Disregard the other comments. Its mostly from students who were unwilling to do the work and were simply not up to the challenge brought by this professor who has real world experience and shares it with students. Outstanding knowledge of the topics, very articulate, and extremely caring and helpful. Highly recommended.

This guy is one of the best professors at Baruch College. I have to warn you: If you are stupid and/or lazy, do not take him. He will give you a hard time if you do not study. Highly recommended.

I agree most of the previous comment, only except the hard part. This subject itself is not easy, but I believe he teaches everything we need to know in class, the rest just depend on how much effort you put in outside the class. Like he said at the beginning, if you put 7 hours minimum to study each week, you will get a B. overall I like the class

The class is ridiculously easy, it's the professors exams that make it difficult. He does not look to grade you based on what you know but looks to take off points for stupid things he has never taught. Once you fail the midterm acing the final is easy because you know what the exam will look like. DOES NOT PROVIDE STUDY MATERIALS!!!! TAKE IF SMART

I forgot to say another thing. I am the one who said that If you are lazy and/or stupid, do not take him. I just wanted to add that the homework he made us do in excel, I am using it to trade options myself. It's not high end stuff, but you know what? It helps a lot. Wake up people. This guy is the best. I would give everything to work with/for him

The class was fairly easy and although I didn't have much interest in the subject I learned a few useful concepts. The professor makes the class more fun and entertaining otherwise it is hard to go through the 2.5 hours of summer sessions. He has real life experience in the world of finance, therefore his knowledge is not just dry and textbookish a

Prof is magnificent! Easy class, no books. Hardly much studying. Lenient grader. Light atmoshere. Definately take him

Excellent professor who really teaches from experience; he is a smart professional who makes twenty times more what the ordinary person can do on WS. This is an upper level class and it requires a special attention. Work hard and be smart and creative as this is what will help you on midterm and a final exam. You will have to put 8 hours/week for B

I cant explain how lucky I am. Had very little interest in the topic, but after taking his class I could see making a career in Finance. Never had someone so knowledgable and so passionate about a subject teach my classes. Alot of lazy students wasted his and my time and hopefully he failed them. Take his class and take it often. You will learn alo

In the end-he wasn't bad at all-this is college-not grade school-u HAVE to apply yourself in order to get good grades & if you dont-then there is no one to blame but yourself. I got a good grade b/c I busted my a$$ off thats all to it. If a class is hard-study harder! If u put your mind to something u can do it regardless of who's teaching.

I think all the comments have been exaggerated. This class wasn?t as horrible as pictured by any means. You get out of this class just as much as you put into it. I got a descent grade because I applied myself.

I had never had A in any of my finance classes before.. finally have an A for this one which is very pleasantly surprising.. I never knew what to expect in his exams.. his exams were hard but he is a leniet grader..I do respect that guy a lot.. He is a very knowledgeble...wish he'd teach other classes.. I hope I can work for him one day..

Some of the comments here are really really ridiculous. This guy is magnificant. He is one of the best professors I have had at Baruch. I would take him again and again. The students writing these comments are really the dumb, and stupid ones who dont want to do anything but get a passing grade and get a job. I highly recommend this guy to everyone

Wake up everyone. Half of you dont bother doing the work he tells you to do and then you complain. He is a brilliant Prof. He knows his stuff alot more than others in the Dept. Half of the students in my class deserved to fail and yet he passed them. I learned so much from his class. Wish he taught 4710. I agree with below if you can take him, do i

He is tough. There is no question about it. But he is very frank about it at the begining of the class so that people dont get the wrong impression. His teaching style is highly professional. He is clear, articulate and quite patient. If you are not going to put in the time he demands of you then your in trouble. If you do, you will learn a ton.

The Real Bottom-Line:Terrific and Fun. I learned alot. Hard class, but worth it. I agree with some of the comments here. There are too many lazy and stupid students at Baruch who complain because they are too dumb to succeed. I just wish there were more profs like him. Hopefully he teaches other classes. Highly recommended.

