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“Mark is hands down the best professor I have ever had at JMSB”
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Reviews (98)
Mark is hands down the best professor I have ever had at JMSB. The Project Finance course he teaches is the most practical course I took and I can confidently say that my financial modelling skills are solid after taking his class. The way he teaches and cares about his students is exceptional and he is always available to students, a true legend!
This guy is incredible. At such a young age, the best professor I have ever had at JMSB. Best slides, quick to respond to students and so caring. He makes sure students will extrapolate the most out of the Project Finance class and that we can utilize the skill set in the industry right away. Plus he is super good looking!! Best class ever!!
J'adore Mr sagaria! Easily the best prof at Concordia. Really quick to respond to emails. On the ball in every lecture and explains content well and clear. Super understanding and knowledgable when you need help as well. Such a great talented young man. Exceptional prof, would recommend to anybody taking a course with his name on it.
This is one of the only two lecturers from the department I can recommend (finished). Youthful, excellent communicator, and very dedicated to the job. He provides tons of resources and help. His Project Finance course is very relevant and applied. If you are tired of outdated theory, this course is for you. There are no downsides!
Mark is an amazing professor! Super knowledgeable about his field and very helpful + responsive with feedback if needed! He really cares about his students and takes the time to bring in guest lecturers. He is really passionate about the material. Overall amazing professor and the class was interesting and not too difficult.
Great professor! Was his 1st semester teacher but he is very seasoned in his field. Has great practical experience that he relates his course material to as well. One of the best teachers i've ever had.
The best prof I've had at JMSB. Has lots of knowledge on infrastructure finance from the legal, investment and operational perspective. Highly suggest taking his course if you're into real asset finance.
Inspirational professor and one of the best I ever had in the engineering department. A seasoned professional who correlates the theory to real life examples. An absolute must to take the Project Cost Estimating class with him! He has superior knowledge on the topic and is a very enthusiastic lecturer. His work experience is also very impressive.
Mark is born to be a professor. Young, energetic and transmits knowledge to students like no other professor at Concordia. Emphasizes on a practical approach with students and has a unique ability to relate material with his work experience! His suits are also on point!! He makes class so enjoyable and is so approachable. My real life idol!
Great teacher, who's very easily accessible and always wants to help and wants the best of his students. Assignments are good practice for his tests; however, his finals and tests can be very long. Lecture style is reading slides; however, it works for this course and he's happy to repeat or go over something in specific when asked.
Prof Sagaria is by far the best teacher I have ever had at JMSB. Has the ability to explain complicated topics in a clear and concise manner. Incredible slides, and his lectures are packed with students from other sections. Charismatic, makes the class laugh, super knowledgeable on the subject matter and just an overall genuine and kind person.
I truly wish this young man right here can teach all COMM and FINA courses at JMSB. Excellent communicator, puts his students needs above everything and so quick to respond to emails. Such an intelligent person and can transmit difficult material to students in such an efficient manner. This prof has left me speechless and I am very grateful!
I cannot express the gratitude I have for Prof Sagaria! The only professor with real finance experience and actually demonstrates how to apply the concepts! Cares for his students, prepares you for exams way more than any other instructor I have had at JMSB and has this ability to teach which is unprecedent, oh and .. very good looking may I add!
Totally in love with this prof. Mark-Anthony is a legend. Generous with his time, excellent communicator and can teach like no other finance professor I have ever had. Excellent slides and an eye candy to look at. COMM 308 is a tough class, but this guy makes it entertaining and .. FUN! I destroyed both midterms thanks to him. Highly recommend!!
Professor Mark is an excellent lecturer of finance! The content itself can be overwhelming but his lectures made it interesting. I would definitely recommend him and take any other class he teaches in JMSB in the future!
By far the best teacher at jmsb. There is no comparison. Amazing in every way possible. Take him by all means necessary.
