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FI5445 Financial Data Analysis with Bloomberg

Academic year

2025 to 2026 Semester 2

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Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

15

The Scottish Credit Accumulation and Transfer (SCOTCAT) system allows credits gained in Scotland to be transferred between institutions. The number of credits associated with a module gives an indication of the amount of learning effort required by the learner. European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) credits are half the value of SCOTCAT credits.

SCQF level

SCQF level 11

The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) provides an indication of the complexity of award qualifications and associated learning and operates on an ascending numeric scale from Levels 1-12 with SCQF Level 10 equating to a Scottish undergraduate Honours degree.

Planned timetable

TBC

This information is given as indicative. Timetable may change at short notice depending on room availability.

Module coordinator

Dr K Meechaiyo

Dr K Meechaiyo
This information is given as indicative. Staff involved in a module may change at short notice depending on availability and circumstances.

Module Staff

Dr Kulnicha Meechaiyo

This information is given as indicative. Staff involved in a module may change at short notice depending on availability and circumstances.

Module description

Bloomberg terminal is a prominent financial information platform and analytical tool for financial professionals worldwide. This module is designed to empower students with the expertise needed to navigate the dynamic landscape of finance using Bloomberg as a powerful analytical tool. It is structured to ensure a balance between key finance concepts and practical application. It provides an in-depth exploration of financial data analysis within the Bloomberg environment, preparing students for the complexities of financial decision-making in professional settings.

Assessment pattern

Coursework = 100%

Re-assessment

Coursework = 100%

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

One 2-hour Bloomberg practice session (at the Bloomberg Trading Suite) per week (x 10 weeks)

Scheduled learning hours

40

The number of compulsory student:staff contact hours over the period of the module.

Guided independent study hours

110

The number of hours that students are expected to invest in independent study over the period of the module.

Intended learning outcomes

  • Complete the Bloomberg Finance Fundamentals, Market Concepts, and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) courses online
  • Gain a comprehensive understanding of the various tools and functions offered by Bloomberg for financial data retrieval, analysis, and interpretation
  • Evaluate investment opportunities of different asset classes based on Bloomberg-generated metrics and analytics.
  • Construct investment portfolios based on analysis of Bloomberg data, giving considerations to asset allocation, diversification, risk-adjusted returns and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) factors.
  • Produce an equity investment recommendation report using Bloomberg data and analytical tools, critique the financial modelling approach used as well as their assumptions and limitations.