2.5

Babu Baradwaj

Business - Towson University

2.5
Quality
4.3
Difficulty
26%
Would Retake
136
Reviews
2.5
Quality
4.3
Difficulty
2.5
Helpful
2.6
Clarity

26%

Would Retake

136

Reviews

Rating Distribution
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136 total ratings

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What Students Say

I would avoid all interactions with this professor

FIN430 - 2.0 rating

Very pedantic and obnoxious - it is a shame he is the only one that teaches 430

FIN430 - 2.0 rating
Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

61%

Textbook Required

67%

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B

95% confidence
Based on 16 grades
Most common grades:
B+ (5)
A (3)
C (3)
Grade Distribution
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Based on 18 reported grades
B+: 5
A: 3
C: 3
A-: 2
Common Tags
Skip class? You won't pass. (7)
Tough grader (7)
Get ready to read (6)
LOTS OF HOMEWORK (6)
Test heavy (6)
Tough Grader (4)
Lots of homework (4)
LECTURE HEAVY (3)
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Ratings by Course

FIN331430

5.0

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FIN430435

4.0

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FIN

3.0

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FINFIN

3.0

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FIN430

2.8

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+8 more courses
Difficulty by Course

430

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FIN

5.0

FINANCE

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FINANCE331

5.0

FIN436

5.0

Reviews (135)
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FIN430
Sep 27, 2002

No Comments

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FIN430
Grade: B+
Sep 27, 2002

What is this guys problem? He makes you write a ton of notes instead of usin

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FIN435
Sep 27, 2002

Straight up jerk, this guy needs to start trying to teach instead of fail everyo

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FIN435
Nov 1, 2002

simply put - may be smart BUT CANNOT TEACH

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FIN435
Nov 19, 2002

HORRIBLE!! He should be fired for his attitude and cocky tone!

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FIN435
Nov 20, 2002

awful professor, has an accent too, which you can't understand, he likes to fail

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FIN435
Nov 21, 2002

worst teacher i ever had, don't take anything with him, he will put u thru hell!

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FIN
Nov 25, 2002

this guy makes you want to give up college and quit!! very stressful class!!!!!

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FIN435
Dec 13, 2002

Majorly difficult person to talk to, bad teaching methods...I give him an F!

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FIN435
Dec 19, 2002

Ever been to hell? Take this teacher...

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FIN4354
Dec 24, 2002

Very mean, Loves failing people

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FINANCE
Jan 12, 2003

Don't take any class with him unless you want to fail! He fails A students...

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FIN430
Feb 13, 2003

challenging but its my major... no complaints,

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FIN430
May 23, 2003

TOUGH, BUT VERY FAIR, TAKE HIM, HE CURVES AFTER FINAL EXAM

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FIN435
Nov 6, 2003

Even you you have the correct answer he finds ways to take off points

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FIN430435
Nov 8, 2003

Easy if you go to class and study - WOW what a novel concept! Do what is expected of a student and you'll be fine.

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FIN430
Nov 11, 2003

Difficult teacher, but it's a 400 level class and should be expected. Helps students if they ask him, and is a very personable person. He expects what he should from students in a 400 level, last semester of college class. Learn a lot from him.

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FIN430
Nov 15, 2003

Be prepared to study for hours just to fail!! Avoid at all costs! Impossible HW and tests!

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FIN435
Nov 20, 2003

he sucks

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FIN430
Nov 21, 2003

can be intimidating, but if you study and go to class, you won't fail! If you ask him for help he is very helpful! He is honest, dosen't sugarcoat things, maybe some students can't handle that. it's not a skate class but you'll learn, he's a good prof.

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430
Dec 17, 2003

Do not take for last semester because he does not pass everyone. Hardest class ever, hours of studying to fail tests and homeworks.

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FIN331
Apr 1, 2004

HARD!!

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FIN331
Apr 27, 2004

DO NOT TAKE HIM. Only 2 people in the whole class got above a 70 on exams. He collects and GRADES your homework. He does not curve

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FIN331
May 6, 2004

Rediculous!!! This guy failed all but two people on each exam and had the stones to tell the class it's their fault. Tests are obsurd. He's very good at the teaching part.... he just makes the tests unbarable.

