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An awesome guy.. Very helpful when needed. Very smart, and skilled in the teaching field.

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awesome professor!!

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Excellent teacher. The class itself is a little bit difficult but he does a great job at explaining everything and he makes sure that you know what is going to be on the test.

Tricky tests but you don't have to be a Finance major to succeed. He doesn't assume you know everything before coming and he works out a ton problems that appear in his tests and in the homework for most of his lectures. Not an easy A, but you will learn a lot and will enjoy coming to class.

Great professor! He cares about each student and wants you to succeed. Makes great use of class time going over examples. You don't need to be a finance major to succeed. Best professor I've had.

John Molloy was one of the best professors I have had while at the U of M. He is very approachable and tested material is fair. The class isn't super easy, but Molloy helps make it more comprehensible. I'd take a course with him again and I highly recommend him!!

Awesome, Totally Awesome.

Molloy is one of the best professors I have had. The class is hard, but he is always willing to help and does a lot of examples in class. He's also really nice and easy to talk to with problems in the class or in school in general.

Molloy is great. He is an excellent teacher and does everything he can to give you a good grade. Highly recommended.

Molloy was a great professor. I wish that I enjoyed finance or accounting- if I did I would sign up for all of his classes immediately. He definitely deserves the "teacher of the year" award that he was granted. His dry sense of humor is great- makes the time go by much faster!

I agree to everything that was said below. Great professor, great experience. Very approachable, interesting and useful lectures. You learn a lot in class. He is very helpful and wants everyone to succeed in class. Definitely take him!

Don't miss class, it's hard to catch up! Eats chipotle for three meals a day. Nice guy, good professor.

He is awesome!!! He is extremely helpful and nice! Don't miss it.

Great professor. Has a huge knowledge of the topic and can answer pretty much any question on finance. You'd be stupid to not take this professor.

I took I-Core this semester and was surprised to find that this class was my favorite. Molloy is awesome and has a unique sense of humor. Is approachable should you have questions. Lecture time is worth attending. I personally found this class challenging, but you will get what you put into it. Be prepared to hear a lot about Chipotle! :)

Probably the best professor I've had here at the U. Quite a few so/so or just plain awful professors at Carlson, definitely NOT one of them. Molloy actually cares about his students and goes the extra mile to make sure they learn the material. Great sense of humor, solid grading, great teacher. I never like finance until I took this class!

Looks like the guy from superbad who backed into seth with his car. Awesome teacher, best professor I've had, and inspired me to go into finance. I have a feeling its all downhill from here with the rest of my professors

Simply put: Molloy is the man! He managed to make finance extremely interesting and challenging at the same time. Definitely goes out of his way to help students with review sessions. Great personality as well and an interesting sense of humor. I took Icore this semester and basically hated it, but I would definitely recommend Molloy!

John is AWESOME! I would recommend him to anyone. He knows his stuff, is very approachable, fair grader and has a great sense of humor to keep students engaged. Finance major or not, you will love John as a professor.

Had him at Normandale, had him at Carlson. He's a great professor and there really should be more like him. Very helpful, understanding, with a genuine interest in his students--he's extremely approachable and takes the time to know your name so you're not another face in the crowd. Really pushed me on and kept me challenged and interested in the m

Genuinely cares about students - someone stole my financial calculator and he loaned me his for the semester so I wouldn't have to buy a new one. Makes the class interesting and fun. Tests were HARD. Explains difficult concepts well - had a few friends with other profs sit in on his lectures just because he explained things that much better.

Awesome guy! Really cares about how well you're doing and if you are understanding the material. Definitely take a class with him. I'm a mechanical engineer with not much interest in finance but he really made it a cool class to take.

I like his teaching very much. He is cool ^^. The course is not that hard actually, but you will need some efforts to get A. I started to become interested in Finance after taking his course.