Makes every other professor at JMSB irrelevant at such a young age. Caring, beyond intelligent with impressive industry experience and gives a practical twist to the course. Excellent lecturer and so caring! I failed the course twice with other "PhD" profs and got an A with professor Sagaria. Take him at all costs; such a good looking human as well
Wow, just wow. Mark is hands down the best professor I have ever had at JMSB. His knowledge in real estate in unmatched, his work experience is unprecedent, and his teaching skills are incredible. Inspirational, caring and a class act. Exams are fair and test you knowledge. Take him at all cost! + he is a cutie which is always a bonus
By far the most chill prof a JMSB with amazing knowledge in real estate and finance in general. This guy has degrees in engineering, finance and law, and it truly amazes me how he correlates all of these different fields to what he is teaching in such a fluent manner. Teaches you what you need to get of ahead in life. Super fair grader.
Prof Sagaria is a role model for both students and faculty! Beyond intelligent and truly cares for his students. Will always make himself available, answers emails in a timely fashion and always makes sure we understand the material before moving on to the next topic. Real estate guru, humble and an overall genuine person. Extremely sharp dresser!!
5/5 as a prof, 1000/5 good looks. An overall good person inside and out, cares for his students and technically saavy in all areas of finance. Gets you excited about real estate and masters the subject matter. We need more profs like this! Exams are long, but fair. Super fair grader as well. 1000% recommend for absolutely any class he teaches
Teaching an important course as we are in the in the old Century, it is fine! but testing your speed rather than your knowledge is not acceptable to get you out of the road, then, he will be happy. this is insane, no sense and not logic!!
Whoever wrote the below comment simply did not study for the class and should absolutely be disregarded. Professor Mark is the definition of an amazing professor and by far the best in the engineering department. Incredibly knowledgeable and leverages his academic and professional background. A true inspiration and the only prof I would recommend!
Class act professor in every way possible. An absolute pleasure to learn from him. Highly recommend for any class he teaches in the engineering department. The only actual prof who inspired me in my entire graduate degree. Gets you ready for the real world and very practical approach to teaching. Beyond intelligent and awesome communicator.
I can assure 99.99% of this page is written/controlled by himself. Speechless!!
Best finance professor at JMSB. Great notes, clear explanations, strong industry experience and talks about current deals he works on. Strong knowledge of finance and real estate and always available to his students. Exams were on the longer side but fair. Great class vibe and encourages students to ask questions. Amazing prof!
Best COMM308 professor. I had him in the Winter 2022 semester and his lectures were the only section which was always completely full! Beyond caring for his students and his notes are solid. Was available all day and all night for his students and I would have meetings with him at midnight sometimes when I had questions. Busy guy but awesome prof!
Personally, he prepared me for this class like no other prof. I had to retake the class 3 times and I guess the third time is a charm! Beyond caring for his students and accessible 24 hours. He even gave us his personal number to reach him! Loved by all students. He also teaches engineering and it seems he might be a bit tougher with them lol!
Prof Sagaria's FINA 455 Project Finance course is a must take for all those interested in infrastructure investments. Hands down the only elective class I would recommend to finance students. Mark is an incredible professor and extremely knowledgeable on the subject matter. Up to date topics, amazing notes, and you learn financial modelling!
I just had to leave a review for Prof Sagaria even though I only had 1 COMM 308 lecture with him. It is my 4th time taking this class and the way he explains finance in such a clear and simple way is amazing. As a management student, this prof is a true blessing and by far the best 308 prof out there, no two ways about it! His lectures are full!!
Holy moly this guy is on another level. Young, brings energy like no other prof I have ever had. Only prof at jmsb I would take over and over again. He works full-time and his knowledge in finance, and more importantly how he explains to us normal individuals is quite honestly a life saver. I couldn't even find a seat in class today. A true gem!
Class capacity was 80 students, and this class was filled to capacity with 80 students, not typically the case in any engineering class. The absolute best prof in the engineering department at Concordia, as simple as that. The most seasoned professional in terms of both education and experience. I learnt a tremendous amount. Long but fair final.