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FIN331
May 28, 2004

awful, awful, awful, drop this prof and take someone else.

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FIN331
Aug 3, 2004

Tests are hard, don't reflect what was learned in class. Make sure to do the homework it helps pull your grade up. Very helpful during office hours if he sees you are actually making an effort even if you are not doing well.

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331
Aug 3, 2004

worst professor i ever had. get out, get out, get out.

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FIN430
Aug 4, 2004

Great teacher who challenges the people who do not belong in Finance to make it through. College isn't supposed to be easy and he makes you work.

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FIN331
Aug 18, 2004

This professor is a cruel joke. More than 80% of class flunks the exams and he blames everybody but himself. He is so arrogant. I would never take this professor under any circumstance.

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FIN331
Sep 24, 2004

He is terrible in 331 too. 90 percent fail. Maybe more. Seems to enjoy being a jerk.

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FIN430
Oct 12, 2004

Dr. Baradwaj is an EXCELLENT professor. Anyone who tells you different should not be a finance major. They should try mngt or mktg. When you walk out of this class, if you have put in the time to do well, you will have learned ALOT. Excellent professo

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FIN430
Nov 8, 2004

Important. If you want to learn about finance and you are willing to put in the time required to do so, Baradwaj is one of the BEST professors I have ever had. However, if you are a slacker who is just trying to get by, then don't take Baradwaj. Regardless of what people say, Babu is excellent!

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FIN430
Grade: Not_Sure_Yet
Dec 12, 2004

he is a good teacher. there are 500 points divided up between 4 tests and HW. his lectures are very clear and concise. come to class and do the work and you will be fine

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FIN430
Dec 16, 2004

Very Challenging.if you aren't a finance major, probably not the best prof but if you are, you'll learn what you need to knom.STUDY, READ, DO HW and you'll be fine. Mult choice are his hardest. 3 people got A's, mostly B's but its worth having him and having a good prof at tu for once.

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FIN430
Dec 20, 2004

Very challenging class. 4 tests and several hwk assignments worth 100 points. You MUST go to class bc he will know you and your name. Read the text, and study study study. Show him that you are trying your best and he will pass you.

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FIN430
Grade: B+
Dec 23, 2004

Mean and nasty. Do not take. What a bad professor.

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FIN430
Dec 29, 2004

He is the best Finance teacher at TU. He makes you work for your grade. Do the hw and do them right. you can take the hw to him before the class, he will go over it to make sure it is right. very helpful if you go to him.M/C are hard, but the problems are just like the homework.READ THE BOOK+HANDOUT

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FIN331
Mar 1, 2005

DO NOT TAKE him if you arent a finance major. He loves to be a jerk and play God with students. If your late to class by 30 seconds, he wont accept your homework. He has a set of rules that are totally out of this world, and he loves the fact that the students dont like it. Need I say more?..SADIST!

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FIN
Mar 1, 2005

So he's no creampuff. Big deal. Time to deal with it. you'll know a whole lot more about finace at the end of the semester. that's the "bottom line" isn't it?

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FIN331
Mar 14, 2005

Very good teacher, but very challenging! Expects you to study hard and work even harder! Started the class with a solid F on everything and ended with a B+ overall! Stick it out and you'll really know your stuff. Professor respects those who try! If you're a slacker, look for another class.

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FIN331
Apr 15, 2005

He is a nice guy and makes jokes, which aren't that funny. He thinks he is King and has a smart attitude. He knows what he is doing but i would never take him again.

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FIN331
Apr 20, 2005

Content of the class is very difficult but he is a good teacher, he's really helpful and he knows his stuff. approx. 3 graded hw problems a week and 3 tests...lots of studying required but do able

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FIN331
Apr 21, 2005

Hard. Avoid at all possible cost! I failed his class and have to retake it! He's hard to understand, with a thick accent. He's gruff and unapproachable. Not very helpful and plays favorites.

