3.8

Hershey Friedman

Business - Brooklyn College

3.8
Quality
2.8
Difficulty
46%
Would Retake
139
Reviews
3.8
Quality
2.8
Difficulty
3.7
Helpful
3.9
Clarity

46%

Would Retake

139

Reviews

Rating Distribution
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5

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4

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20

What Students Say

Nobody knows what he is talking about

BUSN3400 - 1.0 rating

tough on grading and does not help to bring the grade up

BUSN3100 - 1.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

95%

Textbook Required

62%

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Based on 30 reported grades
Not sure yet: 10
B+: 4
B: 3
A: 3
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Skip class? You won't pass. (7)
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Ratings by Course

704

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STA200

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STATISTICS

5.0

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BUS502ONLINE

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ECON3400

5.0

BUS3400

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702

4.0

BUSN3400

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Reviews (139)
5.0
3.0
BUS702
Apr 25, 2002

teaches very good. one of the few good professors

5.0
1.0
BUS
Apr 29, 2002

Great! Easy! Helpful! Funny!

5.0
2.0
BUS
Sep 6, 2002

GREAT MAN! FUNNY! HELPFUL, THE BEST!

5.0
2.0
BUS
Grade: B
Nov 13, 2002

Great teacher and pleasant speaker!

4.0
2.0
BUS
Nov 14, 2002

gives high curves

4.0
3.0
502
Dec 17, 2002

seems nice, but very hard tests-lotta studin'

5.0
4.0
BUS
Jan 6, 2003

He is the best at teaching but he gives very hard tests

5.0
1.0
BUS702
Mar 17, 2003

I LOVE HIM :) LOL seriously he's the best very helpfull, great professor

5.0
1.0
STA200
Jul 6, 2003

He's the best!!

5.0
2.0
BUS502
Dec 1, 2003

Very good professor, knows everything about the subject. Answers questions, willing to help. Pleasure to be in his class. No stress, no headache. Many should take an example from him.

5.0
1.0
BUS502
Dec 2, 2003

Greatest teacher on earth - the most interesting lectures, very easy going...easy tests.

5.0
4.0
502
Dec 12, 2003

HE'S ONE OF THE BEST TEACHERS, BUTTTT HIS TESTS ARE VERY HARD, DONT EVEN THINK ABOUT CHEATING

5.0
2.0
BUS502
Dec 24, 2003

The best Prof in BC i ever had!

5.0
2.0
STATISTICS
Apr 21, 2004

He is a good and easy but strict professor. His exams are not surprising and only comes from what covered in the class. You should know how to use Excel if you want to be good in his class.

5.0
3.0
BUSINESS
Apr 21, 2004

Great guy, great teacher.

5.0
1.0
BUS315
May 19, 2004

Definitely a model for what professors should be. Cares about the students a ton, is solid on his knowledge and knows how to present material that is relevant in the real world. Could come across as very egocentric though. Take for whatever possible.

5.0
1.0
BUS502
Jun 3, 2004

I took his online class. Reading his notes were very informative and interesting. When I met him, he was the nicest guy ever! His final was fairly easy (got an A), and I suggest him to anyone, and I plan on taking another class with Prof. Friedman!

5.0
1.0
502
Aug 13, 2004

the best one!!!

4.0
3.0
BUS302
Aug 25, 2004

He is the best prof. for statistics in this college, he is helpful, clear, fair. Everything he teaches in class will be on the test, nothing unexpectable, very, very good prof.

5.0
2.0
BUS502
Sep 21, 2004

He is one of the best professors that I have encountered any any college that i have attended. he is extremely helpful-whether or not you are in his class. his classes aren't hardif you do what you are supposed to do. Great man!A real asset to B.C.

5.0
2.0
BUS502
Nov 2, 2004

I wish I could take every class with him, he is what all professors should strive to be!

5.0
2.0
BUS302
Nov 21, 2004

the best one I ever had.

5.0
3.0
BUS302
Dec 9, 2004

i love this professor, his exams are wat u'll expect, exactly wat u get in class no surprises. one of the best pro in the business dept. better yet one of the best prof in BC. I would recommend him to everyone

5.0
2.0
BUS502
Dec 27, 2004

I took his internet class, his exam was fair just read the notes and the slides (dont bother with the book) he also gives a curve, also if you have any questions you can email him he gets back to you right away. I definitly recomend this class.