Awesome teacher. He's funny and keeps you interested in what's going on. He keeps it fresh and creative and uses examples that students can relate to. Very nice man as well

BEST PROFESSOR EVER AT CSOM! he makes it very easy to understand some hard concepts. I actually get very interested in finance after having this awesome class. He so fun!

This class would not be nearly as cool if it wasn't taught by Molloy. If you thought you liked finance before, he will definitely reaffirm your position. For sure my favorite CSOM class thus far. CMG for life.

I thought he was a great teacher who really cared about his students. He went through the material at a good pace- just prepare for his second midterm because that one was tough.

Extremely nice and helpful. Was genuinely interested in the success of his students both inside and outside of the classroom.

GREAT professor I've ever had in fiance field. very helpful and fun. I'd definitely recommend him if you are taking finance courses.

He's a great professor, easy to understand, and keeps the lectures interesting. Took this course without any pre-reqs and got an A in it. The examples he gives are applicable to current topics and this makes it easy to understand

Molloy is a great professor. Very helpful and a clear finance god. Class was always very fun and he has an engaging personality.Getting an A in this class is not impossible just beware that the MC is pretty hard. Overall, awesome professor. Recommend.

Professor Molloy is actually the best professor I have ever had, and I have no interest in finance at all. He is more helpful than any professor I have ever had and truly cares about his students. He is super approachable and is my favorite professor I have ever had.

Great professor, does his job very well. Does a great job explaining abstract concepts in class and prepares students with the necessary materials for examinations.

Molloy is a very helpful and clear teacher. If you are gonna take FINA in icore take it with him. Although finance can be challenging he is clear on his expectations and teaching. Your grade is also based on your improvement.

Malloy is one of the best teachers at the Carlson School. Even if you hate finance he makes the class interesting. Although certain finance concepts are difficult to understand Malloy makes the class engaging. Can't say enough good things.

Molloy is the best prof i have had at the UofM so far. He is easy going, likes to crack jokes, and cares about his students. He makes you want to be a better student not just in finance, but in all your classes. If you are going to take Icore make sure you have him for finance!

One of the best professors I've ever had. The amount he cares about his students on a personal level is truly inspirational. He's funny, he's intelligent, he makes finance fun. He is a wonderful professor, and I'm so happy I got to experience him in my time at the U of M.

Molloy is a wonderful professor who truly cares about the success of his students. He tried to make Icore as painless as possible, which is rare to see in Carlson. That being said, the multiple choice on his exams will not be easy.

Very popular and friendly Carlson professor. FINA 3001 is more-or-less a semester long course in time value of money and the foundations of the financial system, which doesn't go far into discussing actual corporate finance activities. I was a bit bored in Molloy's class, but this may mostly be the fault of it being very basic material taught.

One of the best professors in Carlson. Very friendly and helpful. His tests are fair. Do the homework assignments, show up to his classes, and you can easily get a good grade in the class.

Do everything you can to take his classes. He knows what he is talking about and communicates it as clearly as possible. He is funny and engaging in a subject I care very little about. He gives tons of partial credit on exams and is super understanding with anything. John is great.

Enjoyed working on his cases because they were opportunities for me to learn about modeling as well as excel. One thing I wished he did was to dive deeper into each case, so we can understand better. Overall, he is a great professor. I will definitely take his class again in the future.

Financial Modelling class requires a lot of work in Excel but is overall not too difficult. No textbook but cases required to be purchased. $20

Molloy is the best professor I had in my four years. His lectures are very engaging; the time flies by. His class is very real-world oriented. He tells it like it is, and you will actually use the stuff he teaches. The class is based heavily on his modeling class, so keep your notes from that class. Overall, great guy. 100% would recommend.

Prof. Molloy is the best professor I had during my four years in college! His classes are engaging and you gain skills that you will eventually end up using throughout your career

Great guy - wished 4242w would have been more challenging however.

