if u take his notes and listen to his lectures u will do fine in his class. nice professor!

I estimate him to be the very best professor in the FIN dept. Keept good notes and do the HW and you'll get an A. You'll actually learn things. Very helpfull, very clear. Take Him!

He is a nice person and will work with you as much as you need (especially will teach you how to use a financial calculator). However, I do not understand why the class average after the first mid-term was 72 (for 25 multiple choice questions with 2 extra credit questions).

He is really good. He knows what he's talking about and knows how to teach it. Although the first midterm is tough, it is not unfair. Go to lectures, listen to him, take notes, and you will do well.

He's a terrific professor. He's fair, and easy if you know whats going on. Helps students get A's. Always willing to help students. Practice the homework problems and exams should be a piece of cake. Also take good notes. Overall, a Great professor!

He's a great teacher for FIN 4910. Very understanding, very considerate of his students. Makes sure that everyone is on the same page. The coursework is challenging - that's why it's 4000 level. He manages to simplify ideas and concepts. Gets great participation; appreciates everyone's input, and doesn't let anyone feel embarrased.

great guy! gives a review before exam. follow the assigned problems that mostly exact the same on exam, then, nothing surprising!!

NICE PROFESSOR, GOOD PERSONALITY. EASIEST A EVER!! TAKE HIM IF U AREN'T DOIN GREAT IN OTHER FINANCE CLASSES..

i have never seen a professor who is more prepared in his work than him...covered so much, but it was like a breeze

I tool 3 courses with him and got an EZ A in all of them. All I had to do was study a little bit regularly. Take him.

He does an excellent job of simplifying complicated topics. He is always there to help u and to work with u as much as u need him to. He makes sure that u understand the material. The first midterm was hard but fair. It was based on his homework assignments. If u studied u did very well.

The average on the second midterm was over 90. He did a review before the exam and that was very helpful. Apparently, this is how he handles things, so the key is to get through his first midterm.

He is probably easy if you do not drop the class after te first exam. I dropped so i do not know.All i know is that the first exam was very hard

You can get an ez A and learn a lot with him. The first midterm was hard but fair. The avg. on the second midterm was 90. On the final the avg. was 87

He is a great professor. Very respectful to his students and will try to help them do well on exams. Definitely take him because you can learn a lot and definitely do well, of course you still have to put in some effort and study.

very helpful, do not drop after first exam, it gets eaiser from there, and make sure u attend the exam review classes

Easy A. I never took notes or read the slides. I studied right out of the book and got an A on all exams. No homework, 2 midterms, and 1 final. He's funny, helpful, and easy. Take him, take him, take him!

Although we had to be in school at 9 on saturdays, it was very rewarding. You learn alot from his detailed and comprehensive teaching. It is not a hrad class or a hard prof. Use the textbook like an important andbook caus thats where his notes are directly from and before you know you have an A

Prof. Padnani is undoubtedly the best Prof. I have taken. He explains the material in such a simple way that it seems the course is easy. Don’t be fooled by his method; attend class, study and you should do well.

One of the best professor, I ever had. He teaches in a simple way that helps everyone learn easily. Take good notes for his exams and do the problems that he goes over in class.

He is a great professor who is very passionate about international finance. Just take really good class notes and work on the practice problems over and over again. Highly recommended!

Easy? Not really... Exams (esp.midterm) are hard and mostly theory full of dubious questions. Testing memory on details, not FIN knowledge. Some questions on the tests are not even correct if compare to normal FIN. Regret taking this class, though got good grade, because I learnt nothing. and yes, you MUST be present and ON TIME for every class.

The class won't rock your world, but it is not hard, somewhat interesting and straightforward. Padnani is a good guy and the tests are predictable and easy, he really wants you to do well. 2 midterms and a somewhat cumulative final. A must take class, especially if there's a midweek section. Takes attendance by calling on you - no cutting on Sat.

