He has real world experience and brings it into class. Expects students to work. Took him for Fixed Income (not easy material by any means) and it was the best finance class I took. Expect to read a lot. Fair grader but will make you work it. Work load was reasonable. I'd take take another class with him no questions asked.

Took him for Fixed Income and despite the other reviews he is a great professor. If you take this class with no interest in fixed income yes it will be hard, but if you are interested in the subject I highly recommend this class. His real world experience is definitely a plus and he even projects his Bloomberg on the screen to help show examples.

Professor Hoffman is a great professor. I learned a lot of vocabulary that will help me when I get a job, requires a lot of reading and homework (Because of the McGraw Hill Book and Questions)(but 20% of grade) He is very helpful out of class and breaks down concepts well. A lot of work but that is uniform across investment analysis.

I personally though that Hoffman was a good professor. While he does assign a lot of homework and skips slides during lectures quite frequently, his exams are fairly straightforward and manageable. He cares about his students and makes his lectures as entertaining as possible. He also has real world experience which is fantastic.

It was a privilege to take a class with Prof. Hoffman, who recently retired from a top-tier multi-strat credit hedge fund. He brings 100% of the knowledge you'd expect from that caliber of a practitioner, with 0% of the ego. For those willing to put in the effort requisite for the class (and a career in the industry), expect exponential returns.

Excellent Professor. Listens to past feedback & made adjustments so we could be successful. Have to work hard for your grade but definitely possible to get an A. I'm not finance major but I was able to understand. Teaches real world material; guest speakers. 3 tests, HW weekly. Recitations helpful. Approachable. Really learned; glad I took class.

Took him for Financial Management for Finance Majors. Do all of the online homework. You get a notecard/cheat sheet for all exams. Open-ended problems are very straightforward - just have the formulas. Must read the textbook to understand conceptual multiple choice. Do this and you should get an A or B+ no problem. Great professor!

Great professor. Really understands the subject, has experience in finance, and tries to bring it to the classroom. Class isn't too hard, doing online homework and reading the textbook is enough to pass. Really understanding and flexible.

FM (For FInance) has a lot of HW and Hoffman might come off arrogant at times, but that aside the class is graded on curves so you'll probably end with a better grade than you think. Hoffman drops a lot of exam hints during lecture and you get a notecard for exams so it's not bad. I did way below average on the first exam but still ended fine.

Taking Investment Analysis with Professor Hoffman was one of the best things I could do. I learned an exponential amount more in his class than any other and I enjoyed going. He is knowledgeable and passionate about fixed income. He brings real-world experience into the classroom and uses the Bloomberg terminal to explain textbook concepts.

Decent proffesor. Learned a lot in this class and would definitely recommend taking his class. Lectures are interesting and he is pretty helpful with any questions.

Professor Hoffman is very knowledgable about fixed income, and it shows in his lectures. The class was challenging, and you definitely have to work for your grade, but he is very accessible in office hours. He wants his students to do well, and is a good mentor in giving career advice. I would recommend taking this class.

I learned more in his fixed income class than any other course I have taken at Rutgers (Im a senior). Hilarious. Makes all of the material relevant to the real world. Very willing to help with career related stuff. If you miss a single lecture you will not do well on exams. Best prof in the finance department in my opinion.

One of the only professors I've been taught by who does not stick to the book and gives real-life knowledge. Has a ton of experience, so going to his class gives you valuable knowledge for entering the workforce. Cares about students, always helps at office hours. Difficult class, need to understand concepts, but worth it (not for slackers)

I liked that he had a lot of real world experience. He appreciates participation in class and is pretty straight forward. A lot of people take him again if given the opportunity. A good bit of online homework assignments, just do them, its part of your grade! Attendance is not mandatory but was helpful come exam time.

Hoffman has real world experience that he applies to the classroom to make mundane lectures more interesting. In terms of workload, it's definitely a lot but it prepares you well for future finance classes. Definitely write down the formulas on your notecard and study for exams. Would definitely take him again for Fixed Income / Credit.

This prof will absolutely work you to the bone in his classes: never ending hw, tough exams, and will cover over 19 chapters full of differing concepts. To remedy this, he hands out a super liberal curve and a top notch education. Take him if you want to learn.

Professor Hoffman is easily one of the most knowledgeable finance professors at Rutgers. All of his real-world experience ties perfectly into lectures, in a way that makes it seem like the content you're learning actually has practical value. The course is in no way intended to be easy, but Professor Hoffman definitely sets you up for success.

Professor Hoffman is one of the few professors who genuinely care about teaching the course content so their students understand. If you have a question, he'll answer it to the fullest until you understand what the answer is and how he got there. The class is tough, but it's good to have a professor in your corner who cares.

Professor Hoffman did a great job teaching this course! He's one of the few professors who genuinely care about teaching the course content. He's really easy to talk too and if you go to office hours, he will help you with the course matter. Just make sure to show up to class! He's also had lots of real world experience.

Professor Hoffman's credit class was a great follow up to fixed income. 2 exams, no final (great for seniors) & a few projects. Lectures were discussion-based with some credit concept slides, some real-world bankruptcies, plenty of news, and LOTS of guest speakers. Hoffman makes it a really interesting and relevant class with career advice too!

Professor Hoffman is a top professor at Rutgers with a ton of experience that will give you the best preparation for a job in Finance. His lectures and assignments are real-world based, so you'll be spending time learning about things that are ACTUALLY relevant to your future career. His class makes your tuition and time at RU 1000% worth it!

Professor Hoffman's credit class was the perfect senior year class. There were 2 exams and no final. Lecture was a great time because Hoffman made the content engaging with real-life examples. There are also a lot of guest speakers that were really great! Overall, Hoffman just wants his students to succeed and he provides great career advice.