Molloy is an amazing professor- extremely helpful, understanding, and hilarious. He goes the extra mile for his students, providing lots of study guides and review sessions for all his tests. The class is hard, but Molloy is awesome- do whatever you can to take his section.

This guy knows his stuff. His course was challenging, but I felt like something useful could be taken away every lecture.

Amazing professor. Truly wants you to succeed and will help you if you show you want to succeed. Finance is hard and he knows it. Go to his review sessions and utilize the tutors if you are struggling. Speak up and let him know you want to do well and work hard for it. Definitely recommend.

Great professor, always willing to help you understand the material. While finance is difficult, he provides many study guides and review materials/sessions. Need to attend class if you want to understand the material, as well as put in time outside of class. Lectures are engaging and funny.

Prof Molloy is awesome. He really knows his stuff and is very good at explaining concepts that could be pretty tough. Definitely go to his lectures and do his study guides. He gives you all the materials to do well in the class you just can't be lazy. Great prof...

Professor Molloy rocks! The best professor I've had at the U! He is always willing to help his students. His tests are tough, but he goes an extra mile to make sure you are ready for it.

The class is hard but Professor Molloy is a fantastic professor! You can go to him for office hours and he is so helpful. He is super chill and will probably talk to you about his adventures in the stock market.

John Molloy is an awesome professor. He genuinely cares about his students. I had difficulty with the subject matter and struggled on the first test. After visiting his office hours, he helped motivate me to keep trying on subsequent material in order to work towards the grade I desired out of the class. 10/10 recommend. He's also hilarious

I thought I was going to dread finance going into ICore. It actually ended up being my favorite class of the semester because largely due to having John Molloy as a professor. He keeps students engaged in lecture and goes the extra mile for people. Tough class but I respected him too much not to put in the work. Work hard and youll be fine

Molloy is a wonderful professor. He definitely confirmed my decision to major in Finance. He is funny, gets to know his students, and enjoys what he does. His lectures are clear, and understandable. He is always open to questions, and lending a helping hand if you're struggling. His exams are difficult though, so you will have to study a lot.

Molloy is hands down one of the best professors at Carlson. Great sense of humor, very clear at explaining finance concepts, willing to help his students, and class seems to go by fast. Tests aren't easy, but not so hard that its nuts so it creates a good and fair class distribution, I'll be taking as many classes as I can from him.

Molloy cares alot about his students' success and is willing to help outside of class if needed. He is the reason I decided to major in Finance.

He makes expectations very clear and is a great lecturer, though he is hard to hear sometimes. Test questions are mostly similar to review problems, but multiple choice is killer. He seems like a real person and is very self-aware. Makes generally boring, complicated content interesting and easily digestible. Would strongly recommend.

Love this guy. His lectures absolutely fly by. You can tell he loves the subject and it's genuinely fun to watch him teach. Definitely the highlight of my I core

Made a somewhat boring topic more enjoyable with his dry sense of humor and straight forward examples. Exams were quite difficult due to time constraints, tricky multiple choice, and by adding a twist to some questions that really make you think outside the box.

Prof Molloy is one of the best professors in Carlson. I've never thought I could like finance until I have a class with Molloy. His lecture, willingness to help students, and sense of humor make finance become an interested subject. The test are super hard. Study your butt off for every exam. Don't underestimate the test.

Molloy was my favorite teacher of I core. He is so funny and truly cares about his students. The tests are always more difficult than you'll expect, and the time constraint is very stressful. He's one of those professors you want to be proud of you. He will usually know you by name and will remember your grades. Overall amazing guy.

Professor Molloy was, similar to what other students might say, my favorite professor of iCore. Molloy knows how to teach, he truly does care about his students. His lectures are enjoyable and his grading guideline is very clear and just. Molloy is always there for help if you seek it. A year and a half later, I see him and he still remembers me.

Great Prof. tests are challenging, but he is very helpful. Lectures were interesting made finance FUNance. He is a very fast grader which is super nice.

