Greg Lypny - Concordia University, Montreal, QC

Professor: Greg Lypny

Department: Business

College: Concordia University, Montreal, QC

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: COM220
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

No way to follow his lectures. He is very smart, but too smart. Provides his own notes+slides(only graphs so you have so fill it yourself), and own exams and tutorials. Abstract material so you have close to no practice. His exams are nothing like his quizzes. I tried way too hard for this grade.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: FINA385
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor Lypny is great and often very interesting. However, he rambles a lot and over-complicates the subject a lot. For this class, do all the exercises 2 to 4 times before the final and you will easily ace it. All the people complaining below have simply not studied. All tests are MCQ, there is nothing qualitative like COMM 210.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: FINA385
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Hard grader, didnt learn a lot from this class. He focuses on the calculations more than on the theory especially in the exams. He still is a very funny teacher...

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: COMM220
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He doesn't use any textbook, rather he supplies students with his own notes which are riddled with typos and many math errors (he couldn't even do a cross multiplication properly). Do yourself a favour and take someone that will actually teach the course not their version of it. His section is diff from all the rest so youre stuck if you take him

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: FINA385
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Prof is funny but he doesnt use textbook and gives you notes that are half complete, wouldnt take again

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: COMM220
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

If you are someone who depends heavily on textbook or powerpoint slides, do not take his. His concepts are more abstract and less number crunching based like most 220 classes. Notes are based on his lectures, although he is great at explaining and very entertaining. He teaches in a completely different way yet it is very refreshing.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: COMM220
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

By far my favorite teacher at jmsb. He's funny and makes class interesting. Take him if you want to learn something!! No suprises on the tests (everything is the same as from the quizzes and notes).

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: COMM220
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Animated & funny lecturer. No textbook used but provides own class notes. You need to attend tutorials for the math. Not a finance student, I find he made the material really interesting. Attending lectures is not mandatory but if you don't it will be really hard to follow & do well on exams. Go see him during office hours. DEFINITELY RECOMMEND!!!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: FINA385
• 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:

He literally changed my life and the way I look at finance, his enthusiasm and love for the subject will make you love it, no surprises whatsoever in the exams if you do his assignments and read his notes thoroughly. He literally made me fall in love with finance

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: FINA385
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

One of the best JMSB teachers. Good lecturer and very knowledgeable. The material will seem intimidating at first (math-heavy), but is ultimately rewarding for those who care to navigate through. His slides are purposely incomplete so you must absolutely attend lectures. His tests are simplified versions of the homework and slides, no surprises.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: FINA385
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I took Fina 385 with Gregory Lypny , it was the worst thing , his notes didnt cover the whole material, he doesnt rely on any book so you have no practice and you can imagine how terrible you can do in a Fina the exam if you dont practice. He goes off topic in class which make you confused and have more questions

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: COMM220
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Lypny's course is different from all other sections - but don't worry if anything his comm220 class is easier than the other sections. His tests are almost identical to the practice quizzes that he assigns and all multiple choice/No long formula's whatsoever. Attend the weekly tutorials by the T.A and you'll do fine!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: FINA385
• 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:

One of the best prof Ive had at JMSB!! Exams are fair and very similar to the homework.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: FINA385
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Definitely, take him if you want to learn and be entertained. He's a very passionate and knowledgeable prof.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: FINA385
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He's a very passionate and knowledgeable prof. Definitely, take him if you want to learn and be entertained.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: COMM220
• Grade Received: INC
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Such a unique professor, updated the song he is listening almost every day through Moodle, suggesting us to read so many interesting papers that might inspire you. And his use his own material included class notes and slides, and his exam is only multiple choice questions which some are easy some are tough .

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: FINA385
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is not an easy professor and makes you do a lot of work on your own. Provides you with his own notes (no textbook) and the slides are incomplete.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: FINA385
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Excellent professor.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: FINA385
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Easily one of the best teachers at JMSB. He knows his stuffs and he wants you to learn. If you attend his classes and ask questions when you don't understand, there's no way you fail. He doesn't use textbook which means that what's in the exam his classes. Everyone who's complaining about him are just too lazy to concentrate in his classes

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: COM220
• 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:

By far one of the east comm 220 classes. He provides lecture notes however if you expect to pass attend every lecture and write detailed notes. His exams are pretty easy if you attended class