You do not really need the book. You can probably get away without it. Professor is really cool and laid back. You absolutely must show up to class and you will even be spared from taking the final if you show up. You mus do two presentations

Great professor. Attendance is not mandatory but highly recommended because he gives unannounced quizzes. He?s pretty good replying to E-mails and providing you the answers you need in a timely manner. There is no curve in the class but he gives you opportunities to earn extra credit.

Hands down, Mr A is one of the toughest YET most enriching professors I have ever had. His class is NOT a breeze, u will definitely have to work ur behind off for that A but it's well worth it! Learned more in his class than any other classes at CSUN. Highly recc, top notch, high quality prof. Not for lazy students only for those who want to learn.

His class is not an easy class at all. He doesn't curve grades or anything like that. There are way easier finance 303 classes than his.

Afandi is very passionate about finance. The class was tough, but you get 1 cheat sheet (full page front and back) for the midterm, and 2 for the final. The tests are very difficult. Do the hmwk, show up for the pop quizes, and read the chapters! HINT: Write out the examples from class on your cheat sheet - great for the exams. An A is possible.

Very good teacher, who has ability to explane material very clear. It is not an easy class at all, but he cares about his students. He makes you understand the material, and if you come to class and pay attention you will be fine. There are 2 exams and multiple quizzes that are given in class, they help a lot for the exam. I recommend him.

Professor Afandi cares about one thing: That his students learn the material so they can use it in the field. He explains everything in detail and overall, is VERY fair but firm. Highly recommend this instructor to any dedicated student who is willing to work hard.

As a Finance major I am so glad I had taken him for my first Finance class. He is really helpful, lets you use a cheat sheet on exams which I ended up not using them because while I was doing them I learned so much. He is a great professor, if you have the opportunity to take a class with him do so.He cares about his students and class.TAKE TAKE!!

Very good professor, attendance is mandatory; I took the class over the summer. I learned a lot. You have to read the chapters, because you might have surprise quizzes. His grading is fair and he gives some free points. If you want to learn the subject I would recommend him.

He has pop up quizzes so you have to keep up w/ the class. Have to read the book front to back. He has PPTs he goes over in class and is very helpful at explaining everything. Tests are based on book and lectures, no surprises. Take him if you actually want to learn and don't just want an easy A because the class is def a lot of work and not easy.

Afandi, is one of the best professors so far I had at CSUN, he keeps you focused and engaged. The subject is hard, but I liked it. you will have suprise quizes,so you have to read the chupters he coverd. He dropes the lowest quiz and give extra points. Take his class if you want to learn the subject...

Professor Afandi has been by far the best professor I have taken at CSUN. This is the type of professors CSUN NEEDS.He really cares about his students' success. It's definitely a challenge but at the end you will feel great to know that you actually LEARNED FINANCE!!I got an A but it wasn't easy.

He was honestly one of the best professors I have ever had, if not THE best. If you are looking for an easy A, he is the wrong professor to take, however if want to actually understand non-easy financial concepts, he is the best! he is extremely intelligent and overall a great person/professor

HARDDD!!! BUT BENEFICIALL!!!!!

Very blunt. Don't get on his bad side and be respectful. Very strict and yells a lot. I found his teaching to be just ok but everyone is different. Gives easy pop quizzes, just keep up with the reading. Easy homework and decent quizzes that are identical to it. Tests are hard and he does curve them. He won't curve final grades to save a life lol.

Hands down the best professor at the business College maybe even the university. He's not an easy A but you want that. For Corporate Finance you need a professor like him. His lectures are amazing, he's blunt, hilarious at times, & makes you really inspired. You're going to work but you'll rewarded when you realize how much more you know about Fin.

Highly recommend taking him. He is a great professor. I signed up to take another class of his next semester. First day of class he tries to scare students about being late, but later in the semester you realize he really cares about his students. If you can take him.

Wow! This guy is hands down the best finance professor I have taken at Csun. You will learn from him. He truly cares about educating his students. If you want to learn take him. If you are looking for a easy grade, look elsewhere

He is the best professor at CSUN. He truly cares for his students, so he might seem tough at first but you learn a lot from him. He is not an easy grader, but he teaches beyond the course. Best professor ever!!

The class is very demanding but also very helpful for your future career. The teacher is also one of the best at CSUN, however, be aware that you only get one excused absence. If something unexpected happens and you become ill the syllabus is designed to punish you by taking 5% of you total grade for each absence even if you get a good grade.

He is very knowledgeable in any business field you imagine. So you can not escape anything. he is a harsh grader. however, use his feedback for next case and you will be fine. work on your writing since the last in class essay is 20% of your final grade. Good Luck

You will work very hard for good grade.

Best professor I have ever had. I took him a few semesters ago, for Advanced Financial Topics.