5.0
1.0
BUS702302
Jan 30, 2005

awesome as it gets... this proessor is one of a kind... a royal flush as i like to call it.. u get him as your prof,, u won the jackpot...:):)

5.0
2.0
BUS702
Feb 1, 2005

simply the best

5.0
2.0
MARKETING
Apr 18, 2005

A GEM :) clear, interesting, fair

5.0
1.0
704
Apr 18, 2005

excellent teacher, make sure you take notes wont give you a free A or Takehome test

5.0
1.0
BUS302
Apr 19, 2005

sick easy n nice guy

5.0
1.0
302
May 3, 2005

BC's best professor

5.0
1.0
BUSINESS
May 18, 2005

Simply the Best! Good luck getting a class with him.

4.0
2.0
ECO302
May 30, 2005

Easy professor, but is tricky on the first exam. Second exam is a joke, as long as you come to class on time and copy the notes.

5.0
1.0
ECO302
Jul 23, 2005

An excellent professor!!! Take him if you can.

5.0
1.0
ECO302
Grade: C
Aug 25, 2005

All of his exams are based on the class discussions. Funny guy, quotes Seinfeld episodes all day. Don't buy the textbook it's worthless for his class. If you attend every class and go on a couple of BC sponsered fairs he'll give you extra credit. Go on his website to get practice exams very helpful.

5.0
1.0
BUS302
Nov 10, 2005

agree with comments above completely. 1 midterm, 1 final and thats all, DONT BUY TEXTBOOK, hes easy and straight forward

5.0
4.0
STATISTICS
Nov 22, 2005

His online notes are great!!

5.0
1.0
STAT
Nov 23, 2005

He makes statistics seems easy!

5.0
2.0
BUS302
Dec 1, 2005

Great professor. Clear and concise. Made mathematics tolerable

5.0
2.0
ECONOMIC302
Grade: A
Dec 5, 2005

Very nice professor

1.0
5.0
BUS502ONLINE
Dec 6, 2005

This Professor is MADDD nutz,, i mean comon he expects us to study ova 200 words..HA this is a jk...and get this ppl- he thinks the review session will actually work b4 the finall..watch how bad ppl do..i mean 50 mc questions.yeahh easy right--hahaha prob going to be hell!! i wish the professor can be easier-give us a shorter list! gl ppl

4.0
1.0
ECO101
Dec 10, 2005

Hard class, and tons of notes. Make sure you go to every lecture.

5.0
1.0
BUS502
Dec 19, 2005

We had a 100% final and it could be very stressful but as long as you read the online notes it is enough. Final was 50 MC questions and I'm sure there was a small curve. Don't think of cheatting, do the reading and you will do great. After all there's nothing else, no project, no HW. This online course was much easier than I thought.

5.0
1.0
BUSINESS502
Jan 2, 2006

I took him for his internet course and thought it was great. He posts all his notes online and responds to emails you send him within the hour. The test is a bit hard so just study his notes. It comes from there. There was a nice curve. Overall, I rate the internet course as an A

5.0
1.0
BUS502
Jan 4, 2006

people, the guy before who was dissing out the professor and the class, should be ashamed of himself, it was probably some guy who didnt care or is mad lazy--he prob got in the 20s on the exam...but anyways this professor is a must take-ppl ur foolish if u dont, i mean afterall this is a course of key terms- nothing else! and theres a huge curve!

3.0
3.0
ECON302
Jan 6, 2006

What can I say? He made us into guinea pigs by giving us a hard exam unlike any past exams and with different questions then the practice finals. He is quite particular about everything and seems to enjoy giving students a headache about everything. Would avoid at all costs.

5.0
3.0
ECONBUS302
Jan 6, 2006

He explains everything very well and truly is a great teacher. He doesn't make you memorize formulas. The only problem was that he changed the format of the final from the previous years (a LOT harder) so he couldn't post a review on his site. He is VERY strict about homework, attendants, and being late to class. DO NOT BUY THE BOOK. I would recom.

