John Rumsey - Dalhousie University

Professor: John Rumsey

Department: TBD

College: Dalhousie University

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ECON3700
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Rumsey is an extremely passionate and caring professor. The material is tough but he is more than happy to explain it until everyone understands what is going on. He makes his own set of notes that are extremely thorough and he is more than happy to consider anything you bring up. Wish he taught more econ/math courses because he is one of the best!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: COMM2203
• 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:

You can get a decent grade in this class if you choose to memorize the steps for each of the problems and and repeat the same thing on the exam. But if you want to actually learn and understand the application of the material, his class really sucks because you won't learn...you will just be memorizing a bunch of steps.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: COMM2203
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He can be quite the eccentric but I found his class pretty easy. I'm not going to lie I skipped more than I should of but the typed notes he offers are sufficient when studying for tests, you get what you put into it.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: MATH3700
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I found him helpful and his exams were direct reflexions of his classes.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: COMM2203
• 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:

Have him for both Finance II and International Financial Management. He is super smart and gives very organized lectures.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: DERIVFIN2
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I took Finance II and Derivatives with Rumsey and hes one of my favourite teachers at Dal. He provides his own notes and helpful lectures. He's a bit off the wall sometimes but his exams are always fair and genuinely wants everyone to do well.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: COMM2203
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Besides being insane, and using irrelevant examples, Rumsey topped the end of the semester off by legit yelling at a student for asking a reasonable question about tax. He also made his own textbook (Finance II) which he sells cheaply. Naturally it is not helpful if you don't understand his explanations in class. I'll be avoiding his classes.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: DERIVFIN2
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

One of my favourite profs at Dal, had him for both Finance II and Derivatives. Both classes were interesting and a good mark is definitely attainable if you go to class, listen and use his notes. Exams were fair but definitely challenging.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: MATH3700
• 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: N/A

Comment:

Unreasonalble time constraint!I even cannot finish half of all the questions. ALL MY FRIENDS GOT A+ in this class last year taught by a different Prof. I expect this class is a easy one, but he harmed me, give me a extremely low grade and brought me much troule in my graduate application!!! What more sad is this class is a required class for my ho

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: COMM2603
• 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: N/A

Comment:

He made fun of you if you asked questions for clarifications. Made me feel like I was stupid for asking questions. First and only time my grade was BELOW class average. He clearly favors some students over others. Stay away from his classes unless you are a genius.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: COMM2203
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Strange guy, but nice, very smart, and helpful. I disagree with some other comments... you dont really need to go to class because he simply writes exactly what is already in his very detailed and clear notes. Exams are fair and a good mark is very attainable.

Rating # 12

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Before he took over the course from Tanya I got everything; now I'm completely lost...

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: COMM4201
• 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:

Allthough attendance in his class is not mandatory, it is recommended because he writes out all his notes and explains them. The textbook is his own version of notes that I bought from Julia's for only 20$ and they have very helpful questions at the back. Overall very happy with this professor.

Rating # 14

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

know tha material ver very well. Is working on his third PHD the guy is a genious, just go to class and he will take the time to make sure you understand everything.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: FINANCEII
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I don't understand how this man got such a high rating. He is a nice guy, yes very eccentric but his lectures are painfully boring especially since it is essentially the same as his notes. He ended up letting us take out the answer books to the midterm which led to next class being able to cheat and achieve a higher grade. Doesnt apply to real life

Rating # 16

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

At first John seems to be a little eccentric. However, if you are interested in the subject he is teaching, and pay attention, you'll find that he is a great teacher. He is very clear in his explanations, and loves to answer class questions. His notes are also much much better than any text book you could have. I would highly reccomend him!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: COMM2203
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Another one of Dal's great Finance profs. Rumsey is great, he is hilarious in class. He also knows the course very well. Some of the best notes I have seen thus far in university. He never uses a textbook, which makes the course that much better. I highly reccomend any course he teaches.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: 2203FINANCEII
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

i just love his notes so! cuz i am still in his class, i will say something more to have done this evaluation. PS: with highly expectation to his class and my GPA!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: FINANCE2
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Rumsey is a weird guy. Always with the blue cords. lol. All in all though he is good. He puts his notes on the internet and his example problems really come in handy come test time. Although I hate finance he made this course easier for me to get by.

Rating # 20

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Rumsey is the man, actually knows what he is talking about, and has a good sense of humour that you have to really listen for...cause he is too quick for some people. Take his course.