Mark-Anthony is the definition of what a professor in this modern age should be. Finance practitioner, top notch slides, high energy and an overall well rounded working professional. Masters the theory, and correlates it to real life examples all the time which makes the theory so much easier to digest. Loved by all students! JMSB's crown jewel!
Creme of the creme at JMSB! Relevant material, energetic, and passionate about the subject matter. He teaches a bunch of classes at JMSB and trust me, whatever he teaches, take him. He will make you love finance! I also had him for COMM 308 and he is the only reason I passed. What you learn in this class will serve you for the rest of your career!
Facts tell the story! Pretty funny that all sections for 308 are always completely open and green with the exception of Professor Sagaria's which is always the only one which is closed and red! Clearly everybody wants to take this guy, and so they should. Incredible lecturer and conveys the material like no other prof. Take at all costs!!
Simply the best, cannot describe him in any other way. Kind, approachable, and makes students feel so comfortable throughout the semester. Exams are written by the coordinator so cannot judge him on that. Lectures are clear, concise and entertaining. Excellent lecturer of finance and the sole and only instructor I can recommend for 308.
Classes were completely full and attendance is always high with this professor, class should have been in a bigger room. He is the best professor! Course content is presented in a great way. All the elements of estimation are covered. Overall, amazing experience and professor.
Instructor is very knowledgeable. He knows a lot, no doubt about that. His experience in the field contributes to his great teaching methods. I really enjoyed coming to class and he personally inspired me. Mark is not your typical engineering prof which makes him special Entertaining class and excellent lecturer. Best engineering experience so far
Best prof at JMSB! Welcomes students from other sections (like me) with open arms in his class AND sends us his notes if we ask him AND answers our emails even though we are not in his section! A true gem in this department in contrast to many others. Take him for 308 if you can, trust me. Amazing lecturer and extremely sharp dresser .. :)
Nothing but admiration for Prof Sagaria and I speak for the majority of the students. 308 is one of the hardest classes out there and the professor's approach to teaching the class, his detailed and clean slides, his energy, the ability to teach complicated subjects in such a simple manner, goes a long way. The best prof in the department by far!
Amazing professor in every way. Beyond knowledgeable in real estate and finance, unique way to relate financial concepts to the theory. Industry guy with a big time job, young, cares and makes time for students and easily relates to us. Exams are fair, on the longer side, but he definitely rewards hard work. I will take every class he teaches.
Kind, generous with his time, super respectful to students and an overall amazing person inside and out. This professor answered every single email I sent him during the semester, and met with me both during and outside office hours. Incredibly smart, and has the ability to teach (with passion may I add), like no other prof. Take no matter what!
A true blessing in the sky to have Mark teach in the Finance department. Professor Sagaria is a breath of fresh air and sitting in his class is a privilege. Easily relates to students, young, and understands the difficulty of this class for most of us. Excellent professor and the only reason I passed the midterm is due to him. Highly recommend!
Seasoned finance professional with impressive industry experience. The Project Finance course prof Sagaria developed is top notch, relevant to current market trends, and you learn something new in every class. If you are tired of outdated material, this is the class for you. Great slides, and you learn to build an infra financial model from scratch
Mr. Sagaria is an exceptional finance professor who simplifies complex concepts and genuinely cares for his students. His unique combination of intelligence, passion, and dedication creates a learning environment where everyone feels valued and appreciated. He goes above and beyond to ensure an exceptional learning experience. Simply he's amazing
You could tell a lot about a person based on how they treat others. The only prof in 308 who actually had a review session during the last lecture. An overall amazing human, beyond caring towards students, incredibly intelligent, and absolutely always available to discuss with students. Best university experience because of him. A true blessing!
Hands down the most genuine, caring, kind and brilliant prof in the department. His teaching method is key. Interactive and high energy lectures and makes sure students understand the material before moving on. The most enjoyable experience so far and is accessible to students 24/7. Best prof by far and the only prof I can truthfully recommend!
