Whether you’re working on an assignment, preparing for exams, or simply trying to expand your knowledge, the library database is a treasure trove of information. Here are three must-have online resources available to you that can help you leverage your academic success.

Business Source Premier

An all-encompassing database that provides students access to scholarly articles, business journals related to finance, management, and economics. You can use Business Source Premier for academic journals and articles, market research reports, and case studies. These resources discuss successful strategies employed by businesses. They can be particularly useful for assignments or exam prep.

FAME: Financial Analysis Made Easy

A powerful database providing detailed information on UK and Irish companies, including finances, directors, and sector performance. You can use FAME for company financials and industry reports to help contextualise your studies within the broader market landscape.

FT.com

A digital platform of the Financial Times, providing insights into global business, economics, and finance news. You can use FT.com for newspaper articles, opinion pieces and columns from industry experts.

Using these resources effectively can significantly enhance your academic experience. Business Source Premier, FAME and FT.com are just a few of the many tools at your disposal. Check out https://www.mmu.ac.uk/library/databases for more resources you can use.

You can access these resources by logging in with your university username and password.

Here are some useful links to get you started;

Finance and Economics subject guide: https://www.mmu.ac.uk/library/search-tools/subject-guides/finance-and-economics

InfoSkills workshops and events : https://www.mmu.ac.uk/library/referencing-and-study-support/infoskills-workshops-and-support

Still unsure on how to start? Don’t hesitate to consult the academic liaison librarians at library@mmu.ac.uk or sign up to the Peer Assisted Learning (PAL) programme for extra help!