He is the best professor I've ever had at Baruch. Attendance is mandatory but he makes the class so interesting you dont want to miss it. Also if you're attentive in class and take down notes you will surely get A. Dont need to study for hours for this one. Highly recommended

His class is awesome!! I mean you learn alot, plus he actually gives you a chance to earn a good grade (extremely fair) 1st midterm was tough but after that, its not too bad. The information he provides is simple and easy to remember. I highly recommend him and if you're lucky, you can be taught by this man.

this class is easy! All you have to do is: practice and re-practice sample ques he gives out before each test. buy the study guide and do the practice questions; read the study guide (and/or text book) before and pay attention in class. Do all of these and you're guaranteed an A. He is an extremely fair grader.

Strict with attendance, and he is not kidding when he says test require work. But if you put in the time, the class is enjoyable. He teaches well and is very helpful outside of class. I love the subject, so doing the work was sort of worth it. Really taught the fundamentals of currencies well. warning to those who are lazy, class inst for you

this class was really hard. but this prof explains really well. his first midterm was extremely difficult but the other 2 tests are not so hard. just go to his class and take notes. don't drop if you did bad on his first midterm. it gets easier. overall, a decent prof. eager to teach.

I really enjoy his class; very qualified and helpful professor. You can send him thousands emails and he defiantly answer on all your questions quickly.

Some students say his lectures are slow. I disagree. He covered almost all the chapters from the book. Many students even had a hard time catching up with him toward the second half of the semester.

This class was awesome! Professor Padnani explained complicated topics clearly and patiently. ask him as many questions as you want in class or by email, always very helpful. Highly recommended.

Excellent professor. Clearly explains concepts and quantitative material. Very pleasant demeanor and always willing to help.

Professor Padnani genuinely concerns for the academic, as well as professional, success of his pupils. Stays hours after class for those interested in having a review prior to each exam. The stories & lessons from his many years in the field are always a delight. Received standing ovation from class on final session. Hard to think of anyone better!

This is a very tough course and you have to earn your Grade.Padnani is an excellent professor and is willing to help you in any way that you ask.Wether it be via e-mail to which he responds promptly, to staying after class and appointments outside class time.Make sure you take very detailed notes and Master his Packet.1 Midterm 1 Final 2 Grp Projec

The best finance prof in Baruch.

U need 3 finance classes + be a finance major, so whats the below comment about? This is the grade distribution out of 70. # 20 A # 08 A- # 06 B+ # 16 B # 05 B- # 06 C+ # 04 C # 05 D or a lower grade. Obviously, if I didn't study and expected to be handed an A I would be pissed. But 65 ppl got B- and up. Padnani is great. I studied. Go

he teaches very clear... exams requieres review. exam is only stuff coverd in class.he is very helpful outside f class.

He is one of the best professors i've ever come across. just being in his class and listening to his lecture is an amazing experience. 2 midterms and a final. 1st midterm is hard. text book not necessary. his class is very note intense. he'll never test you on smethng that he didn't teach is class. teaching is crystal clear. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!

Took this class over the Summer. Easy if you study. Exams are straightforward. Attendance is mandatory, and don't be late. Study his notes and the homework and you will ACE the tests. He does like to go around and ask everyone questions to make sure you're paying attention

I am using what he taught me in my internship this summer. I highly recommend him. One of, if not, the best professor I've had at Baruch. You will be glad you took him. He really cares about his students (like we are his own) & wants to see us succeed.

best prof Ive ever had at baruch! I loved to be in his class and I didn't care if it was saturday 9.05 am, because every second worth it! highly recommended!!!

THE BEST PROFESSOR IVE EVER HAD! He is extremely knowledgable and he truly cares about his students. He explains everything very clearly and gives us great notes. I use what he taught both in school and at my job. There are two exams and a final. They are very straight forward and are straignt from his notes(dont need txtbook). HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

Excellent teacher. Explains everything very clearly. Teaches with notes, not slides. Provided good feedback. His hw packet is very helpful. Exams are very fair, as long as you study his notes and hw packet you will do fine. I learned more about finance in this class than in 3610 or 3710. Baruch needs more professors like him.

