Bloomberg at Questrom
Access Bloomberg Terminal on campus for financial markets, company research, economic data, news, analytics, and other business research.
ON-CAMPUS ACCESS
Where to Use Bloomberg
Bloomberg Terminal is available through licensed workstations at designated Questrom locations. Choose the location appropriate for your student status.
Open Access Lab
HAR 328
Bloomberg terminals are available in the Open Access Lab for Questrom students and other users eligible to access the lab.
BROADER QUESTROM ACCESS · BU ID ACCESS
Graduate Resource Center
HAR 427
Graduate students can access Bloomberg from the Graduate Resource Center, along with the other computing resources available in the lab.
GRADUATE STUDENTS · BU ID ACCESS
GETTING STARTED
Using Bloomberg at Questrom
New to Bloomberg? Start at a designated Questrom workstation, sign in to Bloomberg, and use BU Libraries’ guides to learn the commands and research tools you’ll need.
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Find a Terminal
Visit one of the designated Bloomberg workstations in HAR 328 or HAR 427.
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Sign In
Launch Bloomberg Terminal and sign in with your Bloomberg account. If you’re a first-time user, follow the on-screen instructions to create your Bloomberg profile.
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Learn the Interface
Bloomberg is built around functions and commands. BU Libraries’ tutorials can help you learn how to navigate the Terminal and find the tools relevant to your research.
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Put it to Work
Use Bloomberg for company research, securities and markets, financial data, economics, news, analyst research, and other business research.
LEARN BLOOMBERG
Build Your Bloomberg Skills
Whether you’re opening Bloomberg for the first time or looking to develop more advanced skills, BU Libraries provides resources to help you make better use of the Terminal.
Bloomberg Tutorial
Start with BU Libraries’ Bloomberg guide for help learning the platform and finding Bloomberg-specific research resources.
Bloomberg at Questrom
Find Questrom-focused Bloomberg information and learning resources prepared for BU business students.
Certification & Education
Explore Bloomberg educational and certification resources to continue building Bloomberg knowledge beyond individual course assignments.
RESEARCH & ANALYSIS
What Can You Do with Bloomberg?
Bloomberg brings financial data, analytics, company information, economics, and news together in one research environment.
Markets & Securities
Explore equities, fixed income, currencies, commodities, derivatives, pricing, and other current and historical market information.
Companies & Industries
Research companies, financial information, competitors, analyst coverage, transactions, and industry data.
Economics & News
Follow economic indicators, global developments, financial news, and market-moving events alongside the data they affect.
GOOD TO KNOW
Before You Visit
A few things to keep in mind when planning to use Bloomberg at Questrom.
On-Campus Access
Bloomberg Terminal access is provided through licensed, installed campus workstations. Plan to complete Terminal work while you are at an available Bloomberg workstation.
Check Lab Access
Bloomberg workstations are located inside Questrom computer-lab spaces. Access and hours differ by location, so check lab availability before you visit.
Need Other Business Data?
Bloomberg is one of many research resources available through BU Libraries. Additional databases can help with company, industry, market, and economic research.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Quick Answers
Can I access Bloomberg from home?
Bloomberg Terminal access through Questrom is provided on installed campus workstations. Use one of the designated Bloomberg locations when you need Terminal access.
Who can use the Bloomberg terminals?
Access depends on the location. HAR 328 serves Questrom students and other eligible Open Access Lab users, while HAR 427 is reserved for graduate students.
I'm new to Bloomberg. Where should I start?
Start with the BU Libraries Bloomberg Tutorial, then use the Questrom-focused Bloomberg resources as you become more familiar with the Terminal.
What kind of research can I do in Bloomberg?
Bloomberg can support financial-market research, company and industry analysis, economic research, analyst research, news monitoring, and other data-heavy business work. BU Libraries course guides demonstrate Bloomberg workflows for company research, analyst reports, futures, and options.
Need Help with Bloomberg?
Having trouble accessing a Bloomberg workstation or not sure which Questrom location to use? Contact Questrom ITS for help with campus access, or consult BU Libraries for Bloomberg research and learning guidance.
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