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“He has horrible handwriting and doesn't project his voice loud enough for a lecture hall”
FIN300 - 2.0 rating“Sit in the front if you want a good grade”
FIN300 - 4.0 ratingClass Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
80%
Textbook Required
93%
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A+
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2005
5.0
(1)FIN697
5.0
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5.0
(1)CBA495
5.0
(1)CBA300
5.0
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FIN
5.0
2005
3.0
FIN300
2.6
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2.0
UNIV100
2.0
Reviews (83)
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a tough class,if your having trouble with math and equations. two test I believe. Very hard to get an A in his class. Big curve, definitely possible to pass.
Nice guy, easy class. There is 1 research report, 4 quizzes, 1 midterm and a final. He basically gives us the questions for quizzes and exams to study. Don't really need a book for this class. Always lets us out early.
if you want an easy A or B, then take this guy. he tells you whats on the test and quizeses. dont buy the book, you dont need it. and you dont need to show up to class.
This class is truly a joke. Although it is hard not to get a B, you will learn close to nothing. If your a hot chick be prepared for a little hands on approach which will probably result in an A.
EEEEEEEEasy. SO EASY. EASY EASY EASY. EASIEST CLASS EVER. A or B for sure. Did I say these classes are EASY!!!
finance
requires about thirty pages of work. Not bad for three units.
He is a good teacher, and lectures are only take notes from what he says in class. Study well on your notes then you don't have any problem to get an A in this class. Highly recommended!!! A+++++
The easiest instructor you will ever take. He gives you all of the questions and answers to tests and quizzes. Show up for class and take good notes and you will surely get an A. Pay careful attention to the problem samples and you've got it made. One country report also.
OK, I took his Winter class and still not sure if I like him or not. If you make a joke he might tell you "Don't challenge me, this is my class, no more jokes on my time-If you back me into a corner, you will lose. I am the teacher!" Fairly hard to understand, but grades pretty easy, so OK I guess
He's a OK teacher. You have to focus in order to understand him. His midterm is easy, but his final is not easy.
****!!! GOod class...i got hands on approach. The guy is a walking tripod.
Don't get to his bad side...because you will see HELL!
easiest teacher i ever had except for kpe teahers. look if he knows ur name and likes u its a guaranteed A. dont buy anything because he tells u verbatum what is on the tests and quizes. for the papers he grades on appearance and page length...believe me
took this class pre-spring semester for only 5 days. heavy accent but easy, nice going man.
Sum 05. hard to understand, everything from lecture (tests). Stupid jokes, boring......if u just looking to pass the class, this class is the one, VERY EASY B. FINAL IS DAMN HARD NOTHING LIKE THE MIDTERM. Midterm is easy A
This instructor is the sweetest man you could ever have for an instructor. If you come to visit him and he knows you're at least trying in the class he'll do his best to make sure that you pass the class. He's a wealth of information.
Knows the info backwards and forwards. Great resource. Class is interesting, as you really learn the way money works.
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If you don't at least get a B in his class, you should drop out of school because you're really not studying at all.
The professor is nice, but he keeps a grudge just stay on his good side. Midtern is ok, straightforward based on lecture notes. Final is more difficult must read the book. Quizes are easy enough if you take notes. There is no curves or extra credits. Do good on the midterm to have leverage on final. Bomb the midterm and you're doom!!
this class is not hard. he basically tells you what will be on the test when he lectures, if you show up to class and take good notes, or have someone do that for you, you'll do well. theres a paper as well but its easy, almost everyone got 29 out of 30 points. sachdeva is funny and extremely knowledgeable, but u wont learn important stuff in 360
Took in winter...super easy. He let us use a cheat sheet on the exams, told us exactly what would be on the test, and let us out early. Do NOT buy the book, no reading required!!
