He is a good professor. Highly recommended for accounting and finance majors. You have to study a lot, but you will be well prepared for your advance courses. I took him this summer and I don?t regret even though I got B (average is 81.2). Just don?t start studying a night before and you will be fine. He curves and gives you extra credits based on

(continued from previous rating)...based on you attendance. His practice exams are very similar to his final ones, so make sure that you do all of them.

very nice guy. he teaches without the book, it's all in his head especially with formulas. i was astonished. i did okay if i compare it to the ave. of the class. 2 exams and final. final was cumulative but it wasn't hard as i thought. you can drop the lowest of the two exams and make your final's weight 60%. BTW, you can make formula sheets. :)

If all profs taught like him, Baruch degrees would be more valuable! He is hard, but that's how you learn. If FIN is ur major you should take him! If you want a high GPA + not a FIN major and don't care about subject you SHOULD NOT take him. PS- he is prof at Columbia biz since 2004, so the "he doesn't know how to teach" comments are silly!

Great professor. If you ask him a question he will take time to explain it. He is very available before and after class.

I actually have a lot of respect for this guy. He knows the field REALLY well and he certainly works hard to help the students with whatever problems they encounter. Organized and very approachable, he is definitely not as hard as some of the reviews suggest. I'd say he's a great choice for an intro finance class.

I am a third year MBA graduate student. This is one the best professors I have had at Baruch. Extremely smart guy. In this ECON course he does focus a lot on the math, but honestly, statistics/calculus is a subject that all MBA students should understand and know. So all of those who are complaining, give me a break. His final was not hard at all

Graduate Macro Sum 11 - Got 60% on midterm and aced final. Allocated 80% of my grade to final with remaining 20% from grp presentation. So i got an A. I could not understand most of the content he talks about in class because it's so math based. He uses math to explain economics. Study the post midterm and HWKs. Theyre similar. Professor is friendl

Took him for the req micro intro course. Hard to cover topics during short summer session. You must put in a serious effort and read the book to do well. Prof is a nice guy and brilliant. You will use your pre-calc skills. one midterm and a final, both tough multiple choice. Attendance is strict; sometimes retakes it after a break. Some Homework.

He uses a lot of pre-cal you better be prepare for that. Overall he tries to help student if you hav questions on person or by e-mail. atendand is hight priority for him you better be on time. He takes it very serius. I recomend him if you are good on pre-cal or calculos.

If you want to learn, take him he is amazing. One of the best Professors at Baruch. If you can't do basic math and don't want to put your tuition towards actually learning something then don't take him.

If u want to learn smth., just choose him.he is amazing. He explains very well. Certainly, u should have some calculus knowledge, but just basic. Simply attend all lectures, do homeworks, and listen carefully his explanation, and u will get your A.

He's so nice and is always willing to help. Although he uses a lot of math, he is always willing to apply it into real life situations.

You have to study really, just do the homework and read the textbook. He explain clearly and will stay after class to help. The final exam was hard, I did poorly on the midterm. But he gave us a chance to improve our grades on the final exam date with a make up midterm and I got a B- for the course. Must take....

A lot of people do not like this class but it is good if you want a REAL introduction to Macro, it is bad if you want an easy grade. Its graduate level so econ majors mess the curve up. If you ask him to back and and explain for the 5th time he will do it, thats what makes it good. Final exam is really hard, you have to understand.

Yes, his class is not easy, tests are tough. He is patient enough to explain same question over ant over. Although I failed midterm, and felt like I didn't do well on final, still got B+, he gives a chance to do better. Be careful with attendance, he remembers everyone, even if he says he doesn't take it anymore, u will be checked off. He is good.

He's is a mathematician at his best. He's focused more on practical things like graphs and modeling. He'll give you a core knowledge and will make sure you get it, and it's up to you to fill in the rest (by reading a book). Learn to understand graphs and how to derive equations (both will be on exams). Book is a must to answer MC on exam.

INSANELY difficult professor. extremely challenging. The entire grade is based off a midterm and a final. He WILL HELP YOU, you just need to ask. Even though I respect this guy I would recommend you find another professor if you can, all that being said he boosted my GPA, he does not understand that you have 4 other classes to worry about.

Great Professor, took him twice for FIN3000 and ECO4200. He is knowledgeable and ready to help. You need to study hard and you will be awarded. He is a fair grader. Take him if you need knowledge and you want to get good education for money you paid. I got an A for finance 3000, and don't know what I will get for eco4200 :) Good luck.

