg Environmental Social Governance (ESG) is a 7-hour self-paced e-learning course. Students will learn how ESG can be used in investment decisions, how shareholders bring about change to the company and management team, and how to create ESG reports. This course will consist of 7 modules – Introduction to ESG and Sustainable Finance, Researching and Adopting ESG, Negative Screening and Positive Screening, and ESG Integration – Fixed Income, ESG Integration – Equities, Corporate Governance & Shareholder Activism, and Reporting Sustainability Activities. The Bloomberg Environmental Social Governance course is great for those who want to learn about sustainable investing. Click here to start the course.