2.3

Leroy Dacosta

Accounting - Seneca Polytechnic

2.3
Quality
3.2
Difficulty
33%
Would Retake
89
Reviews
2.3
Quality
3.2
Difficulty
2.5
Helpful
2.2
Clarity

33%

Would Retake

89

Reviews

Rating Distribution
Official

5

14

4

11

3

12

2

11

1

41

What Students Say

This guy doesn't teach at all

SMS315 - 1.0 rating

Lazy teacher, does not really teach and gets angry when students ask questions

SMS216 - 1.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

40%

Textbook Required

36%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A-

95% confidence
Based on 32 grades
Most common grades:
A (13)
A+ (10)
Not sure yet (6)
Grade Distribution
A(23)B(2)C(1)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(6)
Based on 43 reported grades
A: 13
A+: 10
Not sure yet: 6
B+: 4
Common Tags
Tough grader (9)
Participation matters (8)
Respected (6)
Test heavy (6)
Get ready to read (6)
Gives good feedback (4)
Clear grading criteria (4)
Caring (3)
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3.8

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3.6

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Difficulty by Course

SMS

3.8

SMS315

3.4

SMS212

3.4

SMS216

3.4

SMS311

3.1

Reviews (89)
1.0
2.0
SMS515
Oct 27, 2003

I argee with the previous guy that Leroy doesn't speak very well english. Since he doesn't care about what the students learn, he is an easy going profressor on marking the paper. Somehow an unresponsible teacher is good when ya have heavy 5 subs in a sem

2.0
3.0
SMS
Oct 24, 2003

You can't even understand what this guy is saying. He mutters half the things he is saying. He is unable to follow the course outline since he is above CA's/CGA's with his combined CMA.

3.0
4.0
SMS515
Nov 28, 2003

He is not able to explain the material. He speaks very quietly and with terrible accent. He deducts marks easily. He doesn't refuse to help, but you would never understand what he says. He is a nice person but terrible teacher.

3.0
3.0
SMS311
Dec 4, 2003

Not hard to get a B in his class. Expects students to practice self-directed hands-on learning and rarely lectures. Has thick accent and quiet voice. Will help generously -- but ONLY IF you ask him (your questions must be specific).

2.0
2.0
SMS311
Dec 4, 2003

<SIGH> Tests are too long for ANYONE to ever completely finish (even those who earn a final grade of A). Doesn't hesitate to answer your questions, but lacks patience. Usually frustrating to try to communicate with him (even for native English spea

4.0
4.0
SMS212
Dec 6, 2003

he's a nice guy, but he doesn 't lecture. he expect the students to know things by themselves. has a very low voice with a str9ong accent. but if you ask him for help, he's always willing to help

5.0
2.0
AIT803
May 1, 2004

Excellent prof. He knows his stuff, if you ask a question he will do his best to ensure that you understand. In the AIT programme his assignments maybe long but this is a post grad programme!

1.0
5.0
SMS311
Nov 10, 2004

such a poor teacher. explain unclear, poor english speaking,

3.0
1.0
SMS311
Feb 23, 2005

You have to listen VERY carefully when he talks, because he has a soft voice and a heavy accent. It's worth the additional effort, because he has good answers. His test questions come from the book or from the assignments. This course was an EASY "A" !

3.0
1.0
SMS212
Dec 12, 2004

if you can make class, if you are responsible and have a brain, you can get an A.although one cannot hear his voice during lectures, you can always learn from the book.this is just one way of getting through this half semester course.all in all, he is a good guy.

5.0
1.0
SMS311
Dec 24, 2005

A highly qualified professor and a really nice person. He is friendly and a very fair marker. I learned a lot from him and would not mind to have him again for my next sms class. Thank you Dacosta.

1.0
1.0
SMS515
Feb 1, 2006

No Comments

3.0
5.0
SMS515
Apr 4, 2006

He is a very nice man but he is very hard to understand. He speaks quietly and not very clearly. He is an extremely hard marker and his tests are unclear and tricky. You will have to know the material inside and out in order to get a decent mark.

1.0
2.0
SMS515
Feb 3, 2006

They tell us to speak clear , can not understand this guy

1.0
3.0
SMS311
Dec 6, 2006

You never going to understand his speech. Not clear. this cours is self studing, but if you have question he is nice enough to answer you. His test are easy but sill you have to study sometimes he focouse on theory rather than practical.

3.0
3.0
SMS311
Apr 28, 2006

I was getting an A right up until the last test! I swear I think he made the last test impossible on purpose. I'm sooo frustrated!

