while professor poniachek is well intentioned his lecturing will bore the class into a state of complete apathy. he insists upon incessant repetition of material previously covered in lectures which in turn was covered in depth in the prerequisites, over two months into the semester we're still waiting to hear something new.avoid if u want 2 learn

Better you get used to his, poor, handwriting ASAP. Otherwise he is fine. Has a cute accent and some sense of humar too. Knows the subject and expects students to know the basics. Provides good notes, examples etc.

Tough material, but professor explains it well. Midterm easy b/c he gives you the types of questions that will be asked. The final is tougher and you need to study. Go to class, you'll get the benefit of the doubt on the grade.

Prof.Poniachek is one of the best Prof. I have taken. He gives some smart replies to your questions, but nevertheless, he is very knowledgeable and fair in his grading.

Others think he is biased, but I am of a different race than he is and I still got an A.He loves participation and he faovrs those who sit in the front.If you do not make yourself known, he will not know you. All I did was participate ALOT and study previous exams that he hands out bc they are the same, only yhe numbers is what he changes. Take him

Great professor! I wish more of the faculty were as enthusiastic about teaching as he was. I had a very enjoyable time during the semester. The class covered a lot of material, but it was very rewarding. I highly recommend.

Outstanding professor! Everyone should teach like him. He was always open to questions and answered them very thoroughly. The class covered a lot of material, but it was very rewarding. I highly recommend taking a course by him for anyone interested in developing their financial skills and analytic ability.

He does have a bad hand writing, but you can get use to it. At first it seems like the class will be a nightmare, but at the end you really notice that you have learned a lot. He is helpful if you want help. Having an attitude is not going to get you anywhere. You have to remember that this is a hard material and you have to spend some time on it.

He’s a knowledgeable professor who has real experience in industry. He’s expecting students understand the basics and come prepared for his class. Otherwise, some students may find it difficult to follow his lectures.

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He covered a lot of material in a short time, but did it well. The class was extremely interesting. He is very helpful if you ask insightful, intelligent questions.

great professor, you must keep up with his class ...but his class will make you think and help you in your future goals in finance

He will post a lot to read. But if you listen to what he says and keep up with the readings, the exams should not be difficult. The case studies are interesting, but involved. Overall, good class, a lot of work, but in the end, it pays dividends!

Excellent class - very high learn factor. Not easy but very recommendable!

The Professor is very dedicated to his teaching. Takes pains to collect newspaper articles and site them as examples in class. He is very understanding and patient. Desires that the students be well prepared for his class. Posts extensive reading material on the blackboard. Offers an excellent insight into Mergers and Acquisitions.

I think this was one of the best classes I've taken. Professor was very helpful and well prepared for every class. He almost always brought new newspaper articles to support his material which made this class much more relevant and interesting. I definitely recommend it.

The class was excellent, truely one of the best I have taken at Baruch. It was mostly based on cases and actual events. There is a lot of reading. I must admit I didn't read more than 10% of it, (a lot of case material, you dont need the book) but if you pay attention to the dicussions in class its easy to learn and understand the material.

If I could choose, I would decide to take the course again but not with this professor.

The class was extremely interesting. The professor is very knowledgeable and you will learn a lot. Note, that the prof. covers a lot of materials and post a lot of readings but if you attend the class he will focus you on the important materials (so you are safe). If it counts for you, he is also very nice person (for me it does).

This Professor knows his subject well and clearly explains it to his students. By no means is he a spoon feeder, he pushes you to learn through readings and case studies. This was both one of the more challenging and rewarding classes taken as part of the MBA program. I recommend this professor and this course to anyone who wants to truly learn.

This is an excellent professor. The material he reviews in class is relevant to the case studies he requires students to write about outside of class. I would recommend him.

I had professor Poniachek for mergers and aquisitions. He exhibited such a genuine passion for the subject and mastery of the material, that in my experience, is unrivaled amongst your colleagues at Baruch.Crystal clear on what he wishes you to know and amazing professor. Do yourself a favor and TAKE HIM, you wont find another better at Baruch.

