James Shovein - University of St. Thomas

Professor: James Shovein

Department: TBD

College: University of St. Thomas

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: FINC300
• 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:

A great teacher who will give you feedback on all assignments and even on things such as resumes and cover letters. Really wants everyone who takes the class to succeed. Good lectures with homework that is graded on good faith. Took again for more advanced finance courses.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: FINC300
• 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:

Super beneficial to attend class. Attendance is not mandatory, but that is where you learn the most. I bought the book and barely used it since you learn more from him in class. I was able to complete and do well on the homework and tests just from his lectures. Definitely would recommend to take him!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: FINC310
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Cool guy but I did not learn a single thing in his class. He does not respond to emails and you basically teach yourself everything.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: FINC300
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Hilarious and makes finance super fun. He views your resumes when you send them to him and critiques them and gives you insight on how the things you learn in class are useful. The class has easy quizzes, simple excel assignments, and assignments where you just have to record yourself explaining a subject.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: FIN296
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Had Shovein for Personal FInancial Planning, and it has been one of the best classes I've ever taken at UST. He truly cares about the future success of all his students, and it shows. He makes the class all about learning life skills, rather than making it tough. I would recommend this class to all majors- important info we all will need to know!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: FIN321
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Shovein is awesome! His online class was really nice because in the short amount of time, you just learn the important stuff of finance. He is super funny and made the lectures interesting and applicable to my everyday life. His homework and notes are very helpful for exams! Overall, great professor and a great class. highly recommend!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: FINC480
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

This has been the best class I have taken so far at UST. Shovein made the class feel like a real world work experience, as well as making it fun. Class is easy to do well in if you show up and participate.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: FINC321
• 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:

He is the best professor at UST. Hands down. I feel like I actually got my moneys worth from his lectures. He will teach you some important life skills that you will carry on with you into the real world. UST needs more profs like him.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: FINC321
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

If you need to take FINC321, this is the best professor! Very clear and animated when lecturing, and very friendly. Tests are based exactly on lectures so you need to attend class, and do light reading/studying on your own. Grading is 25% for 3 exams each, and 25% for the final. Overall great professor, would recommend!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: FINC321
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Shovein was great. For a dry, boring class like Finance he easily made it way more bearable and enjoyable than I would have expected. Only talks not much writing on the board so difficult if you don't learn well by just listening but his lectures are fun and very real-world. 4 tests 25% each so big gamble but tests are very conceptual vs. numbers

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: FIN321
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

One of the best profs I have had here at St. Thomas. Not necessarily the easiest, your entire grade hinges on four tests, and you need to go to class to succeed. But he makes class interesting, and gives a wealth of real world knowledge. Regardless of what you are going for, take this professor.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: FINC300
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor Shovein is one of a favorite teachers! He really brings the real world into the classroom and makes finance seem interesting and useful. We learned a lot about basic business and financial topics as well as personal finance. I took this as a J-term and it was super quick and easy with little HW. Tests make up all of the grade.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: FINC321
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Shovein is one of the best professors I have ever had. He teaches the material very well and is readily available to help if you need it. I learned a lot about Finance but way more about life and what it is actually like to be in the workplace. I would recommend taking him 10 times out of 10.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: FINC321
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Shovein is a great guy and a great professor. He seems really invested in his students futures and applies class material to real life situations. Tests can be difficult if you are not going to class and taking notes, but you'll most likely enjoy and want to go to his class. Best Finc 321 professor. Take him.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: FINC321
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Really cool prof who puts everything into perspective with real life situations. You need to take notes and study but he gives you all the tools you need to succeed. Great Prof!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: FINC321
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

If you are a finance professor I would defiantly recommend! His class is harder than the other General Finance classes. He is a very nice guy!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: FINC321
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Great Professor, down to earth, easy to learn from and I gained important lifelong information. Shovein is the best prof I have taken at UST

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: FINC321
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great guy who is concerned about the future of his students. Tests are moderately difficult, but you basically know what will be on it if you take notes during class. Strongly, strongly, strongly recommend!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: FINC321
• 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:

One of my favorite professors at St. Thomas. Explains the material in a way that is easy to understand. Only graded on 4 tests. Includes a personal finance section that is very interesting. Take Shovein!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: FINC321
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Go to class and do the "professor handouts" he assigns. You will do fine in this class. He is so clear and concise in his methods and really wants everyone to get it. Awesome real world examples too! 4 tests, 25% of your grade but if you do the above, you will get an A!