Software & Resources
Access the same financial research platforms and analytical software used by industry professionals.
Financial Research Platforms
Bloomberg
Bloomberg provides access to real-time market data, company financials, fixed income analytics, commodities, currencies, news, and portfolio research used by financial professionals around the world.
Capital IQ
Research public and private companies, industries, transactions, financial statements, executive leadership, and market trends using one of the industry's leading research platforms.
Morningstar Direct
Analyze investments, evaluate portfolios, research mutual funds and ETFs, and support asset allocation strategies with institutional-quality market data.
Trading Technologies
Trading Technologies (TT) is an industry-leading, cloud-based platform used by professional traders and global institutions to buy and sell derivatives like futures and options. For students looking to break into finance, TT provides professional-grade tools to practice real-time execution, build automated algorithmic strategies, and analyze global market data. It bridges the gap between classroom theory and real-world institutional trading.
Data Analytics & Visualization
Microsoft Excel
Build financial models, analyze datasets, create forecasts, and connect with financial databases using one of the most widely used tools in business.
Tableau
Create interactive dashboards and compelling visualizations that transform complex datasets into actionable business insights.
Programming & Data Science
Python
Develop programming skills for financial modeling, automation, machine learning, and data analysis.
R & RStudio
Use R for statistical analysis, predictive modeling, visualization, and research across finance and business analytics.
Need Help?
Market Information Lab Fellows are available during lab hours to assist students with software access, coursework, certifications, and research questions.