Ignore comments below. He is fantastic & imo the best fin prof at Baruch. Crystal clear and the nicest man. Study his notes and you WILL do well. Median MT scores were obscenely high for a Fin class (high 80's). 2 MT's 1 final and 10% attendance. He even gives out 2 bonus questions per exam which are basically free 8 pts. A pleasure. TAKE HIM

One of the best professors I encountered. Tests are straight from the in class notes and homework problems. His lectures are interesting because he enjoys teaching unlike the other professors. A guaranteed if you just study the material well and come to class on time.

He's definitely one of the better finance teachers in Baruch. There was a lot of material covered for this class and he taught it very in a way that helps students understand. He gave a lot of good notes and hw problems to prepare for exams. The midterms were kind of easy but the final requires a lot more studying. Definitely a good class to take.

He is nice professor. He explains everything very well, but his exams are very hard and final is accumulative. His multiple choice is the killer grade time. I enjoy this class but not his exams.

He is smart and has a nice teaching style. I only wish he would go into more details in his explanations. This would be a good intro class, but for a 4000-level class it's too simple. Attendance is mandatory.

He has a knack for clarifying complex topics and teaches with passion. Exams are based on his notes and materials so there are no major surprises. Attendance is mandatory but you wouldn't want to miss his enjoyable classes anyway.

BEST PROFESSOR AT BARUCH COLLEGE! I also took him for FIN3610 as well, same thing. He is hard yes, the tests are very comprehensive. But he takes the time to write notes, and uploads them for your on blackboard. HE HAS ONLINE VIDEO TUTORIALS if you dont get something. You know whats gonna be on the exam, anyone bashing him just didn't study!

Prof. Padnani is amazing but his exams are hard. you must study and take good notes on his class

Prof. Padnani could explain quantum physics to 5-year olds. He is amazing! To succeed in class: show up, pay attention, take good notes. Everything you need to know for the exam is in his lectures! No trick questions, fair, and straight forward. Once again: show up, take good notes!

Professor Padnani is one of the best professors I've had at Baruch. He is super organized, hand writes his notes and posts them on Blackboard, has detailed solutions to all of the problems done in class, and his exams come directly from in class problems. No need to buy the textbook because he is the textbook! Excellent professor.

Professor Padnani is the best Baruch has to offer! He explains everything very well, tests are based on class notes, and not hard! if you study you will do good, you can always ask him questions - he is one of the professors who actually cares about his students! Definitely take him!!!

Amazing professor. He is always prepared for class and explains the material well. Exams are all based off notes, so no surprises. Don't be late because he takes attendance on the mark. He calls on students a lot; esp. names at the bottom of the alphabet. Only extra credit is 2 bonus problems, no curve.

So glad I took his class. I learned a lot. If you want to do good in his class just study all homework questions and take a good notes. Definitely a must take!tests are fare.

Professor Padnani is great! He is well organized, funny, and very engaging. His exam questions come from his notes, so as long as you practice the in class problems, you will be prepared for the exam. He is very serious about attendance and lateness so make sure you come on time. He responds to emails promptly and is very helpful. Take him!

Super duper easy course! It was so easy, that 31% of students passed with a course grade of an A. All you have to do to get an A in this course is practice the homework problems & solutions packet the professor provides at the beginning of the course. And go over his notes a couple times before exams. No textbook needed. Attendance is mandatory.

Great Prof very humble, very organized class. Learned a lot of relevant topics (seriously made me love finance more) applicable for the future. No curves, everything you need to know is in lecture and notes. The practice problems will become your best friend as solutions are shown and detailed. Attendance is stricton time.

Sweet, helpful Professor who runs an extremely organized course. Goes through material somewhat quickly but is constantly leaving time for students to ask questions, review material, etc. Some of the course material is difficult, but if you have to take this class, Padnani is the professor you should do it with.

Honestly, this subject isn't all that interesting but he tries his best. Material is pretty straightforward, as are the exams. The exams are drawn from the problems he goes over in class, so make sure you understand those well. Nice guy as well, would take him again for another class. Don't bother with the textbook. Never used it.