Love talking sports with my boy Molloy! He is very willing to help out and prepares you well for the tests with the online practice problems and go to the review session!

Molloy is an amazing professor. He is witty, class is rarely dull, and he cares about his students. He gets to know everyone's name and will remember you after your semester with him. His tests are challenging but it is worth it, you just have to work hard.

Molloy is the best professor I've ever had--and I'm a marketing student! He's hot, kind, fun, intelligent, and just overall the best. I'll miss him so much next year when I'm not taking finance classes!

John makes a boring and hard class very easy. He understands that not everybody likes finance or gets it so he makes sure to be clear about the various topics. He is very willing to help you get caught up. He is a very funny guy and made finance bearable. His tests are difficult and it is easy to run out of time.

Finance is one of my worst classes but he made it super enjoyable. He also tells pretty funny stories. Really tough midterms, they're really concept-heavy. Don't really need the textbook much because Molloy tests on lecture notes, but you do need it for homework. 2 midterms and a final and grades them super quick. You need Molloy in your life.

Molloy works with students based on where they're at. He knows all his students by name and he loves to joke around in class. 100% take him as a prof, you won't regret it.

I took FINA 3001, in I-Core, with Molloy and he was the most caring and understanding teacher. He made me genuinely interested in Finance, something I did not know was possible, and actually led me to become a finance major. Cannot recommend him enough!

FINA 3001 was a great introduction to the field of finance. Molloy was clear and engaging, making the class an enjoyable experience. Highly recommend.

His ability to make the lectures more enjoyable is genuinely spectacular. The way he interacts with students and sympathizes with them is tremendous. A must take professor here at CSOM.

I have heard horror stories on this course but w/ John it was a breeze and I feel like I really learned the material. He is easy-going and obviously cares about his students and what they are learning. Attendance isn't mandatory but often there are in class exercises to turn in (with a partner) for credit. HW is also done with partners. Great guy!

If you are going to take BA1001, you need to try to sign up with Prof. Molloy. The class feels like a one credit class, and does not require much. On top of that, he genuinely cares about his students. Other professors were more difficult.

Molloy is great. His way of teaching Excel is easy and engaging, and he is more than helpful when it comes to questions regarding coursework, grading, etc. A definite recommendation.

Has best teaching ability in all of Carlson. Diversifies your learning through lectures, quizzes, in-class exercises, hw, and excel assignments. Instead of Carlson tradition and reading slides for 1.5 hours, he'll work on problems and actually teach you things. Teaching seems to be his god given gift. Tests hard tho, so study up. Office hours!!!

He's one of the best professors I've ever had. Super nice as a person and always willing to help you in whatever you need after class. Genuinely cares about his students. The class itself is pretty lecture heavy and get ready to do math but he is the best to teach it I firmly believe. Highly highly recommend!

John is well-respected in Carlson, and I now see why. He's very caring and easy to get along with -- not a stiff professor personality, which is always helpful. Always willing to help his students. His videos are super helpful too.

John made lectures on rather dry material much more interesting and engaging than I thought was possible. He taught the concepts very well and while the tests were not easy, they were manageable if you put in the effort. I highly recommend John as a professor.

I've had John for a few classes and he is one of the best professors I've had. He loves to teach and is willing to talk/meet outside of class to ensure students are successful. He cares about students outside of the classroom and wants us to be successful. He keeps classes interesting. The tests are challenging but manageable. Overall, GREAT prof

Molloy is the best professor I've ever had. It is very obvious he cares about his students and wants them to succeed. His tests are challenging especially multiple choice but, there are resources out there to help you

Molloy is one of the best professors I have ever had. For not having any interest in finance, he made the lectures interesting. He also genuinely cares about his students and will usually know most by name. If you need any help he is there and is very respectful to his students. Highly recommend taking at least one of his classes.

I thought his exams were hard even though I studied for them, but I enjoyed the class material. Plus, Molloy is super dope and funny so I highly recommend everyone take it with him!

