Vivek Pandey - University of Texas at Tyler, Tyler,TX

Professor: Vivek Pandey

Department: Business

College: University of Texas at Tyler, Tyler, TX

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: FINA5320
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This is the hardest class I've taken so far. There are a lot of assignments, however, the assignments and practice tests really help you prepare for the exams. Professor does offer extra credit. The exams are fair. It is important to read the chapters. I enjoyed this class, it was challenging but found it very interesting.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: FINA5320
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Pandey expects you to read and do homework over two chapters a week. The book is nothing like the homework and the homework is nothing like the test. And the material is so hard. Pay for Chegg!! It walked me through every homework assignment in a way simpler way than the book did and I didn't have to watch his 2 hour lectures over each chapter.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: FINA5320701
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

After failing the first class (and studying my butt off for it) I thought I was doomed to fail the class. However, I used that failure as a chance to figure out what I needed to focus on and ended up pulling off an A overall. He gave extra credit and was always available. Tough but doable. Lots of videos to watch and material to read.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: FINA5320
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Very difficult class. The homework was completely different than the tests but his practice tests and online lectures were extremely helpful. Tests were difficult but he allows a cheat sheet. I've never taken a finance class so there was a lot of extra teaching I had to do on my own. He gives extra credit and his stock simulation is an easy 100.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: FINA5320701
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Not a fan. If anything, this class taught me that there is no amount of money I would take to work in the world of finance. This was the hardest class I've ever taken. Even studying 10+ hours a day, I couldn't seem to pass a test. And just so you know, my GPA is a 3.8, so I'm not normally this dumb. This material was HARD.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: FINA5320
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

The homework was nothing like the test, the book was nothing like the test, and his lectures were nothing like the test. You have to pay out of pocket for an expensive proctor site. Finance could be taught so much more clearly. I would not take him again and do not recommend him.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: FINA5320
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Took this class in Summer school and it was a nightmare. The class average for his tests were like a 65. yes he does offer zoom sessions but he's not very helpful and when you ask questions he will do his best to be a vague and short as possible. Its extremely hard to understand why he is the only one teaching this class, so glad its over!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: FINA5320
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Tough class if you're not strong in math and statistics. I've done well even though I haven't taken a stat/math class in 15 years. Very fair. Only professor I've ever had that has video conference meetings twice per week to take questions and help students. If you take advantage of it, it can be hugely helpful. Exams are difficult but fair.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: FINA5320701
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Perhaps my rating is a bit biased. The subject of Finance interests me therefore I liked this class. I can't really rate this professor on helpfulness because I didn't need it. Read the book, do the homework, study the material and you should be more than fine. If Finance doesn't interest you, then it might take a little more. My grade was a 100.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: FINA5320701
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Learned a great deal! Very difficult class but this was very different from my background. LOVED the caricature posted for online lectures!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: FINA5320
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I wouldn't recommend Dr. Pandey using Aplia so often again, as that became a total headache with all of the assignments due! However, he gives you opportunities to make up your grade with other fun assignments, such as StockTrak. The exams are difficult, but he was beyond willing to work with his students. Tough course, but completely worth it! :)

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: FINA33
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Boring and somewhat difficult. Reads off slides verbatim and tries to do mental math in class instead of using the calculator. Definitely not what I expected having heard good things about him.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: FINA3330
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Awesome teacher that has an amazing outlook on finance, and the markets. In class you will look at websites, and he will talk about his lack of being able to retire (very funny). Great sense of humor! Take one of his classes!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: FINA4310
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

real nice guy and hotttt

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: FINA3311
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Real nice guy, and he will work with you.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: FINA3311
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He is verry very nice and an easy teacher for Finance, he tries to help if you ask him. but you do have to study for his exams, study the sample questions that gives and the book, you ll make an A on the exams!

Rating # 17

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

I LOVE PANDEY!!! No doubt the BES teacher on campus! He is hilarious and so helpful! Everyone should experience this guy HE ROCKS!!!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: FINA3000
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Pandey is a cool guy, knows his stuff. His lectures are ridiculously boring, especially if you are watching from a remote site. Tests are pretty straight forward, from the book, problems are from his lectures. He's aight.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: FINA3330
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Nice/funny guy. Tries to keep you interested. Not too difficult/not too easy. Knows his stuff...

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: FINA3311
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I took Principals and Investments and both classes were horrible! He doesn't really teach from the book...expects you to know the information before class. Doesn't have a set organize way of teaching (no ppts) ...and thinks he is funny...but isn't! I learned nothing from these classes... waste of money and time!