Like all the gateway courses, nearly your entire grade depends on your group work. Afandi is a tough grader, but very knowledgable. Go to class, go to his office hours, make an effort, do your part and you'll be fine.

GREAT professor if you really want to apply what you've learned to real life applications. He's extremely clear on how he wants his assignments to be submitted. This man does not take any BS. Off the bat, he comes off as extremely professional and will expect nothing less from his students. His grading curriculum.. NOT EASY. Learned the hard way.

he's probably the funniest, realest and most intelligent teachers iv ever taken. However he is an EXTREMELY tough grader. My group and I met at least 8-10 hours outside of class every week and couldn't get anything above a 79% on our assignments. Pray you end up with a good group, otherwise drop the class immediately.

I LOVED Afandi! At the beginning, he appears to be a devil sent from Gateway Hell but as you progress in the class, he turns out to be an amazing teacher! I look up to him and you really learn how to think and cooperate while in a group. Your grade really depends on the connections between the case and your previous materials.

Afandi initially seemed like the worst person ever! However, he truly cares about his students. He chooses your groups, so beware. Attendance is mandatory and he will deduct 2% of your grade if you're absent more than twice and tardy more than three times. He's a tough grader but gives good feedback so you can improve. Be honest in team evaluations

Afandi is the hardest grader I have ever had in life. But he is truly caring and one of the best teachers I have ever had. He has so much knowledge and is super willing to help. Please take advantage of the office hours. I wish I would have earlier, but overall, he is a great professor, and be ready to work hard if you do not get a good group.

Professor Afandi is NOT at all an easy grader, he'll definitely make sure you're working hard enough for the grade you want in class. He seems way too intimidating on the first few days of the sem, but eventually as time goes by you'll know how much he cares for the students in class. He is funny. He knows his stuffs. So get ready to work hard!

Excellent professor. Very organized. He will not let you free ride. I am so glad I took him for gateway. You have to write three reports and make two presentations. He covers materials beyond the course that helped me pass the gateway lab. Lazy and non committed students should stay away. Your grade is based on you and how the team members rate you

Seems mean but he's a very nice guy when you talk to him one on one. Tells you what he expects from every assignment and tough grader. If this class wasn't only based on group work I would have done way better. Every assignment, except for 2 of them, are group assignments. Every Bus 302 class has group work so be prepared. I recommend him though.

Very organized and focused professor. Tough grader. However, he is consistent and fair. The class has many projects. Attendance is required. Attend class and visit him during office hours. You will hard for your grade. However, you will learn a LOT.

Pay attention in class, take lots of notes. I would highly suggest you go to his office hours before assignments are due for guidance and to make sure you meet all the criteria. For the group work be honest on the evaluations, and don't let anyone free ride, because at the end of the day your grades are going to be affected by it.

Very organized. He does not curve. Most of your grade is based on your own efforts. Lots of quizzes and activities. Tough grader. You will work With a group of 5 other people on 4 cases.

I took his class in the summer, so the course was condensed material down to 6 weeks. Afandi is insanely tough early on, but he really lightens up as the course continues. He chooses your groups, and you work together complete 4 cases, one case right after the other for 4 straight weeks. Your teammates will sometimes get underneath your skin.

I'm not even really sure that it's possible to receive an A in this class. He's a really tough grader. Every assignment is done with your group besides the quizzes and the ethical essay so pray that you get a smart and available one. He really makes sure you know your lower division courses though and he's extremely organized so the class is fast.

You will not find a better finance professor. I took his finance course at CSUF. This guy knows his tough. He demands your attention and he will get it. Extremely engaged throughout the whole lecture. Keeps you on your toes. I changed my major from Marketing to Finance. I fell in love in finance after I took his course.

Every assignment has a rubric with clear grading criterias. All gateway classes require team meetings for every case. He requires each team member to complete a peer evaluation for every case, which he uses to grade you. You will not get the team grade if you do not participate in the prep of each case. Very fair. Learned a LOT from this course.

One of the best professors I've ever had. Although he might seem like a jerk at first, he is a great guy when you come to office hours. He really knows his stuff, and is always willing to help. Mostly group projects. This class isn't for slackers, he will call you out & takes peer reviews very seriously. Highly recommended and well-respected.

If you take Afandi, make sure your work is perfect. One subjective mistake will cost you greatly. As long as you try, it is possible to walk away with a solid C. Not sure I would take him again. Have to retake because I failed the course, oh well.

Professor Afandi is a really, really tough grader. Group projects can be agonizing if your group sucks- so be honest on the evaluations. Attendance is key and can tank your grades. Just make sure you read directions well because getting solid B's on all the cases is VERY possible. Afandi can come off as mean but he is a funny during class.

