Mary Brown - University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL

Professor: Mary Brown

Department: Finance

College: University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: FIN300
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

If you decide on taking this class, don't. Here's how the class works: you have three exams where lowest one gets dropped at 30% each and final that's 40% (similar to other exams). 3-5 problems on the exam with simple definitions in the beginning. The issue is problem sets. She does not teach enough to solve those problems--and that's your exam.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: FIN300
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She is by far the best professor I have ever had at UIC. Who ever says she's not probably didn't like the fact that you actually had to WORK HARD YOUR GRADE. If you are one of those people who are lazy and likes to have their hand held on every math problem, then she is not the professor for you. If you are a finance major, take her- its worth it!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: FIN300
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

she blows, mary if you're reading this, YOU SUCK! she is terrible, will not help in class.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: FIN300
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Horrible professor. Hard tests class is only based in tests.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: FIN300
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

this class is tough. with the curve a B was 70%. 3 exams are the only grades. small extra credit for participating in finance club activities. half the class failed the exams so the curve was implemented. shes not too helpful so make sure to do the problem sets over and over

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: FIN300
• 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:

For an intro class this is pretty ridiculous. Problem sets had to many errors, test took to long, she talked about her personal life more than the course content. We would spend an entire lecture on one problem. Don't get her awesome personality mixed up with her bad teaching skills.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: FIN300
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Brown is no joke. But if you are a finance major, want to learn, and enjoy being challenged academically; she is highly recommended.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: FIN300
• 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:

I will admit Brown's class is tough but she is one of only teachers you can leaver her class and actually feel like you learn something. She challenges your mind. But she is very helpful if you go to her office. Towards the end of the semester her class got easier and she offers extra credit. One of my favorite professors at UIC.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: 300
• 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:

Not the brightest teacher I know. She doesn't slow down at all, doesn't always cover all the material we have to know, and her test are impossible. Lucky for me, I managed a C. On a lighter note, she is very interesting and fun to watch. Great entertainer, bad teacher.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: FIN300
• 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:

If you want to learn something, take her. She is the only professor I love at UIC. Hard work always paid off

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: FIN300
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Practice sets are hard but manageable if you see the TA or her office hours, havent took the first exam but seems like it will be tough, if you care about your gpa dont take her, but if u wanna actually learn something shes great.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: FIN300
• 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 very hard. Not enough help. Nothing online to help and doesn't give enough information on how to solve problems. Gives answers to practice problems, but doesn't show how to get there. Class is almost impossible. Do yourself a favor and take another professor.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: FIN300
• 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:

Currently taking her class now. Very difficult and I do not know what is going on in the class. Practice sets are nothing like what she explains in class. DO NOT TAKE HER.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: FIN300
• 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:

Currently taking the class right now. No idea what is going on. I was going to major in finance but she just ruined it for me. Problem sets are nothing like the few examples she gives you in class. Thinking of dropping the course but will see after first test which I will probably fail. If you want to understand finance, don't take her. Not good.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: FIN300
• 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:

BE CAREFUL!!! She knows her stuff and you will learn but...my friend BE CAREFUL!!! TAKE THE EASY WAY OUT ON THIS ONE! *YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: FIN300
• 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:

If you have never taken a finance or accounting class, you will have a really hard time in this class. Brown went through the material really quickly and didn't have time to answer any questions. She did not want anyone to have a job and take her class.VERY HARD CLASS. NOT RECOMMENDED.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: FIN300
• 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:

She has the final a week before the official finals week. If you have any questions concerning your grade, too bad. She literally packs up and leaves the country over a week and a half before the semester is officially over, probably to stretch her winter vacation even longer. Now we have to wait 5 weeks to talk. Do not recommend.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: FIN300
• 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:

Brown's class was really valuable. Although it was tough for me in the beginning I think she is one of the best teachers that you will actually learn something from. If you really study and do the practice sets and asks for help when needed you will do fine in the class.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: FIN300
• 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:

Awesome professor, used my book only for the 1st test, very funny, taught me a lot of valuable things! Definitely going to take more of her classes before she retires.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: FIN300
• 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:

she is a very tough professor but if you want to really learn something take her class. I regretted it at first, but she truly is an amazing professor and teaches her students what the need to know. her practice sets are great practice, and yes her exams are tough but you get a cheat sheet-even for the final. GO TO CLASS! i passed and so can you :)