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FIN331
Apr 27, 2005

This class would be much easier if he graded differently. I got "C+"'s on my tests, but because he grades homeworks like quizzes, what I got on tests didn't matter. He expects everyone to devote all of their time to his class and if you don't, trust me, you'll probably fail. Don't take this guy!

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FIN331
May 8, 2005

well babu is one professor I won't forget. I admire his intelligence and the way he conducts class however, he is very challenging and the tests are only hard to pass because he makes them impossibly long. Only take him if you are a finance major.

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FIN430
May 23, 2005

He is a good professor. You will learn something in his class. If you do the homework, read the chapters, and do the normal amount of studying, there is no reason to get less than a B in this class. Alot of information to learn but Babu makes it easy to understand the material. I would definately take one of his classes again.

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FIN331
May 23, 2005

Really good professor. He expects a lot out of students but it pays off because you will learn a lot about finance from him. Not sure why other people put such nasty posts up. He's a nice guy and will always answer questions outside of class. A lot of kids are slackers and I can see why they wouldnt like him. Take him if youre a finance/econ major.

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FIN331
May 23, 2005

To anyone thinking of taking Babu's class: Dont let the slackers on this site deter you. Yes, his classes are HARD and you WILL WORK for your grade. He is very fair but expects a 110%. He respects hard workers and will do whatever he can to help you. DO THE HOMEWORK! There are 3 long tests but if you do the homework and study you should be fine!

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FIN331
Aug 26, 2005

Babu is an awesome professor. As long as you do the homework and try really hard you will pass. He let our class take extra quizzes to bring up our grades. Also, he is very funny. On the day of the final he said, "The theme of the day is Celebrate Good Times." I wasn't interested in finance at first, now I love it!

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FIN331
Nov 6, 2005

He may know his stuff but he's an absolutely unrealistic prof. Blatantly has no real work experience. Take Rugemer!

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FIN331
Nov 8, 2005

Really great professor and nice guy. Class content is hard but he provides really great notes. He's really helpful, likes to see his students do well

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FIN430
Nov 10, 2005

Horrible prof, he just rambles on and yells at us. It's true, he can only teach out of the book becuase he doesn't have any real world experience. He is a good reason to NOT be a finance major.

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331
Nov 12, 2005

Babu is da bomb!

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FIN331
Nov 13, 2005

Babu is NOT the bomb!Teaches 3 diff ways of finance(book,board,slides)and if u dont use the 1 he likes on the tests,u will be screwed.Gave a 12 page-test to do in 1 hour.CRAZY!Collects HW and be on time or he will put u on blast!There has to be another way of finance & if so, not through babu!

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FIN331
Grade: F
Nov 15, 2005

DO NOT TAKE HIM! Does not provide enough time to finnish the exam and the exams are not what we go over in class! Horrible teacher and expects too much from his students, he teaches this class like its your only class! More than half of the students dropped this class in the middle of the semester. I repeat again, DO NOT TAKE HIM!

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FIN331
Nov 16, 2005

I think some of the other posters exaggerated. His classes are hard, the exams are LONG, but the key is to actually study. Even though he gives u a 'formula sheet' every formula won't be on it. He's a good teacher, but take someone easier if possible.

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FIN331
Nov 30, 2005

Probably the hardest finance teacher here! Very tough, but fair. Gives a formula sheet on the exams, which is nice. 4 exams & weekly hw assignments. The exams are long but they are do-able if you study and know your stuff! Doesn't want anyone to fail, but some did end up dropping the class cuz he's pretty hard. Slackers- stay away from him.

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FINANCE331
Dec 18, 2005

DO NOT TAKE! BEWARE! you will work hard and still fail

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FIN430
Dec 21, 2005

This is probably the hardest class I've taken so far at Towson, but also the one I learned the most in. You need to actually study for the exams and homeworks or you will fail!! A lot of people blame him for failing, but there are no suprises if you read the book and study the notes. He is a great teacher and you will learn alot if you put in time.

