Ali Reza - San Jose State University, San Jose, CA

Professor: Ali Reza

Department: Accounting

College: San Jose State University, San Jose, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: 171A
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I attended every lecture and paid very close attention. Professor was very good at explaining the material. I never opened my book or studied for the midterms. Only exam i studied for was the final where you are permitted to a cheatsheet flashcard. Hint: if he repeats himself saying something or emphasizing it, it will be on the exam

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: BUS172
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Worst educational experience of my college career. Instead of teaching students, he confuses them. He belittles students who ask questions and does not provide adequate support or feedback. He does not use CANVAS. Students walk out during his lectures. He also is no longer teaching the course after Spring 2015 by his admission.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: 172A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Horrible ... He should teach in middle schools , not a good professor for a university course . His class is relax , lectures the entire time , leaves note on the board , but notes aren't helpful at all for the exams. I am very disappointed , he's rude.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: BUS171A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

2 one page group reports, 2 midterms, and 1 final. ALL exams are cumulative. You will find questions from E1 in E2 & so on. Exams are based on chapter problems he assigns (he provides the answers to them). He curves. Writes lectures on the board. Explains things fairly well. He is a little mean/rude, sarcastic, and will ignore you.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: BUS173A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

No helpful, the exams are not from the lecture, you have to study youself. He just doesn't seem to care.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: BUS173A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Took him for 173A. The "sample" exams are going to help you A LOT he literally will take the same questions and put it on there. But then the final was really hard just try hard on the midterms take advantage of extra credit and you should pas. He doesn't like to answer questions though kinda just rambles on.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: BUS173C
• 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:

if you want to learn something about the course, then dont take him. he was the most boring pro. i have ever seen in sjsu. he did not teach at all, he only taught 15mins for 3 hrs class time and the rest of time was asking student to share whatever they want.class is easy but it's useless.so disappointed

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: BUS173C
• 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:

Don't take this professor. His class is pretty boring and he doesn't have anything to teach. You basically don't learn anything new in this class.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: BUS172A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Hard to understand what's not to like about Reza. The project is way easier compared to Pagani. I just attended most of the classes and read the chapters, then i passed. Didn't even look at the homework problems. If you are just looking for a class to regurgitate info on tests then this is not for you.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: BUS172A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

This teacher is not easy, however he is more than willing to help you if you need it. He teaching style is more of a discussion, where students should come knowing the material. His exams are hard, but he curves based on an average of a C. Lastly, he used exam one questions on exam 2, and final.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: BUS172A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He is a very good professor who loves to deliver his knowledge and experience to students. His exams are very hard but all are from his lectures. Just pay attention to his lectures and take note carefully. Do not need the book but the book is very helpful if you want to learn some definitions. Recommend to take him.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: BUS172A
• 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:

unclear most of the time, tests are difficult. He claims thathis test are like the HW, but they're not even close to the HW.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: BUS172A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I enjoy studying in his class. He's always open for discussions. I like the atmosphere- very open and friendly. Tests are not hard. You can get an A easily if you spend a little time on the assigned HW and scan through the book. Study whatever he teaches in class. That's enough for an A.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: BUS171A
• 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 definitely would not recommend this instructor. He teaches something else, and the tests are different than what he teaches. His midterms and finals were difficult. I really don't like his teaching style.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: BUS172A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

This professor is the most boring and worst professor I have out of all my classes right now. The rest of my finance professors are interesting. The way they teach the material makes you actually stay focused and keeps you in tune. This guy is horrible. Take someone else if you can. He looks lost most of the time or is always correcting himself.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: BUS171A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

If you want to learn some thing important about finance, please take him. He has a Versatile knowledge with practical experience which most profs lack in SJSU. He uses the last 20-30 minutes to tutor those who have any questions. Exams are not hard if you understand the concept. Understand his lectures, read his notes, and the text book, sweet A.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: BUS171A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Prof Reza is most knowledgeable and teaches finance with passion. No flashy publisher PPTs. His lecture notes are piece of cake that helps you understand what is written in the textbook. He uploads them on the Blackboard. Understanding the subject matter is very important; not memorization.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: BUS171A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

A great professor, with great knowledge of finance. I would not say the class is easy but its not hard either. He will help you in his office hours like anything, will be clear on whats going to be in the exams, curves and tries to help. However, reading the book is must as most of the test depends on the reading. Recommended.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: BUS171A
• 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:

He's actually not a bad teacher. He really tries to make sure everyone understands the material before he moves on. He'll even go as far as to waste class time to answer questions. There were 2 tests and a final, which were all pretty hard, but he curves. There were no surprises, so if you read the book and study his notes, you should do well.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: BUS171A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This guy is the most useless professor. He treats students like crap, and makes numerous errors grading a MULTIPLE CHOICE EXAM! I took his class and did well on the first midterm, not so good on the second and did well on the final and I got a C. He doesn't know what he is talking about. Keeps asking the class if he is correct. Take someone else!!