4.4

Ibrahim Hayani

Economics - Toronto Metropolitan University

4.4
Quality
1.7
Difficulty
100%
Would Retake
92
Reviews
4.4
Quality
1.7
Difficulty
4.5
Helpful
4.3
Clarity

100%

Would Retake

92

Reviews

Rating Distribution
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5

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What Students Say

Nice guy, but he can't teach

MACROMICRO - 1.0 rating

Biggest mistake if you don't take the course with him

ECN503 - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

63%

Textbook Required

100%

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Predicted Grade

A-

77% confidence
Based on 9 grades
Most common grades:
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A+ (2)
Fail (1)
Grade Distribution
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Based on 10 reported grades
A: 4
A+: 2
Fail: 1
A-: 1
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Inspirational (1)
Caring (1)
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Reviews (92)
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ECN204
Jan 4, 2003

Doesn't teach, has an accent, tests are hard!! Drop it now!!!

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CECN204
Mar 19, 2003

No Comments

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ECN204
Apr 29, 2003

I recommend him. You know what topics are coming in exam plus you get practice of it. He is great he really knows his stuff.

5.0
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ECN104
May 10, 2003

He is friendly and nice.

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ECN204
May 12, 2003

No Comments

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5.0
CECN204
Jun 9, 2003

He speaks less than he moves. Unclear and extremely boring. :(:(:( After cancelling many calsses, it is not hard for him to teach the entire course in one day.

4.0
2.0
CECN503
Aug 10, 2003

Easy course and an excellent teacher.

5.0
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ECN204
Aug 17, 2003

a very good prof but he talks a lot about politics. he is a nice guy overall and he will help you if you need help, also he will clarify what’s on the Exam. I recommend him for students

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ENG202
May 4, 2004

stay away

5.0
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MACROECO
May 5, 2004

he was the best!!! he'll tell you exactly what'll be on the final exam. He's very helpful

5.0
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MACROECO
May 24, 2004

Very interesting and educated fellow, thoroughly enjoyed his class

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ECN204
Jun 14, 2004

I found Macro a very difficult subject. Although, he was a realy nice, easy, and educated guy

4.0
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ECN204
Aug 13, 2004

He's the best! Very helpful and approachable, will make class interesting. Tells you exactly what to study. Such a nice guy too.

5.0
2.0
ECN204
Aug 14, 2004

He's highly knowlegable about the course. If you are unclear about any of the concepts, he is VERY approachable, and will help you out, w/o making you feel stupid. Gives VERY detailed outline for the exam. His only fault is he may go off-topic sometimes.

5.0
2.0
CECN204
Aug 24, 2004

very intelligent professor,try to make it easy for everyone.

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ECONOMICS
Oct 12, 2004

he's too educated, makes it seem really hard. He doesn't actually teach, he just has you memorize

4.0
1.0
ECN204
Nov 28, 2004

Very nice guy. Very very detailed midterm/exam outlines. But you better bring a pillow to class.

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ECN102
May 3, 2005

Very intelligent, smart prof. recommend taking both micro and macro economics with him.

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ECN104
Oct 28, 2005

Excellent teacher, makes the subject matter RELEVANT by giving detailed politically related examples. He strives to ensure your understanding. Can sometimes stray from topic and is very forthcoming with his far-left opinion (it's appreciated though). A little bias never killed anyone. Very interesting discussions in class.

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CECN104
Nov 9, 2005

Nice guy, very helpful. Easily side-tracked but gives lots of relevant examples. Doesn't always take up the homework, but very open to discussion and questions.

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3.0
CECN104
Grade: Fail
Dec 5, 2005

Nice guy, very knowledgeable but easily side-tracked. More than fair with his tests and marks. Doesn't always go over the homework but more than happy to answer questions.

5.0
1.0
ECN
Grade: A
Dec 10, 2005

Amazing Prof...Extremely easy!. This prof. knows his stuff and knows it well. If you take any economic class w/ him ur bound to pass-- B/ he only teaches Micro and Macro Economics---Wich Totally Sucks!

4.0
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CECN104
Dec 17, 2005

An amazing person, very intelligent, and he really cares about his students. He tends to get off topic, but he can be pretty funny when he does. "The answer is D like donut!"

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CECN204
Apr 11, 2006

I hated microeconomics and dropped it and took macro instead. Had him as my prof. and the class was interesting. Caring prof. Definetly worth taking!

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CECN104
Apr 26, 2006

Nice guy. Goes off topic a lot. Very willing to help and answer questions. Tests pretty easy.

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ECN104
Jun 15, 2006

very good and freindly prof.once ulsiten to his lectures everything fals in plac and is passionate abt his work.Must take class with him if you want to understand univeristy level teaching he is that good at ecn.