5.0
1.0
SMS413
Dec 23, 2006

Great professor.

5.0
2.0
SMS212
Dec 13, 2007

He is a nice prof. will help you if he sees you trying. i would love to take is classes again....

2.0
5.0
SMS311
Jan 3, 2007

Don't take hiis class if you want to have a easier semester or you already have some classes that need to spend many time on reading the book. He will just make you suffer more pain in his class.

1.0
4.0
SMS311
Dec 22, 2007

I think that SMS311 shouldn't have any professors because all you do is go through the textbook then you have a test.. waste of money.. nevertheless.. Dacosta is fair marker

2.0
2.0
SMS311
Aug 8, 2008

Not good in term of teaching but good in marking. When you think you may fail, you will eventually end up with B. He's an easy marker. First test is easy, final exam is hard and long. You won't have enough time to finish the final. He doesn't teach at all. All u do is reading and practicing at home. Better choose him than CARRY NG.

2.0
4.0
SMS311
Dec 3, 2008

This professor really doesn't teach anything. You have to read and practice everything by yourself. He didn't talk too much, and even when he did, I couldn't understand even 50% of that information...

1.0
4.0
SMS311
Apr 2, 2009

This prof really sucks. Don't waste your time with him. He doesn't really teach. His classes are tutorials and his job is to help you when you're stuck going through your tutorials. He's not helpful AT ALL. We're paying for assistance in his classes as they are tutorials and he does nothing...we're getting gipped.

1.0
5.0
SMS314
Sep 30, 2009

I totally cannot understand his speech!!!And his test is hard!

4.0
2.0
SMSZQ
Dec 8, 2010

LEEEEERRROOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOYYYY JENKINS

3.0
2.0
SMS314
Dec 10, 2010

honestly, he doesnt teach & hes hard to understand.but overall he has a nice personality & is a easy marker. hes better than CARRY NG & TERRY PEGLER

2.0
2.0
SMS314
Dec 21, 2011

Do not expect to learn anything from this teacher. Just study from the text book and do everything by uer self. He is an easy marker.

1.0
5.0
SMS213
Jan 4, 2012

He is the most boring teacher ever. I slept throughout all the classes. I could not understand the word he was saying. He should be given the award of Most Boring Teacher ever.

5.0
1.0
SMS213
Jul 26, 2012

Yes, these ppl are right...he is JAMAICAN and he does have a strong accent. But does that make him any different??? You guys are lazy...SMS doesnt need a teacher for crying out loud. All you have to do is read the book and do the practice exercises, and show up for your exam! The exam is nothing new as everything is already as practice in the book.

1.0
5.0
SMS216
Nov 22, 2012

post nothing on blackboard. impatient,bad attitude.

1.0
5.0
SMS216
Grade: A-
Sep 10, 2013

so bad..cant understand a single word he said. drop this course after i took his first leacutre

3.0
1.0
SMS315
Dec 12, 2013

His tests are extremely easy (exactly the same as past semesters), take him instead of the other teachers. You can't learn anything from him because no one understands him, but read the book and practice and you'll do amazing.

1.0
3.0
SMS216
Dec 18, 2013

Lazy teacher, does not really teach and gets angry when students ask questions. It is hard to hear what he says as he mumbles through his lectures and has a thick Jamaican accent. You have to teach yourself by reading the textbook and doing the Aplia labs

3.0
1.0
SMS315
Grade: A
Dec 25, 2013

He has strong accent. Hard to understand what he says. But he is very helpful if you ask for help. Exams are same as practices in textbook. So if you do your homework, you should get an A. Dont expect lectures because he doesnt lecture. Good person and actually very helpful.

1.0
3.0
SMS216
Grade: A+
Dec 30, 2013

Terrible, his class is confused. However, the content is not hard so you can study by your self. He is a easy marker, so if he is your only choice, don't be affraid.

1.0
5.0
SMS315
Apr 30, 2014

Worst teacher

4.0
1.0
SMS315
Grade: A+
Jul 16, 2014

Only had him for half the summer semester. As previously mentioned, he doesn't really teach but encourages you to follow the book instructions and he is always willing to help you with any questions. The tests are fair and practicing the textbook questions will help as the tests are very similar to them! All in all, a good and fair professor!

1.0
5.0
SMS315
Grade: A
Jul 8, 2015

This guy doesn't teach at all. All what he does is showing up and telling you that you need to read the book to pass. And all you need to show up is to feel secured. The class is a complete mess. You need to read and practice in the book to succeed. Life is tough. You're on your own. This guy is just an outsider whose only job is showing up.

