What is the Bloomberg Terminal Lab at Gettysburg College?

With our new finance major, Gettysburg College is establishing a 24/7 Bloomberg Terminal Lab that will be located in our College Union Building above the Bullet Hole. It will be ready for use in the Fall 2025 semester, during which students can declare as the first cohort of finance majors.

This terminal will allow our students to gain essential technical skills, like mastering finance functions in Excel, and earn the required certifications to enter the finance industry. This powerful software system provides real-time financial data, news, and analytics, and is widely used by financial professionals for trading, research, and analysis.

“Success in landing internships and jobs in finance is based on being able to differentiate yourself from the other qualified candidates,” said Economics Prof. Brendan Cushing-Daniels, co-chair of the finance program. “Demonstrating increasing proficiency with the Bloomberg technology, the most ubiquitous among its competitors in the field, provides exactly that sort of differentiation.”

Learn about the key features and student benefits of a Bloomberg Terminal Lab at Gettysburg College from Cushing-Daniels and fellow finance co-chair, Management Prof. Patturaja Selvaraj.

Key features of a Bloomberg Terminal

1. Real-time data: Students will be able to discern up-to-the-minute data on stocks, bonds, commodities, and currencies, which is crucial to understanding market dynamics.
2. Historical data: Analyzing historical trends and patterns will allow students to gain insights into market behavior over time.
3. Market news: Learning about the latest financial news and developments will help students understand the factors influencing market movements.
4. Analytical tools: Advanced analytics and charting tools allow students to perform their own in-depth financial analyses.

Student benefits of a Bloomberg Terminal

1. It’s free. With the support of generous donors, use of the Bloomberg Terminal Lab will be woven into the finance curriculum and be available to students interested in participating in related co-curricular activities.
2. Advance your finance knowledge and skills. With access to real-time and historical data, students can build upon their academic research, participating in Bloomberg competitions and leading investment clubs on campus.
3. Grow your Gettysburg Network. Through the Bloomberg Terminal, Gettysburg College students will gain exclusive access to a global network of financial professionals through mentorships, internships, and job placements.
4. Land a job with a Bloomberg certification. Gaining hands-on experience with a tool widely used in the finance industry will give you a competitive edge in the job market.

Pursue finance at Gettysburg College to excel in a rapidly evolving financial world.