I took Merger & Aquisition with Prof. Poniachek. The course was great. Professor knows his area very well and keeps his students abreast of the latests in M&A. Course is mostly case based and one gets a good hands-on practice of company valuation, and other key elements of M&A process. Both course and Prof. highly recommended.

Although there is a lot of reading and the case studies are very involved, the professor's enthusiasm for the subject matter and interest in his students makes up for it. In addition, you will learn so much that by the end of the class you really feel that you could valuate a merger between two companies. A highly recommended MBA class to take!

Maybe this class should be required for all MBA students - at least those in finance. It sort of put things all together for me. It was a great class to take the last semester, though there is a fair amount of work and reading.

Great teaching style. Very informative. Teaches in a way that makes the students actually understand and are able to practically apply the material.

I took International finance this summer. Professor Poniachek did an excellent job explaining clearly in such a short time span advance finance topics such as currency and interest rate futures, options, Eurodollar markets, parity conditions etc. His teaching and professional experience gives students the opportunity to learn above and beyond what

I took Fin4910 over the summer and got an A. I found the prof. to be pretty funny which helps when learning the concepts. Exams weren't hard..he lets you bring a formula sheet and he reviews whats going to be on the exam. Overall if you listen in class and review the assigned problems..you should do very well.

a textbook can provide. For each topic he provided us with supporting documents and examples that uses in class to explain better a topic. He is open to questions and I found him very responsive to out of class communication too.His exams are fair asking questions for topics that he has covered in class. That was a true MBA class! Great professor!

The content is pretty advanced. I had some prior knowledge, even then I had to study hard, partly because of the little duration of the entire semester (1 month). The professor is knowledgable, helpful and eager to take care of the individual needs of the students. If you go through his classes and notes seriously, you will definitely land up in A

This class is interesting, though not an easy one, especially when you take it during the summer. The professor is knowledgeable and always willing to help. His exams are challenging, but he curves. Overall, if you read the book and pay attention in class, you'll be fine.

Tests are curved and makeups are possible. Lot of review. Material is covered slowly but necessary to do some practise questions at home. The newest book is definitely not needed. An older edition will suffice. Humor is used frequently.

Professor is knowledgeable. Read the book and do the exercise and it should be fine. Book is a good read. However, class can be confusing because of content.

Excellent Professor. Every class we talked about current news and topics. Everything was clear in the handouts and in his lessons. If you're passionate about M&A then it's an easy A.

Class discussions started right out of the day's paper. Read the handouts, come to class, skim the book. Fun class, great professor.

He is a very nice person and the class was enjoyable. Everything we learned was also discussed on the examples of current events and it made things clear. 2 group projects, 1 mid-term and a final.Projects are time consuming but fun to do. If you are interested in M&A topic take him- you will learn a lot! Even though class was late- was worth it.

Prof. knows so much! Interesting discussions on today's events. But study a lot to get a good grade: both, handouts and the book. If you present, your grade will be higher, so participate and volunteer to do presentations. Two group cases, so get a good team, because the cases are HARD! the final is cumulative even is it marked as NOT. Good luck!

Extremely knowledgeable, helpful and interesting professor. He ties in real world events out of paper, so be prepared before class & you will learn a lot. Wants you to build professional skills & is very big on presentations, so be sure to do them. He really cares about his students and is always willing to talk about class or your career.

Extremely knowledgeable, helpful and interesting professor. He ties in real world events out of paper, so be prepared before class & you will learn a lot. Wants you to build professional skills & is very big on presentations, so be sure to do them. He really cares about his students and is always willing to talk about class or your career.

One of the best professors at Baruch! Was looking forward for the classes! Very knowledgeable, a really nice person and approachable. His class is highly engaging, a blend of textbook material, case studies and discussions based on real world scenarios. I am very glad I took this class and I highly recommend it.

A 4000 level professor! Covers current events and applies material to real world. 2 exams, 2 group case studies, and volunteer for presentation. Slides are most important, and you can read up on the book if have time.