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FIN430
Dec 25, 2005

Made it his job to make your life a living hell.Has no idea of what the word mercy is, example: his homework is due at 530 for the night class and a girl got there at 532 he didnt accept it so there goes her passing grade. He said that hes been called all the names in the book but after taking his clas you will invent new names for what he is

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FIN331
Dec 27, 2005

I am dead serious, if you take this teacher, you are an idiot. He is a rude, sarcastic, jerk. I think he actually enjoys watching students drown in his class. I am honestly surprised he has not be fired. What an ****.

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FIN331
Jan 2, 2006

Absolutely the Worst. The negative ratings that are here are correct! He is rude and will belittle you in front of class. Grades every detail on homework for accurracy, not for attempting. Once he shuts the door, your HW is a zero. I tried hard in this class, did all HW and came to every class, and he still failed me. STAY AWAY FROM HIM!!!

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331
Jan 14, 2006

STAY AWAY! he will destroy your morale as a hardworking student. He has no real world experience, and treats student like crap. My advice is, even if it's the last option for you to take his class, go to the finance department and beg to be added to Prof.Francis Rugemers class, or do not take him.

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FIN331
Feb 1, 2006

Babu is a tough teacher, you try so hard in his class and still end up failing! Stay away from his class, although you will end up taking fins agian next semester!

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FIN331
Feb 1, 2006

Professor Babu is still writing a good review everytime he gets honest bad reviews. Stay away as he is terrible.

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FINANCE
Feb 4, 2006

Twists his exam problems around to try and trick you on the exams. Stay away from this guy, he likes to fail people. He doesn't inspire you to want to learn.

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FIN331430
Mar 23, 2006

Finance is a tough course regardless of who you take it with. Conjointly, there's a lot of STUPID people at Towson. It's those people that are putting these whiny posts up. Baradwaj is one of the BEST professors at Towson. His notes are clear and he's a good teacher. Hardass? Yeah-he expects alot. If you study and you're not a moron, you'll do fine

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FIN430
Mar 28, 2006

The people who complain about Babu are the unintelligent ones. You will learn a lot in this class. He's extremely thorough. Buy the study exam, study his notes, quit crying, and you'll be just fine.

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FIN331
Mar 30, 2006

I'm not a moron, I'm an accounting major and have a high GPA and I still got D in this class. He makes you feel bad for asking questions and goes way too fast. I realize he expects a lot out of people, but maybe too much for an out of major requirement course.

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FIN430
May 12, 2006

I am a finance major and I have never learned so little in a class. Baradwaj simply cannot teach. Instead he just displays his arrogance and ignorance every class. He belittles students and makes us feel stupid. And did I mention that he simply cannot teach? He would never get a job in the real world, so I guess he is stuck teaching at a university

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FIN331
May 24, 2006

Oh, I think I just threw up in my mouth a little. I really think that the positive ratings are from Babu himself. He is nowhere near perfect and even a student who gets an A in his class, which barely happens, will tell you how horrible a professor he is.The character limit on this rating won't allow me to say everything about him,but don't take!

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FIN331
May 26, 2006

This professor has no clue how to teach and just reads his notes and barely looks up. He cant answer questions about finance in the real world because he only knows what's in the book. Very arrogant and condascending and wants you to fail. AVOID HIM if you want learn anything or pass.

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331
May 30, 2006

He wants you to fail, to prove some unkown point. DO NOT take him under any circumstance. You will regret it 100%. The people that give him positive reviews probably have no social life and spend countless hours trying to figure out his logic.

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FIN331
Nov 23, 2006

He knows what he the subject very well and his tests are not hard, but you really have to know your stuff. He makes snide remarks to his students which makes him unapproachable. If you want to learn a lot, take him but if you want a warm teacher, do not!

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FIN331
Dec 10, 2006

Yes Babu is the demon spawn and is hard, but his class is not impossible. Study hard, take notes, and come to class you will get a C.

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FIN331
Dec 20, 2006

Tough, tough class. Stick it out and it will be worth it but you will definately work harder than you have in any class. Gives extra credit at the end which saves most students. Don't take if your not willing to work hard for the grade.

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FIN331
Jan 16, 2007

This class was difficult. There is a ton of homework that is graded on accuracy and not effort. If you do not plan on doing homework DO NOT take his class. Plan on studying everyday for this class. Most weeks you will cover 1.5 to 2 chapters.Wait until office hours for questions. Don't take this class if you're looking to pass it easily.