3.0
4.0
BUS302
Jan 6, 2006

curve what curve i felt i got robbed. Very excellent teacher dont get me wrong but how does he come with his grades? If you want to learn take him if you want a good grade... thats up to you

3.0
4.0
702
Jan 27, 2006

he is clear about his materials.But his grading system is totally unclear. He took off points because of not submitting the homework which i never aware of. After getting very good marks in the midterm and final exams, i end up with C. Now you decide!!

5.0
1.0
BUS302
Jan 30, 2006

what an easy class! he makes statistics so simple. he gives out the formula sheet and lecture notes on his website. dont need to get textbook. a midterm and final is given with a few hw's

4.0
2.0
BUS302
Jan 30, 2006

The material was clear and understandable. He is rude and will make you feel stupid when you ask him questions. You must come to class or you will be lost. I passed, but couldn't understand where he got my grade from also. He said there was a curve but he had to forget to add it, because I surely didn't see it.

1.0
5.0
BUS502
Jan 31, 2006

From the onset of my request for material and course infor he was short and lazy in providing needed info. I registered 12/16 and had to drop 1/31 since he would not help. I have all the emails to prove his characteristics. DO NOT BOTHER, I am not one to req a prof to hold my hand, I can work well independently. I hope he disappears SOON!

5.0
2.0
302
Feb 6, 2006

Dont listen to anyone's bad reviews they were just angry because they wanted an A but did no work and put in no effort to get it. Great professor, always helpful

4.0
2.0
BUS302BUS5
Mar 23, 2006

Can be slighlty rude and arrogant but is clear, will explain very thoroughly, and has a good sense of humor. really knows what he is teaching and gives the student many ways to get the material.

5.0
1.0
BUS302
Apr 20, 2006

Awesome professor! Goes through each topic with so many examples that you're bound to get it. A very hard working person, watch the line outside his door and you'd understand the life he lives. On idiosyncrasy: during midterm he unknowingly gets everyone nervous when he runs around in a frenzy. But easily overlooked when speaking of a great man.:)

5.0
1.0
ECON302
May 10, 2006

Very good Professor but you have to do the homework to pass this course. I highly recommend him.

5.0
2.0
502
May 28, 2006

Great Professor. I just took him and got an A. All the readings are online so you don't have to buy the book. Interesting class. A midterm and a final which he curves. Definitely take it and you wont regret it if you want to learn alot and also get a good grade, once you read the material

4.0
2.0
302
Jun 8, 2006

Best teacher, take!!!!!!!!

5.0
1.0
BUS502
Dec 11, 2006

Excellent Professor. Very clear but can say things in a rush sometimes. He is always open to questions and will slow down if you ask him to. Lecture notes are online and very helpful. Midterm and final is curved. Gets the class very interested and motivated.

5.0
1.0
BUSMARK
Dec 11, 2006

The online class is excellent. There is no work, just the final which is very easy. the material is very interesting. Definitely take him.

3.0
3.0
BUS502
Dec 19, 2006

His online class requires no work whatsoever except for an optional 10pg paper and a curved multiple choice final. He puts all of his notes online so all you have to do is read them and you'll be fine. No textbook required. I received a C in this class, and that was based only on the final without studying. Easy class.

5.0
4.0
BUS502
Dec 24, 2006

A C in graduate classes is bad. I got a B, this teacher is great but you have to earn your A. He does challenge you.

5.0
2.0
BUS302
Apr 17, 2007

Great Prof. - Not too bad looking, shops at SYMs and has some really nice sport-jackets. Loves statistics and really motivates the class, does alot of in-class work/problems and his online material is very helpful.

5.0
1.0
BUS502
May 22, 2007

Extremely easy on-line course. The notes were the basis for the test and the exam was not hard at all (took me an hour for 50 multiple choice questions). I ended up with an A. One exam determines the grade. He also answers e-mail right away and is always there to help if you have any questions. A must take!!!

5.0
1.0
BUS302
May 30, 2007

pretty easy for stats. all of the notes are on-line. he gave me a love for stats. he is very nice and helpful. a must take prof.!!!!

