Scott Below - East Carolina University

Professor: Scott Below
Department: Finance
College: East Carolina University
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: FINA3724
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
One of the worst professors. Don't bother emailing him to ask a question, you will disturb him and he will be sarcastic, rude, and snarky over the whole conversation. Never seen a professor like him who seems bothered by emailing him to ask a question. Don't recommend, especially if you enjoy interaction with professors even with an online course.
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: FINA3724
  • Grade Received: A+
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Worst online professor I've ever had. You're just going to read the textbook, that's it. There is absolutely no instruction from him whatsoever. He posts power point slides for each of the chapters, but there is no review of the course material. He simply relies on Revel. He won't even post grades in Canvas, you have to go to Revel for that.
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: FINA3724
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Literally one of the worst online profs I've ever had. No online lectures, FOR A MATH CLASS, expected you to learn everything by reading the textbook. The quizzes and tests are not reflective of the graded homework whatsoever. Only allowed one side of a piece of paper to use for a 50 question exam. Not willing to work with students AT ALL.
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: FINA3724
  • Grade Received: B
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Purposely puts questions on the test that could go either way. But since it is what the book says and not the internet, it is wrong. The book was written a long time ago so it is behind but he will argue that with you. So even though it doesn't make sense, it is right because it's what the textbook says.
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: FINA3724
  • Grade Received: D+
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Doesn't show you how to use the financial calculator. So you have to hand solve every problem. I know majority of the finance professors post videos showing how. Do not take.
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: FINA3724
  • Grade Received: B-
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Worst professor for finance. Quizzes and homework are not multiple choice and There is no instruction or practice problems similar to them. So disappointing to see a professor that can care less about his students.
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: FINA3724
  • Grade Received: Not sure yet
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
I really have no idea how he is the chair of the department. I still do not know any basic concepts because he does not teach well. HE does not post videos walking through the PowerPoints so you have to look at it and teach yourself the math because he does not show you how the financial calculator works. Very rude if you try to email him as well.
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: FINA3724
  • Grade Received: INC
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Summer session with this dude is awful. only goes over few problems in his powerpoints which are nothing like quizzes and tests. Quizzes and homework get extemely hard especially when you take his 3 o 4 step example problems in class and applying them to 13-14 step problems on the quizzes and homework. May be a prof but cant explain adequately
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: FINA3724
  • Grade Received: B-
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Below is the head of the Finance department, so when teaching a face to face class it comes off as if he has better things to do. He has a very good understanding of what he is teaching, but is very monotone and teaches directly off his powerpoints. All homework is done on MyFinanceLab. Would not recommend taking during summer session.
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: FINA3724
  • Grade Received: B+
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
The subject material is very difficult and it's a lot of work. After failing this class twice, I took it with him and passed with ease. He explains every little thing very clearly and shows several examples of how to do it. He really wants you to learn. People who fail his class need to change their major! The best teacher for the subject.
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: FINA3724
  • Grade Received: C+
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Took this over the summer - one of the most difficult classes I have taken. Barely got by with a C+. He's a good guy, but will put you to sleep. I was unclear about some of the things he talked about. Take at your own risk.
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: FINA
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Great professor! Really teaches you to be professional and gets you prepared for the business world. Really helpful in all aspects. I enjoyed going to this class, portfolio analysis and operational practice.
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: FINA3724
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
VERY HARD CLASS IF YOUR NOT A FINANCE MAJOR!!.....overall he's pretty cool guy but he teaches all on powerpoint which makes it really hard to understand how to workout the problems..I took him in the summer and there were 3 tests and like 10 quizzes and he dropped the lowest one..Take anyone but this guy trust me
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: FINA3724
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Tests are hard! Half of it is problems you have to work out and the other half is completely true/false and very confusing, things that weren't even covered in class.
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: FINA6824
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
No matter how upbeat I am upon entering the class, he brings me down! This man does NOT belong in the classroom. Having had classes for nearly 6 years, his BORING demeanor is not how I wanted to finish my education. He doesn't really teach anything; he'd rather you plug things into Excel & a calculator. No wonder he's in Administration - UCK!
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: FINA6824
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Apparently he's the department chairman, and for good reason - MAN is he BORING! - his online course materials are lame, but the key is to stay awake while reviewing them. Can't imagine having him in a classroom. Sadly, he's the only option for this class. Wouldn't be getting a finance certificate if I'd had this blowhard first! Avoid if u can!!!
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: FINA4404
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Dr. Below is a laid back professor. 1 Test, 1 Project and an optional Final. This class puts together all the finance topics covered in other classes but with an easy workload.
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: FINA3724
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Great Great Great!!! Take Mr. Below's class! You will be glad you did, he doesn't try to trick you on exams, makes the courseload as simple as possible. Helpful and clear.
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: 44043144
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
If you want a good grade with a very reasonable amount of work, take his courses. he's a straight shooter who doesn't **** around. Given any of your other options for professors in any course, Take Below!!
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: FINA4404
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He's boring, but easy. He moves really slow and gets so far behind that we only did 1 project instead of 3. Optional final exam, no attendance. very easy class if you're familiar with finance, its all review. If you're not a finance major, then you'll be lost. I made an A.
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