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FIN331
Jan 23, 2007

He is a very tough teacher, but you will learn a lot from him. He knows what he is talking about. Have to study everyday for his class, and you have to read ALL the assigned chapter or you will be lost. Grades homework on accuracy. If you do the work and study HARD you'll be fine. It is not an impossible class to pass. It is worth it in the end.

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FIN331
Mar 17, 2007

First teacher to ever give me lower than a B+. Got a C+ in the course. He has no interest in teaching others. Take another teacher.

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FIN331
Apr 6, 2007

Babu is def a hard teacher! He seems unapproachable for help and if you answer questions wrong in class he makes you feel stupid. As the class went on, he did get better. He offered to help a lot more and people have told me he is a lot nicer outside of class. He's a tough teacher. I don't think I would take him again.

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FIN430
Apr 21, 2007

Worst professor I have ever had. Only knows what is in the book and can't answer questions that are not addressed in the book because he doesn't have any practical experience. They won't even let him teach any graduate classes. Avoid at all costs.

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FIN331
May 23, 2007

HORRIBLE... no joke. do not take this man. I think he lives to see his class struggle. He told our class he "likes his food spicy .. just like he likes his exams" A**HOLE!!!!

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FIN331
May 25, 2007

Stay away from any of his classes. He is horrible, always complains about needing to help people outside of class and can't teach anything unless it's in the book because he doesn't know it himself. His tests are impossible too. Overall, horrible professor. should be fired!!!

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FIN331
May 25, 2007

Do not take this professor. He was a jerk the entire semester; said Towson was easier than other colleges and he wasn't teaching at the level he would like to. Wasn't helpful at all. I would go to his office and he would be very short and would be doing other things while I was trying to talk to him. He's just a jerk. Take someone else.

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FIN331
May 28, 2007

Babu is very knowledgeable on the material but is the harshest grader i have ever had and now im going to have to retake this wretched class. Tests require days of studying. He cuts your HW grade in half for missing a simple formula. Has impossible office hours. Mercyless. Heartless. i have never failed a college class until FIN331. DONOTTAKE!

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FIN430
Jun 4, 2007

Completely worthless professor. Only knows what is in the textbook, and that material seems to confuse him too. He has no real world business experience to share, so instead he just insults you with his sarcasm. Avoid.

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FIN430
Oct 1, 2007

Instructions are generally unclear. This includes homework and tests. Leaves comments on hw like "Follow Instructions!"... well, his instructions are ambiguous and can confuse you on tests.

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FIN430
Nov 8, 2007

he's a hard teacher and can be unclear. between him and flaherty, there is no lesser of two evils.

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FIN331
Apr 14, 2008

very hard grader. test questions don't resemble homework. strict on being on time. if you come in even a minute late he won't accept your homework.

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FIN331
May 13, 2008

very mean. he said and i quote "Do I look like I care?" when confronted about harsh grading setting back graduating seniors their last semester. Very rude. Standards unreasonale for non-finance or accounting majors. Homework grades on accuracy! even if accurate takes off points for spelling and abbreviations. ONLY TAKE THIS CLASS IF YOU ARE VERY GO

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FIN331
Dec 14, 2008

Babu was hard, lets just get that straight. But to clear things up, people who post negative comments are just the stupid kids who thought this class would be a cake walk.people failed not because of him, but because they did not want to do what was necessary to do well. Fin331 is hard no matter what, if you pay attention and work hard,youwillpass

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FIN430
Dec 18, 2008

I'm not going to lie; this class is hard as hell. The tests are so hard most Finance teachers probably couldn't get As or Bs. This being said, Dr Baradwaj is a good professor. He can be kind of a ****, but you will learn the material in this class. I wouldn't voluntarily take him again, but if I had to, it wouldn't be the worst thing ever.

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FIN430
May 7, 2009

great guy with a great attitude about life...i'll miss the days of helping him clean out his office and learning what makes this complicated man tick...we'll always have our lunch dates to remember

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FIN430
Dec 7, 2009

If you want to learn take him. If you want to just pass the class then dont coz you wont. He is very hard but good professor to learn from.

