Students at Schmalkalden University of Applied Sciences can now benefit from access to the renowned financial database S&P Capital IQ. The platform offers comprehensive financial and market data, including company information, real-time and historical market data such as stock and bond prices, financial metrics, credit ratings, transaction data and industry analyses. This enables informed analysis and decision-making, while also opening up new opportunities for practical learning within the curriculum.
In particular, students in the Master’s programme in Finance can deepen their theoretical knowledge with real-world data and analyses, preparing them effectively for a career in the financial sector. The database is available to all university members. Access is provided via the Cellarius Library website under "Subject Databases" – either directly through the university network or remotely via VPN.
The platform provides extensive introductory materials for all users. Professors interested in additional training sessions provided by the vendor can contact Prof. Mareike Heinemann, PhD, of the Faculty of Business and Economics.