Myles O’Leary, DMSB ‘21, who serves as a research assistant for the Bloomberg Lab, helped the student complete a fine-grained search on a Terminal to find companies within the firm’s niche investment criteria: not only did a company need to generate good returns, but it also required a socially and environmentally conscious mission. One student who interviewed for a full-time position at an asset management company received an offer because he impressed the hiring managers with his knowledge of the industry and his ability to navigate the Terminal. The Terminal is a resource that connects the student with real-world tools.” “They quickly adapt and get the hang of it. “Students of all majors can use the Terminal to pull large data sets that help them with research or internships,” says Vincent Muscolino finance professor at D’Amore-McKim and the Bloomberg expert faculty advisor to the Lab. The depth and diversity of information related to all areas of business operations make the Bloomberg Terminal a sought-after tool for in-depth industry research for all disciplines. The database has information on companies including demographics, social media, ESG, and much more. The breadth of data on the Bloomberg Terminal is complemented by the efficiency of its data analytics functions. The terminal also easily enables data transfer into customizable spreadsheets that can be conveniently saved for future use. The Terminal grants its users access to large data sets, which are not commonly found using online search tools. It offers thousands of different search functions to find exact data that meets the specific needs of users. Also online, students can complete the Bloomberg Market Concepts (BMC) Certification, which helps them learn the basics of financial markets and economics while gaining exposure to all the different areas of finance and the Bloomberg research resources. Currently, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, students can now access the Terminal online through the Bloomberg Virtual Terminal for a limited time. The D’Amore-McKim School of Business operates 20 Bloomberg Terminals in one on-campus lab, where students can learn how to use this common data analytics platform. This database, predominantly used by financial services firms and large corporations, houses data on a variety of business-related topics, which benefits students and faculty across disciplines and industries–not just those in finance.

Northeastern University students have a key advantage when it comes to navigating a competitive job market: The Bloomberg Terminal.

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