5.0
4.0
BUS302
Dec 21, 2007

he is the BEST stats prof ever he explains it and tehn does lots of probs w u to make sure u rlly get it he has notes online n u dont haev to get the book his tests rnt cumulative study the practice ones online n ull do fine also he gives a huge curve. he trys to be funny...hes rlly nice n head of the bus dep so its n in if ull ever need 1

5.0
1.0
BUS506
Dec 28, 2007

Great professor, great class!! explains in detail and answers questions via email or at end of class.

3.0
3.0
BUSSTAT
Jan 9, 2008

NOT RECOMMEMDED.He makes up grades that he thinks you deserve rather than what you actually deserve, he's an unfair grader.the HW is helpful, but you get no credit for it if you make a mistake. He runs away if you try to ask a question. He makes people feel stupid in class when they ask a question that he thinks is stupid. NO HOT PEPPER!!

5.0
2.0
BUS502
Jan 22, 2008

Online winter class. No midterm, a one-page paper and an in-school final. Also 4 quizzes on Blackboard. His notes were concise and clear, I felt very prepared for the final. I’ve taken several online courses, and Prof. Friedman is really great. I would register for anything he’s teaching in the future. Excellent professor!!

4.0
3.0
BUSMCV
Nov 13, 2008

I was told this would be a great prof. i understood the work and i still got a C+ and i'm good with things like this. he had three test to make it easier ofr us and the 1st one was bad for me didnt get his wordin on the t4est compared to how he says it in class. if he just words his test like he does in class u'll be fine but make sure u look at th

4.0
2.0
BUS302
Dec 11, 2008

He is a good pro. and all but he takes attendance WAY TOO SERIOUSLY! Come on, this isn't highschool. And if you are late then forget about it. He will have a NASTY attitude with you even if you are 10 minutues late for his class. Like we come late on purpose! His test are okay. I feel that they can be better worded and clearer. Take at your own ris

5.0
1.0
BUS302
Dec 18, 2008

Attendance is required, Don't buy the book (because the notes are online, and do your HOMEWORK. He is really good at teaching a hard subject, but he really takes HW seriously. Two miss homework will lower your grade a letter down. Friedman is an awsome professor, just do your work and you will be in perfect shape - PS. He dress bad and smells funny

4.0
1.0
BUS502
Dec 18, 2008

this is a cool prof

3.0
5.0
BUS302
Dec 23, 2008

I would not recommend taking his class. He teaches well but his tests are hard...

3.0
4.0
BUS302
Dec 23, 2008

Hard class.

3.0
1.0
BUS302
Dec 31, 2008

Be serious on his HWs, it is very important, and go to class on time, because late=absent, there is no late at all.

2.0
3.0
BUS302
Jan 6, 2009

Attendance is important and so is doing his homeworks. If you come late it is as you were absent. Three or more absences and your grade won't be curved. Also, if you forgot to do homework god forbid good luck to you. Professor with a horrible attitude - don't take his class.

1.0
5.0
BUS502
Feb 5, 2010

not a good prof. i dont know why ppl say hes good but his tests are hard. be warned he gives a mdterm n final and they are mc. the bad part is that he gives five, six, even SEVEN options to choose from the mc. too much and if you dont know the question youll get it wrong and u dont know the test ull fail 4 sure

3.0
4.0
BUS702
May 13, 2010

hes an ok professor pretty boring class .. must do his homework makes a big fuss if you dont..however its a pretty easy class he repeats a lot and his midterm and final veryyy similiar to his practice exams ... he curves at the end also so definietly recommended

2.0
5.0
BUS702
May 22, 2010

he sucks

3.0
1.0
BUS702
May 26, 2010

don't understand why people say he is hard. he explains everything and review before exam. easiest class among my other classes. i don't feel like i learn everything at all. he can use one class to review all the questions on the exam, you can imagie how much material he teaches.

3.0
5.0
BUS702
May 28, 2010

Do not take him.. He will be HARD on you. He gives very complicated formulas which are also completely different from the book and he tells us to buy the book but doesn't use it at all. He goes way to fast, doesn't like to elaborate or help students. If you ask him for help, he'll be like "ask someone in else."

