She is a good professor and a very pleasant woman. She is always willing to help the students and gives great hints during the exams. However, her lectures are sometimes disorganized and unclear which makes it difficult to follow. Take good notes and you will be fine. READ THE BOOK!! 2 midterms, cumulative final, 4 homework assignments.

Prof Masoudie is a little bit intimidating at first, her lectures aren't super organized at times and she tends to move really fast. However she is kind hearted and will try to help you out . She does give random pop quizzes from time to time to check attendance in class and to see if you understand. Overall shes ok, you can do a lot worse though..

She is really kind, helpful & clear in conveying about 90% of the class material! Industrial org is based on game theory concepts, but if you haven't had game theory B4 don't worry, she does a good and thorough brush-up on game theory! WANT A GOOD GRADE? take notes and do problem sets! exams are the exact same as class examples and problem sets

Masoudie is nice and approachable. Tests can be difficult but come straight from practice problem sets and class examples, so if you do the work not a hard A. Moves very quickly, slides make little sense wo lecture

This class is very easy if you do the problem sets and go to class. The tests are exactly like the homework problems. She's not the best lecturer but she is really nice and goes over confusing concepts until everyone understands it. She's also willing to boost your grade a bit if you're on the border and she sees you come to class.

Prof Masoudie is great! Even though she can be unclear sometimes, she is always willing to help you during office hour. I don't blame her for the lack of clarity, since Macro economic is full of "what if this happened" and there is never a definite answer to a certain problem.

One of the best professors I had. Course is easy: you can pass without classes and you can get an A just by going to all classes and do the homeworks.

Medium hardness class. If you go to the lectures you will be fine. Book is very useful.

She is the best Professor I have had so far in USC. She is very caring and knowledgeable. The exams are hard and nothing out of that she teaches. I highly recommend her.

I LOVE HER! If you put in effort and take the time to study, you can easily get an A on her exams. She gives a pretty solid overview of what she's going to include. She does skip some material and go back and forth sometimes, but if you pay attention you'll be fine. Very interesting class, I recommend it if you like math!

Really great professor! I tend to be a slow learner, but she really takes her time to explain things. She teaches in a way that makes the concept very clear. She may spend too much time on one topic, but I think this makes for better understanding for faster and slower learners. Easy tests. Easier than the hw and exactly what she teaches in class

I took ECON457 with Prof. Masoudie in Fall 2017. I could not be more satisfied from the class. I learned a lot for her lectures. Be ready for a challenging class but a wonderful experience.

Prof. Masoudie is a wonderful instructor. The class material is difficult but she has managed to teach profound material in an easy-to-understand way. People who do not work hard always nag but this is one of the best class I have ever taken.

GREAT professor. Caring and extremely patient. If you show up to lectures, participate, and do the homeworks, easy A.

Everything you need to know for the class is taught in lecture. No need to use the textbook. She gives a lot of examples which are helpful. There are weekly homework sets, two midterms and a final. The exams are basically just like the homeworks.

The best professor I have had during my time at USC.

Tests are just like the homework so you know what to expect. Lectures have a lot of information but not to much outside of the class work. Good teacher.

Class was very lecture heavy rather than textbook/reading heavy. Prof Masoudie is extremely caring and will work with students so that they are able to get their best grade possible. Test were very straight forward if you review the slides and look for clarifications in the textbook. Very adorable professor with a great sense of humor.

Not a difficult class if you even remotely read the textbook. Most of the time I read the chapter before class, and the lecture is taken right from the book so class time was just review. Prof is straightforward and she intentionally makes tests so that the class averages at least a B.

Masoudie is a solid econ prof. She grades you based on 3 tests each worth 30%, and 10% participation. This would be scary, except the tests are some of the easiest I've ever taken. The averages for the class were always above 90% and the medians were usually 95%. Her lectures are clear and she appreciates questions. Super easy tests and an easy A.

Her lectures may not be the most entertaining but she explains things well and you don't really need the textbook if you pay attention. Midterms and final make up 90% of your grade but they are weirdly easy, class average is always in the 90s and partial credit for questions is extremely lenient, just know the HW. She's very approachable too.

Great professor! Tests and quizzes are exactly what is covered in class. Definitely recommend!

Took Masoudie for 203 & 303. Her understanding and explanation of microeconomics and financial markets was great. Pop quizzes will happen, but she notifies you beforehand. Grade mainly determined by exams, the material of which is outlined clearly.

Good professor. Lectures are concise and cover all that's necessary, and she responds well to questions. That being said you need to put in your own effort as well (reading the textbook, attending class, taking notes, etc.). Honestly half the people who complain about this class have probably never cracked open the textbook.

Dr. Masoudie is one of the best professors in the department. The material in this class is really applicable to a career in finance, and she is good at teaching it in a understandable way if you pay attention. If you don't go to class and listen you won't get it. Pretty sure the person below me is just upset they did poorly, this was a great class

She's a really nice teacher, and I think her lectures are pretty clean and concise. I learned a lot from the class, and if you just literally take good notes and listen to her lectures, the exams are really straightforward. This is definitely not a hard class relative to the 400 levels, so take this class if you can take notes.

Professor Masoudie explains economic concepts clearly and effectively. She has a very engaging lecture style that will keep you focused and stop you from falling asleep. She grades on 3 tests and participation, and the tests look just like the homework. She is also super available outside of class and will happily meet with you for extra help.

Masoudie is one of my favorite professors I've ever had. I also took her for ECON203 and her class was why I decided to switch to an Econ/Math major. She is really smart and her lectures are well-organized. If you don't understand something, just ask questions, and she will explain it in a different way. don't listen to the negative reviews !!!

90% of the grade is 3 exams, but imo they are fairly easy and had median grades of like 90 which is really high. Attendance not mandatory but she only announces quizzes in lectures so you kind of have to go. Lectures can be bland but she explains things well and gives detailed answers to any questions.

Fairly easy class. Listen to lectures and the tests are super easy. Good and nice professor

I'm not sure why her rating is so low, but she's one of the best profs I've had at USC. She is clear on her expectations and goes over material in depth throughout lectures. Make sure to attend class if you want an enriching experience.

She is a good explainer that makes her criteria known very clearly. She does pop quizzes during class that are easy if you've been paying attention to lecture. They seem annoying, but honestly help a ton for the midterm. Not a lot of study material to prep for exams, but the key is actually going to lecture and you'll do really good. Super fair.

She's not a bad choice for ECON 303, its just that the class itself is very difficult. She is clear in her lectures however her homeworks and tests can be kind of confusing, so just make sure to clarify exactly what she is looking for. Pop quizzes are announced during lectures, usually 1-3 points each.

Professor Masoudie is a great lecturer. She always explains things pretty clear and gives many examples in class. She is also very helpful and nice during her office hour. Grades are based on three tests, quizzes, and assignments. Tests are similar to homework, but there are some trickier questions. Good choice for 305!

No textbook, you refer to your notes. Very straight forward but her pop quizzes and homework can be a bit annoying. Final is cumulative and two other midterms that cover sections of the class.

Took ECON 305 and ECON 457 with Professor Masoudie. Her grading is fair, and assignments and quizzes are also manageable. She always clarifies what she wants, being very accessible through zoom office hours and email. Highly recommends for ECON classes. :)

Professor Masoudie was a great macroeconomics professor. She explained all of the concepts thoroughly, and as long as you do enough problems and go over the problem sets you will succeed. She was really nice and made a concerted effort to teach the material.

Professor Masoudie is a great choice for Econ305. The tests are fair and she explains the concepts well. She was accommodating given the pandemic and she truly just wants her students to do well in the class. TAKE HER!

great choice for 305. one of the best at usc.

Not bad at all for 305. The class is generally easier than 303 and that is reflected by the level of difficulty of homeworks/exams too. She has "pop quizzes" throughout the lectures which are usually easy if you are listening. Reading the textbook is extremely helpful in this class!!

303 is difficult, but she makes it manageable. Lectures are super clear. She is always willing to answer questions and help students in OH. Graded by weekly HW, three tests, and pop quizzes. All tests have an average of around 90. The second midterm had a median of 98. This class should be easy if you go to the lectures and do your assignments.

A good choice for Econ305.

Ladan is my favorite econ professor at USC - she explains concepts really well in class and is approachable during office hours too. You really have to listen in class, and if you keep up with the weekly assignments, you can sail through the midterms. You definitely need to put in the work, but if you do and you like econ, this'll be a great class.

457 requires a LOT of memorization from definitions to formulas. Final is cumulative, but if you put in the effort it's not hard to walk away with an A. Great Professor, I've taken all three of her classes with her. No curve balls, fair tests.

Amazing Professor. Succinctly explains concepts and really goes out of her way to answer questions with thorough explanations. She is super helpful, smart, and inspirational. I honestly really look up to her and will take more classes with her.