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Hez a super easy professor, all u gota b careful about is statying on his gud side but problem is u never kno what he might get mad at..hez jst soo moody and even punishes whole clas when he gets mad at one student only.dont argue with him even if he is plain out wrong coz like our class, he'l stop telin u exam questions and tell u "U R ON UR OWN"
this guys is super easy but don't argue with him!!!! he gets mad so easily and he would punish entire class when he is mad at only on student! he tells quiz and exam questions but if he is mad, WE ARE ALL ON OUR OWN!! Just go to class and don't make him mad. it's an easy A class.
dont take him
He is easy, but he doesn't teach you anything, and he can be mean sometimes. The class is boring, and he waste time to chat with his "favorite students" during the class. DO NOT TAKE HIM!!!! I think ppl like him, bcz he is easy!!!! He is ez but kinda crazy! btw, it's hard to understand his accent and his hand writing.
Sachdeva is probably the easiest teacher you can take as an upper course divison. He cares a lot about students ..just do NOT GET HIM MAD by arguing..teaches everyone like kids and that kinda helps clarify a lot of concepts that rnt understood in other classes..The quizes are all in pattern meaning True True..false false..Its a SUPER EASY Class!!
Amzing PRof. At least someone who cares about students. He tells you exactly what you have to know for the exams, he doesnt require the book, and you dont need to read 2-6 pointlees chapters per exam. I loved this man. So kind, easy, and understanding. Take him, you wont regret cuz Yugoslavian girl knows what a hard professor is....
This guy can be really nice or crazy. A bit unstable with his moods. Tests, quizes, and paper are easy. Everyone i know in this class got an A so getting one is not special, but not getting one put you in a minority. You will learn facts not theory that is presented in sentences for your consumption( memorized it). i haven't decide if i like or not
don't need to buy the book or you can use any edition; class is mandatory; he won't give you a test if you've missed too many classes; he tells you everything that will be on the test; one of the best professors ever; highly recommended; be quiet when he tells you to, or else he'll get really mad; it was fun.
Took him for Winter. No text needed. His teaching method is not very good and he has a very thick accent. But, he tells you exactly what will be on the exam. So If you want to pass this class take him.
Exams are easy, but you can't learn anyting from his class. His hand writting is very bad. You can't understand them. Overall I have to say he is not a university level teacher. Don't take his class.
If you don't get an A in Sachdeva's class, you should bury yourself! The easiest A I've ever received in college! Don't need the book at all. Lectures are geared strictly toward exams. Take him for 360 and 490
Easy A!! You have to take a quiz about every other week but he tells you exactly what will be on them and they always follow a pattern. Mostly memorization. Kind of frustrating because when he does take attendance it takes 30 minutes so he wastes a lot of time. No book needed. Class strictly based on his notes.
easy class..but do not expect to learn much..i wud suggest a different teacher if u wanna learn..but if u wanna just get by then this professor is the best. U'll hear him talk bout India throut ur class. U r sure to get an A.
He is a really nice guy. His exam was easy. There are no surprises on the exam.
great guy..has some good stories that show he has been around. He is very humble and glad to teach. TAKE THIS GLASS!!
He is nice
I cannot believe how bipolar this professor is. One minute he tells you that he loves you and the next minute he tells you that you are the worst class ever. Don't worry, you will get an "A" but he is an emotional rollercoaster. Tip: do not get distracted by his teeth.
I had Sachdeva for University 100. He has a slightly shabby appearance and a quiet demeanor. Sometimes it's hard to hear him, and I sat in the front of the class. His accent is also hard at first to decipher. He didn't go through our textbook much, but talked to us about what to expect in college. He tries to be very helpful, and I enjoyed him.
How did this clown get a job teaching at a cal state? Gets butt hurt if you miss class. Says one thing and later takes it back. If you want to learn ANYTHING take some one else. Thumbs down for Professor Snaggletooth
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How can I put this? This is the most useless, waste of time class I ever taken!! I think he just don't want Americans to learn. He might be a smart man, trying to manipulate us into being lazy and stupid students who don't care about knowledge. I regret taking this class, even though I'm getting an A.
he teaches both 490 and 360. very easy course.just go to class..take his notes..memorize them for the test..and you should get an A ..exams are not word for word..he kinda gets tricky..so try to actually understand the material.you wont need the book AT ALL.1 midterm 1 final. and 8 quizzes..there is always a pattern in the quizzes so look for it!!