I Couldn?t disagree more with the below comment. Professor Poniachek is by far one of the best (if not the best) professors at Baruch. He is extremely knowledgeable, cares about his students, and is hilarious too. He did an excellent job teaching given the accelerated nature of summer class. I highly recommend this professor!

Couldn?t disagree more with the below comment. Professor Poniachek is by far one of the best (if not the best) professors at Baruch. He is extremely knowledgeable, cares about his students, and is hilarious too. He did an excellent job teaching given the accelerated nature of summer class. I highly recommend this professor!

Prof. Poniachek is personable, approachable and knowledgeable. He treats his class like a meeting between financial professionals. You?ll get a basic understanding if you attend class and review his slides. But the discussions and lectures become more interesting if you really challenge yourself to learn the material.

This professor is very knowledgeable of what he teaches and he makes the class fun. Most of all he goes over the notes in a way for you to understand and give lots of examples.If you practice the problems,study his notes and come to class, you can get an A.

The subject itself is very hard but Prof HP was really helpful! His exams are not easy but he curves a lot! NOT an easy A. Have to attend classes,study a lot on your own and make sure you understand the material to do well on his exams.

the professor is extremely helpful and knowledgeable. he is always available out of the class. read the text book, slides and do some problems to get A, not easy but achievable. sometimes handwriting is not clear. that's the only negative feedback. will recommend him for FIN4910. take him during the full semester, because the course is interesting

I enjoyed the class a lot. I learned so many different things about International Financial Markets. I knew a few from previous classes but Professor Poniachek provided an in depth understanding of the subject. Leaving this class, I am taking away knowledge that I will retain for years to come. If you like being challenged, take him.

it's easy to complain rather than to accept your own mistakes. if he's so confusing and can't teach, so why a decent number of people got As. maybe, they are geniuses? it's not an easy class, you HAVE to read material before coming to class and after if you don't get it. 25% couldn't finish projects 'cause they're so lazy to read what it's about!

This professor is excellent. Extremely smart and brings forth much practical experience. Exams and material can be very difficult, so you must stay on top of the leasons. Overall, very good class. don't beleive the below comments, just do your work and you will get a good grade.

Excellent professor! Professor Poniachek makes the M & A lectures fun and interesting. He continuously covers current events so students learn how to apply theory to the real world. Read his pp slides before the class, participate in discussions, and choose a good group for case studies. I highly recommend this class!

He is a very good professor. He starts the class with a daily discussion of the financial news from Wall Street Journal and other major newspapers. He is helpful and very precise with his lectures. I enjoyed the class and learned a lot from him and also got a good grade, what more could I have asked for?

m&a course, I came in with no knowledge and came out with all expected info. very fair exams, 3 case studies are fun, great learning environment.

Great professor! Professor Poniachek covers all aspects of M&A in a way that students can relate to it. He also discusses current events, encourages students to participate, and provides very helpful slides. Put in the work, and you will come out with lots of knowledge and a good grade. This was definitely one of my favorite classes at Baruch!

Great professor! Professor Poniachek covers all aspects of M&A in a way that students can relate to it. He also discusses current events, encourages students to participate, and provides very helpful slides. Put in the work, and you will come out with lots of knowledge and a good grade. This was definitely one of my favorite classes at Baruch!

Overall good class. This class requires you become independent. Make sure to read and learn every single page of the textbook. Don't be passive for this class, but be smart. I got out of this class with full of knowledge.

Prof Harvey is a true expert in the realm of M&A. The course is not easy, but he provides you with the tools necessary to succeed. You complete 3 real world HBS cases, where you implement what he teaches in class and further strengthen your understanding of M&A. Overall, it's a challenging class, you will learn a lot, & Prof Harvey is a great prof.

Prof. Poniachek is genuine and provides you with real life examples in class. Be prepared to not only read the material discussed in class but know about whats happening in the industry. If you have a sense of curiosity and are prepared to work (read/study), you will walk out learning so much!He is one of best professors at Baruch.

