Don Santini - Boston University, Boston, MA

Professor: Don Santini

Department: Business

College: Boston University, Boston, MA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: FE445
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

By far one of if not the best professors I've had during my years in SMG. What a tragic loss for the finance department, Santini was not only crystal clear and BS-free in terms of investments, but as a person a genuine character with hillarious anectodes given daily. Don Santini is 'the man' in every sense.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: FE429
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Santini's brilliant! He is one of the best professors I have had in school. Sadly, I'm graduating and won't have the opportunity to take more classes with him. He has a lot of stories to tell, and by far they're all interesting. However sometimes he can go to long telling one of his tales.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: FE445
• 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:

He is one of my favorite teachers. He does come off as mean with his bitter looks and jokes, but he is anything but that. If you want to do well, just listen up in class as his exams are based on them. Finally, he looks like the old man from "UP".

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: FE429
• 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:

Genius & hilarious professor. Am really glad I had the pleasure of taking a class with him. I wish I had taken more but alas I graduate in less than a week! Brilliant and makes the most boring classes whiz by. Really really recommend him. And he is not rude or degrading he just jokes with his students, I personally find it endearing.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: FE823
• 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:

Knows his stuff

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: FE823
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Knowledgable, bitter,old man routine is entertaining. Tests based on his lectures - book is a good reference but not needed. Insightful and willing to cut the shenanigans when addressed individually.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: FE323
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Santini is awesome! Ihes funny smart and teaches so much about life, business, and finance

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: FE323
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Santini comes off as mean, but it's a show. He is very helpful with the Core project, because he'll point out everything you do wrong. His way of teaching finance doesn't work for everyone, though, and he will never let you out of class early.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: FE323
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I hate finance, and I really thought this man so mean at first. He comes off as really bitter, but if you sit there and watch how he treats his students, you see it is b/c he really cares. He is very helpful and concise. He is hysterically funny, and always makes fun of the students... if he makes fun of you, that means he likes you. Feel free to m

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: SM323
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I loved Santini! His sarcastic/bitter humor is hilarious. He is very smart and cares a great deal about his students. His teaching is very conceptual and less formula-driven, which gives you a real understanding of the material. I liked his class so much I registered to take two of his classes! He gives good advice! A great and insightful man!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: FI449
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

If you are good at numbers and want something clear and concise santini is your man. I tried to take everything I could with him because he doesnt waste time over explaining, he gives you the concept and you are done. Seems to be mean but he's a softie. Definitely my favorite professor at BU ever.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: SM323
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Listen to Santini's advice!!! He is absolutely right about pretty much everything related to understanding the Finance section of core! I didn't listen to his advice of pay attention leading up to the midterm..35% Finally took his advice for the Final ....90!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: FE323
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Santini is one of the best professors you will ever have. He has a very sarcastic sense of humor which moves along a boring subject. He will attack you on every thing you do in your presentation, but it will help you to become a better person and presenter. You should always See His Point!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: FA
• 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:

Super teach, he really know what he is talking about. He is not PC but that is what I like about him. Let me tell you after his class you will know all about Time Value of money

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: FE449
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Santini is the best professor I have ever had.. He is clear and does not waste time on irrelevant explanations for the one kid in class who will just never get it and waste all our time.. take his classes if you understand finance and are not the sensitive because he likes dark humor. Great guy

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: FE449
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Does not really teach. All he does in class is talk about how great he is. I never knew someone could be so full of himself.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: FE323
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great professor. Teaches with clarity, and you gotta love his humor. The man came to class and wore a gas mask! Has great stories. Makes finance a lot more clear.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: FE323
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Santini is the man! People that find him offensive need to lighten up. Goes off on the best tangents, has the best stories and is a real wise-ass. More importantly, he's a great teacher, and really cares about his students. Teaches the material and explains concepts very well.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: FE323
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

No Comments

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: FE323
• 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:

Santini is THE man!The dude cracks me up.I have not had this much fun in class in a long time.But,you GOTTA get his humor. Plus,he is an excellent,qualified teacher, and he definitely knows math!I hated finance and accounting before his class,and now I am actually considering concentrating in it!