4.0
3.0
SMS216
Grade: B+
Sep 11, 2015

This prof is funny, you come late to his class and he wants juice! I came late and I actually did give him Mango Juice xD overall, if you have good general knowledge on how to use Microsoft Office, you should do good. He helps when you ask, but you can not be a sensitive little ......

4.0
1.0
SMS315
Dec 8, 2015

he does not teach coz he wants you to follow the book. he s really kind and undrestanding prof. i dont know y his rating is very low. he is the best prof compared to the other prof teaching the same subject.

4.0
2.0
SMS315
Grade: A
Jan 6, 2016

If you come to class, do the practice, and be nice to him.. easy A. If you skip class like most people do.. forget it, he won't help you a bit and will most likely make fun of you. I love when people come to a test, and it's their first time in class and they ask stupid things like how to save... that's you're own fault. He's REALLY nice and easy.

4.0
2.0
SMS315
Apr 7, 2016

He does not teach anything, you will have to follow the instruction in the book to pass and that is it, but if you ask him any question, he will answer and clarify the question. His tests are fair and easier than other sections.

5.0
1.0
SMS315
Grade: A
May 2, 2016

Too good!

4.0
1.0
SMS213
Grade: A+
May 12, 2016

He is very easy marker. And also the material was easy so if you know something about Microsoft office you' ll have A

2.0
2.0
SMS216
Grade: A
Aug 9, 2016
Would take again

Leroy himself and his lecture are confusing; however, his test is easy as hell if u reviewed by your self.

1.0
3.0
SMS315
Dec 8, 2016
Wouldn't take again

That is wasting money to choose a person who will not teach you anythingjust buy a book and learn by yourself.

2.0
1.0
SMS216
Jan 11, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Super booring professor. I am writing this review on the very first day of my class and planning to drop this course just because of the professor. He is superrrr booringg and likes talking to himself only and thats the reason all class falls asleep

LECTURE HEAVY
1.0
4.0
SMS216
Grade: B
Feb 22, 2017
Wouldn't take again

This professor is the rudest and careless prof. I have ever had in my entire life!!! he does NOT know how to teach, he mumbles to himself, and he speeds through everything, when you ask him questions, he rolls his eyes and makes rude remarks. Do yourself a huge favour and drop his class before its too late, or be prepared to teach yourself and fail

4.0
1.0
SMS216
Dec 14, 2017
Would take again

If you memorize the review sheet that he gives before the test and practice at least 3 times, I bet you will get at least B+. Such an easy marker take him!

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Would take again
3.0
2.0
SMS216
Grade: A
May 8, 2018
Would take again

He is a nice mild mannered man (No idea why people here are saying he is rude), and his tests are super easy. However, he does mumble. He teaches to the few in the front and the people in the back are set up for failure. So if you have him, sit in the very front and pay close attention. Not the worst teacher but lacks energy.

3.0
1.0
SMS315
Dec 25, 2018
Would take again

Leroy is a good professor who cares about student performance. If you come to class everyday and do the work, there no problem of getting a good mark in class. Overall he is a good professor

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Caring
5.0
2.0
SMS213
Grade: A
Apr 10, 2019
Would take again

Really nice

Gives good feedback
Respected
Amazing lectures
1.0
3.0
SMS216
Grade: Incomplete
Aug 5, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Had him for SMS online this sem, uploads blurry videos, when students asked to re-upload, he says "Get a better computer", can barely hear anything, 'DOES NOT REPLY TO EMAILS', is not flexible at all, super stubborn. I had no choice but to stick with him for the second half of my summer semester.

1.0
3.0
SMS216
Grade: Not sure yet
Aug 9, 2020
Wouldn't take again

AVOID if you are taking his course online. He isn't proficient with technology, so he doesn't post anything on blackboad, and he emails tests and you email your answers back to him. Doesn't specify what time they should be sent back by in his email, and the test is riddled with mistakes. Doesn't respond to emails and fails to communicate w students

1.0
2.0
SMS216
Grade: B+
Feb 1, 2021
Wouldn't take again

He is very rude, I took a class online with him and he does not know how to control the class. He did not answer any email and if he answers you he is so unprofessional. The information that he gives you is very incomplete and he thinks that you know everything already

1.0
5.0
SMS315
Oct 10, 2021
Wouldn't take again

He is the worst professor I have ever had. He doesn't teach at all. He doesn't post anything useful for you learn in order to study. He makes you download a program called Sage 300, but doesn't show or explain how to download and install it. You are forced to buy the book in order to learn and even then you are left so confused. He is just awful.

