Q. What is the BMC?

Bloomberg Market Concepts (BMC) is an e-learning programme available online to members of the public at a cost, but free to students via the Bloomberg terminals in the Financial Resources Suite on Floor 1 of the Library.  The programme helps you learn to use Bloomberg through an exploration of financial market concepts. It is an 8-10 hour self-paced e-learning course that provides a visual introduction to the financial markets. BMC consists of 4 modules – Economics, Currencies, Fixed Income and Equities.  You will get a certificate upon completion.

To get started…

• Log into a Bloomberg PC using your usual details, then double-click the green Bloomberg icon.  Click on 'Enter or Go to start' to see the login screen.
• If you have already registered enter your login name and password, otherwise choose the option for creating a new login.  For more details about Bloomberg and creating an account, see the LibAnswer on Accessing and using Bloomberg.
• Once you are logged in, type in the function code BMC and hit ‘GO’ to get you to a page where you can get more information and sign up.