Steve Etter - University of California Berkeley, Berkeley, CA

Professor: Steve Etter

Department: Business Administration

College: University of California Berkeley, Berkeley, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: UGBA131
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Honestly at first I was kinda scared of him, he's intense, but thats just his style. The more you get involved the more you'll get out of the class. Yeah he likes athletes but they were some of the people most willing to engage in my class. Show to him that you're making an effort and he'll like you, and ask for help if you need it. He really cares

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: UGBA131
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

To get an A in Etter's class, show up to class everyday, sit in the front, and engage in the conversation. Don't be intimidated by his pushback, ask questions, and find good partners to review and work on cases with. If you do all of the following and not concern yourself so much with your grade, you'll be pleased with your final grade.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: UBGA131
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

I liked Etter. He connected his real world experience with the class material very well. Grading wasn't in a blackbox, we knew what we were getting. Does he like athletes? Yeah, but if you participate you get the credit you deserve. He's a tough and intense guy, but if you can't handle his personality, the finance path may not be for you.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: UGBA131
• 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:

Don't ever take this class! It's horrible! You won't learn anything from it!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: UGBA131
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Like one of the comments, he is a typical banker, so dont be too harsh on him. He brags about his company a lot (like I said, typical banker..), tho no one heard it before. lol I thought he said Greylock (that would be awesome!) Grading depends if he likes you, so key is to get close to him!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: BA131
• 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: Mandatory

Comment:

He enjoys talking to athletes and those kids with some level of PE/IB backgrounds, or those who are super passionate about PE. You will do perfectly fine if you are one of above, otherwise, take with caution.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: UGBA131
• 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:

Hardly does this Prof read homeworks or even finals you submit. Most of the grading is done in a blackbox where certain people will be happy if you are good friend with Etter, and other will not be so amazed at your grades if you do not speak very often in class or do not come to office hours.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: UGBA131
• 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: Mandatory

Comment:

Why bad? 1) mon wed fri 8am class 2) if you are later than 8.10am, you cannot get in the classroom until 8.30am 3) no ppt 4) cant early leave even you have interview to do 5) 25% participation+ 60% homework 6) always scold students who are poor in something 6) dont like to use email to communicate, need to talk to him in office hr

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: UBGA131
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I have no idea how this guy has a high clarity rating. His class is nothing but random rants from an arrogant banker. That being said I think he's a good human being who cares about the students he likes in his class. He will go to great lengths to help those who kiss his ass. The cases are time consuming but really interesting.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: UGBA131
• 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:

Amazing man, amazing class. Take this class.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: UGBA131
• 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:

Best class to take at Haas. Talk to any alum in investment banking or finance, and they will tell you this is the best class they ever took at Berkeley. Teaching style is realistic to real world. Man up during 8AMs, participate, and you'll get an A. Welcome to the real world.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: UGBA131
• 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:

Best professor and class in Haas. Etter is intense and will put you on the spot, but he also will teach you how to think.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: UGBA131
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

This class was useful for interviews, career advice, and networking. Everyone I met in the class was ambitious and smart. Etter doesn't return papers so you don't know how you're doing. But generally everyone who doesn't mess up badly gets an A.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: UGBA138
• 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:

Prob the only class I ever use in my career

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: UGBA131
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Dont expect to get an easy A. Too much works. unfair grading. I disagree with all the posts.. the grade dist is not true..

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: UGBA131
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He changed his policy.. This class became extremely hard to get an A even B.. He uses Haas curve. Avoid this class if you can!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: CORPFIN
• 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:

Corporate Finance with Steve Etter is the best class at Haas. This is a must take, the most practically useful if you are at all interested in finance/banking/private equity/consulting/etc. Etter is also an amazing Cal alumi and mentor to all of his students. Don't miss out!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: UGBA131
• 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:

Best advice would be to go to every class. Since it's at 8am it's easy to miss class but you're really hurting yourself by doing that. A lot of people who missed classes found themselves lost early on. If you attend class and ask questions then it's pretty easy stuff. Don't be afraid of asking questions. Plus, Etter notices if you miss class.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: UGBA131
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Hard class because there is not much feedback on how you are doing. It would probably be a good idea to go to class 30 minutes early when something is due and go over it with Etter to make sure you're doing it right, especially early in the semester. He seems happy to do this. Assignments are not handed back so that's your opportunity for feedback.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: UGBA131
• 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:

Interesting class, but needs better grading system. Current system is too arbitrary and favors people who kiss up in class. Don't expect to get a good grade if you give an insightful comment every class and Etter doesn't remember you. If you want an A, sit in front, wear bright colors and a lot of ass.