Yash Puri - University of Massachusetts Lowell

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Yash Puri - University of Massachusetts Lowell

Professor: Yash Puri

Department: Business

College: University of Massachusetts Lowell

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: FINA501
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

This is a tough one.! His exams and homework are challenging. The key is to spend a lot of hours doing his self-assessments and practice exams. Another thing to keep in mind is to save all your homework in a file where you can access during the exam for reference purposes. For a 2 credit course, he should definitely bring it down a notch.

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: FINA5010
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Lots of material to cover in 8 week class. Don't buy the book, you don't need it. He provides lots and lots of notes and examples. Provides practice tests for midterm and finals. He has a quiz each week and gives you three chances to take them. Takes the highest grade out of the 3. He is very responsive to emails even on the weekend. Tough but fair

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: FINA5010
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Pros: Lots of chances to succeed, multiple homework attempts, midterm makeup, extra credit, great at answering questions. Cons: organization, handouts are either too verbose or too brief, too much in slide format. Textbook: Fundamentals of Financial Management, Concise Edition: don't bother, it's an awful textbook, completely unused, avoid Redshelf

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: FINA501
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

I can't understand what is wrong with people who have rated him negatively. Don't get me wrong, the class has a lot of work but the professor gives plenty of chances to improve your grade which takes the stress out. He is always available for answering your questions. He is courteous and kind. I wish every professor was like him.

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: FINA5010
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Gives many opportunities to improve grades. Everything is multiple-choice. Stay organized with your definitions & formulas. Learn to do formulas in Excel; you don't need a TI-83/84 or a textbook! I recommend reading notes/slides in advance, THEN listening to the lecture afterward, he mentions extra tips via audio that help. Quick to provide help.

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: FIN501
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

I chose this class based on other recommendations on clear grading and plenty of chances to do well. While there is a lot of content which can be challenging, he gives you 3 chances to get a good grade on weekly homework, and plenty of time for the exams to complete your work. I had multiple questions on the content, and he replied very quickly.

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: FIN5010
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Dr. Puri is wonderful. I learned a lot from his class. The material is tough, but he is readily available if you need help and really wants to see you succeed. He gives great notes and PowerPoint presentations to help you understand the material and gives you multiple chances throughout the semester to improve your grade.

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: FINA501
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

I really enjoyed my class with Professor Puri and learned a lot. You do need to take the time to organize all the definitions and formulas, but once you do the exams and assignments are easy

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: FINA5010
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Never felt so set up to succeed. You'll want at least a working knowledge of Excel. Homework and exams were all multiple choice; exams were open-book; and each assignment (including, amazingly, the midterm) each gave us multiple bites at the apple, using the highest grade submitted. He'll help you with homework problems if you're stumped.

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: FINA3010
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Take Yash if you can for FINA3010. All tests are open note/book, he does a review session for every exam, and posts plenty of practice material on blackboard. Not particularly an easy class, but a great professor to have. Saved my semester

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: FINA3010
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Don't buy the book, didn't even crack it open once. Yeah, the tests are tough, but he does a review session before each exam, and the exams are open note. Good Professor, good class. Would absolutely take again.

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: FINAN5010
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 2.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Don't buy the book! You only need his notes, practice work for this class. LOTS of practice problems, but doing them makes you super prepared for the exams, guaranteed. Cares about his students as he gave multiple attempts to ace HW,makeup midterm, XC points to boost grade. Gave great problem guidance via email when you asked! Great prof, imo.

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: FIN301
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Finance with him is not easy but his expectations are very clear. Also, he drops the lowest test grade and students that did really well on the tests were exempt from final. Other than just doing the homework, you have to study. The book is super expensive and was literally not used at all. Do not buy it for FINA 3010.

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: FINA501
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Don't bother with the book, he drives the class from handouts & slide decks. Tests are 25% trick questions that are so obscure that no amount of preparation is enough. You will need to teach yourself the material (DIY) & dedicate at least 20+ hours / week in studying to even hope in passing.

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: FINA501
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

The online class is pretty much do-it-yourself. Lecture notes and slides are all you need, don't bother buying the book. Invest some time in setting up really good Excel formulas and you'll be fine on tests. He does a lot of trickgotchas on the tests but he gives TONS of practice assignments which are a big help. You have to put in the effort

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: BFA501
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 3.5
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Very helpful professor replies within 24 hrs with accurate examples.

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: 61301
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 2.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

This class is not difficult if you can really into the sides. Attendance is not mandatory. Lectures are posted online. Open book exams... if you put effort in understanding the slides then you'll be fine.

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: BUSFIN
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

His class is not hard. You just need to practice a lot. The first exam was the most difficult one but he will have the made up. It gets easier throughout the class. He gave extra credit at the end of the semester so try his class.

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: FINANCE
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

If you take notes and literally take the problems he does in class with you before the tests you'll be fine. The class is less complex towards the ending weeks. Don't buy the book.

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: 60301
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Attendance isn't mandatory, all tests are open notes but still can be difficult, strictly math based course

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