USF Enhances Finance Education: Upgrades at Sarasota-Manatee and New Lab in Tampa

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The University of South Florida (USF) Sarasota-Manatee is upgrading its Bloomberg Lab this summer. The lab will receive 12 new Bloomberg Terminals, a modern stock ticker, and other updates. These enhancements aim to improve the resources for finance students, equipping them with advanced tools to analyze financial markets and trends. The renovation is part of a larger effort to incorporate real-world data into finance courses, enhancing the educational experience and preparing students for careers in finance.

Additionally, the Muma College of Business is setting up a new Bloomberg Lab at the USF Tampa campus, expected to open this fall. This expansion is inspired by the success of the Sarasota-Manatee lab, which has been crucial in training students in financial analysis and investment strategies. The Tampa lab will offer similar facilities and opportunities, promoting consistent learning environments across the campuses.

Assistant Professor Vikas Soni, joining USF Sarasota-Manatee this fall, will manage the Bloomberg Lab and investment competitions. He stressed the importance of teaching students effective stock analysis and investment management. The Bloomberg Terminals provide essential financial data and analytics tools, helping students make informed investment decisions.

Gary Patterson, director of the Kate Tiedemann School of Finance and Business and dean at the USF St. Petersburg campus, noted USF Sarasota-Manatee's leading role in using Bloomberg Terminals to improve educational outcomes. He mentioned that the lab has helped many students gain Bloomberg certification, enhancing their job prospects in finance.