I am graduating, and Mark is hands down the best prof I have ever had. You cannot even compare. The true definition of what students look for in a prof. Beyond knowledgeable, wants you to succeed, state of the art slides, brings in fascinating guest speakers, oh yea and all that with a big time job. Inspired all of us and will forever be grateful.
The best class JMSB has to offer, no two ways about it, and taught by the best prof in the department. Mark's knowledge on project finance and infra investments is unmatched. He will grind you during the semester, but rewards hard work. I learnt more in his class than my 3 years at Concordia. I hope JMSB does everything to retain his talent.
The most helpful and supportive prof, and I am speaking on behalf of all students. Third time taking this class and I knew from the start that with Mark I would pass. Sophisticated teaching method, makes complicated material understandable, always willing to hop on a call regardless of his busy schedule, the only reason I passed is because of him.
Great professor and super friendly! Should teach all real estate classes so all students have the opportunity to learn from him. Very well-structured lessons and very approachable. He makes the class super fun and I recommend this professor for all FINA classes. Best instructor in JMSB.
Mark is one of the best profs I've had at JMSB, without a doubt. He has a passion for the subject matter and truly cares about the success of his students. He has extensive knowledge in all areas of finance, which he is able to translate smoothly to students. I would take him again for all my classes if I could! Sharpest prof in the department!
Professor Mark has a real vocation for teaching! He is caring, knowledgeable, and extremely kind. He met in his office hours numerous times with me to take the time to explain me the material and answer my questions. He motivated me to do better. I am so grateful that professors like him exist.
Great course and super enjoyable to come to class. Mark is a very knowledgeable and passionate instructor with amazing work experience. He will keep you motivated and interested over the entire semester. An honor and pleasure to have had Mark as my instructor. Super fair grader and exams absolutely reflect the material covered. Best prof at JMSB!
Mark is the GOAT! I love the class structure and material. First prof I actually ever clapped for and gave a standing ovation following the last lecture. His slides are very detailed all the material is super pertinent. Great prof, approachable and explains really well when we don't understand something. Also brought in excellent guest speakers!
Besides being the most handsome professor at Concordia, he is also a brilliant instructor and can easily relate to students. Mark is generous with his time, has a unique ability to explain concepts in a simple yet effective way, and rewards hard work. Easily the best instructor I ever had and first prof I can actually say inspired me.
Really enjoyed the class. Professor Sagaria is great. Passionate, committed, helpful, available, compassionate, understanding are all words that describe the teacher. He is available before and after class as well as after the semester. Great semester. Young teacher but by far one of the best teachers I ever had.
Most seasoned prof in the department with master degrees in engineering, finance, and law, and excellent work experience. Very knowledgeable prof who makes himself available to students outside class time as well: JMSB needs way more profs like him. Very involved and approachable throughout the semester and always encouraging us to ask questions.
Genuinely the best prof I have ever had! you can tell he's well educated, knowledgable and can explain in a way that's simple to understand. His exams are tough and rushed on time, but you are relatively well prepared if you show up to class. regardless of what grade I get, I have learned a lot from Mark and urge you to take him, you wont regret it
Professor Sagaria is the real deal and the whole package every student wants to see in an instructor. Beyond intelligent, kind, masters the subject matter and is an excellent communicator. He was available 24/7 throughout the entire semester, and made us feel important and valued the entire time. He is by far, the best there is in the department.
By far the best professor I've had at JMSB so far! He is extremely knowledgeable in the subject matter and is very approachable if anybody has any questions. Exams are fair. He is super engaging in class and cares for his students and their future. By far, my favorite 400-level class. Keep on doing what you're doing Mark!
Professor is perfect at his job. Couldn't ask for a better instructor. Really well taught and well-structured class and Mark has a very proactive approach to teaching, which I love. Slides are absolutely fantastic and the professor really loves what he does. I only have great things to say and it's been an honor being in his class!
I only had a couple of classes with prof Sagaria so far, but I had to leave a review. It is hard to describe with words how incredible of an instructor prof Sagaria is. Energetic lectures, clear and concise explanations of the material and has a unique way to engage students to participate. Without a doubt, the absolute best prof I ever had!