3.0
5.0
BUS702
Jul 15, 2010

HORRIBLE. has you do homework, checks it, then if one thing is wrong he doesn't accept it. embarrasses in front of class. other corp finance classes use a financial calculator for NPV, PV, Cash Flows etc. but Friedman is above that I guess. Offer's an assignment to review an article he wrote. how pretentious! does not care about students STAY AWAY!

5.0
1.0
BUS3100
Dec 21, 2010

Took his online class. It was very fair and easy. Text was not needed, everything you need to know is in his lecture notes. Discussion board every other week, one big paper,2 1-2 page assignments and a final. Curves the final. He gives you a practice exam to study from and that helped a lot. Got an A. Great class, not too much work.

5.0
2.0
BUSNNET
May 27, 2011

BUSN3100 online course. Workload consists of online quizzes (easy) based on the chapter reading. 10 questions, multiple choice, timed 30 minutes. About 4-5 short papers must be written. Very lenient grader on papers. I'm bad at writing and I've got 3.5 and higher on all of them out of 4.0. No midterm, just a final. Curves. Received an A-. Take him.

5.0
4.0
BUSN3400
May 3, 2012

is a short, fat, weird, somewhat unfunny, bald guy who told us he broke his toilet seat and how he bought a new one! all kidding aside, he is an EXCELLENT professor. JUMP to take him for stats, no memorization of formula's, it's all on a sheet you bring to class! you can tell he really loves stats and it shows in his exceptional teaching skills.

5.0
2.0
BUSN3200
May 9, 2012

Great Professor. Very interesting, clear, and just simply easy. Definitely take him for bush 3100. Funny at times

5.0
2.0
BUSN3400
Aug 6, 2012

He is an excellent teacher. Even though I got a C+ in his class, I would highly recommend him for Statistics. Just make sure that you show up for class AND, above all else, hand in your assignments the way he INSTRUCTED you to. Otherwise, he will make you, and possibly the class (if enough people mess up) do the assignment all over again!

5.0
3.0
BUSN3400
Oct 5, 2012

Professor Friedman is a short and funny professor. Very helpful. makes class kind of fun and interesting! Has his own website with handouts and practice exams with the answers to self-check. No need of textbook and memorizing formulas. I totally recommend Professor Friedman!! Such an EXCELLENT professor!!

4.0
1.0
BUSN3200
Nov 5, 2012

amazing professor in lectures in teaching skills, awaiting grade hopefully his curve will help me land at least a B

2.0
5.0
ECON3400
Dec 9, 2013

Terrible professor. The test did not represent what we studied in class and not even on the practice test, while doing good on the prep tests and homework, somehow my every in class test came out to be 60-65! And I am a A student. Of course god forbid you are a minute late.

5.0
3.0
BUSN3400
Dec 18, 2013

One of the best professors in Brooklyn College... BY FAR! I didn't get my grade yet, but he makes sure you understand EVERYTHING.

1.0
5.0
BUSN3400
Jan 12, 2014

He goes off topic in every class and then gives u hw at the end when its time to go. he has to rush cause he blabs on about irrelevant things. if u dont understand something he gets annoyed and makes u feel stupid. tests were very hard and nothing like what was expected. not recommended at all.

5.0
1.0
BUSN3100
Jul 30, 2014

It was a pleasure having him. Even though he goes off topic in his lectures, he gives helpful ideas and definitions on will be on the midterm and final. His lectures are very interesting. The midterm and final are curved.

5.0
3.0
BUSN3400
Jan 7, 2015

Grade based on hw assignments & 3 non cumulative tests. Gave one extra credit assignment. Recommend you do the practice test on bb b4 a test. Tests are not easy, but he curves based on class avg. No textbook needed. I'm always late to class so I miss the beginning of his lectures and hw checking, but I managed. Highly recommend him for statistics.

1.0
3.0
BUSN3100
Jan 23, 2015

tough on grading and does not help to bring the grade up. not recommending, midterm exam hard but final is easier if you get to final.