Great professor! Class was fun, and there was a guest speaker from Colgate.

Professor Poniacheck was one of the best professors I have had. He demonstrated a mastery of the material and reviewed many additional examples to assure no one was left behind. He let us know every topic for the exam greatly aiding in our preparation. I enjoyed his teaching so much I am now taking another class he teaches this semester.

I learn a lot from this class. Prof.Poniachek is a good one. Take him.

Professor Poniachek was a great professor. Prior to this class i had no interest in mergers and acquisitions, however after i had more of an interest. I learned alot from this class as well!

M&A is a topic that I was interested in and Prof. Poniachek did an great job discussing the various legal and financial issues in the field while bringing current deals to demonstrate the material in the real world. He is a very fair grader and brings in 3 interesting cases to round out the course (along with a midterm and final); worth taking.

The case studies are very interesting. You learn a lot through it. Professor's lecture notes are important. Invest in the class and it will be more fun.

An engaging class that should be taken by all finance majors. A lot of the complaints are from people who didn't participate and relied on the exams to carry the grade. The different between this class and the others is that there is a bigger emphasis on presentation. If you actually come to class prepared and show it, then you will get that A.

The most interesting aspect of this course was the in class discussion of newspaper articles as they pertain to M&A. The course will require a good amount of self-study and the only way you'll extract value is by attending class with a genuine interest in M&A.

Professor Poniachek is really helpful. I didn't expected the class would teach me so much about Finance in depth. Though my grade doesn't show how much i learned in class but still i think this is the only class where i honed my finance skills close to perfection. The material and cases assigned by professor would really help in future at work plac

Very knowledgeable professor in M/A ..If you want to go into investment banking this is the professor to take it with..

This is not an easy class, but if you want to know the nuts and bolts of M&A, I would recommend taking it. At the end of the course you will have enough knowledge to value a company with a certain degree of comfort.

Not bad

Professor is very knowledgeable.I had no knowledge of international financial markets. He did a good job in explaining the most important concepts clearly. Make sure u attend lectures and participate in class. Book was also very helpful. Unless u really screw up in exams u can expect a good grade.

Take this course only if you're interested and focused. Professor goes fast because there's so much to cover. Pay attention and do the problems. No need to buy the book. Try to derive the models (CIA, PPP, IRP) instead of relying on the cheat sheet. This is a graduate level type course and the Final exam will challenge you. I learned a lot.

This course was my elective, my major is accounting; Yet, I found it very interesting and useful. The professor is really helpful, smart, and sweet. He went over the topics fast because it was a summer course and we didn't have much time to cover everything. Reading the book and doing the assigned HW really helps, it's not easy an easy class. Work!

The course is challenging & interesting. The professor is extremely helpful & knowledgeable. It's not easy & you must follow the textbook readings & assigned problems. There's a lot of material to cover in a short amount of time. You must work. If you need help, approach the professor as he is available & informative. He's a great & fun teacher.

Fine professor - You need to study from the textbook and be able to do all the homework and know the book's major terms.

He is very knowledgeable and experienced in the field of M&A and brings real life examples to class discussions. The class is challenging and you have to prepare several presentations but this is a graduate level course and it is expected. He is ready to help with any questions. Exams are fair. Lecture notes are helpful so is the book.

Very smart man, I really enjoyed his dry sense of humor and discussion in class. His tests are VERY HARD and I did horribly, but he offers many chances to improve your grade. Speak up in class, volunteer for presentations and do well on the cases.

Great prof. Very knowledgeable and humorous. Fun class, but u need to read b4 lectures and keep practicing on calculation problems. Although he has accent, bad hand writing, the class itself is not hard. He gives reviews, which are very helpful. Pay attention to reviews. 70% will on the test. Test focus more on calculation.

Prof. Poniachek was an ok choice at the end. Midterm extremely easy, worth 30%, 3 case studies and a final worth 50%. Final will surprise you because he is not very specific on the prep for it, and he just assumes that you're going to read all the sections of each chapter despite we did not go over them.