Calls himself Fat ****. Great professor, but his course was the worst!!!

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nice guy.brutal course

Nice guy but too much work and so so grades

Had him for stats1 and finance. This man knows his stuff, almost too well. Great sense of humor, and is very approachable. But needs to slow it down a little with the number crunching on the board. I couldn't keep up to him. Would take another class of hi

Professor Marshall makes Finance interesting. He is dedicated to his subject and students. If you have an opportunity to talk to him one on one, you'll realize her really is a nice guy. The course is intense, but work hard and it will be rewarding!

i love this prof... he kicks asss... everyone should take his course... learned a lot from this man!

Marks aren't that great, but at least you know you earn what you get.

This prof knows what he is teaching. You have to work hard in this course to stay on top of the assignments and get through the exams. I learned a lot from him and his course. He looks intimidating but is really a nice guy.

Don't worry if you don't get off to the greatest start in his course (the mid term marks weren't that great), just work hard on the assignments and study hard for the final, and you WILL get the mark you deserve.

He is always willing to help his students. He is a great prof!

Bright and very funny prof. Marks aren't that great (for all the course) and assignments take forever (some good 8hrs)!!! But knows what he's talking about and makes every effort to explain everything

generally very well prepared with clear slides.

was a stats class...knows his stuff...excellent communications......dunno abt teh snob bit

So far one of the best profs in Atkinson school and university in total

If you want to learn something in Finance - take this class. His personal experiences are incorporated in his lectures. This is one of the best Profs at York. People that tell you otherwise are only interested in getting an A without effort.

hes alright, tough, but fair

This prof is funny, but tough. His lectures do try to simplify things with lots of examples, and he tries to explain theories which was really helpful. However, quizzes are really hard and so is the midterm and final - so much theory!!! Read the text, or you're in trouble. I did learn a lot, tho.

stats was a hard, but he made the classes fun...he always makes fun of his weight! it's hilarious...great guy

Teaches what some would consider a dry subject and he actually managed to make it interesting and easy to grasp for all the non-quant/techies. He's a funny guy too.

He is a great prof. Very helpful if you ask for help. Very professional and teaches well. You will get A if you work hard in the course.

This prof is awesome, I just love his class. He explains clearly and i didn't get bored at all. If you go to every single class and listen to his lectures, you will be fine but don't forget to go to tutorials too which is the most important.If you go to tutorials and lectures, you will get an A coz that's what I've got.

Marshall is a decent prof. He knows his stuff and should maybe be teaching a higher level of stats. Everyone is hard on him because stats is a hard course but if you do well Im sure you will not dislike him as much. He will help you if you show you care about the course.

listen to the whiners. had this prof a couple of times, all you need to do is put in the effort cause the stuff is hard and he gives good marks.

Professor Marshall expects a lot from his students and is unwilling to compromise on that, that's why he has a bad rep. He is hilarious in class while still presenting the material clearly and in an interesting manner. Don't expect to cruise through this course though, it does require ACTUAL effort on your part.

Great prof. Probably my favourite prof at YU. Never had him for stats, but he was awesome at doing business case analysis. Didn't spoonfeed ones who didn't understand/made no attempt at the material and that's why so many hate him. Too bad I had one class with the garbage they replaced him before I graduated. I signed up for it to be in his class.

Good guy but not someone everbody would love. He teaches on a higher level with theoretical prespective in mind.

he has a right to and does expect effort from his students. as long as you show you put in the effort, you will be rewarded. good sense of humour, intelligent discussions in class

Alan Marshall rocks! He focuses on theory during the lecture which really helps you understand the underlying meaning behind all the numbers, while he would provide a TA who will teach you how to do all the math. Of course... if you don't like theory then his course probably wouldn't be for you.

A great prof does not necessarily have to be an easy one. Students are expected to work hard, and they are given the grades they deserve. He is very helpful and approachable, and encourages students to practice so that they can become better on their own- this is not a subject that can be spoonfed to anyone.