5.0
1.0
ECN104
Jun 18, 2006

took macro and micro with him. Great professor. recommended for any economics course.

4.0
3.0
ECN104
Jun 21, 2006

He is great..very helpfull...understandable....easy to learn from........i would suggest all economics studets to take him....

5.0
1.0
CECN104
Jun 28, 2006

Very clear, focused and interesting delivery of the material. Very helpful.

5.0
1.0
ECN104
Aug 6, 2006

I was totally unenthusiastic about this subject until I was in this class. Just excellent! He really wants you to do well!

5.0
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ECO000
Aug 16, 2006

BEST PROF EVER EVER EVER! he's wayyyy tooo nice! and if u have ANY problem, he's very approachable, and he won't judge! take his class if u can, show him that ur putting some effort and ur interested, and u will get an A!

5.0
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ECN104
Aug 20, 2006

Wants his students to do well, thorough in his teachings, test/exams are fair, textbook isn't so bad either.

5.0
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ECN202
Aug 29, 2006

You have to try super hard not to get an A in this course

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CECN204
Jan 3, 2007

What can I say about this man? Intelligent, confident and very helpful. I got B+ in his class even though I screwed up on the midterm. Read the book, attend lectures, and do the homework. I recommend you take him to learn and at the same time to get good marks. Overall excellent teacher!!!

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ECN104
Jan 10, 2007

amazing proff ...

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ECO104
May 3, 2007

took 104 with himm...BEST PROFFFFF INNNN RYERSON :D:D:D....now taking 204....hes really good..very nice...straight forward....and very clear about his exams...TELLS US EVERYTHING ABOUT IT :D:D..trust me take him....i love him

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CECN104
Jun 20, 2007

He is the best ever........

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CECN104
Jul 16, 2007

he is the best proff ever!!!! Very helpful....I dont like Economics at all but still end up with a good grade....take him :D

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CECN104
Aug 20, 2007

This dude is jokes...He's sometimes hard to understand, but knows his stuff. If you know politics then your definitely gona get along with him. He gives out easy marks, so if your in class everyday then expect your self getting over B+.

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ECN110
Jun 26, 2008

Very good prof. he knws his material so well and very helpful. just attend his class and u will be fine. A great prof that u don't want to miss!!!

5.0
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ECN503
Jul 3, 2008

The best liberal I have ever taken hands down. His tests are fair. His lectures are good and makes you interested. I wish all my liberals were with this prof.

5.0
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CECN503
Aug 26, 2008

Very flexible prof, asks students what chapters should be on exams, what dates are best, etc. Good prof but VERY disorganized. Exam included questions from previous chapter he said would not be on that test. Mark is 3 exams and one project/presentation. Definitely recommended as a prof and the course as a liberal. Easy mark.

4.0
1.0
CECN104
Sep 9, 2008

Very easy prof. You really don't have to attend classes, just study from the text. The only real use in going to class is to get hints on what will be on the tests/exams because he will tell you exactly what to study (for the most part). I knew nothing about economics and ended with an A. Textbook is a must.

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CECN503
Aug 17, 2009

A professor who has a big heart to those non-serious students. His classes are long but we learned more than from books. Very a few students left early during his lectures. Very helpful and friendly professor. His non-repeatable good taste shirts are very impressed too ;)

4.0
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CECN503
Aug 18, 2009

You dont really have to attend class except to know what chapters to study (less than stated syllabus). Easy Marker. Very socialist orientation, the textbook is written by someone from the U.N! One quiz, two tests and an assignment. Frankly, a *very easy* liberal by a very easygoing prof. Doubt the course will stretch your mind though.

5.0
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ECN503
Sep 8, 2009

One of the more educated professors teaching at Ryerson U. He is really willing to teach and listen to his students. There was one quiz, midterm, group project and presentation. I would recommend all of you to take this course as an upper elective.

5.0
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ECN110
Sep 13, 2009

The most amazing prof!enjoyed his class a lot!the way he combines course work with real life examples is VERY helpful and interesting. would definitely recommend it..

5.0
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ECN204
Mar 30, 2010

he is a awesome..take his class definitely. he is extremely helpful. answers all questions with clarity and will continue to explain until you get it..i wish every professor was like him at ryerson!

5.0
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ECN110
Apr 15, 2010

BEST PROF OUT THERE!!!!!!..you take this class...and u just feel as if hes more than a friend to you than a teacher..hes lovely!!!!

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ECN503
Jun 11, 2010

Like other comments stated, this prof is very easy. He tends to off topic easily and his class is a bit of a joke. It's not worth attending, you'll be bored out of your mind. As easy as this prof is, I wouldn't say he's a good prof---if you're trying to learn (which seems to be most of the class)

5.0
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ECN503
Jun 25, 2010

excellent prof. the best professor u will ever find at Ryerson :) I would love to take another classes with him, just that I already finished my ECN104,204 and lower liberals :] recommend him!!!!!!

