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El Paso Corporation Finance Center Orientation

El Paso Corporation Finance Center Orientation. Nolan Waugh August 19, 2009 Jones Graduate School of Business. Finance Center. About Started with generous El Paso Corp. grant Has state-of-the-art apps and hardware http://finance.rice.edu Mission “Brings the markets to the students …”

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El Paso Corporation Finance Center Orientation

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  1. El Paso CorporationFinance Center Orientation Nolan Waugh August 19, 2009 Jones Graduate School of Business

  2. Finance Center • About • Started with generous El Paso Corp. grant • Has state-of-the-art apps and hardware • http://finance.rice.edu • Mission • “Brings the markets to the students …” • Provides real-world application of concepts • Supports Jones School’s mission of producing successful graduates

  3. Helping Students Succeed • Activities in the Finance Center • Standalone training & help documents • Curriculum integration & course support • Training for next generation of MBAs • M.A. Wright Fund & other clubs • Not just flashy lights, though very visible • Donors, dignitaries, prospects • What “business” means to most visitors

  4. Finance Center Rules • Be respectful of room and others • Tools and data for academic use only • Don’t disturb others, esp. using TVs • No food or drinks • Finance Center Agreement • http://finance.rice.edu/agree • Academic use only, don’t sell data, & cite! • Gives ID card access to Finance Center

  5. Finance Center Tools & Training • Resources available • Bloomberg, FactSet, Capital IQ • Reuters 3000 Xtra • Morningstar Principia / Library • @Risk • S&P NetAdvantage, Research Insight • Assorted others • http://finance.rice.edu/help

  6. Using the Finance Center • 10 Computers in Finance Center proper • Server/client system • Most computers have all apps • Logging in - use fcuser/fcuser • Apps on desktop • Let’s take a look

  7. Finance Center Certification • Purpose • Provide structure to training slate • Reward students who show commitment • Differentiate finance-focused students • Overview • 3 tiers • Core training requirements • Training hour requirements • http://finance.rice.edu/certify

  8. Finance Center Certification Tiers • 7 hours + either Excel quiz or training • 3 req. sessions – Bloomberg, FactSet, CapIQ • Capped with quiz covering training taken 1 • Specialization in training paths • Additional required hours (6+) • Paths include equity analysis, energy 2 • Advanced Training • Substantial training, possible project • May require Excel VBA training, BB cert. 3

  9. Upcoming Training • Thursday, August 27 • 4:00pm-4:50pm Bloomberg Overview • 5:00pm-5:50pm FactSet Overview • 6:00pm-6:50pm Bloomberg Overview • 7:00pm-7:50pm FactSet Overview • Limited enrollment – will be open today by 5pm • http://finance.rice.edu/events

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