Very tough class but very helpful professor. He will go over a topic as many times as you need, just ask. He goes out of his way to help you as long as you try your best. One midterm, one final, and a group project. Everything you need for the test he will go over in class in detail. So if you take notes you can't fail. Favorite class at Baruch.

If you're rusty with your calc then this class will be a pain. 1 midterm, 1 final - most students fail but he has a crazy curve. Moves through the material fast - gets annoyed when students ask basic-algebra related questions, so its best to read the chapter the night before. Class is all PPT slides, but he could be very funny - kept the class fun.

The truth is this class is very tough, but you can get an A if you put in all. Ask as many questions as possible. Understand the technical aspect of the course. Know how to apply calculus wherever and whenever. Do the exercises at the end of each chapter. if you do all these, not only will you pass this class but you can get an "A"

Hes a math fanatic! But hes an amazing person! I totally suck at calculus. I hated his class because of the amount of math but he cares. He would teach until you understand. Hes one of those professors who wants you to learn, even if he has to modify his syllabus.

Prof. Guirguis's class has been such a struggle through the entire semester, however I would reconsider taking a class with him because he truly cares. Not only he will hear people's questions and do his best to make sure he was clear, but he is the most available prof. to ask for help. Tough grader, but if you show efforts you will be rewarded.

I never really understood what was going on but if you show him that you're trying your best, you will get a good grade! He's really nice

Great professor. Very fair grader. Everything on the exams is from his notes/slides and the calculation problems are exactly the same as the sample problems from the book. If you study from the start and practice the exercises, you'll be fine. Professor rewards effort and improvement, so do not be afraid to take him.

Prof. H. Guirguis is one of the best Professors I ever had. He is a master of his field. He will spend whatever time is necessarily reviewing material with any student. He is also a nice guy. Take this Professor!

Okay so he's very knowledgable and nice, if you have questions he will repeat and find the way of explaining it. He's open to stay after class or schedule a zoom. The class is h a r d, but you'll pass. Summer was hard, but he's nice. Advice: review math (derivatives) before you start the class because there's a lot of math involved.

Class is hard. different from other eco4000. no cheat sheet 2 exams (short answers around 4-6 questions). (15-20points/ q). follow his lecture and study the proofs you can pass. For fall23 he allowed makeup for midterm which had similar questions. final was culmalative. does review session on zoom and records. hw is hard. big curve at the end

He is very passionate and wants students to learn. His class is HARD, start preparing from day one. 45% Final 35% Midterm and 20% presentation. He allowed a makeup exam for summer 24, and wants his students to succeed. His notes are very helpful for his exams (while the textbook isn't too necessary, just read it if you need the foundational stuff)

I think that there's a lot to learn from this amazing professor. He is one of the only great professors Baruch has. Going in his class not only taught me econometrics but inspired me to achieve better with my degree.

Professor Guirguis is GREAT. Im really not sure why the rating are so low, but i never had a professor care as much as he did for his students. TAKE HIM.

He is a great professor, he actually cares about his students doing well. He's very passionate about teaching. Idk why he has so many bad reviews, he's given us chances to do better not many are like that. Eco 4000 is difficult, so show up to every lecture on time, ask questions he'll help you and be ready to put in work!

He's very smart when it comes to the subject. This is known as one of the hardest classes and he knows that so he gave a make-up exam for the midterm and re-opened homework assignments so we could get the best grade possible.

He takes extra time to make sure you understand the subject and gives multiple opportunities to improve your grade. The class is just really hard!

It's a hard course but he truly cares about his students. Just wants you to really study, and he will give you a good grade as long as he sees you putting in effort.

This was a very difficult class for sure. The lecture might be hard to take in at one sitting but he's very willing to go through it again every time you ask. BE READY TO STUDY! I made the mistake of not attending all of the lectures, so don't be like me. His lectures are IMPORTANT. Overall, he is respectful, understanding, and he knows his stuff.

This professor is amazing and truly cares about students. He offers chances like makeup exams, but his exams are tough—no multiple choice, just written questions requiring deep understanding. Many scored low in class, but hard work pays off. I got an A- despite thinking I'd barely pass. Prepare well, and success is possible!

This professor genuinely cares about students, offering support like a makeup midterm after many struggled, with scores as low as 0 or 10. His exams are tough, with written questions instead of multiple choice, requiring strong understanding. While challenging, hard work and focus on the material can help you succeed and learn a lot!

Best professor in Baruch. This is a hard class. Prof Guirguis helped us a lot and gave make up chances!