L Wayne Gertmenian - Pepperdine University's Graziadio School of Business

Professor: L Wayne Gertmenian

Department: TBD

College: Pepperdine University's Graziadio School of Business

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ECON657
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

You get a lot more out of Dr. Gs class than just Economics, which he teaches really well. I know because I took business in undergrad and didnt understand it. He lays it out as it is. Just pay attention and follow his advice how to study for his class. Work together as a class and share recorded lectures and homework, plus work with assistants.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ECNM657
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

THE BEST!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ECNM657
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. G is the best professor I have had in my life! He teaches more than econ and is incredibly intelligent. I would highly recommend taking his class. Don't be afraid of a challenge. I have to econ or business background and I still got an A. I highly recommend getting a tutor and studying with a group before the exams! Dr. G is a GEM!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ECON657
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Doesnt not clearly state what will be tested on during exams, students were cheating as soon as he left the classroom and later on I asked what those students got in that class and some really smart students even said that the test were ridiculously challenging. Some even said google would not even help. The material is from his tutors which u $

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ECON657
• Grade Received: D+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Dr. G has given me by far the worst academic experience inside a classroom. He is rude, thinks he knows it all, talks about China way too much and is this a Econ class or a history memorization class? Ridiculous... wasted 7k on his class and took it again to get an A with Dr. Moore! She is a well rounded individual unlike Dr. G! You will regret him

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ECMN657
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. G. is amazing and taking his course is a must if you have the chance. Every lecture is fascinating. Paying attention in class is crucial to getting a good grade. Dr. G. lays out exactly what you need to know & do to do well. The class is very unique and is very influential if you buy in. Don't believe the naysayers who just couldn't cut it.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ECMN657
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

If you have the chance to take Dr. G, do it! His lectures are incredible and hes one of the best PGBS has to offer. The reviews are true, youll work for your grade but he tells you what to do to pass from day one. Listen! HW is due weekly but its a group effort. Exams are tough; tutoring helps but is not mandatory. Dont miss out on Dr. G!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ECNM657
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Dr. G is a great guy but I don't think the class structure is fair. No calculators on tests. The lecture material is not tested on. Test are insanely hard, some students who knew their stuff were worry. you want to pass you have to get tutored by his daughter which is annoying cause she charges. STAY AWAY from Dr. G unless you want to reck ur GPA.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ECNM657
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. G is the most amazing professor I have ever taken. His class is intimidating at first, but put the work in and you will be fine. Tutoring is not mandatory, if you follow his suggestions you will not need it. My friends did not attend tutoring sessions and received A's (just put the work in). 100% would recommend! Be prepared to study and read.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ECMN657
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Great professor. A must take in my opinion, but be ready for a REALLY tough class. LOTS of memorization. Use of tutors is not required like others have said, but doing so could bump you a letter grade. Homework isn't too bad and prepares you for lectures. Tests are incredibly difficult (and Dr. G tells you so).

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ECMN657
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Lecture heavy is an understatement. Prof. Wayne loves to hear himself talk. You must use one of his resources for tutoring.!! The class is mainly non-stop lecture. He talks a lot about himself, & while interesting, you primarily learn by yourself thru reading, self teaching & working with tutors he assigns. Isn't this school expensive enough?

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ECNM657
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Get ready for the hardest class of your life. He is very interesting, has had a fascinating life, and his advice is invaluable. I did not, however, learn that much about economics. Every lecture went 30 to 60 minutes late, the exams were impossible, and you can't pass without getting tutored by his daughter. Take someone else, but get to know him.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ECON657
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. G is an amazing lecturer but that won't help you on the exams or the homework. His class is designed so that you can learn about the business world from his 4.5+ hours of lecture but the material you are tested on comes directly from the tutors. See the tutors for all of the exams and you will do fine. Do not really on anything else to pass.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ECMN657
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Hugely difficult class -- way more information loaded into the lectures than you'll ever need to know about Economics. Don't plan on a social life this semester -- tutor required to pass! Must have excellent memorization skills for vocabulary tests.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ECON600
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He tought nothing of great value aside of hubris . Jockeys guild sued him for fraud and falsification of credentials . The class was supposed to teach microeconomics , though his incessant talking for hours about himself made it very difficult to learn the subject . I passed his class and learned hardly anything about microeconomics there

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ECNM657
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Hands down the best lectures you'll ever hear. Dr. G is one of Pepperdine's most valuable assets. You'll be doing a great disservice to your MBA experience if you take an Econ professor other than Dr. G.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ECNM657
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. G is an overrated professor in terms of content you will learn. He's an amazing lecturer, makes things interesting, but the first 6 weeks will be dedicated to history & philosophers rather than economics (this could have been a one week lecture). He also does not talk about current events or let open discussions occur.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: 657
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Dr. G doesn't allow notes, so pay attn. notes posted online from prior classes, easy to access. Daughter is a tutor for his class, makes it so much easier to grasp the amount of info. Prof is great, very interesting man.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ECNM477
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Dr. G was one of the hardest professors I have ever taken but also one of the best. His lectures seem like random, irrelevant stories but he is always able to tie them back together in the end, and it has all come in handy for the next level of econ. Breaks are short & he keeps you until late, and I never thought I would be so happy to get a B.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: FEMBA657
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Hands down best professor I've ever had. I wish I had the time to sit through all his lectures again. The man is a genius.