He is the best Finance teacher you will ever get in Baruch. I am not his best student due to my busy working schedule . But I still love him! exams are straight forward. Also , a lot of real world working experience. cares about his students. He is a great guy and best teacher in Baruch.

Another super duper easy course taught by the professor. I previously reviewed him for FIN 3610. Those same comments I used there apply here, although far less students got an A this time.

He is an amazing person. Super organized. Smart. Knows his material perfectly. Tries hard to deliver material clearly to you and does a great job.

Excellent Professor. Very structured. Takes a lot of effort to explain important concepts to students. Has video lectures on important topics. Clear cut grading criteria. Study well, and you will get an A!

Professor explains concepts well however tests are tough and there is no curve! Pay attention to everything discussed in class. Textbook is unnecessary.

Excellent Professor. Will take a lot of time and effort in the class to teach. You will learn a lot if you are interested.

Great professor. Very helpful and passionate about his job. You can tell he really loves the topics he teaches, and he puts a tremendous amount of effort into teaching.

He's the king of Economics Department when comparing the other professors. No other words to describe him. TAKE HIM with no hesitation!!!

Prof. Padnani puts a lot of effort into teaching. No textbooks are needed and you simply need to understand his notes. I received my first "C" but still must say that he is a nice person. Distribution: Attendance 10%, Two midterms, 25% each, and a non-cumulative final 40%. To me, final was harder than midterms. Please do not take the class lightly.

He is one of the clearest and best-prepared professors at Baruch. While his exams are challenging (no formula sheets allowed), he spends a significant amount of time making sure the students are prepared. Attendance is very important for doing well, however, I did not open the textbook once. Take excellent notes and you will do well.

I got 72, 76 and 88 this fall in his exams. I did bad in first two exams because I didn't practice timely. He is a amazing professor who loves to teach and cares about his students. In your senior level of Baruch, all 4000 level classes are hard. Take him cause I will take him again and again!

MUST TAKE

Unlike the majority of Baruch professors he does know how to teach!

He knows how to teach! I think he is the best professor in baruch ! Go to the class on time . Study his homework package, you will get B

Great professor. Makes sure you Understand the material. All the test questions are from his homework packet and class notes. Make sure you take heavy notes and understand every problem on his hw packet and feel the difference in your gpa.

All you need to do is attend class, review the problems from his homework packet and review his notes from in class and you will do just fine! He knows what he is doing, he is caring, knowledgeable, and most importantly, he makes sure everyone understands the material. I learned so much from him. Best finance professor.

Professor. Padnani teaches in a very clear and organized way. He makes sure you understand everything without overcomplicating things. As long as you pay attention in class and do all the assigned problems, you'll do fine. There should be more professors like him, I would definitely recommend.

No other professor can teach this class better than him. This course is perfectly structured and he provides clear lectures with helpful homework problems. They all reflect what will be on his exams. He explains the material really well and is passionate about the class.

No homework but goes really hard about attendance! He teaches very well and gives great notes. There is no extra credit only 2 bonus questions at the end of 2 midterms and a final. Participate and he "might" help you at the end. You grow to like him but take his tests seriously.

Great Professor, makes it easy to understand the material. No surprises on the exam. Don't be late, if you are even 1 minute late you are LATE!

Professor's 3610 course will help you learn to develop the speed and techniques of using a financial calculator. Some exam ques. are 3+ steps and the solving process can get lengthy, so become attached to your BA plus asap and learn the major shortcuts. Despite the 2.8 difficulty rating on here, people are still failing the exams so don't slack.

THIS IS NOT EASY A. Unlike most ECO/FIN professors, he is good at teaching. Always arrive early and come prepared. His lectures are crystal clear. However, take his tests seriously. 2 midterms, hard but fair. The final is a disaster - asks for minor details, and some even never touch. Overall, I enjoy his lectures and will still take him again!

