Gary Benesh - Florida State University,Tallahassee, FL

Professor: Gary Benesh

Department: Business

College: Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: FIN3403
• 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:

Strongly recommend! I though he was strict because the mandatory attendance, arranged seat and no electronic equipment. But I found out that he was fun and considerate as he prepared jokes or video for us every class. The note is good! not so difficult but useful! He will explain for everyone who came to see the exam!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: FIN3403
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

One of the best Finance professors at FSU. Yes, he assigns seats. Yes, attendance is mandatory. There is a reason for this. His class is difficult. I got an A by attending every class. I learned a ton in this class. Makes all finance classes after it seem like a joke. If he is too difficult for you, Finance is not the major for you.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: FIN3403
• 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:

He seems like a hard-ass at first but then you find out that he's actually a really fun and cool guy who knows exactly what he's talking about. I would definitely recommend taking him. The classes are mandatory and boring but if you study the book you'll get an A! He also makes sure to give you a break in the middle of every class!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: FIN3403
• 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:

Ehh. He makes class mandatory I think because his voice is monotone. 4 Test.Under 3 absences and you get +3% for the class. The conceptual questions are the WORST part. Make sure to read the book AND understand the target copy.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: FIN3403
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I wish I would've found out earlier how to study for his tests. I only read the book for the first test and I did not do very good. After that, I started reading AND understanding the Target copy and that's all you need in order to do well on the test.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: FIN3403
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The material for this class is very hard, especially the conceptual questions. Dr. Benesh's class can be very boring but he is very fair and a nice professor. Under 3 absenses and you get +3% for the class. If you do NOT work hard you will NOT do well. It is possible though you just have to put in the work.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: FIN3403
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I had a difficult time paying attention to the boring lectures. Did TZ and didn't even sweat for an A. The tests are hard, but not tricky. Conceptual questions require a lot of practice, and are written so process of elim will not work. You must know the material well to do well on the tests. Benesh is a great guy though. Good choice.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: FIN3403
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Extremely boring and the longest 75 minutes of your life. you can get 3 points extra credit, but he gives really hard exams with a lot of difficult conceptuals. won't help students 1 question away from passing, going on in finance, or getting an "a". mandatory attendance and assigned seating... a high school concept. Other fin teachers are easier.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: FIN3403
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Fin3403, I learned so much. His tests are very hard, because he makes you know EVRYTHNG, but they are NOT tricky. Gives you all of the study tools you need to get an A (practice problems, past exams, help sessions). I got an A. Don't need to pay attention, just write down how he does the problems. Then read notes, do practice problems, and POOF! A.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: FIN3403
• 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:

If you use the tools correctly, you will get a good grade! Just put some effort in. I got a B and could have tried harder. Attend every class for the extra credit points & really pay attention to what he says is important for the tests. Study the target copy as much as you can! I learned a lot great teacher!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: FIN3403
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Did TutoringZone for this class and got an A - never actually paid attention all that much in class. Under three absences is +3% on each Exam, over 5 you fail. Seems to care about his students and was mildy interesting in lecture.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: FIN3403
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He reminds me of a football coach or retired Air Force General. Coach Benesh is not an easy teacher but he gives you all the tools you need to earn an A. If you are interested in Finance take him. Do not get on your phone during class he will see you and flip out...seriously.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: FIN3403
• 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:

Amazing teacher! Although he has slightly difficult and tricky test questions (considering how straight forward most of the material is), if you study straight from the target packet, it should be an easy A/A-. It's wayyy easier than Pierno's ACG2021 class.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: FIN3240
• 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:

Boring but not too hard, have to go to class for extra credit

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: FIN3403
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Benesh was the worst teacher I have had in my college experience. He makes Finance extremely bland and only redeems himself by telling a joke halfway through class. He also had assigned seating and would count being 30 seconds late as an absence. (Five absences gives you an automatic F)

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: FIN3403
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Mr. Benesh was a great prof. The subject is really diff to begin with so you have to work hard. He gives you reviews and tests that he gave in previous semesters that are very similar to the actual test. He is by far the best prof for this class. I got an A.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: FIN3403
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Gary's a great guy. Makes the class as interesting as finance can be. He keeps ur attention with great jokes at least once a class. He's extremely helpful if u make the time to see him. The book & target packet are just as helpful as TZ. Choose 1 or the other & save ur money. Not a difficult class, just don't procrastinate. I got a B- respectfully.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: FIN3403
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

If you go to class (three extra credit points on your overal grade if you miss less than 3 classes) get the target packet and go to tutoring zone this class is not bad. The class can get boring sometimes but you end up learning a lot. There are four test that make up your grade so be sure to study hard for each and you will do fine.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: FIN3403
• 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:

Dr. Benesh is a great teacher. He makes the class as interesting as possible considering the content and gives you EVERYTHING that you need to succeed...plenty of review materials for the tests. He takes a break halfway through class for jokes which made the mandatory attendance much more tolerable. Don't be scared of this class, he's great!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: FIN3403
• 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:

I'm not terribly interested in Finance, but this class was top notch. I would recommend you take it just for some interaction with Benesh. The man seems wise, but he is a poker player, so he could be bluffing. Tests were not overly complicated and they were completely fair. That packet will become your Bible. One of the best Profs at FSU.