Had a great time in this class! Molloy really cares about your learning and gives you plenty of resources to do well. Make sure you study hard for the exams though.

Best I-Core professor. However, hardest I-Core class. I would recommend taking whatever I-core class that has Molloy in it. He really makes a bland subject like Finance bearable, and in fact was even the tipping point for me adding a minor in finance.

Molloy is one of my favorite professors I've ever had! He gets to know all of his students and really cares about each person and their path. He's all around a really cool guy and he makes this class really interesting. The class is mostly tests, but he lays out clearly what will be on them. Study to understand what you're doing, not just the steps

Molloy was one of the best teachers I've had so far. He is understanding and explains things thoroughly. His exams were challenging but he gave partial credit for work shown. Make sure to understand what you're doing and not just know the steps. His exams/quizzes are based out of lecture so don't miss them!

John Molloy is one of the best professors at Carlson. You'll hear that from pretty much any student that has had him. His grading standards are clear, his lectures are never dull, and he explains things very clearly. Nothing else to say, he's great.

I'm just halfway through the semester and decided to share my feedback already. Prof Molloy's lectures and teaching styles are effective just as everyone said. I want to point out how caring he is as a professor. As an international student taking classes from home, he understood the time difference and gave accommodation way beyond he needed to.

Goes at a great pace for people with limited experience in the subject. Really great guy.

Seriously one of the best professors I've had. This was the best and most useful class for the finance major. Grades are based on case models (graded on participation), the midterm, and final. Pay attention and take notes when he goes over the case models because he asks questions about them on the exams. Exams are harder than class but doable

John is one of the best professors at Carlson! Really knows his stuff and is great at teaching. Class is still difficult. Exams are a big part of the grade and are hard, so study A LOT for those. Few quizzes given aren't too bad and HW is graded on participation. Even though the class is hard overall, John is great and makes it well worth it!

John was an excellent professor who provided great lecture videos while saving problem practice for synchronous lectures (which were recorded). The examples, while not exactly like the test problems in difficulty, were similar conceptually and his explanations were stellar. His tests are notoriously difficult, but he teaches excellently! Take him.

Molloy is a fantastic professor. He works hard to make sure that students understand the concepts, and has many in class practice problems for students to work through. The tests can be a little more difficult, but if you do the exam practice problems he provides, you'll be just fine.

Molloy is one of my favorite professors - absolutely loved having him for finance. The way he teaches class is always fun and engaging. His teaching style is great and easy to understand. If you have a question just reach out to him, he's super chill and explains the topics really well. Highly recommend him!

John is the undisputed GOAT of finance profs at Carlson. If you have the chance to take his class, do it.

Molloy is probably the best professor I've had at Carlson. He is funny, a good lecturer, and genuinely wants to (and makes ways for) his students to succeed. This class is hard and you really have to push yourself, but Molloy makes it doable and enjoyable. If you have the option to take a class with Molloy, definitely do it.

Molloy is great. Ive now took two classes with him and enjoyed both. Pay attention during class because he knows a lot about corporate finance (and is also quite a funny guy). His exams are tough so prepare hard for them. Also thoroughly check your papers before you submit them; the grading on those was a bit stingy.

Really rare to find a professor that is a great person and lecturer, but Professor Molloy was outstanding at both.

Molloy is by far the best professor I have had at college. He is very engaging with his students and he makes an effort to get to know the people in his class. He is super knowledgeable and encourages students to ask questions. He is the reason I am a finance major.

John Molloy is my favorite professor ever and he made class very engaging. He cares a lot about his students and wants them to succeed. His tests are pretty difficult but if you're willing to put in the work, he really pushes you to understand the concepts and you can succeed.

Prof. Molloy is the greatest. He cares about his students, knows nearly everyone by name, and just wants them to do their best in and out of school. His lectures present the material in a very understandable way. Exams are hard but theyre good about partial credit. He also realizes that we have other classes and tries not to overwhelm us too much!

