Computer Labs
Find computer labs, workstations, specialized software, and computing resources available throughout Questrom.
COMPUTER LABS
Find the Right Computing Space
Questrom offers several computer labs and specialized computing spaces in the Hariri Building. Access, hours, and available services vary by location.
Open Access Lab
Room 328
General-purpose computer lab for Questrom students and other eligible users.
Graduate Resource Center
Room 427
Dedicated computing space for Questrom graduate students.
Teaching Lab
Room 314
Computer teaching lab used for scheduled instructional activities.
Bloomberg
Access Bloomberg terminals and financial-market research tools at designated Questrom locations.
OPEN ACCESS LAB
Open Access Lab
The Open Access Lab in Room 328 provides computer workstations, printing, scanning, software, and other technology resources for eligible Questrom users. It is available to Questrom students, students currently taking a Questrom course, alumni, and Hubert H. Humphrey Fellows.
LAB INFORMATION
At a Glance
Location
Room 328
Rafik B. Hariri Building
Who Can Use It
Available to Questrom students, students actively taking a Questrom course, alumni, and Hubert H. Humphrey Fellows.
AVAILABLE RESOURCES
What You'll Find
Computers & Printing
29 computer workstations, 3 printers with print-release stations, and 1 scanning station.
Software
Includes required course software, Microsoft Office, Excel plug-ins, and SPSS.
Equipment Loans
Technology equipment and adapters can be borrowed from the Open Access Lab with a BU ID.
GRADUATE COMPUTING
Graduate Resource Center
The Graduate Resource Center in Room 427 is reserved for Questrom graduate students and is accessed using a valid BU ID card swipe.
Location
Room 427
Rafik B. Hariri Building
Access
Exclusively for graduate students. Use a valid BU ID at the card reader to enter.
Computers & Equipment
7 Windows computers, 3 Mac computers, 1 printer, and 1 scanning station.
INSTRUCTIONAL COMPUTING
Teaching Lab
The Teaching Lab in Room 314 is a computer classroom used for scheduled instructional activities and can be reserved by Questrom faculty and staff.
Location
Room 314
Rafik B. Hariri Building
Use & Hours
Designed for scheduled teaching and instructional activities.
Starting September 10th:
Saturday: Noon – 6pm
Sunday: Noon – 11pm
Reservations
Faculty and staff can request use of the Teaching Lab through Questrom IT.
FINANCIAL DATA
Bloomberg on Campus
Questrom provides access to Bloomberg terminals at multiple campus locations for financial-market research, company data, analytics, and related coursework. The detailed Bloomberg information is maintained by BU Libraries.
Bloomberg Locations
View the locations of Bloomberg terminals available to the Questrom community.
Information & Hours
View current Bloomberg resources, access information, and location hours.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Quick Answers
Where is the Open Access Lab?
The Open Access Lab is located in Room 328 of the Rafik B. Hariri Building.
Who can use the Open Access Lab?
The Open Access Lab is available to Questrom students, students currently taking a Questrom course, alumni, and Hubert H. Humphrey Fellows.
What computers are available in the Graduate Resource Center?
The Graduate Resource Center includes 7 Windows computers and 3 Mac computers, along with a printer and scanning station.
Where can I access a Bloomberg Terminal?
Bloomberg Terminal is available only at installed campus locations. Questrom has 15 terminals: 8 in the Open Access Lab (HAR 328) for all Questrom students and 7 in the Graduate Resource Center (HAR 427) for graduate students.
Need help with a computer lab?
Questrom IT can help with lab computers, software, printing, access issues, and other technology in Questrom computing spaces.
Get IT Support
questromhelp@bu.edu
Visit The Helpdesk
617-353-9858
Mon – Thurs: 8am – 6pm
Friday: 8am – 5pm