COMPUTING, SOFTWARE AND SERVICES

Computer Labs

Find computer labs, workstations, specialized software, and computing resources available throughout Questrom.

COMPUTER LABS

Find the Right Computing Space

Questrom offers several computer labs and specialized computing spaces in the Hariri Building. Access, hours, and available services vary by location.

Open Access Lab

Room 328

General-purpose computer lab for Questrom students and other eligible users.

Teaching Lab

Room 314

Computer teaching lab used for scheduled instructional activities.

Bloomberg

Access Bloomberg terminals and financial-market research tools at designated Questrom locations.

Virtual Computing

Access supported Questrom software and computing resources remotely from your own device.

OPEN ACCESS LAB

Open Access Lab

The Open Access Lab in Room 328 provides computer workstations, printing, software, and other technology resources for eligible Questrom users. It is available to Questrom students, students currently taking a Questrom course, alumni, and Hubert H. Humphrey Fellows.

LAB INFORMATION

At a Glance

Location

Room 328

Rafik B. Hariri Building

Hours

View the current Open Access Lab hours

Who Can Use It

Available to Questrom students, students actively taking a Questrom course, alumni, and Hubert H. Humphrey Fellows.

AVAILABLE RESOURCES

What You'll Find

Computers & Printing

29 computer workstations and 3 printers with print-release stations.

Software

Includes required course software, Microsoft Office, Excel plug-ins, and SPSS.

Equipment Loans

Technology equipment can be borrowed from the Open Access Lab with a BU ID.

INSTRUCTIONAL COMPUTING

Teaching Lab

The Teaching Lab in Room 314 is a computer classroom used for scheduled instructional activities and can be reserved by Questrom faculty and staff.

Location

Room 314

Rafik B. Hariri Building

Use & Hours

Designed for scheduled teaching and instructional activities.

Starting September 10th:

Saturday: Noon – 6pm
Sunday: Noon – 11pm

Reservations

Faculty and staff can request use of the Teaching Lab through Questrom IT.

FINANCIAL DATA

Bloomberg on Campus

Questrom provides access to Bloomberg terminals at multiple campus locations for financial-market research, company data, analytics, and related coursework. The detailed Bloomberg information is maintained by BU Libraries.

Bloomberg Locations

View the locations of Bloomberg terminals available to the Questrom community.

Information & Hours

View current Bloomberg resources, access information, and location hours.

BEYOND THE LAB

Need Questrom Software Away From Campus?

You don’t always need a physical computer lab to access Questrom computing resources. Virtual computing provides remote access to supported software and computing environments from your own device.

Last content review: August 24, 2026

COMMON QUESTIONS

Quick Answers

Where is the Open Access Lab?

The Open Access Lab is located in Room 328 of the Rafik B. Hariri Building.

Who can use the Open Access Lab?

The Open Access Lab is available to Questrom students, students currently taking a Questrom course, alumni, and Hubert H. Humphrey Fellows.

Can I access Questrom software without using a computer lab?

Yes. Some Questrom software and computing resources are available remotely through virtual computing services such as Dizzion Frame. Availability varies by application.

Where can I access a Bloomberg Terminal?

Bloomberg Terminal is available only at installed campus locations. Questrom has 15 terminals in the Open Access Lab (HAR 328) for all Questrom students.

Need more help?

Questrom IT can help with lab computers, software, printing, access issues, and other technology in Questrom computing spaces.

Visit the Helpdesk

Hariri, Room 342
Mon – Thurs: 8am – 6pm
Friday: 8am – 5pm
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