1.0
5.0
SMS315
Nov 11, 2021
Wouldn't take again

He is a horrible teacher and attending his lecture will quickly become a nightmare that you will never forget. His teaching methods are just the worst. You can' understand half the time what he says and he responds very rudely. Do NOT take him as your teacher, as you will regret it right away. Nobody likes him and he is there just for his paycheck

Tough grader
1.0
5.0
SMS315
Dec 5, 2021
Wouldn't take again

DO NOT select him as your professor. He doesn't respond to emails, and doesn't properly grade your work. You will have so much stress as you take his course. He doesn't teach. The work he gives you to do doesn't work properly. You will mostly rely on the book.

1.0
5.0
SMS315
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 11, 2021
Wouldn't take again

I will not choose his course again if I have other chance. His SMS315 course is the worst course I ever had. You have to use a software named Sage300, but my desktop could not access and print on this software, and he did not give me any helpful solution at all. No reply email usually when I ask for help. This course is nightmare.

1.0
5.0
SMS315
Grade: Rather not say
Dec 22, 2021
Wouldn't take again

One of the worst professors ever, never it was possible to get this bad of a professor. Absolutely useless and despite this being a technology course he doesnt even know how to operate it and mumbles in his lectures. His tests are so bad and expects you do it with unreliable technology. Take this course only if you hate yourself and want to kys.

Test heavy
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
SMS216
Grade: B+
Dec 23, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Don't do it to yourself and choose another professor

Lecture heavy
5.0
1.0
SMS315
Grade: A+
Jan 10, 2022
Would take again

He's a very helpful professor. He always tries his best to help students and give us the best solution to solve any technical problems during the test. highly recommend.

Gives good feedback
Respected
2.0
2.0
SMS202
Grade: A
Feb 1, 2022
Wouldn't take again

A largely useless profso useless, in fact, that he didn't show up to several lectures. If you're somewhat technologically proficient, you can pass this class without ever going except on test days. Just beware of the times you do need his help; I had to jump through so many hoops.

1.0
5.0
SMS315
Grade: Rather not say
Mar 18, 2022

Makes so many mistakes and does not care about anyone, and barely shows up to class

Get ready to read
5.0
3.0
SMS315
Grade: A+
Apr 30, 2022
Would take again

Don't listen to whatever they said. If you study what he taught you could absolutely pass his course.

Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
Respected
4.0
3.0
SMS216
Grade: A+
May 22, 2022
Would take again

He is one of the best Professors in system study.I recommend him highly . The exam's criteria in his class is clear and if you follow him , you will get a good result.

Caring
Respected
1.0
5.0
SMS315
Grade: A
Nov 29, 2022

His lack of articulate speech makes it difficult to understand what he is saying. If you ask him a question, he will impatiently respond to you. Every time he comes to class, he lacks preparation. He always mistakes the book's pages, making the lecture longer since he has to double-check the correct page.

Get ready to read
Hilarious
Lecture heavy
5.0
3.0
SMS
Dec 9, 2022
Would take again

Just show up to class, ask questions & you'll be fine.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
1.0
4.0
SMS
Dec 22, 2022

really bad teaching.

4.0
3.0
SMS315
Grade: A+
Dec 28, 2022
Would take again

You'll get A grade when you listen to his lectures!

Participation matters
5.0
1.0
SMS315
Grade: A
Jan 1, 2023
Would take again

Professor Leroy is the Top G. Easily one of the best professors I know, attend his class every session and you'll pass. He goes by the book so follow his instructions and everything will be easy. The tests given are also very straightforward and easyyyyyyyyyyyyy

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
Respected
5.0
5.0
SMS
Grade: A+
Oct 2, 2023
Would take again

Good prof. Just listen to his lectures...attend class. Ask questions!

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Respected
5.0
5.0
SMS212
Grade: A+
Oct 2, 2023
Would take again

Clear grading criteria and standards. Not sure why everyone complains lol Go to class, do the work, ask questions & you'll be fine.

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
1.0
5.0
SMS315
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 7, 2023

Doesn't teach a thing, isn't helpful at all, laziest professor to date, if you take him get ready to learn it all by yourself because he will not teach you a thing, he lets us cheat in his exams but nobody knows anything because he hasn't taught it. Heavy Accent, do not take him unless you have all the time in the world to learn SAGE 300 alone

Get ready to read
Lots of homework
1.0
5.0
SMS315
Grade: C+
Dec 22, 2023

I would tell students to study by their own. His videos are not clear and helpful. If you want to pass you need to get the book, sit and do a lot of practices.I would never take him again. He is not equal for all students. I have no idea how he gives to a student 50 mark when their is nothing to grade. Just disappointing. I was so stressed out.

