John Johnson - Baruch College

Professor: John Johnson

Department: Finance

College: Baruch College

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: FIN4710
• 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:

First, I don't why he have negative comments. It one of the easiest class I have ever taken for 4000 level class! There's 3 exams, formula sheets allowed. Everyone have same exams so make friends. Most questions are conceptual. I didn't attend his class just went through tb's. lol easy.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: FIN3000
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Material(same for all sections) is easy enough to self study, attendance optional. He is a horrible teacher, poor explanations, thick accent, no supplemental material(eg. power points/notes). Basically it's you, him, and the text book. I dont know why Baruch hires such instructors. An online class would have saved the school whatever his salary is.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: FIN3000
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This is the worst professor I have ever taken in my 4 years of college. He is a disgrace to Baruch and should not be teaching. Rude to students,shows no respect, even stops class to check girls out as they are leaving. He has no idea what he is talking about, and therefore cannot answer any questions asked. I hope this man never teaches again.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: FIN3000
• 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: Mandatory

Comment:

Avoid!I couldn't understand a single word. Heavy accent. Very disrespectful. Waste of time and money.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: FIN3000
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Take him in the summer, and you will be fine. He gives the best curves, and he will make out time to help you outside of class. Tests were difficult, but overall, not a bad professor. Just do your work

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: FINAN3000
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I took Johnson a semester ago. I thought he would teach another FIN class. Unfortunately, it doesn't seem he would. No doubt, his exams are challenging. But every minute I spent in his class was worthwhile. He covered the essentials. You can't fail to notice when you take 3610 and 3710. Take it from me. Fair, effective and interesting!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: FIN3000
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

What is the worst thing about this professor??? In the second midterm exam there were 6 out of 30 problems that didn't have correct answer among multiple choices given!!! That's the last worst thing you would expect on the exam!!! Think for yourself!!!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: FIN3000
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

His exams are extremely unfair. Gives a huge curve for that reason. Exams have many mistakes in it!!! Never posts grades so you don't know where you stand.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: FIN3000
• 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:

By far one the most fascinating and inspiring porfessors I have ever taken! He appears detached but extremely friendly and personable. Extremely funny without intending to be one! In no other class have I seen students so engaged and attentive. So professional, and to the point. He never wastes time!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: FIN3000
• 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:

Heavy accent but I got used to it after a second class. Very helpful and clear with explanation. He is great, however I wish I didn't take this class during the short summer session since there is a big load of material to learn. Overall, Prof. Johnson is strongly recommended!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: FIN3000
• 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:

Heavy accent but I got used to it after a second class. Very helpful and clear with explanation. He is great, however I wish I didn't take this class during the short summer session since there is a big load of material to learn. Overall, Prof. Johnson is strongly recommended!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: FIN2B3
• 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:

Difficult course but my friend and I enjoyed Johnson's class. He has a way of grabbing your attention and making hard concepts ridiculously simple. A lot of humor. My most memorable prof.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: FIN3000
• 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:

Pretty heavy accent, but he tried his best to make you understand what he said. Fair Exam. He jokes all the time which make a boring class to be interesting. Very helpful professor.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: FIN3000
• 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:

If you are there to learn, you will learn. He knows his stuff and teaches well. Just ignore his personality and stick to the material. He is a bit condescending but you are not there to make a buddy. He gives you good notes which help you prepare for the exam. Exams are hard because of the class itself.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: FINFIN
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

A friend asked me who to take for finance. Immediately I said Johnson. she said I don't like some of the comments made abou t him. We read together and i could't believe what i read. No body is perfect. this was not the professor I took. He was such a good professor. The profeessional advice he gave me was even more important than what us. Great.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: FIN3000
• 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:

Exams are very difficult but not impossible to solve if you understand the material well. This class is very challenging and at the end of the semester, you will realize that you have learned a lot. Prof. might be rude sometimes but it's just his way of talking. Make sure to know how to do all the problem that he assigns, then you will be fine.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: FIN3000
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

The biggest problem is his ugly personality. Very disrespectful and rude. Lots of negativity covered by an empty smile. He knows the stuff. But he does not care to teach correctly, makes mistakes and does everything to avoid admitting that did make a mistake. Poor thing. But you don?t want to be any close to him? he is just bad news

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: FIN3000
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Take him if you are going to major in Finance. Not a easy class but he teaches everything you will need in FIN 4610 and FIN 4710. If you can digest his materials, I'm sure you will hold a edge later on. Definitely not to take him if you are not majoring in Finance but to fulfill Baruch requirement.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: FIN3000
• 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:

We as students are entitled to our opinions. But I do not understnad why any student would write some of the negatives about this guy. The guy is such a serious, funny, and extrememly knowledgeable guy

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: FIN01
• 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:

I truly enjoyed Johnson's class. The exams are extremely difficult. He tests understanding. This guy is really funny and engaging. Iloved it. Sweet guy.