Anthony Byrd - University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL

Professor: Anthony Byrd

Department: Business

College: University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: FIN3403
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

best professor ever!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: FIN3403
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Don't be scared of this finance class. Byrd is an amazing professor, and he breaks down everything into very simple, easy to understand concepts and materials. Put in the time and effort and you'll get your A for sure. Once you understand the basics this class should be very easy. Just practice a whole bunch. Also, don't be lazy, just get the book.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: FIN3403
• 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:

Be prepared to study and really work hard for an A! Do not fall behind in this class or else you will get lost with a lot of the material towards the end of the course. Professor Byrd gives you all the tools to success and is very helpful with questions. Also make sure you get really good grades on his exams since they are weighted so heavily.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: FIN3403
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Really good professor, very nice and prepares you well for the exam. Fair class

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: FIN3414
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

It is one of the Productive and useful courses I have ever had. Professor Byrd is so knowledgeable and humble that he makes the finance course vivid and easier. Highly recommend!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: FIN3414
• 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:

One of the best professors I've ever had! Super nice, respectable guy who really cares about his students. Tests are based on in class examples (which he posts on webcourses) so the class is an Easy A. 10% of your grade is from in class assignments that count for participation only- so if you're there you get a 100. Definitely take him if possible

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: FIN3403
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This class is the hardest class I've ever taken and I'm an accounting major. Had to go to the help desk all the time, studied so much, and still struggled. The professor is great, very smart and interested in the subject. I don't know if it was the material or how he taught it, but he gave me my first B(+) of my college career. Proceed with caution

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: FIN3403
• 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:

Exams are 25 questions, most of which are math based. All math related questions are covered in class and the quizzes are a GREAT way to practice them. There's 3-6 conceptual (definitional) question which all come from his "know these terms" list that he uploads for each test. No HW besides the quizzes (on canvas) which are unlimited attempts.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: FIN3403
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor byrd was the best professor. Class is overall not that hard if you wiling to put some time for it. Test are worth 80% of your grades, so make sure be ready from beginning . I ended up with 89.5 but he usally curve about couple point at end of class. So, I got A in class. Highly, recommend this professor for finance class.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: FIN3403
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Not gonna lie, this class is really hard, but Byrd broke a lot of the hard things down really nicely. I got the note taking guide and it helped tremendously. Practice is the key to this class! Also dont skip out on studying the terms, which is basically what I used the book for. Quizzes were great study tools and had unlimited attempts.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: FIN3043
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I don't understand all of the good reviews, considering how much I've seen people struggle in this course. Byrd is a nice person, but this class is difficult. If you want an A you have to WORK for it. I got almost perfect scores on all of the homework and failed because I had bad test scores. If you do bad on 1-2 tests or just a bad test taker.. GL

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: FIN3043
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Byrd has a clear grading scale with 80% of your grade coming from exams. His lectures are 100% relevant to the exams, but make sure to study vocab. He tries to relate in class lessons to real life which is nice. His HWs are unlimited try, so they are an easy 100. The only negative is you have to get a 93 for A.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: FIN3043
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great professor!!!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: FIN3403
• 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:

Byrd is a great professor, but like others have said, you gotta work for that A. Tests are 80% of your grade and grades are on the +/- scale, so be careful! To do well on tests, study vocab and problems from lectures and practice tests/quizzes. Like Byrd says, "Practice, practice, practice!" TA's are also very helpful

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: FIN3403
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great professor, save your money on the book and buy the workbook! Quizzes are a great study tool for the exams. Watch lectures!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: FIN3403
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Byrd is a great professor but his class is not a joke. It's difficult

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: FIN3403
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Amazing professor. Loved watching his lectures. BUY THE WORKBOOK. It makes note taking and staying orgainzed 10X easier, which makes the class 10X more enjoyable. Don't be afraid to watch lectures more than once. Work through all the lecture/practice probs, & you should do peachy. Don't forget studying vocab for the chapters when taking the test.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: FIN3403
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great class!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: FIN3403
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Great professor and definitely knows his stuff. Very organized and assignments are clear cut for you. He likes to bring the theory back down to Earth, and tells you want is useful to know and what is not.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: FIN3403
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor Byrd is a very skilled professor. He's articulate, organized, and helpful. He's always asking if there are any questions during lecture. I also appreciate the resources he provides, including practice tests, quizzes (unlimited attempts), exam reviews, and terms to study. He makes it possible for anyone to pass with a A. Just practice!