Vijay Gondhalekar - Grand Valley State University

Professor: Vijay Gondhalekar

Department: TBD

College: Grand Valley State University

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: FIN320
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Great teacher, if you are not a finance major would not recommend as you need to memorize equations and others don't make you. If finance, the best teacher you can have, teaches you things outside of the textbook that is applicable.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: FIN320
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Vijay is an amazing professor, he truly cares about his students & their understanding of the subject. He is incredibly intelligent & definitely knows his facts. He never goes off a book or PowerPoint which makes it crucial for you to attend class. His tests are open ended but don't let that scare you he fully prepares you. Highly recommend.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: FIN422
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Vijay was the best professor I have ever taken a class with at GV. He teaches in a way that makes asking questions easy, which is so important in an advanced level finance class. I wish I had taken a class with him before my last semester because I would have enjoyed him as a professor in more courses.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: FIN320
• 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:

You'll think he gives very clear instructions as to what will be on the exams and then you take the exam and he asks questions in a way you don't understand because it's not the way they were presented in your practice problems. Also, he'll ask you to define terms you've MAYBE heard once in lecture. Very hard class. DO NOT if you don't love Finance

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: FIN320
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Vijay's class is based off tough love; you're going to hate him sometimes, but at the end of the day, you're going to be happy he's your prof because he actually cares. Show up to every class, take good notes, and don't buy the book. This man is a gem, I highly recommend taking his class.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: FIN422
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Vijay is the best Finance professor I have had. He is tough on his students and makes you work for your grade but it is rewarding in the end. The professor does not allow notes or formula sheets on exams but I found this made me learn more. I would highly recommend this professor to anyone.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: FIN422
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This is a tough class, but Vijay makes everything clear and explains things well. No weekly homework, but there are some cases and a huge group project. If you put the time in, you will do well. Take him for your capstone! Don't buy the case book. It's $90, and you will use it once.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: FIN320
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He's a great professor. The ONLY complaint I had was that it seemed most FIN professors provided equations on the exams, while Vijay did not. However, he truly cares that every student understands the material. Do not buy the textbook!! Take good notes and you will be fine. For the exams, study his practice problems. Highly recommend.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: FIN320
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Vijay is a great professor! As a business minor, I would have struggled to keep up if I did not attend lecture, have a study group and take the time to do all of the practice work at home. Make sure to utilize the practice questions! His exams are based off these and not the textbook. The class was based off of 3 quizzes, 3 exams and 1 project.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: FIN320
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Vijay is probably the best Seidman prof I've had yet! I knew nothing about FIN going into it, but after taking FIN 320 with him, I'm super interested in learning more. He pretends to be a hardass on day one to scare away slackers, but is actually in incredibly sweet, smart guy. Be prepared to take lots of notes, but he'll always help you.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: FIN320
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

The class is probably the hardest class I have taken at GV so far. However, he is very good at keeping the class engaged and improving in the subject. If you come to class to learn u will b fine. if u r not a finance major & have 0 interest in this type of stuff. I highly recommend taking another professor whos easier or not take the class at all.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: FIN320
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Try to get another professor.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: FIN427
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This class was very difficult. The professor is very knowledge and very good at teaching the material. This class is very hard though. Grades are made up of a take home final, quizzes, and a midterm. I really learned a lot in this class and would recommend it, but it was a tough class. I would recommend this professor and take him again.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: FIN320
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Wonderful man and very effective professor. Takes the time to make sure all of his students are understanding what is going on in class, and will review topics multiple times throughout the course. Would absolutely take again.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: FIN422
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dont buy the case book just go take pictures of it if you can. You use one case one time. exams are tough with no formula sheets and he is a super tough grader on exams, presentations, and papers. one paper and one group project and one case study. best professor at grand valley.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: FIN422
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

No book required. Attend the classes and be ready to take good notes as most of the class is doing problems on the board (very helpful). DO NOT be afraid to ask him to slow down or clarify. Overall great professor and caring person. Just know that one problem you went over in class ONCE briefly will be on the exam (only complaint). 10/10 class.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: FIN322AND420
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

call me Vijay :) I love him so much! he is the heart of finance department! friendly, and always there to support and help his students! Best Professor I have had at GVSU! Go to class, study hard.. tests are not that easy, but he explains things well! TAKE HIM 100% you'll not regret it !

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: FIN627
• Grade Received: INC
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I love Prof. Gondhalekar. He is supportive, has in-depth knowledge and knows exactly how to break down complex topics into comprehensive material. I would anyday take his classes again if possible.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: FIN427
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Vijay knows how to teach. He assumes little to know background knowledge and takes things from square 1. He simplifies complex subjects and adds complexity only after he knows the whole class has caught on and is following. Very friendly and approachable. Tests are hard but there are no surprises.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: FIN320
• Grade Received: C-
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I think this class is very hard for some and just comes easier to others. Tests are long, so make sure you know material inside and out. Do all of the practice problems. If you do poorly on the first test, meet with him to work on problems so you can do better on the next one!! Don't buy the book and sit towards the front so you can see the board.