Professor Sachdeva is great!!! He teaches what you need to know in real world. He doesn't use any book. He has an amazing knowledge of the subject. Thank you for everything!!!!!!!!!
Great Professor. He uses an amazing teaching style. I loved it!
This class is 100% memorization and 0% learning. He gives you notes, then lets you know which ones to study. There are 10 quizzes with patterns, 1 midterm, and 1 final. He has a very thick accent & messy handwriting so there were a lot of misunderstandings on the material. Overall ineffective and forgettable class. Watch out for sudden moodswings.
If you like this class, you must be kinda dumb cause this is the most useless, easiest class to get an A in, but you will get absolutely NOTHING out of it. Take it if you're that stupid.
Great Professor - He does it for the students! He really cares for students and only teaches you WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW! He is the BEST FINANCE teacher around, he has done a lot for the business school!
This teacher is a fun teacher. at first he you can't really understand him but when you get use to it, he's a really nice teacher and easy
He was a great professor. Very helpful and his lectures are NOT boring. He goes off topic sometimes, but they're interesting. He knows what he's talking about. He's also very EASY!
The BEST PROFESSOR at CSULB! He really has the best interest for his students. The class is based on 10 easy quizzes and a midterm and final, all straight for his notes. NO BOOK NEEDED!
Easiest A you'll ever get. Just show up to class and take notes. 10 quizzes, 1 midterm, and 1 final. The BEST PROFESSOR at CSULB.. hands down! He knows his stuff! Also lets you out of class early!
Took this class over Winter 2009 Intersession, it was a breeze. He is by far the BEST teacher at CSULB. I agree with everyone on here! He has his best interest for all his students and knows his stuff.
My only complaints are his classes are boring and he can be hard to understand. Other than that, go to class and it's an easy A. You won't learn anything, but it will boost your GPA :)
Easiest A you'll get! Just make sure you show up to class and take notes. No book needed.
definitely an easy A. show up to class. take notes. quizes are t/f. tests are exactly from the class notes. nicest teacher in the world. however, if u actually want to learn something about international finance, take someone else.
Very nice and helpful. He typically showed up to class late and ended early, but very clear at presenting material. Best part, optional textbook. You don't need the book, just come to class and pay attention. He's very clear on what's on the test, and what you should know.
If you really want to learn finance, dont take him. He teaches you 3 pages at the beging of semester and then keep repeating that three pages. The whole semester you learn only 3 pages in this class.Comes late and goes early because he wants to kill time. If you want to learn avoid him seriously.
Mandatory Attendance, You will not learn anything, just memorize and go to the test (midterm & final), Paper and a cupl of quizes, Easy A or B.. make sure to understand and always ask! coz test questions are worded totally different than his! very helpfull prof.
As others have said you will not learn anything from him as his ability to teach is rather poor. But he does mention specifically what is on the tests. I found his classes very hard to sit through and would have rather taken a more competent professor
Great teacher, this guy is like a father to me. Ok, I am just joking about that. But he is a teacher that teaches, not just preaches. Easy A, what is wrong with that. You do learn, it is really up to you to learn, the teacher is there to calrify the subject not to study for you.
I really enjoyed this class and learned alot. Alot of the material is straight memorizing. The first test is really easy, but the second test is alot of information and a little bit harder.
This class was great. I really enjoyed this class and the professor is amazing! Take him you wont regret it!
He always shows up late to class and ends the class early. He has horrible handwriting and doesn't project his voice loud enough for a lecture hall. Class time is used very poorly. Class notes are crucial and lectures make up for all the material on 2 midterms, and a final. Book is not helpful. Wished I took another professor. Didn't learn much.