Professor Molloy was a fantastic professor. He was fun and engaging in class and always willing to meet to help outside of class. Homework consisted of brief video lectures covering material we would discuss in The tests were pretty easy if you paid attention in lectures.

Best professor in Carlson.

Best professor I have taken at the U. John is caring and charismatic to all. He singlehandedly got me my internship this year because he was so in-depth and made students understand the why behind the work. I left this class with all I needed to do paper LBOs and case studies for my internship interviews. Take him with no hesitation!!!

Molloy is amazing professor. Looking back I wished I paid closer attention in class. He will sometimes get super passionate about a topic and shows how much he cares. That being said this class is still super difficult. Take it seriously. If you have Molloy you have the best chance of doing well. Stay ahead with the video lectures and study.

Hands down one of the best professors at Carlson. Format of the class is really good. Case study every week with a short essay & excel work. Case studies are useful and interesting and John does a phenomenal job going over cases + excel work along with teaching new concepts. Outside of the exams (which are hard), quizzes, essays, etc. graded easily

Just took the midterm, and compared to the 50 practice problems I did, it's a whole new world. Dunno how he got such high ratings, the exam was brutal. But atp im just praying for a miracle/plot twist somewhere along the line and pass with a C-. Funny and helpful professor though.

Best professor I've had yet. The nicest guy and never makes you feel stupid when you ask questions. Class is very difficult, but very interesting. A true gem.

Very good professor who made it easy to learn hard concepts.

Despite a rough first week with a different professor, John took over teaching and got the class back on track. He makes learning very easy by being engaging in class and answers all questions. He really makes sure that students understand the underlying concepts to set them up for success. I would highly recommend and don't skip lecture!

He is so nice and teaches extremely well! If I could, I would take every finance class with him! I even considered 8 a.m. for him. He makes people want to be finance majors. I don't even need to give this review because he is loved by everyone.

John Molloy is one of the best professors, if not the best, I've had at UMN so far. He's funny, caring, and nice. The course is challenging, but he gives a lot of resources to help students do well in it. As long as you pay attention in class, ask questions, and do de homework/practice problems you will do good in the class.

Professor Molloy is one of the best in the department. His class format with weekly case studies and hands-on excel work is really engaging. Exams are tough, but attending lecture and using Unstuck study for study prep makes a big difference.

He is just the goat.

Really liked, John I didn't do to well in his class but it was mainly my own fault. He was a great professor and very fun!

Makes finance manageable even if you're not super interested in it. Great at explaining things. Super nice too

One of the best professors I have had at lecturing. I leave his lectures understanding what he was talking about while being able to actively listen. Tests are a little harder but he makes up for it with quizzes and homework assignments. Such a great guy who genuinely cares about his students, learns names very fast.

I mean what else can be said about John, he's the GOAT. Very caring, and lenient on grading. Difficult exams, but gave a lot of partial credit on the written problems. If I could take John for every single finance major course, I would. Take John!

Great professor that makes the lectures interesting even for those that aren't super interested in finance. Quizzes are done in class with a group and he is lenient on scores. The tests are more difficult than you'd except so make sure you understand the concepts. Good class overall, but I wish the grading weights weren't so heavy on the exams.

JOHN MOLLOY IS THE BEST EVER! TAKE HIM IF YOU CAN! Only professor to learn all of his students names.

Hands down the best Finance professor at Carlson. I took him for intro to finance also and found that Corporate Finance was quite test heavy, especially the final exam. His tests are definitely more difficult than the practice exam material, but if you actively listen in class you can manage. Just prepare more than you think for the exams.

I have taken Molloy for FINA 3001 and FINA 4221, and I intentionally choose his classes because he is very knowledgeable, always willing to help and joke around with his students. His lectures are engaging and interactive, and exams are straightforward if you study the reviews, he does includes a few challenging questions to reward true mastery.