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FIN435
May 17, 2010

FIN435: impossible class, speaks english well but doesnt teach well. useless with regards to questions. very dry humor, i feel that he goes out of his way to fail students. knowledgeable, yes. patient and a good teacher, no. no good finance teacher to take, but take him as last resort. prolly repeating class in the summer. ugh....

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FIN430
May 21, 2010

Lets just get to the point. Dr. Baradwaj does great research for TU. You will learn a lot, but he fails to create a learning environment where students can thrive in. Test averages were in the 60's. On his third test 17/25 students received a D or below. What does this tell you besides him intellectually challenging us? I think you know the answer.

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FIN430
May 21, 2010

This class is not as bad as everyone makes it seem. The material is not that hard, there is just a lot of it. Take the time to read the chapters and really study before the exams and you'll be fine. The exams are straightforward and he doesn't try to trick you.

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FIN430
Jun 24, 2010

Just an awful teacher. He cannot explain the material. Sometimes I wonder if he really understands it cuz he contradicts the textbook frequently. Avoid. He has a bad attitude and wants to fail you. Contrary to what a previous report says, he does not even have any good research (that is what another finance professor there told me).

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FIN430
Aug 3, 2010

He simply cannot teach, so why is he still teaching at TU? The last reviewer said he heard from another professor that he does not do any research. I also heard that is exactly why they won't let him teach graduate classes. So he demands perfection from his students but he is far below perfection or even mediocrity in his profession. Go figure.

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FINFIN
Oct 24, 2010

He is definitly not the kindest man I've ever come across. He is hard on everybody, and doesn't make it all that appealing to go see him during office hours to get help. He really isnt worth taking . . . It was a big mistake for me. He's pompous and does not apply the "I'm not here to fail my students, I'm here to teach my students" philosophy.

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FIN331
Jan 31, 2011

i just did the hw's and went to class consistantly. I ZONED out in class and barely studied for the final. Did extra credit though. somehow got a C.

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FIN430
May 16, 2011

Horrible professor. Basically wants you to fail. If you disagree with him, he'll just get upset. If you argue a test question and prove him wrong he'll ignore you (and won't give credit for the correct answer). Hard not to space out during his lectures.

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FIN430
May 18, 2011

Im not sure how he is with the lower level finance classes but the people who complained about his 430 simply shouldnt be finance majors. He's a hard teacher and the material is even harder. He gives you the notes! I dont understand how people fail when the exams are in the notes! you just have to study! He's a smart guy

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FIN430
May 11, 2012

This class is hard b/c it's a 400 level class, not because of the professor. Ask questions and he will help you. Read his handouts and ask to do examples in class if you need help understanding something. Study constantly, it's very easy to blank out on exams. I don't think he's a bad teacher, I learned more in this class than any FIN course.

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FIN430
Dec 17, 2012

Regardless of what anyone says, the class average for the tests were in the 60% range for our class. Solely based on that information, you should know something is fundamentally wrong. I did put in a lot of hours for this class (i.e. read each chapter far in advance). Likewise, I really did learn a lot about finance .. more than any other fin class

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FIN331
Jul 2, 2013

Professor is great, he is sarcastic but funny. Just pay attention, do the work, and you'll be fine. It is not that hard, and he explains everything you need to know for the exams.

5.0
5.0
FIN331
Aug 7, 2013

Babu is AMAZING. the class was extremely HARD but he made it manageable. If you want to learn the basics about finance take the class with him, he is THE BEST explaining everything and gave us a formula sheet for the exams. 100% recommended.

1.0
5.0
FIN430
Feb 10, 2014

This man is a monster. He thrives on the notion that students have to pass his class in order to graduate. He calls himself the "gatekeeper" as if he holds all the power to your future and the sad part is he does. Don't oppose him or he will bend you over a chair when grading your work. Nothing he does is reminiscent of a good teacher or person.

