Experiential Learning with Bloomberg Professional Bond Spreads

In this article, the author illustrates the application of a financial database called Bloomberg Professional in a fixed income lesson plan. Most business school programs include a finance course that covers bond pricing and spreads, such as a corporate finance or fixed income course. Bloomberg Professional allows students to interact with primary data and engage in experiential learning about bond spreads. The article explains Bloomberg Professional and the benefits of experiential learning. The author also provides a detailed lesson plan. Instructors can implement this lesson plan to achieve both financial education and information literacy goals.