Students are expected to work hard, and earn grades they deserve. He encourages students to practice so that they can become better on their own. He really knows his stuff. There are so many mathematically dumb students in this course. Hey, you have double sided formula sheet! Do the problems in the text. Don't blame the prof, but blame your IQ !!!

Even though the course wasn't easy and he didn't really give us as easy of a time as other sections had, he was still a genuinely good prof. If you needed help or to have a good laugh in class, this is the class for you. But be prepared for weekly quizzes and assignments, which honestly sound worse than they really are

He's an average prof. Marking was fair and posting slides do help a lot. Overall, he was okay (not a bad choice, not the best one).

If stats is not your thing, this prof is not for you. He is good at what he does but is not there to teach people who havent even grasped basic high school math, he can teach you if you know the basics! If you're looking for a step by step prof go to M Rochon!

If you want to do well in finance attend the lectures and do your home work. Understand the material and practice!!! Finance is NOT a memory course!! Remember to ask for help if you need it. Also, remember to get old exams and learn the material, (understand the questions asked) if you want to get an A in finance. Great Prof!!!

If you want to do well in finance attend the lectures and do your home work. Understand the material and practice!!! Finance is NOT a memory course!! Remember to ask for help if you need it. Also, remember to get old exams and learn the material, (understand the questions asked) if you want to get an A in finance. Great Prof!!!

He's a good teacher. He actually takes effort teaching the material and helps students a lot on his site.

class was really tough, but he was able to convey some stats topics using baseball examples, which made everything seem much more clear.

Stats is hard, deal with it. But he makes the class interesting and he's willing to help. You need to do your part so that he can help you...it's not high school any more

Don't listen to one-line reviews, those kids just did poorly. He will assign weekly assignments that will take some time, but they will be the only thing to keep you on track. You will thank him in the end, when you don't have to read 16 chapters worth in three days. He's clear and helpful, as long as you don't say stupid things all the time.

hey hes actually not that bad, its the course thats hard. do your readings and your work and your assignments and you will be fine. i got like 90ish average for his pop quizzes/assignments and im not even that good with stats. its not that bad, just work hard, and youll be fine.

One of the harder teachers, but worth it if you're the type who has to be forced to study- he has random pop quizzes, so you have to attend every class and study. May not be as funny or approachable as the other profs, but he definitely knows what he's talking about

my little stat fairy

He often gets a bad rap, but I'm really not sure why. Do you have to work hard in his course? Absolutely. But this is university. Get used to it! Not only is he hilarious, but he's a fantastic professor. Statistics can be notoriously difficult, but he does a fantastic job of explaining it. He really knows his stuff. Weekly quizzes helped a lot!

LOVE HIM

If you want to have fun learning some of the hardest material, this is the prof. The ratings here do not make much sense; he is hilarious. The content is difficult but his humour helps everyone get through the 3 hour lecture. Highly recommended!

Great prof! hard subject but he makes the 3 hour lectures doable and somewhat interesting. As long as you keep up with the readings and assignments and study this class isn't so bad and hes a great prof.

I taught myself all the content but I liked Marshall. He creates a nice classroom atmosphere and responds to emails quickly. I would definitely take a course with him again.

No need for textbook slides are detailed. Strikes a good balance (arguably) between the course theory and the "real world" conversation. Nice enough guy, may not be the most interesting prof @ schulich but certainly one of the better ones.

Marshall is hilarious and he is a good lecturer, he can tell when students understand and don't understand concepts and clarifies them some more. The midterm I found to be not too difficult but the final was difficult. As long as you do the readings, assignments and lots of practice questions you'll be good

Great prof. Explained things clearly, answered questions. Responded on his website webct quick enough. In terms of easiness, the course itself was difficult and there was no discrepancy in the marking amongst profs so he was as fair as its going to get. And he cracked jokes here and there to lighten up the class every once in a while

Great prof! Had a good sense of humour and does care about his students. He really knows the material well, although the surprise quizzes aren't students' favourite.

