Whether you chose to study finance, business management, or economics at the University of Roehampton, one thing is for sure – you’ll have access to our Bloomberg Terminals, which are located right here on our southwest London campus.

So, you might be wondering what a Bloomberg Terminal is and how you’ll use it on your course, read on and find out!

How did the Bloomberg Terminal come about?

In 1981, after 15 years as a general partner at Solomon Brothers, Michael Bloomberg was let go due to new management. What seemed like the end of his career was actually the start of something big. Using his severance package, he founded a company that would eventually become a $100 billion financial powerhouse.

Today, Bloomberg is not just a leader in finance, but Michael himself is the 17th richest person in the world. He’s served three terms as the Mayor of New York, become a philanthropist, and earned the Presidential Medal of Freedom. It all began with one idea: creating a system that provided real-time financial data and powerful analytics for traders and analysts.

This idea turned into the Bloomberg Terminal, a groundbreaking tool that has been an industry game-changer. In 1982, Merrill Lynch became the first client, paying $30 million for 22 terminals, setting the stage for what would become one of the most valuable companies in the world.

How will the Bloomberg Suite help your studies?

Fast forward to now, and our on-campus Bloomberg Suite, where you’ll have access to the same powerful tools that professionals use to analyse real-time finance and economics data, stay ahead of the curve with the latest insights, and build the skills that will set you apart in the competitive finance industry.

What will you gain from using a Bloomberg Terminal?

The Bloomberg Terminals are designed to support your learning in a variety of ways:

• Access real-time and historical data: gain up-to-date financial information and use it to enhance your assignments and projects
• Practical insights: back your research with data-driven insights that show you how to apply your knowledge in the real world
• Networking opportunities: connect with industry professionals and start building your network before you even graduate
• Balance academic learning with practical application: combine your studies with hands-on experience using the tools you’ll be using in your future career
• Boost Your CV with certification: earn Bloomberg Market Concepts or ESG Certification and add these to your LinkedIn profile to make you stand out to future employers

What else will you learn?

By using Bloomberg, you’ll learn the jargon, practices, and tools of the finance world, preparing you for internships, graduate programmes, or even the opportunity to work for Bloomberg itself. With a presence in cities across the globe, Bloomberg offers incredible graduate opportunities, and who knows – your journey may just start here at Roehampton!

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