4.0
5.0
3400
Apr 22, 2015

I this course as an intro to statistics with no prior knowledge of the material. He have us 3 exams. . I actually learned a lot about stats from his course and tutored 2 other students. After my first 86 exam grade it all went down hill afterwords. His exams are WAY too tricky and full of typos & errors. I did a lot of studying and get a C- (awful)

3.0
5.0
BUS3400
May 19, 2015

Please DO NOT take him if you wanna keep your GPA up. I understood everything he taught in class, but I ended up doing bad on the tests because the tests were HARD, all multiple choice questions (choices were A-J). Good luck if choices A-J make up happy.

3.0
5.0
BUS3400
May 22, 2015

This short guy knows a lot. Sometimes good things come in a small package. You never can fool him and he will teach you how not to get fooled by others when it comes to number. Expect HW And hard work... And get C in class.

4.0
3.0
3310
Grade: Not sure yet
May 27, 2015

tests are tricky

1.0
5.0
BUSN3100
Jun 20, 2015

The MOST TERRIBLE professor I have ever had in Brooklyn College. He goes over topic all the time. The grading rubric is not clear, and unfair. Don't take him if you want to receive a fair grade for your class.

1.0
5.0
BUSN3400
Oct 1, 2015

Nobody knows what he is talking about. His test is a path to failure. He even makes you more confused during office hours.

4.0
4.0
BUS3400
Grade: B
Jan 21, 2016

He is a great professor, takes difficult information and makes it applicable and relevant, he is a must take. He is fair, his exams are hard but you will learn a lot. I took him twice and enjoyed his class.

3.0
5.0
BUS3400
Grade: B+
Jul 14, 2017
Wouldn't take again

listen if you are a serious student like i am and you do your work like I did, then you wont pass like I did because this dude is not a fair grader and he doesn't explain things well at all and myself as well as majority of the class had no clue as to what we were covering each day so if you need this class, like i did, then take another professor!

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
4.0
4.0
BUSN3400
Dec 2, 2017
Would take again

Overall a good professor. He goes through the material quick sometimes and expects you to understand it, but as long as you pay attention and take notes you should be fine. He grades you based on three tests which he has practice exams for on blackboard, and homework every week. I recommend to go through the practice exams and don't miss class.

Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
5.0
4.0
BUS3400
Dec 4, 2017
Would take again

One of the best, if not the best professor at BC. Best professor I've had. Work load is reasonable and you will actually LEARN (crazy thing to say nowadays). Definitely take him if you can.

Hilarious
Clear grading criteria
Would take again
5.0
3.0
BUS302
Grade: A-
Feb 8, 2018
Would take again

Professor Friedman clearly enjoys his job. He does it well, and loves nothing more than to talk about it after hours.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Participation matters
2.0
5.0
BUS3400
May 27, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Stats is one of the hardest classes in college, you must really focus and study hard to do well. The professor is caring about his students, but ultimately it's up to you whether or not you do the work for it. Three exams midterm 50%, second exam 30%, and final which is 20%.

Tough Grader
TEST HEAVY
Caring
3.0
4.0
BUSN3400
Oct 31, 2018
Would take again

he talks a lot and goes through the lectures very quickly. his tests are hard and are kinda different from the practice exams he gives. still i dont know my grade for him but lets see if i would love him or hate him at the end.

Tough Grader
TEST HEAVY
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
1.0
5.0
BUSN3400
Oct 31, 2018
Wouldn't take again

annoying

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
3.0
BUSN3400
Grade: A
Nov 7, 2018
Would take again

This professor is a great professor. Pay attention in class, do his homework, study before exams, and you'll do well. He allows his formula sheet on exams, but he requires a clean formula sheet. He grades you based on percentile in class, so make sure you do well.

Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
Clear grading criteria
5.0
3.0
BUSN3400
Nov 27, 2018
Would take again

Fredman is honestly a great professor. He is always willing to go over any questions needed to be clarified. Gives about 2 homework problems but doesn't check them (he will tell you if so). His tests are very fair, LOOK OVER STUDY SHEETEASY A.

Inspirational
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
Amazing lectures
2.0
5.0
BUSN3400
Grade: Rather not say
Jan 30, 2019
Wouldn't take again

he expects a lot from his students. his practice exams are very different from his actual tests which isn't good. he goes over the material very fast. He doesn't take attendance and homework into consideration. This is my first year in college and it was one of the worst classes that i've taken. thank God it's over for me. It was a hell of a ride!!