5.0
3.0
FIN331
Grade: A-
Oct 24, 2014

I love Dr. Baradwaj. He is a tough teacher because he wants you to do well. Doesn't take attendance but goes over practice problems during class so I would try to make it to most classes. If you study from notesproblems in class and connect hw test won't be to bad. If you need extra help don't be afraid to ask!

5.0
3.0
FIN331
Dec 15, 2014

He may come off as a bit harsh but he's not mean like most people say. He just expects you to work hard for your grade. Attendance isn't mandatory but you must be on time for his class . Connect hw can make or break your grade so ever point counts. I learned to focus on concept questions just as much as math based question for the exams.

4.0
5.0
FIN430
Dec 17, 2014

He cares so much for his students, he even yelled at me once in his office because I was getting lazy with my work and he knew I could do so much better, and he was right. I've never met a professor that cared so much for his students, but you have to put the work in. I did every problem in the book and studied weeks for an exam. I got an A.

1.0
5.0
430
Jan 22, 2015

This was the worst teacher in my 4 years at Towson. Finance did not come easy to me so I really struggled with such a hard teacher. He has no mercy. I'll put it like this. If you're a really good student and finance comes easy to you and you're really smart and like a challenge you should be fine with this guy. Otherwise, run as fast as you can.

3.0
4.0
FIN430
Nov 12, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Dr. Baradwaj isn't a bad guy he just pushes students more than any other professor. This class has alot of assignments, alot of reading the book. Tests are tough but not impossible if you study. He's not great with feedback, and seems to enjoy watching students struggle.

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
LECTURE HEAVY
1.0
5.0
FIN331
Apr 17, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Horrible at teaching. He doesn't know how to teach and expects you to learn everything on your own. Assigns chapters one after another in short periods of time. I learn more from the actual book than him. Moves too fast in class. Completely unapproachable and looks upset. If you don't like Finance or aren't a Finance major, avoid taking him.

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LOTS OF HOMEWORK
1.0
5.0
FIN331
Apr 18, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Rude, takes pleasure in embarrassing students, in one class I took the professor proceeded to gossip about one students shortcomings, later in the semester proceeded to badmouth a student whom he assumed had "cheated." But no one was penalized or punished. All around a bitter man and bad teacher AVOID THIS MAN LIKE THE PLAGUE.

Tough Grader
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LOTS OF HOMEWORK
1.0
5.0
FIN331
Apr 18, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Honestly it makes me sick to see that a professor comes on this site and writes his own reviews. Several reviews on here are from the professor himself, finance is a manageable class but with Baradwaj there is no chance. Any post with "cream puff" "slacker" or calling students lazy on this site are written by him. He has said so in class avoid 100%

Tough Grader
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
1.0
5.0
FIN331
May 18, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Horrible. Avoid at all costs, if you can run do it. This professor will not teach you, nor will he help you, rather he will embarrass and demean you. Teachers directly from a powerpoint and gives you a handout to print and fill out. However he is stubborn, rude and does not care weather or not you pass. I think he liked watching us struggle

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
LECTURE HEAVY
4.0
5.0
FIN331
Grade: B+
Aug 1, 2017
Would take again

One of the hardest classes I've taken. But is definetly worth it, you'll learn a lot. However, Babu is very hard and you have to be up to date, if you miss a class or fall behind you will not pass

Skip class? You won't pass.
TEST HEAVY
LECTURE HEAVY
4.0
2.0
FIN331
Grade: A
Nov 8, 2017
Would take again

All the reviews that are written about this man are not accurate. Hes one of the best teachers i have ever had. This class is an easy A and i would recommend it to anyone.

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
Inspirational
Caring
4.0
3.0
FIN331
Grade: A
Nov 15, 2017
Would take again

Babu is a really good guy. He sets out his expectations in the beginning of the semester. Two homework assignments per chapter and 2 exams with a cumulative final. Gives good feedback and can answer nearly any question you ask. He knows what he's teaching. Would encourage anyone to take him unless you are late to class, he will not accept it.

