Yash Puri - University of Massachusetts, Lowell, MA

Professor: Yash Puri

Department: Business

College: University of Massachusetts, Lowell, MA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: FINA501
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

I really enjoyed my class with Professor Puri and learned a lot. You do need to take the time to organize all the definitions and formulas, but once you do the exams and assignments are easy

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: FINA5010
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Never felt so set up to succeed. You'll want at least a working knowledge of Excel. Homework and exams were all multiple choice; exams were open-book; and each assignment (including, amazingly, the midterm) each gave us multiple bites at the apple, using the highest grade submitted. He'll help you with homework problems if you're stumped.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: FINA3010
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Take Yash if you can for FINA3010. All tests are open note/book, he does a review session for every exam, and posts plenty of practice material on blackboard. Not particularly an easy class, but a great professor to have. Saved my semester

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: FINA3010
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Don't buy the book, didn't even crack it open once. Yeah, the tests are tough, but he does a review session before each exam, and the exams are open note. Good Professor, good class. Would absolutely take again.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: FINAN5010
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Don't buy the book! You only need his notes, practice work for this class. LOTS of practice problems, but doing them makes you super prepared for the exams, guaranteed. Cares about his students as he gave multiple attempts to ace HW,makeup midterm, XC points to boost grade. Gave great problem guidance via email when you asked! Great prof, imo.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: FIN301
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Finance with him is not easy but his expectations are very clear. Also, he drops the lowest test grade and students that did really well on the tests were exempt from final. Other than just doing the homework, you have to study. The book is super expensive and was literally not used at all. Do not buy it for FINA 3010.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: FINA501
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Don't bother with the book, he drives the class from handouts & slide decks. Tests are 25% trick questions that are so obscure that no amount of preparation is enough. You will need to teach yourself the material (DIY) & dedicate at least 20+ hours / week in studying to even hope in passing.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: FINA501
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

The online class is pretty much do-it-yourself. Lecture notes and slides are all you need, don't bother buying the book. Invest some time in setting up really good Excel formulas and you'll be fine on tests. He does a lot of trickgotchas on the tests but he gives TONS of practice assignments which are a big help. You have to put in the effort

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: BFA501
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Very helpful professor replies within 24 hrs with accurate examples.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: 61301
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

This class is not difficult if you can really into the sides. Attendance is not mandatory. Lectures are posted online. Open book exams... if you put effort in understanding the slides then you'll be fine.

Rating # 11

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

His class is not hard. You just need to practice a lot. The first exam was the most difficult one but he will have the made up. It gets easier throughout the class. He gave extra credit at the end of the semester so try his class.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: FINANCE
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

If you take notes and literally take the problems he does in class with you before the tests you'll be fine. The class is less complex towards the ending weeks. Don't buy the book.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: 60301
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Attendance isn't mandatory, all tests are open notes but still can be difficult, strictly math based course

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: 61301202
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Yash just didn't seem to care whether or not you understood the material. He just drones on and on during class lectures and you basically have to teach yourself the course. If you can take this class with someone else I highly recommend doing so.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: FINACC
• 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:

can't argue with what people are saying. Yash is terrible. He does not teach the material - he's only there pushing hot air. When it comes time to the test he does not care when half of the people fail, he then just scales. So could you get a decent grade yes - but what will you learn for the real world nothing take someone else

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: 61501
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

I took this as an online class. Professor Puri was very helpful if you attended the chats. Everything on the exams was given to us ahead of time. You need to do the assigned practice problems, self assessments and practice exams. It is an easy class if you put the effort in.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: BUSFINANCE
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

The class isn't as bad as most people say. You have to put in the work and learn the materials, but it's definitely doable. Class isn't mandatory and honestly not necessary. I only attended on the days of the exam and managed to get an A

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: 61501
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Graduate level course that requires high level of work. Take advantage of all tools provided; lecture notes, online recorded class lectures, self assessments, Q&A weekly chat hour, etc. TI83 or TI84 required, otherwise manual calculations will prevent completion of exams in time-frame allotted. Responds to emails timely.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: FIN
• 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:

So Puri's class was hard, and you cannot get through it without help from someone who has taken it before. There is no book and class isn't required, but if you don't go you'll fail. All tests are online and MC answer, but it's impossible to guess. Really hard but I had to do a lot of extra work/studying because he wont help you

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: FIN
• 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:

Not as bad as everyone says. You definitely have to put in a lot of time outside of class. His exams are tricky but definitely not unreasonable. He's also a really nice guy and helpful if you ever need to go to him after class.