Tough Grader
TEST HEAVY
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
5.0
2.0
BUSN3400
Grade: B+
May 26, 2019
Would take again

Nice. Three exams. Grades by percentile. A good amount of homework. Also caring, and willing to help.

Respected
Lots of homework
EXTRA CREDIT
3.0
3.0
BUSN3400
Grade: D-
May 12, 2020
Wouldn't take again

lectures were very informative, and exams were graded very fairly. I however would only take him if lectures are in class. grade fell down tremendously because his online exams were very confusing, and cant move around with questions so either it gets skipped or you would run out of time thinking, Other than that he cares for students and is fair.

Participation matters
Test heavy
Lecture heavy
1.0
5.0
BUSN3400
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 2, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Do not take this guy. Extremely egotistical. Brags about how hard his class is and how he wants students to fail. Gives hw through email that dont count. Brags about how he has a spy in the group chats to see who cheats. Thinks people are copying hw from each other. Wont let people share hws to learn from each other. Garbage person overall.

Lots of homework
Test heavy
Tough grader
5.0
4.0
BUSN3400
Grade: A+
Nov 10, 2020
Would take again

He's an amazing professor. He has his own website with all his notes and reviews for his tests. You have to go to the online lectures because if you don't you'll be left behind. He answers all question and emails. H's very clear at explaining how to solve each problem. As long as you attend class and study for test, you should get an A.

Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
3.0
BUS3400
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 4, 2020
Would take again

Professor Friedman under the new distance learning format has availed himself to the students and is an all around great professor. He has awesome informative lectures and I could feel he really has a passion for what he teaches. He provide awesome resources in the course in order for students to achieve success

Respected
Accessible outside class
Amazing lectures
1.0
4.0
BUS3400
Mar 24, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Absolute garbage. He is not the man of word. Gives totally different in exam what he teaches in class. Total egoistic. Thinks him as a best teacher which he is not. Do not even grades the hw but gives lots of hw which he says will give marks. Stay away from him, do not fall for his amount of rating.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
BUSN3400
Mar 24, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Worst Professor Brooklyn college has.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Tough grader
1.0
3.0
BUSN3400
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Oct 26, 2021
Wouldn't take again

You wont meet someone more arrogant. He believes hes always right and that if you question him, or have a question for him, in his words if you dont understand this, just drop the course. In person I can see him being a decent professor thats not too difficult, but dont take this guy for an online class. You most certainly will fail.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
Tough grader
1.0
4.0
BUSN3400
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 26, 2021
Wouldn't take again

The most inconsiderate professor ever. The material is not hard and during the lecture you will get it down but when it comes to the test he gives such little time and doesn't let you go back to questions (on bb) because he has done it and it took him that long to do it so we should be as good as someone who has been doing stats for 30 yrs.

Test heavy
Lecture heavy
Tough grader
4.0
5.0
BUSN3400
Grade: D+
Feb 15, 2022
Wouldn't take again

I took this class online and he was a VERY good teacher. HOWEVER not a nice grader!!! There is no partial credit and NO handouts. I recommend you take a good look at (and pick) any other professor for a decent grade (an A, even). But if you really want to learn about statistics he is the best option. For a good grade, take someone else!!! TRUST ME.

Graded by few things
Amazing lectures
Lecture heavy
1.0
3.0
BUS3400
Mar 1, 2022
Wouldn't take again

He will put you down in front of the whole class if you don't show up to zoom or haven't completed homework. He will constantly tell you to drop the class if you aren't doing well instead of being supportive and helping. He doesn't give enough time for any of the exams either. HW isn't hard but he is such a terrible teacher who will put you down.

1.0
4.0
BUS3400
Mar 1, 2022
Wouldn't take again

I tried reaching out to him when I did horrific in the first test but he never even made the effort to respond. He just sent out a separate email telling those to drop the class if they did badly because this was the first exam. He doesn't make an effort to care about his students and expects us to put his class first and will shame you publicly.

5.0
2.0
3400
May 25, 2022
Would take again

I think he is a good professor. If you want to get a good grade you have to go to class and master practice exams. No hard homework.

