The Menlo College Bloomberg Finance Lab, located in FloMo 320, is a state-of-the-art learning environment featuring 12 Bloomberg Terminal stations. This dynamic space provides Menlo College undergraduate and graduate finance students with hands-on access to the same real-time data, analytics, trading, and research tools used by leading financial professionals worldwide. Students also have the opportunity to work closely with faculty on research projects, track Bloomberg market changes, and complete Bloomberg certifications. By integrating Bloomberg technology into the curriculum, the lab empowers students to bridge theory with practice, sharpen their financial decision-making skills, and prepare for successful careers in investment banking, asset management, corporate finance, and beyond.
The Bloomberg Trading Challenge offers students a unique opportunity to apply their classroom knowledge in a fast-paced, real-world setting. Using the Bloomberg Terminal, teams of students engage in simulated trading exercises that mirror global financial markets, sharpening their analytical, decision-making, and teamwork skills. By competing against peers nationwide, participants gain valuable experience with industry-standard tools and develop insights that prepare them for successful careers in finance.
Earning a Bloomberg certification is an excellent way for students to build a strong foundation in finance while gaining hands-on experience with the industry’s leading platform. These certifications not only deepen classroom learning but also provide a valuable credential that is recognized by employers around the world. At Menlo College, students are introduced to Bloomberg training as part of their finance curriculum and have the opportunity to complete several key certifications:
