4.7
Quality2.4
Difficulty97%
Would Retake98
Reviews97%
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What Students Say
“Great leader and communicator”
BUS201 - 5.0 rating“Great Proffesor, would take it as many times as i could”
BUS240 - 5.0 ratingClass Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
100%
Textbook Required
11%
Grade Predictor
Your expected effort level
Predicted Grade
A-
Grade Distribution
Common Tags
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+0.17 avg changeRatings by Course
100
5.0
(4)240
5.0
(1)BUS220
5.0
(11)BUS250
5.0
(2)ENTREPRENEURSHI
5.0
(1)Difficulty by Course
BUSS240WI
4.0
BUS100716A
4.0
ENTREPRENEURSHI
3.0
BUS100
2.7
BUS201
2.6
Reviews (98)
Professor is one of the best new Professors at Hostos. He is very informative and is their to assist you if you ask for the help. I would highly recommend his course.
one of the best professor in the business department
I love this professor. I learned so much in his class. He is very fair with grading and always do reviewa before the exam.
Professor Silva is the best on the business department. His class is interactive and the lectures are really good. The final project is really usefull. The best course I have taken at Hostos.
he is very informative professor, and a great professor to have. And is fair with grading exams.
One of the best professor I have ever had.
Professor Silva-Puras is a very understanding & helpful teacher. His class was very informative & he actually made it fun !
I do not see why any student would get lower than B Grade. Topics well explained. Examples were clear. Teacher is pleasant, accommodating & understanding. I consider myself as B- to C+ but I got A- The second Professor I've known who is a great professor in Hostos. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED & should be a role model to other teachers.
He is a very informative and very encouraging professor. You can't finish the semester without having a good understanding in bus. Also the class project was very helpful.
He is a very informative and encouraging professor. You can't finish the semester without having a good understanding in bus.
Very useful class. The professor was very helpful and informative. Only regret was that I was not able to complete the class. I highly recommend this professor.
Excellent professor
wasn't enthusiastic at first on this class but was a requirement for my major. The professor is wonderful very helpful and informative. test are home based on blackboard everything comes from the book they are quite smooth. gives a couple of homework and business project is very fun if u have the perfect group.
MY FAVORITE PROFESSOR IN HOSTOS! SILVA ISNT A HARD NOR EASY PROFESSOR BUT AS LONG AS YOU PUT IN YOUR PART YOU'LL LOVE THE CLASS & PASS! I TOOK THIS PROFESSOR TWICE FOR DIFFERENT CLASSES I RECOMMEND HIM 100%
He is the best profissor at Hostos , I learned a lot in his class.
Great professor. If you have a choice choose this class.
He always there to answer any question. He is very easy to talk to about school.
Professor is definitely great! He's very informative, answers all questions that may be confusing. Reviewing for exams are also a plus. Overall, A AWESOME teacher.
Tests are strictly TF and the questions can be trickyaren't always straightforward. Otherwise, if you diligently doread the assignments and take your time on tests, you shouldn't have any problems. You can probably B-C with minimal effort, but you'll need to work for an A.
I really enjoyed my class and my time with Prof. Silva Puras. I learn quite a lot about business and I do hope I get to have him as my professor in another of my business course. Professor Silva Puras always made sure that I have the correct information and when I didn't he got it for me. I rate him as a Great Professor.
professor silver-puras was very helpful through the semester. I truly recommend anyone to take his class.
fair teacher all the way. very clear and knowledgeable about the course material
He is a good professor the best one
HE IS A GOOD PROFESSOR. HE KNOWS HOW TO TEACH. HIS TESTS ARE NOT HARD, AND HE HELPS US SO WE CAN STUDY FOR THEM. HIS CLASSES ARE VERY INTERESTING AND I COME TO EVERY CLASS I HAVE NOT MISSED NOT ONE. I BELIEVE HE IS A GREAT PROFESSOR AND I WOULD DEFINITELY TAKE HIS CLASS AGAIN. A+ FOR EVERYTHING HE DOES AND HIS TEACHING METHODS. HE IS THE BEST!
I really enjoyed this class. The lessons were informative and helpful. The professor made the lessons really easy to understand. I enjoyed myself.
Professor Silva-Puras was an excellent professor. He gave us all the information needed for the test and to understand the course. He explained everything very well. As long as you attend classes and read the textbook and the presentations he provides you will have no problem with this class.
He is very fun to listen to, funny and knows how to change the subject from a fun time to keeping on track.
Good Professor
I was able to learn a lot, class is very dynamic and with a lot information. I definitely encourage students to take a class with this professor, he is one of the smartest professor I ever met.
best business professor in hostos !! makes the class fun and interesting, you learn alot, all test are open bookinternet (when you have a test there is no class) he gives a group project so make sure you start working with your team as soon as he assigns it. i took him for bus management also. if you win your group project you get an automatic A
he is present and helpful. He teaches well.
Not good on grading exam on line open book but very confusing all T&F. Don't know take this as a writing intensive its work over load and stressful. Way two much assignments Bussiness Plan is a alottttttt of work plus presentation alott of work in so glade I finish that class never again I would take a writing intensive class like that
Great Professor!!!! Wish I could take another class with him..
Great Proffesor, would take it as many times as i could. This is my second time taking him, and i am lookong forward to anothee semester with thi professor. Come to class and you will be so great in class.
Some people are able to pass his class with no problem some are not because his test are different. It is open book true and false based on what he says in class. It can be tricky or easy. I think this was a boring class because he dosent really explore other students ideas and think he is right all the time.
Great professor! Interesting and engaging lectures.
Good profesor!!!
Great professor for business majors
This was my second time having him as my professor and he is the best. He is knowledgeable in his work and is helpful in making sure you understand. His tests were easy as long as you paid attention in class. I still recommend him to other students when they're picking classes.
Amazing Profesor
Excellent professor, I learned a lot of interesting things... the best one!
I had the pleasure to take Prof. Silva Bus 100 and Bus 240. This professor know his material really well and comes to class prepare. He doesn't just teach you, He shows you the reality that takes place in the actual business world. I wish all the Prof in Hostos were like him. I highly recommend him to any student taking Business. Easy class
Great proffesor !!!
This is the best Professor ever. He is the only one who leaves text messages to remind you the homework. Very friendly and responsible. It's easy to communicate with him via emails, phone number, etc. Just take him.
He makes it difficult to miss lectures because he factors attendance into your final grade and because his lectures are too interesting to miss.
Best Professor ever!!! Very knowledgeable and well prepared. Easy to communicate with. I usually don't write reviews but if you have the chance, take him! You will learn a lot. If you do your work and don't miss classes you would easily get an A. Gives lots of extra points and exams are online!!!
This professor is amazing....
Professor Jorge Silva-Puras is an amazing professor. He cares about his students and is not biast at all. He also grades his examinations on a learning curve which is a great help sometimes. I would take this Professor anytime I need to take a business course or anything related because he is helpful and he teaches real-life situations.
Great professor.
He explained the subject very well and gave you alot of opportunities
He is awesome. I wish I could take every class of mine with him. He associates business methods with real life scenarios and is very open to repeating himself if not understood. Has a clear grading criteria. I didn't miss not one class and got an A. We barely used the text book. Tests are online and open book. Amazing professor. Highly recommended!
Great professor. I wish I had him with all my classes!!
This professor is one of the best professors you will ever have the pleasure of taking. He is very accomplished and very respectable. I have taken two of his classes and passed with a B+ in both. I could've gotten an A+ if I would've worked a little harder. Easiest A+ you can get. Take advantage of the opportunity if you have it to take him.
Professor Silva is so amazing. I am so excited that I just received my grade for the semester. I've taken him two semesters in a row and both times received an A. Attendance matters in this class as his exams are online and consist mostly of conversations that were had in class. He understands that things happen so he also records sessions.
Professional, Articulate and caring, this was the best professor Ive had in College
He is one of the best teacher in hostos. He is an understanding teacher. If you do your homework you are going to pass the class, test are based on class discussion and homework . He is patient and answer all the questions you have. He is friendly but also likes that you do your part. I high recommend him. I had take two classes and got A+ and A.
This professor is wonderful. Hes really a fun & sincere. If your not tech savvy then its going to be difficult for you. A lot of his communication is through your phone & his grading is strictly off black board. As long as you come to class & put an effort he will pass you. Professor gives an insight to life beyond the material that is beautiful.
Prof. Silva-Puras its one of my favorite prof., His lectures are great, we learned a lot in his class just from him talking. His test are strictly from the lectures as we discussed in class. His final project its long and hard gut at the end its worth it. My class was a WI, so our hw consisted on writing but I guess thats the same for others.
If you have the option to, take Prof Silva-Puras. As long as you attend class, do your hw assignments and pay attention, you should be fine! EVERY single exam is based on lecture, so there are no surprises. Although a textbook is required, Prof Silva-Puras is filled with experience and a ton of knowledge He also offers an extra credit paper!
He is a great Professor, definitely recommend
This was my favorite class through the semester , loved the class , enjoyed it and I would for sure recommend choosing him as a teacher.
Amazing Proffesor, he really cares about his students to learn. Attendance,and participation is really important to your grade. You need to pay a lot of attention in class, and you will do good in the tests. I would definally take this class again.
A lot of interaction with the class. Encourages participation and ensures that students understand the concept regardless of the students current level of knowledge. At times, due to weather, class scheduling or other, Prof. Silva ensured that class still went over materials either thru prokects or video conferencing. Sends multiple reminders
Professionalism, kindness and respect are some of the qualities that describe Prof. Silva. Demonstrates a clear mastery in what teaches and inspires any student to be interested in the field of business. He is the teacher we all want to meet. Motivates to read the textbook but it never opens in class because he arrives prepared for each lesson
Prof. Silva is one of the best professor in Hostos. Not only he teaches you the materials, but also he includes any information students need to become entrepreneur. Also, his lecture is easy to understand. I will definitely recommend him.
Be sure to read it is mandatory and take good notes what he teaches will be on the exams
Professor Silva is one best teacher in hostos community college. However being his class doesnt mean a free ride or grades. If you wanted to succeed in the class take a lot of notes and asked him questions if you dont understand a point his making in his lecture. The reason is that most of the exam questions come from the discussion in class.
I really learned a lot in the class. The professor explain very well and very helpful when you dont understand
The best and funny one ��
most part of the test is about discussion in class, I have fun in class, was not hard. the test are online and true or false. if you do not skip class you pass. He loves his job and makes the class interenting and easy.
Great profesor. Would definitely take another class with him
I like that all the exams are online so you dont have to go to class to take it. He records all the classes in case you want to go over something again. I also like that hes friendly and experienced.
One of the greatest business professors Ive ever had, he gives great lectures and good feedback. He also does extra credit. He has a good teaching style and is really good at conversating
The tests, which are online, are based on in-class discussions. The lectures are fun! I am never bored in this class. If you miss a lecture, he posts the video recording to blackboard.
Professor Silva its the best business professor you can have. He uses real life situations to help you understand the material which actually helps you retain the information for future reference. If you really want to learn and have a good lecture definitely take him!
Excellent professor. ����
I would love to have this professor for EVERY CLASS !
There are not a lot of Professor like this one. Hes an A1 professor who legit cares about his job. He helps us a lot and is one of the most understanding professors Ive ever met. Great class!
Great Course
Great Professor, All the test are Online so you dont need to come in for the test
Hes a really good teacher and easy to understand class.
By far one of the best professors I have ever had, totally recommend him. Classes are very engaging.
Professor does really care about his students. He does give homework but nothing too hard and you will discuss it in the class. He is by far one of the best professors I have had! Just do your homework, be on time to the class and pay attention. All his exams are from the class so you have to listen carefully.
Great person and profesor
Amazing professor. Really passionate and caring.
Amazing professor, extremely intelligent and very innovative as well. He creates debates which are phenomenal for potential managers. He will make you think outside the box. Great leader and communicator. A true mentor and breakdowns the course curriculum in a wonderful way.
The test is based on class discussions ( which can actually be fun), but we still have to study 40+ page chapters, Seems counterproductive (in my opinion). Professor does curve test grades sometimes, (that's actually good). Attendance is worth way too much, it is not that serious (in my opinion).
If you want an A take his class! Show up and listen to the lectures and you will pass! Don't take the online blackboard exams for granted. Just because it's true or false questions, doesn't mean to take advantage and not listen to lectures. What helped me before taking exams was listening to the lectures on panto prior to taking the exam. Woo Hoo
I will take ANY class he gives because he is CLEAR with his expectations, and SUPER fair with his grading. I did any extra credit I could, not because I was in jeopardy of failing but because I wanted to be able to join in those specific discussions. He's amazing. Great business man.
Professor Silva-Puras is one of the best professors at Hostos. Hes really organized. One assignment per week, extra credit paper, one mandatory assignment. If you take him youll learn a lot of new things business related, thats FOR SURE!
Great professional and professor
He is great ! Period
Amazing Professor. No complaints at all very lenient, understanding and a great teacher. Great person to learn from about the business world. Has a lot of experience in the business field as well.
Clear on standards.
Excellent proffesor if you are a student that really are looking to learn he is the right professor he's personal knowledge and professional make it a really great combination.
This professor is amazing and I would take his class a thousand times over and over. Take his course if you have to or just want to learn about business.
He's an wonderful professor, very caring, sweet and if very funny who always has a smile on his face. His homework are very easy all you have to do is listen to a podcasts and answer his 2 to 3 question. And his exam are easy as well. You can not fail his class.
He is AMAZING! He cares about his students. He makes lectures fun and interesting. Take notes and never miss class because exams are based off of lectures. Easy homework and fair grader. He Gives two exams, five page book report and FINAL.
Class Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
100%
Textbook Required
11%
Grade Predictor
Your expected effort level
Predicted Grade
A-
Grade Distribution
Common Tags
Rating Trend
Stable
+0.17 avg changeRatings by Course
100
5.0
(4)240
5.0
(1)BUS220
5.0
(11)BUS250
5.0
(2)ENTREPRENEURSHI
5.0
(1)Difficulty by Course
BUSS240WI
4.0
BUS100716A
4.0
ENTREPRENEURSHI
3.0
BUS100
2.7
BUS201
2.6