5.0
3.0
3400
Grade: Not sure yet
May 25, 2022
Would take again

Prof. Friedman is an excellent professor has the ability to break down the most intimidating material in a logical way. I've heard from academic counseling that this course is one that students have a lot of trouble with. However Professor Friedman is dedicated to teaching and I was able to learn a lot. His online website is an invaluable resource.

Amazing lectures
Hilarious
Online Savvy
1.0
5.0
BUS3400
Grade: D+
Aug 25, 2022

He is a horrible person but great teacher. He doesn't care about his students one bit.

Tough grader
Lecture heavy
1.0
4.0
3400
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Jan 31, 2023

He is not a professor, He's a clown. started bringing his opinion-based political views in a statistics class. Will single you out of class for asking a simple question. He gets off by being mean. Do not take his course, You will not enjoy his attitude, and if your me, this is not the right environment to learn such a hard subject as statistics.

Tough grader
1.0
4.0
BUSN3100
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 5, 2023

This professor makes up a test that makes no sense and its like a guessing game. The lectures are graded just 1 point and that doesnt count as much as compared to the test. He really needs to do better.

Tough grader
Participation matters
Graded by few things
1.0
5.0
BUS3100
Grade: B-
May 25, 2023

AVOID this professor at all costs! Completely ruined my GPA. He takes an easy subject such as marketing and makes it impossible to do well given the way he decides to teach the course. He gave 45 minutes for the final, when finals are meant to be two hours as per school schedule. Can't stress enough how it will be a bad choice to take him.

Tough grader
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
3400
Grade: B+
Oct 16, 2023

Professor will tell you to drop the class for something as little as not having or understanding the material being taught. Worst professor ever. Brags about how smart he is and how the other departments are dumb.

4.0
4.0
3400
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 7, 2023
Would take again

if youre down to study all the time and PAY ATTENTION, you will do GREAT. statistics in general is quite difficult but with the right professor and proper determination, getting a good grade is quite easy. DO NOT TAKE IF YOU DO NOT WANT TO PAY ATTENTION AND BE VISIBLE ONLINE. he says some nonsense things buti have to say, he is a great teacher.

Lecture heavy
Test heavy
Graded by few things
5.0
5.0
3400
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 14, 2023
Would take again

Please ignore the negative feedback. Professor Friedman is a great teacher. You will learn the basics of statistic in his course. If you pay attention in class, practice for the exams. This class will be super easy.

Tough grader
Participation matters
Lecture heavy
4.0
4.0
3400
Grade: B+
Nov 25, 2024
Would take again

Professor Friedman's 3400 class can be challenging, but with the right mindset and resources, you can succeed. The lectures are helpful, and using tools like Unstuckstudy alongside practice exams makes the material manageable.

5.0
2.0
3400
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 26, 2024
Would take again

If you want to learn, I highly recommend him. He may seem tough at first, but he genuinely wants you to succeed! He makes stats easier with real-life examples and engaging lessons, even for someone like me who hates math. If you're not willing to put in the effort, you might prefer a professor who just hands out grades and focuses on memorization.

EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
Inspirational
5.0
3.0
3400
Grade: A
Dec 28, 2024
Would take again

Prof Friedman was excellent, get ready to learn and don't expect to float by cheating with AI- does tend to go off on a tangent during lectures but I call that personality. Great professor overall.

3.0
3.0
3400
Aug 28, 2025

Keeps encouraging us to to Ai for basic math and he goes on tangents that are unrelated

5.0
2.0
BUSN3400
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 2, 2025
Would take again

He dedicates time to teaching, makes it easy to understand, just pay attention. The lecture notes are posted online. Attendance isnt mandatory but recommended & he gives curves to those that attend. The bad side is that ur grade is only based on the midterm & final. 2 homeworks, not a part of ur grade, but he will drop ur grade if u dont do them.

Inspirational
Lecture heavy
Graded by few things
2.0
4.0
3400
Grade: B
Dec 24, 2025

He is rude. Constantly rants about AI. Makes discouraging comments on how we won't be able to find a job and keeps encouraging us to drop his class. Forces everyone to on their camera, attendance is not mandatory, class grade comes from two exams each 50%. The class is passable and exams are similar to the practice exams.

Tough grader
Test heavy
Graded by few things
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