Literally the best professor ever. Actual returns of 69% in knowledge gains beat my expected return of 38% this semester, and also had some volatile professors, but this class diversified my risk. You can't go wrong with AMPAD. I've decided to go long with Prof. Padnani. Can't wait to take him in the fall and increase the total value of my GPA. -mh

So the professor is very strict on Attendance As far as tests go, you do not need to read the book all you need is to study the power points. I didnt touch the book and scored in the 80s on every exam. Dont show up late and study his notes and you will do well

One of the best finance professors at Baruch. His lectures are clear and organized. The homework problems he assigns prepare you for all his exams. Grade relies on 2 midterms and 1 final, participation, and attendance. Don't be late. He calls attendance at the beginning of class and marks your name absent on a giant projector screen.

Best professor I've ever taken at baruch, class is always so interesting and very easy to follow. He teaches material in such a comprehensive and clear manner. He has helped me excel and have given me a love for international economics. I cannot stress how caring he is towards his students. Such an amazing professor! Make sure you don't miss class!

Professor Padnani is very knowledgeable in the subject and lectures well. Grading criteria consist of two midterms and one final. He is VERY strict on attendance. Walk in one second after he calls your name and you will be marked late. Pay attention in class, practice his problems, review conceptual material and you will do fine.

He is one of the best Professor I had ever taken at Baruch, take him, you will learn a lot in his class, he cares about his students.

The best finance professor I have ever had at Baruch, hands down & I'm a finance major. I genuinely enjoyed this finance class, unlike others. He is smart, good lecturer. If you practice the HW packet he gives you & go through his lecture notes, you will find that it's very similar to the exam. 100% recommend if u put in some of your own effort too

The class is hard. You need to pay attention to everything he says, read his notes, & the textbook. Do not take his exams lightly. They are extremely hard because of the way he words the questions. There are no curves or extra credit either, & hes not afraid to give Cs and Ds to half the class. Also, dont miss class or come in late.

Padnani is a passionate professor and will help as much as he can, granted you ask the right questions. I learned a lot. *However,* his strict attendance policy and his no curve policy, along with the exams makes this class pretty tough. Take all of his notes seriously, know them back and forth. Minor details in the notes end up as exam questions.

The 2 midterms were alright, but the Final was hard...

Paying attention isn't hard in this class. His lectures are pretty insightful and he explains each chapter VERY well. If you listen in class, read the notes, and do the practice homework questions (that he does not collect) you should be getting a good grade. No curve. Mandatory attendance. He is a good professor. I would recommend him.

3 tests and attendance. No homework. He is a caring professor but you need to study to get an A. Do the practice problems and review notes more than once before an exam to really understand them. Exams are straightforward. He gives video lectures so you don't need to come to class at times which is a nice break. Ask questions! He's a very kind prof

One of my favorite professors at Baruch! It's very lecture heavy so there's no textbook. Attendance matters, he goes through the roster one name at a time at the beginning. Just print out the handouts with the problems for the chapters beforehand and if he does call on you, you'll be able to figure it out easily. He teaches well and answers qs!

One of the best profs Ive had at Baruch. Fall 2020 is his last semester, so take him now before its too late. He teaches so well, goes over every problem & concept in depth until you really understand. Answers every question in class. Says he doesnt curve, but the exams have extra credit qs so its not hard to get A if you study & pay attention

This guy is a real gem. For anyone taking FIN4910 or other finance courses, he has YouTube videos that go over almost all the material in a clear concise manner. He does not curve and attendance is mandatory.

Prof Padnani is an amazing professor. He explains things clearly and if you don't understand, he'll clarify until you understand the concepts and problems. He is very strict about attendance and his exams are based off what he says in class. Textbook is not required because exams are all lecture materials. 2 midterms, 1 final

Fall 2020 was his last semester at Baruch but he still deserves a review. He was a great professor, tests were completely based on all his lectures and on the quantitative (non-mandatory) hw packets. He encourages people to ask questions, and he gave a few points of extra credit on tests! Good luck on your future endeavors, professor.