Blessed to have the opportunity of having Mr. Sagaria as my prof. He is the only prof who single handedly inspired me in a class and has made me fall in love with the subject matter, in this case real estate. His lectures are captivating and his knowledge is unmatched. Take Mark for all your finance classes, I cannot emphasize how amazing he is.
In every single way possible, Mark is the best all around prof I ever had at Concordia. An incredibly talented prof who cares for his students, perfectly developed and high energy lectures, and his explanations of real estate and finance in general are unmatched. Mark has impacted my academic journey and life and inspires me to do better. Legend!
Amazing in every way possible. As a student in my last semester, here is a piece of advice: take Mark no matter what, for any finance class he teaches. To go even further, I would even wait to take a class until Mark teaches it. I wish I had him for every class during my undergraduate. Do yourself a favor and listen to my recommendations!
When Mark lectures I do not feel I am in class, his teaching style is so captivating and keeps students engaged in the classroom. He is beyond caring and wants to make sure we all succeed and understand the material. Very understanding, approachable, and all around genuine individual. Incredible professor and lecturer. Best experience at JMSB.
Amazing prof with great professional experience and excellent finance lecturer. I had no background in finance/real estate and Mark has single-handedly sparked a passion big enough that it led me to change my major. I will 100% take him for all my classes. Easily accessible, quick in answering emails, and makes you feel like you actually matter.
Best professor at Concordia! Extremely willing to help and very enthusiastic. Mark is clear, well-spoken and really cares about his students. His knowledge is admirable and motivating, he is simply wonderful! Most definitely deserves the 5/5 rating he has. Dynamic teaching style with great delivery. Best experience at JMSB.
Best instructor I've ever had. Explains everything in a rigorous manner and is very knowledgeable and approachable. He is a very enjoyable person to learn from and answer all questions. He is perfect at teaching. I will take him for all my classes.
Such an amazing teacher: passionate, dedicated and has a unique way to explain complex information in a simple manner which just the right amount of detail to make you understand. An absolute asset to this school. The only professor I can recommend 100% with not one bad thing to say. An absolute gem in the department. Nothing but love for Mark!
I was one of the lucky ones and had the chance to take Mark in the Winter 2023 semester. Without him, I would have definitely failed. He is an extremely devoted instructor who deserves praise. Excellent delivery, excellent course notes and super accessible and caring. He is brilliant and clearly one the most appreciated profs in the department.
You can just take 308 with him regardless if you want a good grade.
What an experience taking 308 with Mark. By far the best prof I ever had. He does everything in his power to make you understand. Amazing lectures and explanations, detailed comprehensive slides, and has a unique ability to keep you motivated and focused. Very fair midterm which reflects what he teaches and prepares you for the final. Phenomenal!
he is one of the best profs ive had so far. His slides/lectures are amazing. Attend his classes and you'll do good!
Amazing teacher he made the worst jmsb class look not so bad. The way he explains the material and really cares about his students. Highly recommend him and going to his classes. You dont need wizeprep with him. wish we get more profs like him!
The prof has been nothing short of amazing in his teaching. His passion and caring for students success makes him an incredible instructor that is extremely available to help. Explaining the larger reasons why we do some concepts helps a lot. He cares about his students understanding of the material. One of the very best teachers I've ever had.
By far, one of the best teachers I've had at JMSB and very lucky to have had him. Made COMM 308 better than everyone made it sound. Explains the material clearly and concisely. He's always there to answer questions. He assure everyone is well prepared for the exam. Concordia needs more teachers like him! Everything he does is perfect.
Prof. Mark is the best instructor of my time at JMSB. He is very kind, responsible and fair. Mark was very passionate in the material, which encouraged students to participate and listen. He is approachable and willing to answer all questions. Overall, the best experience. Made a difficult class enjoyable! I recommend him 100%. He really is amazing
Do yourself a favor and take him!! He's amazing
The best academic, professional, and personal experience I ever had at Concordia. Mark is truly amazing and by far the best professor in the department, no doubt about that! Take him for any classes he teaches and enjoy the experience!