I took him for Finance 300. He is a nice guy but understanding him is a pain. He writes all notes on the board, and his handwriting is about as legible as a kindergarten student. He based the whole grade on three tests. Good news is that he does star what is on the test during lectures. The bad news is it is hard to read. He doesn't like the text.
Great professor! He is so nice and helpful. It's an easy A for Finance 300 compared to other professors! There are only three exams that are all based off the lecture notes. Just come to class, and make sure to sit in the front to read his writing well.
I love his class. He really wants you to learn. All you need is to come to class , listen to lectures, and write down notes. I got high scores on all his exams just from memorizing all the notes and working on the problems. Financial calculator is a must!
Class was a joke. Basically listen to what he says and take good notes. Whatever is in your notes is whats on the test, just different numbers. Don't need the book at all. Hard to understand though (accent + low voice). Dont miss class though, he doesn't follow the book so if you miss something you might miss it on the test.
popular, smart and very helpful. He is there for his students, whenever they need him. Great Class! excellent
This professor was unprofessional, unintelligible, and ill-equipped to teach. Each day he would simply put notes on the projector, have students copy them, and then ask verbatim quiz questions on said notes. If the FIN department is serious about providing students with educational value and ROI, teachers like this should not be on staff.
This is a professor I wish I would have avoided. I can't understand a word he mumbles or read a word of his scribbles. Even if you do get the conceptual stuff down, apparently you can't do well on the tests without a specific financial calculator. It looks like I'll be retaking this class next semester and I will definitely find someone else.
Stay away from this guy if you can. He is terrible teacher, he is sloppy all over the place. Take with someone else, don't wast your time.
Worst professor I've taken, so disappointed that he even teach for a CSU, he's lazy, unclear, rude, and only grades through 2 midterms and a final, no attendance grade, no quiz grade, no extra credit whatsoever. Heavy accent, low voice, chicken scratch writing, doesn' tuse the mic in a large lecture hall
This professor wasn't terrible, per se, but unfortunately no one really learns anything from him. A regular class consists of him writing test questions on the board in sloppy handwriting and speaking quietly. You have to ask him to explain concepts, so it didn't feel like he taught us anything except what the answers to the test are.
Sit in the front if you want a good grade! You won't learn much in this class bc the prof. just gives you the test questions during lectures (*attendance is crucial). If you copy down all the questions and answers, then study them really well, the exam will be easy-peasy. Easy A-B class, as long as you actually show up for class and study for tests
Absolutely amazing. He tells you exactly what is going to be on the quizzes and exams pretty much question for question, so be sure to go to class. He takes attendance and the course consists of 1 paper, 1 midterm, 1 final, up to 5 quizzes, and at least one extra credit opportunity. Definite must-take to balance out your tough finance schedule.
Easy Class. His notes are exactly whats going to be on the test. Some of them he doesn't even change the numbers around. Entire Grade is based off 3 test 30 points each. if you just study your notes you will be fine. If your a finance major, your're not going to learn anything, so if you want to learn I would reconsider taking this class
i loved professor sachdeva. his test are exactly what is on the notes. hes caring and wants students to do well. no book requiered!
He's a very nice, caring person and sincere. His accent is a bit heavy and he always sounds like he just lost his voice. Doesn't explain things well, but with extra effort of going to his office hours and/or exploiting other resources (textbook/internet), you'll do just fine. If you truly want to learn, what matters most is your dedication.
Class Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
80%
Textbook Required
93%
Grade Predictor
Your expected effort level
Predicted Grade
A+
Grade Distribution
Common Tags
Rating Trend
Declining
-0.42 avg changeRatings by Course
2005
5.0
(1)FIN697
5.0
(1)FIN300360
5.0
(1)CBA495
5.0
(1)CBA300
5.0
(1)Difficulty by Course
FIN
5.0
2005
3.0
FIN300
2.6
FIN697
2.0
UNIV100
2.0