Pretty darn tough. Need to devote alot of time to his class. Teaches it very well. Knows his stuff.

One sentence should do it: If you want to learn alot its simple, take him. He's worth your time.

This professor is not the easiest, but he is fair and helpful. While the material may be confusing at times, Prof. Mobasheri provides us with knowledge that is apllicable to the real world. This class especially helped me get better at using Excel for his homework assignments.

Prof. Mobasheri is both an instructor and successful practitioner who has worked at Wall Street's top firms. He has done graduate studies in both economics and finance. As a result, he can offer insight on just about any topic related to the class. While you need to study the textbook by yourself to learn the material, this class is invaluable.

Great teacher. A lot of people have said bad things about this professor in the past but they are not true. Very knowledgeable teacher with crystal clear clarity. Very helpful. Doesnt put up with any bullcrap and lets you know from the beginning. If you have a desire to learn finance this professor is a definate must take. You wont be disappointed.

awesome teacher. His teaching style is very clear and articulate. If you have a real desire to learn finance this professor is a must take. Not an easy A but you will learn alot. This teacher can answer almost any question related to finance and is very helpful. Definately recommend.

Great teacher really knows his stuff. An experianced professor with real-world knowledge. Very helpful and keeps your attention. This professor is a must take.

The bottom line:The good students have written the good reviews and the lazy ones the bad ones. He's going to challenge u. If u are up to it then take him and learn slot. If ur lazy then forget about it. Your not gonna do the work and in the end ur gonna complain.

Not an easy class. You have to study a lot in order to get a good grade. Homeworks are easy and help you to understand the material. If you are Fin major, take him...

I agree, you will have to read the book in order to do well and understand the material. However, during the class the professor talks a lot about the real world "out there" which makes the class interesting. I have no idea why everyone did so poorly on the midterm, I found it to be a joke: 6 or so questions, no multiple choice, but very easy: who

...read the book should have done well. The final was a bit harder, but still comprehensible. I think, an easy A...

Very knowledgeable professor..I learned a lot. Tests may be a bit tricky, but he is a very fair grader. Lectures were far more interesting than other finance classes I took; he has a lot of insight.

Nice professor, and really likes it when the students ask him questions. He is not a tough professor, but the course material is hard to grasp in general. Listen to him, do the assignments, and most importantly ask questions and you will do well. Not an easy A but absolutely attainable.

Not a tough grader, he just expects you to understand the material in the class and if you do then the exams are easy to score high on. Half the class failed the midterm and the other half scored 85 or above. Offers extra credit too to pick up your grade. And a hot pepper by a slim margin though, but, still makes listening in class a bit easier.

This is a 4000 level Economic course in a school highly concentrated in Finance, of course, it will be hard. The professor expects students to work for the grade and not just show up to class, memorize some slides and leave without much understanding of economic thought. That being said, he says "um" a bit too much. Makes listening tougher.

The class is well taught and the professor is knowledgeable of the material. Don't get complacent if you do well on the midterm--the final will surprise you. A great deal of material for final exam; you can expect anything you cover throughout the course. It is a 4000 level course so expect to be challenged.

If you really want to learn about Monetary policy and much more about economics choose this professor.I am glad that I took his class.He knows very well what he is teaching and what is most important - he knows how to teach,explain the material which is not that easy.if you will come to his lectures,listen carefully you will be good on his exams.

Professor Mobasheri provides easy to understand lectures, which is important since the textbook is a bit hard to really comprehend. Although attendance is not mandatory, you should go since it will help you prepare for his exams better. He is very enthusiastic and passionate about the subject.

Honestly if you want to pass his class read the textbook religiously. Pay attention in class, take good notes especially in readiness for the midterm, and Final. All the Best

If you want to do well go to class, buy and read the text book, pay close attention to the reviews for the midterm/final. What is reviewed in class is on the exams, there are no curve balls. Subject matter is interesting. **4 papers 40%, midterm 25%, final 30%, participation 5% Ace the final and you ace the course regardless** Best of Luck!

