Edward Wong - Concordia University

Professor: Edward Wong

Department: TBD

College: Concordia University

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: FINA402
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Please avoid. Yes, he can be funny at times but can also be rude and so unhelpful. He can make you feel dumb when you have a serious question and its honestly so annoying and stressful. Also, if you haven't done finance cases before this class, goodluck, because he does not show u how to do a case but just expects u to know. Do NOT recommend

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: FINA405
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I love Professor Wong!! Hes clearly an expert in his field and so you learn a lot by taking his class! His case style class is extremely interesting, definitely take his class

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: FINA405
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

His class is very lecture heavy. He doesn't post the slides, so you must attend class to take notes. He also expects a lot from his students, and that shows in his grading method. Definitely a tough course with lots of post-midterm work. However, Professor Wong is incredible. Highly dedicated to his students and incredibly knowledgeable. Take him!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: FINA402
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Great prof, super engaging class. Be prepared to work; there are 4 cases that you have to write an entire 10 ish page report for every week after the midterm, and one case that you have to prepare a 30 minute presentation for. If you put in the work, you will learn a lot as his classes are very interesting. Just make sure to pick good teammates.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: FINA411
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Half of semester is teaching, second half is cases. Good midterm, straight forward final. Cases will teach you way more about Asset allocation, asset selection and defending your ideas then attending classes and someone reading you slides. Would definitely take again.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: FINA411
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Edward Wong is a legend. Best professor I have ever taken at JMSB. If you actually want to learn something that you can take home with you... he is your guy. ABSOLUTELY AMAZING.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: FINA411
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Honestly, one of the best professors I ever had in JMSB. I love his FINA 411 class so so much, and you learn so much. Take him, you won't regret it

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: FINA411
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

For those who wanna simply read slides and get a good grades, you probably shouldnt take his course. However, if you wanna really learn something about the real world, he's definitely the one. Work hard on your cases and get prepared for his tricky question, and he will change how you perceive the real finance world after you take his class.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: COMM308
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

His lectures were very clear and often simplified the material for us. His midterm exam was much easier compared to other sections. All in all he was a good teacher in class and kept the class entertaining with his slides. However on the downside he would sometimes seem annoyed or bothered to answer questions outside of class or at office hours.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: COMM308
• 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:

Amazing teacher! I would definetly take him again. He's lectures are easy to follow and it's never boring.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: FINA405
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

FINA 405 with him is considered a CAPSTONE FINA course. You'll be solving cases and presenting throughout the semester. It's extremely useful for finance students looking to apply what they have learned. It's a very demanding course but you'll be ready for the workforce thereafter. He used to manage a multi billion hedge fund. The best prof w/ expe

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: FINA410
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Don't take class if you don't like group projects or presenting in front of class. The group project very difficult but you will learn a lot as well. His lectures are hilarious, but the group presentations are often tedious. Very respected teacher and will listen to you. His exams are very fair as well.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: FINA410
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Worst teacher i had in JMSB, he doesn't teach you anything and doesn't care about his students, you don't know how he grades you, sent him 3 emails to review my exams he never replied, horrible teacher

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: FINA402
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

6 case analysis and final is a case. Workload is heavy after midterm. All the cases are after the midterm. You'll find it hard to get anything above 75.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: FINA410
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Never had a professor with such vague instructions and unclear grading criteria. Doesn't teach anything on financial modeling, you're supposed to learn it all by yourself. If your goal is to learn modelling and valuation, you're better off going to a seminar like Wall Street prep. I only got As in my 400level FINA classes and this class ruined it.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: FINA410
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Taking this class was a negative experience. the grading seemed very random, with little feedback and no clear criteria. Instructions for the midterm were unclear. Help for the project was very vague, with most of the valuation skills learned online... no one failed the course, but there were very few As and no one knows why they got their grade

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: FINA410
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He's a great teacher and makes his lectures interesting but that's it. His way of grading is completely random and unjustified. He gave wrong instructions on what to focus on the midterm which resulted in a class average in the 50s. For the final we are supposed to value a stock without even having any complete financial statements.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: FINA410
• 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:

Avoid him. He's fun to listen to and he knows his stuff but his grading is ridiculous. I completely agree with the reviews below: Make friends with him or forget your A. Switching section for him was the worst move of my final year at JMSB.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: FINA402
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

"One of the worst at JMSB Finance. Avoid at all costs. Random grading criteria (basically gives you a good grade if he knows you). If you insist on taking a class with him, focus more on becoming his friend rather than spending too much time trying to get assignments/projects/exams right." From another review, but my thoughts exactly. Wow.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: FINA410
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

One of the worst at JMSB Finance. Avoid at all costs. Random grading criteria (basically gives you a good grade if he knows you). If you insist on taking a class with him, focus more on becoming his friend rather than spending too much time trying to get assignments/projects/exams right.