Simply the best prof at JMSB. Take his class if you can!
Great teacher, clear about what is on the exams. Gives great and engaging lectures, and helps students find internships. Take him if you can
great teacher, very caring about his craft and it shows.
Mark was an incredible instructor and very helpful throughout the semester. He would go in depth on the subject matter and provided excellent PowerPoint slides to students. He made difficult material and concepts digestible. I have no interest in finance, but this instructor's passion and energy for the material motivated me to do better.
Honestly, he was the most enthusiastic professor I ever had. Other professors should adopt his style and learn from him. He's legit the GOAT, I could not have passed this class in the summer semester without him. I came out of this class with a lot more knowledge and find the class to be more applicable than any other class I've taken. The best!
Best teacher I've ever had so far and best FINA prof at JMSB. Very professional. Always on time. Doesn't read his slides. You can see that he is passionate about what he teaches. Deserves a raise! Super knowledgeable, engaging and knows his stuff. Really cares about his students, strongly recommend.! A+++
The best prof at JMSB I have had the pleasure of learning from. Always available to help students, encourages questions to be asked, and goes above and beyond to assist students with anything. His work is amazing, this has to be the class I enjoyed the most due to the professor's enthusiasm and knowledge. Very caring and clear on his expectations.
Great professor. Amazing energy and inspirational! Mark is the best teacher in JMSB by far. Great lectures, clear exams and he is extremely knowledgeable about the subject matter. He makes you feel valued, super chill and approachable. Hands down the best public speaker I've ever had at Concordia. Keep making this class fun and educational!
Mark Anthony is a phenomenal teacher. One of the most approachable and helpful professors I ever had .. a student cannot ask for more from an instructor, he is perfect! Well structured class and Mark knows so much about the subject matter. Excellent explanations and always there for students, beyond grateful I had the opportunity to take him!
Extremely amazing energy and so knowledgeable. Made everyone participate and share personal experiences. Loved the fact that Mark brought personal experiences in the market to illustrate some concepts. He is a very approachable professor who is really here for his passion of sharing and teaching. Thank you so much for everything!! Best I ever had.
One of the best teachers in all my time at Concordia! The classes are super interesting and the teacher explains complex stuff easily. Extremely knowledgeable and approachable. Mark is an amazing and you can tell right away he deeply cares about the success of his students. Answers emails extremely fast and is very kind. Legend!
Mark is the G.O.A.T.! Amazing energy and his knowledge is so valuable. I very much enjoy the availability of the professor and his easy approach as well as his superior way of teaching and coming back on many instances on course matter to reinforce learning. His class is super engaging and he has left an everlasting impact on me!
One of the few instructors that takes a high level of interest in their way of teaching, incredible experience. His course convinced me to go into real estate. Mark is very approachable and his explanations were clear and straight to the point about everything and he is extremely fair in the grading.
This professor was amazing from start to end. He was super friendly, super smart and motivated me to come to class, especially since this class starts at 8:45am! Impressive individual and a great mentor and professional to look up to. Keep doing what you are doing Mark!
Great teaching style and very enthusiastic and shows that he cares about his students. Very helpful for exams and feedback. Very quick at responding to emails. He is an exemplary professor. I will keep what he has taught us for a really long time :)
The professor is just great! He will help you even late at night and he really want u to succeed
We rarely see a professor who goes above and beyond and takes his job seriously like him. Great inspiration for students and an incredible lecturer. He is the type of instructor who puts his students needs above his. By far the best professor I have ever had at Concordia. I am staying an extra semester just to take another one of his classes!
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FINA455
5.0
(14)BCEE464
5.0
(2)COMM308
5.0
(33)FINA420
5.0
(33)FINA210
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BLDG6851
3.5
BCEE464
3.5
FINA455
3.0
FINA210
3.0
FINA420
3.0