Tough grader
Test heavy
Graded by few things
1.0
5.0
SMS216
Grade: A
Aug 15, 2024

Not easy style of teaching

1.0
3.0
SMS216
Grade: A
Aug 23, 2024

you must work hard and use text book!

1.0
5.0
SMS216
Grade: A
Sep 10, 2024

Worst professor in the history of mankind

Tough grader
Get ready to read
1.0
5.0
SMS216
Sep 13, 2024

There is no actual teaching being done! Why is he still employed? Hard to navigate for the class

3.0
1.0
SMS216
Grade: B+
Sep 16, 2024
Would take again

He is not the best professor at Seneca but He teaches everything you need for the test. He help us at any time . Clear grading criteria. Attend all the lectures you will be fine for sure.

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
Caring
1.0
4.0
SMS315
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 18, 2024

Probably the worst professor ever. Whenever we try to ask him something, he pretends like he never heard it and just continues on with the lecture. Also, it's really hard to hear what he's saying. I highly recommend using the textbook and self studying the concepts of the software and doing so will help you pass this course.

Tough grader
Participation matters
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
SMS216
Grade: Incomplete
Jan 10, 2025

Worst professor didn't hear anything and whole class is suffering. We don't know from he started and which topic he is teaching.

Participation matters
1.0
5.0
SMS315
Grade: Incomplete
Jan 11, 2025

He doesn't know how to teach and no preparation before class. Please escape from him! Today is my first class, I was confused that what he contributed to the students who paid expensive tuition for knowledge. It is unethical, I just want what I paid for rather than sitting in the classroom for almost 3 hours and gain nothing.

Tough grader
Lecture heavy
Graded by few things
1.0
5.0
SMS212
Grade: Not sure yet
Mar 20, 2025

This professor is highly disorganized and unhelpful. He never posts materials properly, burying everything in message links. His unclear lectures force students to self-study. Grading is harsh, with big deductions for small mistakes. He never responds to emails, showing no regard for students. AVOID HIM!!!

Tough grader
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
SMS216
Mar 27, 2025

He is not well-organized and not helpful. Not reply emails about questions about study. His lecture is unclear. He shows careless towards students.He is greatly UNORGANIZED. AVOID him!!!

Tough grader
5.0
5.0
SMS315
Grade: A+
Sep 4, 2025
Would take again

People misunderstood him, he is a really nice and considerate professor so take him and don't listen to the bad comments.

2.0
2.0
SMS202
Grade: A-
Dec 12, 2025

Professor had a test for each week, so 14 weeks. Sometimes he wouldn't put the proper date, so some tests were due on the same week even though they were set to be in a different week. Lots of problems with setting proper deadlines. Not clear on instructions.

Lots of homework
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
SMS315
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 12, 2025

This professor is really nice that you would fail easily. This class 90% classmates got 50% and he will said its Seneca policy to make exam difficult to test your logical thinking. You don't expect to learn anything in class, and he will show you his favourite video in class. No teaching at all in-person class. You can get video online or YouTube.

Tough grader
Test heavy
2.0
4.0
SMS315
Grade: B-
Dec 16, 2025

He doesn't teach at all, you just have to read the book yourself and solve the exercises to succeed.

Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

40%

Textbook Required

36%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A-

95% confidence
Based on 32 grades
Most common grades:
A (13)
A+ (10)
Not sure yet (6)
Grade Distribution
A(23)B(2)C(1)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(6)
Based on 43 reported grades
A: 13
A+: 10
Not sure yet: 6
B+: 4
Common Tags
Tough grader (9)
Participation matters (8)
Respected (6)
Test heavy (6)
Get ready to read (6)
Gives good feedback (4)
Clear grading criteria (4)
Caring (3)
Rating Trend

Declining

-0.20 avg change
Sep
Nov
Jan
Mar
Sep
Dec
Last 6 months
Ratings by Course

AIT803

5.0

(1)

SMS413

5.0

(1)

SMSZQ

4.0

(1)

SMS213

3.8

(4)

SMS212

3.6

(5)
+7 more courses
Difficulty by Course

SMS

3.8

SMS315

3.4

SMS212

3.4

SMS216

3.4

SMS311

3.1

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