Great professor one of the best at Baruch. It is true that he is full of himself, but you will learn a lot from him. Specially from the first hours of class, which is a discussion about current economics facts. Take him if you want to learn, dont worry about the essays, he does not read them. The final is hard, but the midterm is easy.

GREAT PROFESSOR! THE COURSE MATERIAL IS DIFFICULT BUT THE PROFESSOR IS EXTREMELY KNOWLEDGEABLE, GUY KNOWS HIS STUFF. YOU WILL DEFINITELY LEARN SOMETHING IN THIS CLASS. EXAM IS FAIR, POSSIBLE TO GET A GOOD GRADE, JUST TAKE GOOD NOTES. IF HE WERE TEACHING ANOTHER COURSE, I WOULD DEFINITELY TAKE HIM. (MIDTERM, FINAL, SHORT PAPERS)

Pr. Mobasheri is very knowledgeable and has a passion about the subject. You will learn a lot about monetary policy from a person with real life experience.Four papers(2 pages)40%, midterm(25%),final (30%). 5% participation. The book is hard to read but you can always ask professor any questions during office hours.

The Professor is very knowledgeable in Economic field. Even though the attendance is not mandatory, it is better to attend every single class since the exam questions are from the lectures. 2-pages single space four papers, midterm and final. As long as you study, listen to the lecture and take a good notes, grade A is attainable.

Take this class ONLY if you are planning on visiting the library on a regular basis. Attendance is not mandatory but you cannot pass the class without taking notes since textbooks are difficult to understand and exams are mostly from the material covered in class. Make sure you UNDERSTAND the materials before you take the exams. Unique Prof

You can have high GPA, study a lot and still fail his class. He doesn't care if you work and study full time, or learn anything from his class. He is, however, the best Economics professor in Baruch. He succeeded where most had failed by keeping me awake through his every class. Easy A if you fully understand the material, F otherwise.

Prof. Mobasheri is quite knowledgeable in how economics works in the real world. He is always ready to address questions with real data. It can be refreshing to see how ideas play out in reality. The book is difficult, but someone who attends class and writes notes will find that nearly everything from class is in exactly the same form in the book.

This comment is long overdue. If you are a serious ECO student,this class will be instructive & illuminating.You will learn a lot about Mon. policy from an accomplished individual w/real life experience in the field. Use this to your advantage and ask questions.There are 4 papers40%, midterm(25%),final (30%)5% class part. Take notes and listen.

Best Teacher at Baruch! Smart, knows the material hands down, lots of real world examples, and great career advice. The mid-term was hard, but I did well and only because I studied really hard. He's up front about everything. If you are lazy and wont study, you are not going to do well. Just read the comments below from one of those students.

Great Professor! Very hard class but you will be ok if you study. He is the only person at Baruch who took his time to give some career advice to students. I wish it was not my last year because what he said about pursuing your passion instead of financial interest makes a lot of sense. Most of students in Baruch are in wrong majors.

Really great professor, gives a ton of career and school advice. Two test, midterm and final each worth 50%. Knows the material extreamly well, please read the chapters prior to class so that you can get the most out of the lecture. Weekly homeworks on connect.

As far as an educator goes, Professor Mobasheri is crystal clear and high quality. If you read the textbook and pay attention the class isn't killer. You must study but you might actually like doing that considering how interesting the topics can become, despite what is usually a dense class.

Eco-4000 is one of the hardest course in Baruch. Definitely it is not an easy A class whoever u take. I suggest to take Professor Ardavan because his lecture helps a lot to understand materials. Besides that u will be knowledgeable about career and real world situation. written exam:1 mid, 1 final and online. He curved greatly.

written exam: 1 mid, 1 final and online 30%, 40%, and 30% respectively. It is not an easy A class. You should work hard and understands basics. He is liberal for grading. I recommend to take him. Though he didn't take attendance, missing class will be wrong move. Don't drop even if you get between (50-60%). He curved hugely.