Professor Ladan is an AMAZING professor who is really caring and kind. Her lecture is clear and easy to follow, and even if there are few pop quizzes, they are very easy and are based on the course materials that are just taught. She is really accessible outside of class. Tests are very similar to HW and quizzes in the class. HIGHLY RECOMMEND HER.

Professor Ladan is one of my favorite professor at USC. Her lecture is very clear, and quizzes is extremely easy, covering contents that she just taught. Midterms and final are straightforward. She is extremely accessible outside of class and is happy to answer your question. SHE'S THE BEST. HIGHLY RECOMMEND HER.

Masoudie is a solid choice for any of the intermediate courses. She's doesn't really have a sense of humor but she's good person nonetheless. The lecture material can be kind of boring at times (especially for 305), but if you do the homework, attend class, and study hard, you'll do very well.

Prof Masoudie's 305 is very straightforward and fair, so I have no complaints. Tests are weighted heavily, everything else like homework and pop quizzes carries little weight. Lectures are comprehensive and she does a good job explaining topics. Her accent is kind of thick and sometimes it can be hard to understand her, but otherwise great class!

Prof Masoudie's 303 is very straightforward and fair, so I have no complaints. Tests are weighted heavily, everything else like homework and pop quizzes carries little weight. Lectures are comprehensive and she does a good job explaining topics. Her accent is kind of thick, and there is a lot of math in this class. Otherwise, great class!

I took 303 and 305 both from professor Ladan, she has clear lecture note and is always willing to explain more if you have questions. Textbook is not needed if you have a good command of what was taught in class or what appeared in homework. Test questions are similar to homework, and will not have new things outside the class material.

Former student here just starting in banking... the materials come in handy when you're prepping for the SIE/Series 7 license exams. Saves you a lot of time going through the materials. Overall a pretty informative class if you're interested in finance and financial products. Enjoyed the class!

Professor Masoudie is a good choice for 305. The midterms and finals draw heavily from the homework assignments. She is a lenient grader and will restructure the weight of your tests if you do poorly on one. Overall, a pretty interesting lecturer and caring teacher. I would take another class from her.

Prof Masoudie is extremely clear about her expectations; tests line up exactly with lectures/homework/pop quizzes, which consist of textbook material plus a little extra. She's open to being asked questions in class, and the TA is as well; if you're willing to go to class, she's easily the best choice for 305.

Prof.Ladan is super kind and caring who is willing to answer students' questions. Her lecture is pretty dry. There are several pop quizzes but are really easy and is based on content that she just told. Exams are almost like a memorization test that if you memorize her PPT, lecture notes, and HW questions, you will be good. Great prof.

She is such a lovely teacher--I've taken her for 3 different econ classes and considered taking her for a fourth. Her class is not an easy 'A' but it is definitely achievable if you put in the work. Material includes random 1-3 question pop quizzes, problem sets and tests. Pay attention during class; you get used to her style after the first exam.

Masoudie is a pretty good option for 305 - the content is hard but make sure you understand the homework and you should be fine. She also restructured my exams so that midterm 2, which I did the worst on, was less weighted which helped my grade a lot. Highly recommend!

Professor Masoudie is great. Out of all of the econ classes I've taken, she was the one professor I actually learned from. There are a lot of quizzes, but she reviews the material before and were super helpful when preparing for exams. Final is cumulative which is a LOT of material, but she is great at explaining and using real world problems.

Tough but rewarding! Weekly quizzes (easy), bi-weekly problem sets. 3 exams - 30% each, and she tells you what will be on it the lecture before- just memorize the slides. She's super passionate about what she's teaching, so def go to office hours- she loves getting to know her students. Highly recommend, given the limited options in the Econ dept!

Sets very clear expectations. Lecturing is very clear and the pace is good. Very friendly and understanding.

If you want the feeling of a most proper way of university education.

Prof Masoudie is straightforward and fair. Tests are the main focus, but homework and quizzes also help. Lectures are clear, and unstuckstudy is a great study tool alongside the class materials.

Dr. Masoudie is the best. Her ECON305 course is so far the best course I have taken at USC.

Masoudie is very intelligent and delivers strong lectures. Sometimes the content can be repetitive from previous lectures but serves as a good review. The content can be challenging, but attendance helps. Two midterms and one final make up 90% of the grade. Textbook reading aids your understanding. Fair grader.

solid elective. content is pretty interesting & she does a good job of teaching. they can be a bit repetitive/boring to listen to at times. pop quizzes which are so easy but count for attendance. 2 midterms and a final + hw. if you study slides and textbook content is exactly the same as exams, so you will do well! overall easy, she is super sweet!

Good Econ 501 Teacher.