David Kesler - Winona State University, Winona, MN

Professor: David Kesler
Department: Economics
College: Winona State University, Winona, MN
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: FINALL
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
It really is too he retired because he was the best finance teacher at WSU. He actually knows what he is talking about and you actually LEARN something from being in class. Great overall professor.
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: FIN360
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
One of the hardest classes I have taken at WSU. Kesler is ok as a person, just not the best teacher. I somehow managed a C in this class.
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: FIN360
  • 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:
7 quizzes, 1 is dropped. One final worth 1/3 of grade. Overall, tough class, however if you take good notes and study, an A is very doable.
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: FIN360
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Don'y take his class. It is super hard class. Only one exam worth 50% of you total grade. Supper difficult. Not helpful at all.
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: FIN360
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
if you have a good math background take Kesler. about 80% of the stuff you do is math equations and formulas. If you are halfway decent at math theres no reason you shouldn't get a C or higher..The final was kind of a curve ball though
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: FINALL
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I took Dr. Kesler for corporate finance, Derivatives and Cases & got all A's. Contrary to how the majority people rate him, he is a great teacher with a keen interest in the derivatives markets. If you are a finance major, I would suggest to take as many classes with him as possible. Murray and Wrolstad are jokes. Kim is also good.
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: FIN360
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I got an A from his class. I don't usually write comment on here but I have to say this. If you go to every class and study, you WILL get an A. Many people think his final is impossible but if you look closely his class note, you will be fine. Plus, he really tried to teach me until i understood whenever i had questions. I'll take another his class
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: FIN360
  • 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 bad. He just uses an overhead projector to give notes that aren't legible. Plus, the notes don't correspond well with the book, so it is all a confusing mess! Difficult quizzes and assignments, then a final that is most of your grade. AVOID!
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: FIN423
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Like pretty much most of the professors in this University, he is bad,some like murray are a definition of pathetic...he is bad.Kim was pathetic too a few liked him. But my suggestion to you if if your major is finance, drop it...you can do a masters later, but dont do a bachelors in finance here. It is a bad program.
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: FIN360
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
By far the worst teacher I have ever taken at WSU. I've had Gernander for Law and Sefkow for Psychology and this guy definitely tops them all. Stay away. You will not learn one thing. Every class period consists of him putting his own equations on the board without any practicality. After taking this class, you will immediately want a refund.
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: FIN463
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Very bad teacher. I've had many teachers at WSU and he ranks in worst 3. Just stands there and writes down useless material that is nobody knows what it is and probably won't be on the test.
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: FIN360
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Very difficult to learn in this class. I fear that my streak of all A's is going to come to an end with this class. Who would know, he doesn't tell you what you have until the class is over. Teaches the concepts from the book, but comes up with his own equations. This just leads to more confusion. Don't take him if you are a finance major or not.
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: FIN360
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Boring. Very hard to learn the material. It's a difficult class. Seven quizzes and a final. Take someone else.
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: FIN360
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Kesler is quite boring. His teaching style makes it difficult to learn the material. There are seven quizzes and a final. It's a hard class. Take someone else.
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: FIN360
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Kesler is very unclear and to be honest, quite boring. His teaching style makes it difficult to learn the material. There are seven quizzes and a final. It's a hard class. Take someone else.
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: FIN360
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Very unclear and poor teaching skills. Needs to change teaching style so students can actually learn.
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: FIN360
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I wish they allowed you to put negative numbers that's how poor of a teacher I think he is. It's sad to pay money for this class. Honestly.
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: FIN463
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Terrible Teacher. Does everything a bad teacher would do. He's not interesting, boring, laughs at his own jokes, doesn't show you your grade, doesn't respond to emails, doesn't actually "teach", can't read handwriting, doesn't use powerpoints, doesn't give examples..... to sum it up - one of the worst professors I've had and I like Finance.
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: FIN360
  • 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:
The toughest class I have taken, and most of that is due to how boring he is. I would advise you to practice taking notes for an hr and a half everyday for a month prior to class, cause your hand will get tired. All you do is take notes the whole class period every day, and a quiz every two weeks, and then a final, hated this class!!!
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: FIN463
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
If u r interested in learning about Hormel & spam jelly, u will love this class. We don't need to see how u prove every formula, just show us an example of how to apply it so that u have more than 1 person get above a D on ur tests! All cases are over 10 years old & are no longer really relevant. Pretend it's 1992, ok I'm 5 & can't do finance.
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