5.0
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ECN210
Aug 13, 2010

Cool dude, just makes me wonder if at all he gets angry..Want an A+ take his class!!!

5.0
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ECN104
Aug 19, 2010

Great Professor! I learned more about economics with so much interest. He made the course less complex to make sure his students understand the material fully. Attend his lectures (so much fun), read a bit, work on problems given by him and on line, you'll end up with an A. There are no tricks with this guy, everything is straight forward!!!!

4.0
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CECN204
Sep 17, 2010

Great Prof!!!!! He's very helpful and wants you to succeed in his class. The accent may be a little hard to understand at times but overall a great prof and would take his classes again!!!!

5.0
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ECN503
Dec 26, 2010

THIS IS THE BESTTTTT PROF Ryerson ever had!!! He's such an amazing and peaceful man! complete sweetheart and SOO DOWN TO EARTH!! Goes above and beyond for his students!HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!!

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ECN503
Jan 8, 2011

This man is amazing. So down to earth, even though attending class isn't a priority...you'll want to because he's so interesting!!!!! Take the course with him. You will not regret :)

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CECN210
Jan 15, 2011

BY FAR THE BESTEST prof Ryerson has ever had. He should teach full-time. Hayani is the MANNNNNN!

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ECN640
May 5, 2011

Best Professor ever. He is really interested in student performance and makes the class for every one. He also tells a lot of funny stories and is passionate about world events.

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ECN204
May 11, 2011

Very EASY prof.. trust me, you cant get an easier prof than this for ANY ecn course. Attend the class (especially before any midterm/exam/quizzes) because he tells u EXACTLY what to study. Hell tell u what questions r coming for the exam. And he also gives one/two MC questions as a bonus before the exam/midterm as a freebie.. Ull love this prof!!

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CECN503
Jun 21, 2011

THE BEST PROFESSOR IN RYERSON!! WANT AN A+ TAKE HIM!! EXTREMELY KNOWLEDGEABLE AND HELPFUL! HE KNOWS HIS STUFF! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND HIM

5.0
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CECN503
Jul 10, 2011

SICKK PROF TAKE THIS CLASS IF U WANT AN A+

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CECN503
Jul 10, 2011

Course outline states group project 30% with presentation 15% then midterm, quizzes, and final. Uses Questions from bank... Easy A+

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CECN503
Jul 10, 2011

I'd suggest it for an UL, it's actually the most compelling liberal I've taken at Ryerson. Hayani is very friendly and charismatic Easy A+ just look at notes no need to buy text.

5.0
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CECN503
Jul 10, 2011

This prof is the man...IF U WANT AN A+ TAKE THIS COURSE WITH HIM! ENUF SAID!

5.0
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CECN503
Jul 20, 2011

Just took this course in spring, and I must say this prof is amazing...teaches really good...you learn a lot from this course and its all from his notes so no need to buy textbook waste of money!

5.0
1.0
CECN210
Apr 17, 2012

INCREDIBLE MAN!! so down to earth. u can talk to him abt anything! love this man

5.0
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ECN204
Aug 1, 2012

BEST proff at Ryerson. Officially THE MOST HELPFUL guy out there. Go to his class and keep close communication with him, you will GUARANTEE ace this course. He's fantastic and knows his stuff really well. 10/10 proff... Im an Accounting major, and I decided to minor in Economics which is relevant, but just because of this proff. He's awesome!

5.0
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ECN204
Aug 15, 2012

The best professor I have had at Ryerson so far. Explains well, provides helpful homework assignments, very friendly and helpful. The midterms and final exam wer all multiple choice, and reasonably easy to understand if you had done the reading/attended class.

5.0
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ECN204
Aug 16, 2012

I took Course with him in suumer. He is best prof I've ever met. If you want to learn something and receive good grade, then take him. Planning on taking another course with him in a fall.

4.0
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ECN204
Aug 21, 2012

Very very easy going prof, kind personality. His test are very fair, so long as you study an A- is attainable.

5.0
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CECN640
Sep 3, 2012

A very friendly and easy Prof

5.0
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ECN110
Oct 2, 2012

I've taken two econ classes with this prof. He is hands down the nicest and most helpful professor ever! He is SOOO patient and doesn't mind explaining things again to make sure everyone understands. It's too bad some of the students are SO rude in his class because what he talks about is RELEVANT and will help you! I def. recommend him!

5.0
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CECN503
Dec 15, 2012

VERY helpful, and soooo kind, it's impossible to get below an A, his teSts are super fair, and his class is SO interesting! Definitely taking more courses with him

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CECN21
Jan 19, 2013

he is the worst prof i ever had

5.0
2.0
CECN104
Mar 12, 2013

THE NICEST MOST INTELLIGENT MAN I HAVE EVER MET! he is so helpful... i didnt know professors like him existed.. study a little and go to class it is impossible to poorly. this prof is a blessing to ryerson...