Skip class? You won't pass.
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Clear grading criteria
5.0
4.0
FIN331
Grade: B+
Dec 18, 2017
Would take again

As long as you put the effort in, you're fine. He's willing to help and cares about his students. People who say he's mean or too harsh probably don't go to class or put any effort in. FIN 331 is hard no matter who you take, so don't think you could get an "easy teacher".

Respected
Caring
Tests are tough
2.0
4.0
FIN430
Grade: A-
May 9, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Very pedantic and obnoxious - it is a shame he is the only one that teaches 430

Get ready to read
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
SO MANY PAPERS
2.0
3.0
FIN430
Jul 3, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Good professor, but a poor department chair. Enjoys confusing students and asserting dominance. I would avoid all interactions with this professor.

1.0
4.0
FIN430
Mar 5, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Worst professor in the finance department and he is the department chair!! He was angry when everyone failed his first exam, but his test are extremely hard and his expectations are ridiculous. Good luck, cause he is the only one who teaches this class. Also if you're even a minute late to class you will be locked out.

Lots of homework
Test heavy
Tough grader
2.0
4.0
FIN430
Grade: C
May 22, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Dr. Baradwaj is the type of professor that make students work for their grades. First exam, all but one passed his exam. He was irritated and told the whole class to study harder. Assignments were insane because they took hours. He taught from word documents. Very serious guy, hard to get him to smile, but mediocre at best.

Lots of homework
Test heavy
Tough grader
4.0
5.0
FIN430
Grade: B+
Dec 20, 2019
Would take again

His exams are tough and he expects that you read. If you dont, you will not do well in the class.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Caring
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
FIN430
May 14, 2020
Wouldn't take again

He's horrible. He wastes literally 30 minutes of every class boasting about how difficult his class is and how everyone fails. Horrible ego. Also very negative outlook on life and definitely made me want to discontinue my career in finance. Worst teacher at towson and they sincerely need another teacher to teach this class. Lectures are boring

Get ready to read
Test heavy
Tough grader
1.0
4.0
FIN430
Apr 1, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Class wasn't insanely hard but you need to show up everyday. Sometimes jokes in class but can be rude/snarky at times in an unprofessional way (even though he lectures us to be professional at all times). Sometimes can be generous and get out of class early and go over concept if not understood/went too fast.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
Lecture heavy
1.0
5.0
FIN436
Grade: C-
Dec 21, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Rude and snarky. His lectures are hard to understand. Always talks about how difficult his classes are. If you miss one class you have to rely on your classmates to give you the notes because he wont. If the class is doing poorly overall he will give us a lecture about how unprepared we are and how we wont succeed in his class

Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
FIN331
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Dec 25, 2021
Wouldn't take again

He belittles anyone and every one that even looks at him. Goes insanely fast through the lectures, then gets upset when we ask him to go back. Dropped the class after the first exam because of how horrible he was at teaching and also doesn't curve anything. Literally, take anyone else if you can.

1.0
5.0
FIN430
Grade: C+
Jan 27, 2022
Wouldn't take again

Is an above average student, I graduated with 3.5 however; this professor made it so difficult that I got C for the first time in my life! The course itself wasnt that hard though. He isnt easy to talk to or deal with and would give you hard time both intellectually and emotionally ;(. Bless you if you had to take a course with him.

Lots of homework
Skip class? You won't pass.
Tough grader
4.0
2.0
FIN430
May 17, 2022
Would take again

Easy class professor is just mean and hard to deal with.

3.0
5.0
FIN436
Grade: C
May 25, 2022

The tests are super hard. You may feel like you won't pass, but he will clutch up in the end. 100% saved me for graduation.

Test heavy
3.0
5.0
FIN436
Grade: C
May 25, 2022

Contrary to what some of these reviews may be saying, Dr. Baradwaj is not somebody who enjoys failing his students. I can tell he's got a good heart and cares, but you will be ripping your hair out sometimes going through this class with him. He will push you harder than any other professor, and you need to work hard from Day 1 or get left behind.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
FIN331
Grade: A
May 24, 2023

I passed the class the class wasn't hard itself got a A but He complicates everything when we're here to learn school is supposed to be fun not headaches. also he isn't organized. avoid this professor at all cost unless it's a free course.

Lots of homework
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