Prof Hoffman is def one of the best choices. I did pretty badly on the second midterm but was still able to get a decent grade in the class bc of the huge curve. Tough class and be prepared to do a lot of work for it, but it's worth it in the end.

I have had Professor Hoffman for 2 finance classes, and he is an amazing professor. If you want to actually learn real-world finance concepts, take him. A lot of bloomberg, a lot of current event discussions, and he is very clear what he is looking for in the exams. Professor Hoffman truly cares about his students, I highly recommend!

Hoffman is my pick for the best fin management professor. While his class can be a bit hard at times, it's only because he expects a lot from his students. He is an extremely knowledgeable professor who wants nothing more than to see his students succeed and learn. Uses his background and legitimate passion for markets to make lectures great.

He's super knowledgeable and willing to help you out in office hours. But his exams are tough and require a lot of outside practice / studying of your own. Not an easy A but if you keep up its worth it

Hoffman is the best professor I've ever had at Rutgers. I took him for both fixed income and credit analysis, where I learned more than I've learned at my 4 years in RBS. He's filled with knowledge, expertise, and real-world examples. He brings in incredible guest speakers. Tons of content covered but well worth it.

Hoffman's Fixed Income class is difficult, and he doesn't dumb the material down for his students. Take his class if you truly enjoy learning about financial markets; this is not an easy elective. His exams are tough, but the homework is easy. Take good notes, study the material in-depth, and you'll be fine.

The goat. Take his special topics in credit class... he has amazing guest speakers come in almost every week. Fixed income was hard but this class not as hard. Don't listen to the rest of the soft reviews, he's a straight up guy and is going to teach you something.

Highly recommend his credit analysis class. Nothing in the credit analysis class that we did I ever thought was just busy work. He also brings in guest speakers like every other week that talk about their roles in credit and give career advice to the class. THERE IS NO FINAL! Only 2 exams and papers.

He may come off as tough and a little intimidating, but he is super helpful during office hours if you ever need career advice / extra help. Pay attention, do a little self studying and keep up with current events and youll be fine

Hoffman is definitely a hardass. He makes it very clear in class that attendance is mandatory and that the class wont be easy. He is pretty cocky but he also likes to joke around and keep lectures lighthearted. If you go to class, take good notes and genuinely try to study and you will be fine.

he's hard for sure, but a good professor if u go to class and like fast paced lectures. just do the hw and review problems he puts out for everyone and u should be good! he doesn't give enough time for exams tho, but overall, his lectures are easy to understand and he uses a lot of real world events to help u understand concepts

Hoffman is a good lecturer and professor. He gives great insights on the financial markets outside of the textbook, and brings in guest speakers that really help you network. Yes he is tough, finance is not the easiest major, do not expect easy classes. Do the work you'll be fine. For project, do valuations!! Prof, more info on expectations on proj

If you put in some effort you pass the class. Just study for the tests, the paper's aren't too bad. Hard to get an A but also pretty hard to fail. Entertaining guy and sometimes goes through the material quick. Professor, I know you're showing the class this, SHOW UP TO CLASS AND TAKE NOTES AND YOU WILL BE FINE !!

Difficult course but Hoffman's a great professor and very knowledgeable. Exams are tough but if you put in the work & go to class you'll be fine. Definitely got more out of this class than I have from other finance courses. Very chill & thoughtful Professor, one of my favorites I've had in business school so far

Hoffman is a great prof. if you want to learn. Exams are mostly MC with some short answers. If you attend lectures, take notes, and look through his slides you will be able to do well in his class. It is a lecture heavy class but very informative. Took him for two classes and learned greatly.

Honestly, Hoffman is an amazing professor. But this class material is just a lot and hard. I personally studied the most at my time at rutgers, for this class. I learned the most in this class than I have in my four years. I also got a 40 on the first quiz but I pushed through and end up doing pretty well!

Professor Hoffman is truly a great professor. If you attend class and participate in class discussions, you will learn SO much. I loved the class and would definitely take another one.

Professor Hoffman has a ton of industry experience which translates well into his lectures for any course he teaches. Just go to class and don't be afraid to participate. The class itself has a somewhat loose structure but Hoffman grades generously. As long as you go to class and show effort you'll learn a ton while also getting a good grade.

If you aren't knowledgeable about fixed income, you definitely will have to put in the work to learn. Professor Hoffman will teach you an insane amount about finance and it is really beneficial but don't walk in expecting an A. It's almost impossible to get one.

The class covers a ton of material very quickly, but it's all important and relevant to the investment profession. Prof Hoffman makes the class quite rigorous and incorporates his own experience into the curriculum — take him if you're serious about learning finance (not if you're looking for an easy A)

took 300 intro, wasnt that hard, just need to put in ample work. tests and everything were fair

Hoffman looks out for all his students, especially those who are driven. As a Hispanic woman in finance, his advice and connections gave me a leg up. He wants women and minorities to succeed and even reached out to companies to vouch for me when I shared my career goals DEFINITELY try to take him not only for the material but also for career advice

I don't think he particularly liked me, but he's objectively a very good teacher.

Lectures are very engaging and super interesting and the class structure is unique b/c it's a lot of guest speakers, etc. Exams are very difficult though, so don't take unless you are genuinely interested in the credit space. Even if you do mid on exams there is still opportunity to pass (50% of grade is group projects).

Professor Hoffman is an amazing teacher. If you actually want to learn don't take him if you think you're gonna get it easy A. I'm not a super Scholarly person, but I found myself talking about his class outside of class with my peers great professor very fair.