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CECN204
Jul 24, 2013

I'm going to be real with everyone this professor is made for some but not for others. If you can study/learn well without attending class then you will do well because his exams are super easy. If you need help from a professor to understand course content and need clarification BEWARE. He is very confusing and there is no structure or notes.

5.0
1.0
CECN110
Jan 22, 2014

He's retired but teaches the occasional class through continuing education. His accent makes him difficult to understand, and he's reluctant to maintain discipline which makes it difficult when some individuals disrupt class by chatting. He's reasonably flexible and willing to meet to discuss any issues and answer questions.

1.0
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MACROMICRO
Mar 7, 2014

Took his class twice. Nice guy, but he can't teach. Never uses the book. Not clear. Easy marker. Id say if theres another teacher that actually teaches take them. You're basically guessing throughout the course. If you're good at learning from pp slides then go for it. Good luck!

4.0
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ECN110
Apr 19, 2014

This guy is an angel

5.0
2.0
CECN110210
Grade: A-
Jun 9, 2014

Excellent professor, very clear and precise and gets the information across however he may sometimes drift away a little. Get to know the professor as he is a friendly and charming professor.

4.0
2.0
CECN503
Jan 9, 2015

Exams are very doable and he has a passion and zeal for the subject matter which made the classes very interesting. To top it all off, just a fantastic human being, very empathetic and easy going. One of the few classes where I felt my efforts being represented properly by the mark I received. Fair marker, fair exams, what else could you ask for?

5.0
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CECN503
Jan 14, 2015

If you do not take him, you will make a big mistake.

5.0
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ECN503
Grade: A+
Mar 22, 2015

NICEST MAN EVER, cares for everyone's success in the class and will do anything to help you succeed!! Has a cute little accent, very approachable and always willing to go above and beyond to help his students. Biggest mistake if you don't take the course with him. Absolute sweetheart!!

5.0
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CECN640
Mar 30, 2015

Dr. Hayani has been one of the best professors I have ever had at Ryerson. He is very passionate and knowledgeable about the Economics of Immigration and it is very obvious in his lectures as he presents the course with great enthusiasm. He genuinely cares for his students and will go beyond his call to ensure success.

5.0
1.0
ECN550
May 19, 2015

Professor Hayani is great. I had Economics with him at Seneca college. He knows everything and his method of teaching is great. Quiz in class helped a lot to learn the material. His was always there for students. I wish to have another class with him in near future.

5.0
2.0
CECN104
Grade: A
Aug 10, 2015

Best prof I've had at Ryerson. He's vibrant full of energy and goes off on tangents. Great life examples on real world issues. He makes funny jokes and is very opinionated about his beliefs against communism and why freedom and education are integral for society.I learnt a lot from his class. Not only about Microeconomics in 6 weeks but about life.

5.0
2.0
LSP240
Grade: B
Aug 18, 2015

Awesome professor

5.0
2.0
LSP240
Grade: B-
Aug 18, 2015

Awesome professor and he is very patient with his students!Take him!

5.0
1.0
CECN110
Dec 22, 2015

best prof ever

5.0
2.0
ECONOMICS
Grade: A+
Mar 20, 2023
Would take again

Professor Hayani is one of the best teachers I had during my college life at Seneca College. He always took the time to explain everything in detail, and never got upset when I interrupted him to ask questions during class. I would be happy to have classes from him in the future.

Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
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5.0
2.0
BUS401
Grade: A
Apr 29, 2024
Would take again

I recommend everybody take his class, he cares his student so much and his assignment is easy to understand because he explains everything so clearly

Caring
5.0
2.0
BUS401
Grade: A
Feb 26, 2025
Would take again

Great professor who cares about students. Assignments are easy to understand thanks to clear explanations. unstuck ai was a helpful tool for prep alongside the free textbook.

Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

63%

Textbook Required

100%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A-

77% confidence
Based on 9 grades
Most common grades:
A (4)
A+ (2)
Fail (1)
Grade Distribution
A(6)B(2)C(0)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(1)
Based on 10 reported grades
A: 4
A+: 2
Fail: 1
A-: 1
Common Tags
Amazing lectures (1)
Gives good feedback (1)
Inspirational (1)
Caring (1)
Rating Trend

Improving

+0.28 avg change
May
Aug
Dec
Mar
Apr
Feb
Last 6 months
Ratings by Course

MACROECO

5.0

(2)

ECN102

5.0

(1)

ECN

5.0

(1)

ECO000

5.0

(1)

ECN202

5.0

(1)
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Difficulty by Course

ENG202

5.0

CECN21

5.0

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3.5

CECN204

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2.0

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