Billie Ann Brotman - Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, GA

Professor: Billie Ann Brotman

Department: Economics

College: Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, GA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: FIN3100
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Brotman was not the best professor. I had to teach myself the entire semester. She was incredibly unorganized, had trouble answering questions however I believe the course was easy. Her tests were exactly like her reviews so if you go to class and learn how to do that, then you should be fine for the tests.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: FIN3100
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Trying to be unbiased as possible here. If you show up everday she will go over the material on the "quizes" which are exams. Problem she has is there is no correlation between her abbreviations and the book. Very unorganized structure. No help at all in her office. Does not provide any material of importance online or direction. MUST ATTEND CLASS.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: FIN3100
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Brotman taught me a lot. In the beginning of the semester i thought i wouldn't do well, but she does a review pretty much every class and goes into detail. Im not great at math but she is happy to explain everything (in or out of class) Theres 6 tests with an optional final & gives a little something extra at the end. I would take her again!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: FIN3100
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

If you literally just show up for class and take good notes you will get an A. She gives a test review for every test and its the exact test with different numbers. She's all over the place sometimes but if you pay attention you can follow.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: RE4500
• 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:

Yes she is unorganized but just ask her where she got the number from and shell say. You wont learn anything in her class and but honestly just do what she does and you will pass the class with an A. shes an Easy A and a GPA booster. She had over 75 percent of her class make an A on their quizzes. Obviously those aren't the people rating her.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: FIN4460
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She is NOT an easy A, I don't care what anyone else says. Grade is made up of 6 tests plus final, THAT'S IT. No extra credit at all. If you make one little mistake, she takes off big points. Yes, she does give you study guides that are just like the exam, but you have to memorize them inside and out. I did pass, but barely. Cannot recommend.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: FIN3100
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Brotman doesn't explain anything she does. She just furiously writes her notes (which to you will be nearly nonsensical) on an overhead projector while you try your hardest to keep up. DON'T ask a question unless you want to upset her. She doesn't like being interrupted... You can get an A like I did, but don't expect to have fun or learn anything.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: RE4500
• Grade Received: D
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Worst professor ever!! Seriously don't take her if your trying to graduate. I took her for real estate finance didn't learn anything. Please don't take her, this class is a hit or miss Do yourself a favor

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: FIN3100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Please DO NOT take her!!! You will literally sit in class feeling confused and rushed. She rushes through notes that have the wrong answers and makes you feel dumb for not knowing the answers. Tests are exactly like the notes but you don't really learn anything.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: FIN3100
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Only had 7 quizzes, and one of them dropped. Very easy class. Always there when I needed help. Would take again.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: RE4500
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

6 tests usually with 2 or 3 problems on them and there is an optional final to replace your lowest grade. Test reviews are exactly the same as the test just with the numbers changed. If you do your work just as she does, you will get an A. Very easy course. She was also quite helpful whenever I had questions, although sometimes she was unclear.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: FIN4460
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Don't expect to learn much in her class. She just gives handouts and works them out in class. As long as you practice the handouts and her test reviews, you should get an A. The class is easy, but I feel like I didn't learn much since she does not explain why she does things. There are 6 tests and an optional final.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: FIN3100
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

The class consisted of just 6 quizzes. The first fIve were required and the sixth optional to replace lowest quiz grade. Just keep up with the deadline and practice her work examples. It should be an easy A.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: RE4500
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I took Professor Brotman for RE4500. Easy A if you pay attention to her notes. She comes into class and starts working on the problems or similar problems from the worksheet. If she is too fast for you the follow her notes, take a picture of her notes. The exam is exactly the same as the worksheet except for the numbers. You don't need the book!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: FIN4420
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Post for a B, some work required for an A. Confusing lady will not learn too much, but to acheive a good grade is very easy. Math done in class will appear the exact same on the test, MC consist of only a b and c for each question. Easiest class in the Finance degree so far.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: RE4500
• 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:

Worst Professor I have ever had. All she does is go over the problems on her Exam Review sheets. Doesn''t explain why you are doing it just wants you to do it. Don''t bother going to her office with questions she will just complain that you are not doing it the way she does it.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: FIN3100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Very knowledgable of the subject. Pay very very very close attention, and you can get an A. But, she is teaches by doing the examples. This is a problem because she has extremely terrible handwriting. And she gets angry when you ask her what she just wrote down. Not very good at explaining, but you can teach yourself it.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: FIN3100
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Not a very helpful teacher. Book is not needed. She gives study guides that are the actual test questions, but you have to study those problems to a t, because she teaches very fast and will not slow down even if asked. She is very unorganized and just an "out there" teacher. She is very confusing. Make sure you know where #s are coming from.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: FIN4420
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Easy class. Go to class and you will get at least a B. Very confusing lady, sometimes confuses herself. Kind of comical actually. Concepts are not very hard, tests are multiple choice and numerical problem. Multiple choice will be the hardest part. Get book for an A, No book for B.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: RE4500
• 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:

She gives out study guide ever class. Make sure you study it because the same question will appear on the exam. All she does is change the numbers. Easy A+