Dina Naples Layish - Binghamton University (SUNY), Binghamton, NY

Professor: Dina Naples Layish

Department: Finance

College: Binghamton University (SUNY), Binghamton, NY

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: FIN311
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Really terrible. Doesn't care about you or anyone. doesn't teach quantitative problems and expects everyone to get them right. If ur gonna take this class study everyday every quantitative question. Search online, get tutoring and work hard yourself and teach yourself. It's pretty much not worth listening to her. You can learn more on your own.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: FIN311
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I personally love Professor Layish. The course is difficult, but I really loved putting in the work. It is one of the only courses that actually made me use my brain to think rather than just straight memorizing things. I loved this class and people who rated it bad just didn't know how to study for it or didn't want to put in the work.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: FIN311
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Tough class but thats cuz of her not necessarily the material since its an intro class. Study her practice tests, do the h.w, and do the bonus extra credit and youll be solid. Barely read the text but her review sessions were helpful. She has gone easier compared to before so thats was a plus. Overall a great teacher and really knows Finance.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: FIN311A0
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Layish is an amazing teacher & very passionate about the material I guarantee u the bad reviews here are of student who dont go to class The only downside of the course is you dont know where u stand in her class until the end of the semester She has three exams & a paper, & exam 2 & the final are 2 weeks apart Do the work & youll be fine

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: FIN311
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Just horrible. To avoid you can take a winter finance class. Save yourself the trouble

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: FIN311
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Terrible professor. Very uncaring and makes the class way harder than it needs to be (this is an introductory finance course). Sad thing is she's the only professor you can take. Only positive thing about this class is partial credit on multiple choice test questions. Overall, worst professor I've ever had. Good luck.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: FIN311
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

The course is hands down a difficult course. You will simply be going against her not necessarily the material. You better hope the class last semester did not do so well on the exams because if so, she'll make it harder to decrease the avg score. Going to class can be a hit or miss. Pro, youll have somewhat of a background. Con struggle for notes

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: FIN311
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She is the best professor in SOM. However, the course is not easy since there are four exams and the final is accumulative, the first test is the hardest one. She also grading ethic essay so harshly so be prepared for this battle........

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: FIN311
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Hit the ground running. She doesn't take attendance but DO NOT SKIP CLASS. Her slides won't make sense out of context. Read the textbook before class, do the assignments independently, and DO THE EXTRA CREDIT. Don't miss an opportunity to pick up points. Prof. Layish is very fair and gives partial credit for multiple choice on exams

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: FIN311
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

there are a lot of components to your grade in this class, which is what makes it hard. class is good, but not important for the tests. make sure you do the homework bc they will help u learn the material. don't rely on your friends and have them send u the answers the night before it is due. not actually doing the homework was my biggest regret

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: FIN311
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Fin 311 is the hardest class in SOM, but the most useful. What a valuable class and awesome class. She is a great professor that truly prepares students for financial challenges that they will face. #IsurvuvedFin311

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: FIN311
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Hardest and most useful class. I have learned more in this class than in any class thus far. Yes, you have to study 5-7 days prior to an exam, but they aren't impossible. Getting a C+ isn't the worst grade ever, especially being this is the hardest class in SOM. She is your only option, but a very good one. Get ready to work hard! #ISurvivedFIN311

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: FIN311
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Easily one of the hardest class you will take in SOM. Although it is tough to get in the 'A' range it totally possible if you put in A LOT of work and do well on every other aspect of the class besides the exams. Final is impossible so be prepared.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: FIN311
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Her class is difficult but her lecture notes are very useful. You have to spend days before an exam to study for everything and she always tries to come up with little twists in the actual exam to throw you off. If you try to negotiate your grade with her at the end of semester, do not email her cause she will ignore them just go to office hours.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: FIN311
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

It's undoubtedly the most difficult of the J-core classes but if you are willing to put in the extra effort to fully grasp the concepts, there is no reason you shouldn't be earning a B+/A-.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: FIN311
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

One of the tougher professors in SOM and that's coming from a former Chem student. However, she is the most caring, understanding, and passionate professor I've had so far in Binghamton. She wants you to succeed so long as you put in the work.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: FIN311
• Grade Received: C-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Layish makes extremely tough exams and gives daily homeworks and weekly quizzes. She is definitely very accessible and helpful if you email her to meet her in her office. Lectures a bit too quickly however her lectures and notes are very helpful and comprehensive.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: FIN311
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

It's a pretty hard course to be honest. But if you put in the work, a B+, A- is easy. Only 55% of class was based on 4 tests, the other was all hw. Go to her lectures, she's a great finance teacher, it'll help you understand it. Her tests are tricky, but she wants to see you do well. It's important to understand the concepts BEHIND the problems.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: FIN324
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The best finance professor in SOM hands down. Tests were challenging but extremely fair. Homework and the group projects were the toughest parts and required alot of the time to do.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: FIN311
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Best teacher in SOM. Class is hard but plenty of opportunity to do well. GO TO THE TAs REGULARLY! Layish is really smart and wants you to do well.