Plachikkat Viswanath - Pace University (all), New York, NY

Professor: Plachikkat Viswanath

Department: Finance

College: Pace University (all), New York, NY

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: MBA648
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Homework on MyFinanceLab isn't horrible but take an average of 2 hours to do. One due every week with a corresponding quiz. There is little guidance on how to do the two case studies. Prof does not respond quickly through email. Bumps the final grade a little. Would not recommend. Too much work with no guidance. Exams are vid/aud recorded online.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: MBA648
• 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:

most unhelpful professor, inconsiderate and not a good teacher.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: MBA648
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Give too much work and expects it to be done in a day or two.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: MBA648
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I do not recommend this professor at all. The class went fine until the final exam which ruined my overall grade since it was equivalent to reading another language- he told us to review the end of chapter problems and there was no equivalence.. I left his class more confused than I was before it started.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: MBA648
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Not a good professor, unclear doesn't present the material well. Does not help you at all when it comes to final grade.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: MBA648
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Good Professor, nice and patient to students. Passionate in class. Exams are not easy, but if you work hard, you will get an A.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: MBA648
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I really enjoyed the overall experience with Prof. Viswanath. Personally, I feel like many "negative" comments were the result of students who didn't read the book and do the assignments on MFL (easy class if you do). Prof. Viswanath goes really in depth, which some students don't like, but honestly its easy to do well if you just do some work!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: MBA648
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He doesn't just regurgitate what's in the book. He is very receptive to questions, and his lectures are different. His lectures relate concepts rather than just doing problems. People who don't like to work and want an easy A will criticize him But if you want to learn, and are ready to work, take him. nice guy too. also he gives credit for effort

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: MBA648
• 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:

Completely incomprehensible, not a real prof. I was warned about him and I should have listened. No wonder paces reputation is so bad.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: MBA648
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Strange and disturbing. The worst instructor you can imagine. Knows nothing about topic. Avoid at all costs.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: FIN647
• 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:

Very intelligent. However, he doesn't try to understand things when students try to explain things another way. He will tell you you're wrong and then say the same thing with the exception of a few words. Annoying. Do suggested problems before HW, read slides before class, and be on time.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: FIN652
• 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:

Don't take from him, you'll regret!!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: MBA632
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

WORST PROFESSOR EVER. REALLY!! He goes off on random topics THROWS A TEMPER TANTRUM RIGHT THERE IN CLASS can't teach or communicate with his students. If you're interested in the subject AVOID THIS MAN, you won't learn from him. I don't understand how anyone has rated him well, people who took this class all have bad things to say HE'S TERRIBLE.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: MBA632
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Took him in the summer. His teaching method doesn't work for everyone. He is all over the place. Midterm and final exam aren't too bad if you go over his past exams which he has on his website. They are pretty similar to what he gives in class. He is a good person but not too clear on explaining the concepts.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: FIN138
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

if you ever wanted a class where every word is crystal clear, this is the class for you. What am amazing explainer this prof is. He makes the hardest topics as clear as day. I never thought i would ever have a prof as easy to understand as this one. You must not miss this prof! He is the best! I recommend him so much!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ACT632
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Hes a very good professor, the fact is, hes not easy, this is your major and your life, you should know your work, he will teach you very passionately and will work hard with you to achieve that A. Hes really friendly, and jokes around a lot, students are worried to joke back, but be cool with him and he will be cool with you. BUY the TEXT BOOK..

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: FIN680
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He does know lots of things, and is full of passion, but has no structure at all in the class.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: FIN340
• 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:

WORST PROFESSOR EVER. He can't teach or communicate with his students, he's all over the place and his exams are impossible. Final exam: 3 questions, one worth 40pts, and the other 2 worth 30 pts each, nothing he taught during the semester. I deeply regret not listening to the reviews! Spare yourself the headache, this man is horrible.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: FIN604
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Hes literally the best..he dosent kid around with the lectures..but you will actually learn something. The tests are okay not the hardest or the easiest, do the reading, cause everything is from the book.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: FIN1234
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Any of these positive comments are clearly planted from his friends or maybe even his own mind. I have spoken with many students about his classes and haven't found one soul that said a positive thing.