Great prof with a good sense of humor. Although the surprise quizzes and random assignment collections are slightly intimidating, he is an awesome professor and explains things with clarity. It was relatively easy to understand what he was teaching, and I definitely recommend getting into his class.

Marshall is a great professor who does his best to help his students. He does play favourites however to those who participate more frequently and he will slightly increase your mark. I only spoke to him once and never engaged in class so my mark was based entirely on the exams and assignments. Read the textbook and his slides and you'll be fine!

Great professor. He made class material practical by offering his personal stories in finance. His humour made class super entertaining. I would definitely recommend him; I looked forward to every single class. Only con is that his material is sometimes different from the book

He''s a hilarious guy but the pop quizzes can be intimidating. Stats isn''t an easy course but I recommend you take his class because he explains things clearly and you''ll actually learn something even though the trade off may be a lower mark.

Straight-forward and knows his finance. To the point and has a sense of humor. Take him for 6100 and 5200, he really shines for these subjects and made his own course slides so he knows his stuff. If you have no background in finance, take Marshall.

He's straightforward and to the point. He gives you very clear insight into the material and doesn't waste time in class. Do your readings and do your work and you will be fine

I loved taking his classes! His class was a lot more challenging than other professors as he integrates stats, operation and finance. Tricky exam questions. For those students who want to learn and up for a challenge, I highly recommend him - his students has shown much higher level of understanding in financial strategy compared to others.

Tough grader but thorough teacher. Kind, respected, and funny.

I personally really enjoyed his lectures, he's not as boring as the other profs at schu, you just have to be consistent with your work, come to class and try and concentrate on the sums he solves. He often gives hints as to what's coming on the paper.

one of the best

This man was the best prof I had this year

Alan always came to class ready to teach. He went very in-depth in the material. If you are interested in expanding your scope of the subject, Alan is the prof for you. He provides a clear marking criteria at the beginning of the course and follows through with it. I would definitely recommend him.

Character building is good for your health, take him!

Marshall's a pretty cool guy. He makes you work for your grade though, so only the kids who really understand the material and spend time practicing outside class will succeed. His jokes are some times awkward but he was hilarious to me! Straightforward exams and quizzes (if you have practiced! he doesn't spoon-feed)

Not as bad as people say. Just gotta actually put in the effort and DO THE HOMEWORK on time or its easy to fall behind

Amazing prof!!!

Very thorough and really cares about his students' success.

Amazing prof. You need to put in work - stats is really heavy so dont fall behind and then blame the prof.

Awesome!

Incredible professor cares about student success a lot. The students that say he's a bad teacher, don't put in the work and end up blaming him. Go to class, do the assigned work, ask for help and you will get an A easily. Truly a great professor, don't let the rumors let you think differently!

Was scared to go to his class after reading these reviews but tbh a really good prof. He explains concepts really well and is really helpful, also has some really helpful shortcuts and tricks that can help you on assessments. If you put in the effort and don't fall behind, you are guaranteed a good grade.

Love this prof!! Very thankful to have been in his class

He is the best stats prof out there. Consider yourself lucky if you are in his class.

I, personally, really liked him in first year. He gave more examples than any other prof and explained really well. Usually, the ones that complain are the ones that don't do the work so be careful about which opinions you take seriously.

Stats is heavy in nature, requiring you to do a lot of independent studying outside of class. If you do the work, you will succeed - if not, you will be complaining about the prof being bad when it is your own fault. Moreover, he takes time to do office hours and even help students one on one if needed. Amazing prof!

What an amazing professor. He is very clear with the criteria and expectations and gives good exam review questions. Super accessible for office hours and cares about students.

Professor Alan Marshall is a standout in finance education. His classes are known for real-life stories that make tricky topics easy to grasp. Plus, he's super approachable and always ready to help.

Prof Marshall's MGMT1050 is challenging but worth it. Do the work and he's incredibly helpful - the ones who complain don't put in the effort. unstuckstudy was a great study tool alongside the textbook.