Pieter Vandenberg - San Diego State University, San Diego, CA

Professor: Pieter Vandenberg

Department: Finance

College: San Diego State University, San Diego, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: MTH112
• 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:

He was so helpful and nice. I would definitely take his class again for sure. His lectures dont drag on too bad like most, and its basically hands on lectures because you are working on the problem while he explains the entire proof of it. (tests including final are take home as well!)

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: FIN423
• 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:

This guy is what seperates the men from the boys. You think you have a good GPA? You think you know Finance? This guy is the best professor at State. You will join the lucky few if you decide to take him. You are cheating yourself if you dont take Vandenberg... An "A" is defiantely manageable and you will be glad you took him!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: FIN323
• 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:

Brutal class. Guy is a jerk. He hates all students and he has a manevolent attitude. He takes attendance 2x/class. He drops you a letter grade every full class you miss. I had a 3.8 GPA before that class and got my first F EVER!! Good luck if you take him (idiot).

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: FIN423
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The best of the finance professors at SDSU. I learned more in his class than any other. Vandenberg is an outstanding teacher; you should not have any need for outside help from a private finance tutor.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: FIN423
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Challenging but if you are actually in class to learn, this is the teacher to take. Helpful excel sheets, powerpoint. Expects you to try and understand prior to class, then receive clarification after his lecture. He is fair and my favorite teacher at SDSU because I actually gave a **** about it.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: FIN323
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

mm not that bad.. although you really need to study if you want a decent grade.. tip: do not but the slide's yellow book, you won't need it at all.. save your money. everything is in the text book

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: FIN323
• 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:

Impossible class. Homework is mandatory but BEFORE he reviews the chapter. Tests include essay questions worth about 15 points and you are not allowed notes although there are a ton of formulas. Class project sets you up for failure. Save your GPA and AVOID THIS CLASS!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: FIN323
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Do yourself and favor and don't take his class. A nice man, but not the best teacher. Lectures are taught w/ ppt slide, attendance taken every class, and grade based 20% on homework. Tests are very difficult and not based on lecture material. Wouldn't take him if I had to do it again!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: FIN323
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Tough class, but if you do the required homework and readings, and show up to class, its a do-able class. Tests are tough but he gives everyone 5 free questions out of 30 Q tests. I earned an A and I know at least 3 others that did in my class.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: FIN323
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I've discovered the hell! Too much to study, tests are crazy, really on everything, I recommend to avoid it if you can (that's better for your health).

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: FIN323
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Extremely hard. Tests were very specific and tedious. If I could do it over (which i will probably have to...) I'll definitely avoid him.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: FIN323
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

WARNING!The subject is hard by itself. He makes it much harder. You can't choose what to study 'cause everything will be in the test. His final is hell. He uses pp to lecture and excel for problems.If you can avoid him, do it. Workload felt as if it was a 6 unit class. A project to analyze 10 years of a Co.'s data is assigned.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: FIN323
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I would crash another professor if I had it to do over again. Lectures on things that aren't even on the test. Will require you to do the homework without giving example problems for the homework. When asked what kind of test review we should do for test, he replied look at the books Table of Contents and start there. No Joke!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: FIN323
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

There's a reason his FIN 323 class is the only available FIN 323 class still, for Fall 06. Takes attendance twice, and has assigned seating. Treats everybody like kids. We're adults, work with us. Doesn't motivate you when he lectures, he bores you. Loves his power point too much. Take another professor, wait if you have to.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: FIN323
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

worst teacher ever had...good luck with this guy

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: FINANCE323
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

WORST TEACHER EVER !! Talks entire time. Test are tricky... lot of definitions & informational stuff. But a huge calculation problem usually worth 2 letter grades. Homewrk & class attendence a MUST. Not clear on his answers when asked a ?. Leaves you more confused. Thinks everyone is a Finance Major & R only taking his class, A Lot of WORK.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: FIN321
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

The listing below is not relevant. Ten years ago he may have put forth more effort into teaching his students. Nowadays, he is arrogant, unhelpful, and 3 years after taking his class I still believe that he is BY FAR the worst professor at SDSU. On the other hand he is a smart guy. If you ever need help outside of class he is the one to go to.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: FIN63
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I took this class over 10 years ago and I still remember the guy. If you love economics then you will love this guy. If you are the typical SDSU slacker then don't take him.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: FIN323
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

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Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: FIN323
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

i just RETOOK finance with pawar and got an A... because i failed it with this guy. this class is supposed to be INTRO to finance and he acted like we were getting a masters degree. horrible.. not helpful.. i dont even think he teaches here anymore but if he does dont ever take him unless you want to fail.