Babson students and faculty have access to advanced financial technologies that mirror the tools used by leading global institutions. From real‑time market data to sophisticated analytics platforms, our technology ecosystem ensures the Babson community stays ahead of industry innovation.
We create an immersive, practice‑driven environment where students apply classroom concepts to real market scenarios. Through experiential programs, live simulations, and practitioner‑led sessions, the Center transforms theory into hands‑on learning that builds confidence and career‑ready skills.
We provide unparalleled access to the same platforms, data resources, and investment tools used by top finance professionals. This exposure helps students develop technical fluency, sharpen decision‑making abilities, and prepare for the demands of competitive finance and investment roles.
We strengthen Babson’s thought leadership by offering faculty robust data resources, research technologies, and dedicated support for scholarly work. By expanding access to high‑quality financial datasets and analytical tools, the Center empowers faculty to produce impactful research that advances the field.
The Cutler Center provides the following research and data sources for student and faculty use:
Bloomberg
Market professionals worldwide depend on Bloomberg as their source for real-time market data and news for all market sectors. Bloomberg seamlessly integrates data, news, analytics, multimedia reports, email, and trading capabilities into a single platform. 25 Bloomberg terminals are available in the Cutler Center finance lab for all Babson students to access.
Bloomberg Market Concepts (BMC) is a self-paced e-learning course providing an interactive financial market introduction. BMC consists of three sections: Core Concepts (which includes four modules: Economic Indicators, Currencies, Fixed Income, Equities), Getting Started on the Terminal, and Portfolio Management. The sections are woven from Bloomberg data, news, analytics, and television.
Students, faculty, and staff can access and work through BMC on the Bloomberg for Education website for free, provided they use their Babson email address to access the program.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Students asked for their credit card information should contact Bloomberg directly at bbg.edu@bloomberg.net to avoid an unnecessary charge.
Provides information on public and private companies and professionals worldwide. Used for complex financial statement analysis, comparable analysis, financial modeling, sector analysis, and charting.
ESG Direct (formerly MSCI ESG Direct)
View environmental, social, governance ratings of global firms.
FactSet
Creates flexible, open data and software solutions for tens of thousands of investment professionals around the world, providing instant access to financial data and analytics that investors use to make crucial investment decisions. Students who need access should request an account through the Academic ID Request.
PDF » FactSet One Sheet
Provides information on 6,000+ stocks, 20,000 mutual funds and 150+ Exchange Traded Funds. In addition, it provides stock screening functions and portfolio analysis tools.
Wall Street Prep's online courses span excel, financial and valuation modeling, and technical finance interview topics. Utilizing a video-based approach, they are designed to replicate the interactive experience of intensive instructor-led live training seminars to ensure that all students pursuing finance careers have a solid foundation across all of these core areas ahead of the recruiting process and job commencement.
Through our partnership with Wall Street Prep, a select number of WSP Student Passport Licenses (pdf) are available for students each academic year. Access requests will be reviewed twice per academic year.
Students must first complete the Bloomberg Market Concepts certification program before requesting a Wall Street Prep license.
WSP submission requests will be considered for finance students after the above deadlines. Factors such as finance courses taken, co-curricular activities, and internship experiences may be considered. Given the high demand for licenses and the limited amount available, access may also be granted through a lottery system.
Click here to request a license.
WRDS
Warehouse of financial, accounting, banking, economics, management, and marketing data accessible through a single web-based interface from the following providers: Compustat, CRSP, TAQ, Global Insight, and ExecuComp.
ARGUS Commercial Real Estate
ARGUS models all aspects of the real estate life cycle—from initial acquisition through development to lease-up and disposition.
CoStar Real Estate Manager
Combines cloud-based software, professional services, and industry-leading market information, delivered in one streamlined platform. Access the reliable real estate and lease data needed to make smarter decisions.
Rotman Interactive Trader
Stock exchange simulator software, designed so users can transact financial securities with other users on a real-time basis while learning about order-driven markets, liquidity, the impact of trading costs, and price discovery.
Access detailed written and video tutorials on analytical tools available through the finance lab, created by our finance lab student assistants.
As of Monday, May 18. Finance lab hours are subject to change.
Monday – 7:30 am – 4:30 pm
Tuesday – 7:30 am – 4:30 pm
Wednesday – 7:30 am – 4:30 pm
Thursday – 7:30 am – 4:30 pm
Friday – CLOSED
Saturday – CLOSED
Sunday – CLOSED
Cutler Center staff assistants must have completed two finance courses and be recommended by a member of the Finance Division to apply for the positions. Each is trained on key financial and library research resources, including Bloomberg, CapitalIQ, and FactSet, and can assist with research and assignments during library hours.
Are you interested in becoming a Cutler Center Staff Assistant? Please complete this form. If there are open opportunities and your qualifications align with the role, our Program Manager will contact you.
If you would like to reserve the finance lab, please submit a request via EMS, which will be reviewed for approval.
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