Lot's of group projects. However, I really liked how organized this professor is. He explained every project and provided a rubric for every assignment. Follow the rubric and you will do fine. Hard grader but fair. He requires team evaluations on every group project. Therefore, you will not be able to free ride in his course. Would take him again.

I learned finance from this guy. He uses excellent training platform. Three valuation projects and a midterm. Great class!

Excellent professor. The course assignments are the same for all classes. He provided extra coaching on each case and several extra credit opportunities. Almost 100 points were based on surveys and extra credit points. I do not know how could anyone fail his course. Lot's of group project. Hope you get a good group.

The only professor in the gateways courses who offered extra credit. You will learn a lot. Group work is a problem. Had a horrible group. Luckily, his syllabus is designed so that group work only account for half of your grade.

Took this class over summer. A lot of work to do in six weeks, but the professor is very helpful and seems to want everybody to succeed. Offered some extra credit and was very in depth when he taught the projects. Not an easy class by any means but he was a great professor.

He is pretty clear in what he requires, but can get mad pretty quick for the smallest things. He is a decent professor, just do the work on time and show up to class.

Don't listen to all of these reviews. This class does not really depend on the professor, it depends on what kind of group you're working with, so if you get a bad group, you're most likely screwed. Afandi is very straightforward and his lectures help a lot when working on the cases. He gives some extra credit and is hilarious too, just a bonus.

Although he is a tough professor, he is a great teacher. He is very strict so no phones or talking in class. All of his classes are lecture which can be boring at times.This course was very heavy and is mainly group work and presentations and will only be less stressful if you have a great team. He does provides great feedback to improve on cases.

This is a real class with a real professor. He posts grades quickly before your next project is due. Therefore, you always knew where stood in the course and used his feedback for the next project. My other professors took forever to grade a multiple choice exams. He takes attendance and hold every person accountable for their own grade.

Class has many projects. He provided helpful hints to solve every case. Very strict professor. If you want someone to hold all your team member accountable for their grade, then he is your best choice. He makes you evaluate every team member on every project. You will not get away with anything in this class. Very professional business setting.

He is a tough grader. However, he provides a great and lengthy feedback on both presentations and reports. He gives even more feedback on the reports. He very strict and will not give anyone a special treatment. Very fair and consistent. He takes attendance too.This is a real class with a real professor. Too many projects though.

Everyone dislikes BUS302; however, Professor Afandi is actually one of the better professors despite the ratings. He gives more resources than the other 302 Professors to students to be successful in the course. This class is group based, and you need to work hard to earn your grade. He is a tough grader, but in the end, it will be worth it.

He proves to be a superb instructor, especially for students who appreciate a well-defined framework and adhere to course policies. All the gateway classes have same requirements (five cases and two additional projects). 50% of the grade is allocated to group projects. students hoping to "free ride" will find it impossible.

So glad I took him. He treats everyone the same. He does require attendance. However, he will excuse up to three absences with valid reasons and allows you to be tardy three times without any penalties. He runs the class like a business meeting, will not let disruptive students impact the class, and requires you to rate your teammates on projects.

4 presentations, 4 quizzes, an essay for a final. Great professor but is super strict! Before the final I had a B+ so we'll see. Overall he is great at explaining the assignments. Lets you be absent 3 times before it hurts your grade, treats the class as business professionals so he will call you out if you are on your phone

So GLAD the course is over. Too many group projects. However, all gateway classes have the same projects. Professors do not have flexibility to change the requirements. I so GLAD I picked this professor. He is strict but fair. Does not allow anyone to free ride in the course. Only 50% of your grade is based on group projects instead the typical 90

He is a stern professor but he is very clear about what he wants. There are in-class presentations and papers. However, he essentially tells you exactly what he is looking for with coaching. He's a stickler when it comes to grading the written papers. Just make sure it has good grammar and accurate data. He's a good dude, no major complaints

The only professor who offers extra credit assignments in the Gateway course. Tough grader. However, gives lots of good feedback. The only gateway class that group work only weighted at 50%. No one can free ride in this class

He transformed this challenging class into an enjoyable learning experience. His teaching methods are clear, consistently emphasizing critical thinking in each lesson. I greatly benefited from his teachings, particularly the principles of muscle training, which I believe will benefit me for a lifetime to overcome difficulties.

Tough grader, but fair. He tries very hard to help students understand the group projects. He demands participation and attendance. Will excuse you if you are sick or have something important. Very organized.

Very structured. Expects you to attend, but will excuse few absences. He used class time for us to meet to solve cases which really helped reduce the need to meet outside class time. He allows people to attend late few times, but he will not allow you to abuse this policy. Gard grader, but fair. Treats everyone the same.

Best professor! Went through the cases and provided extra credit points.

Very specific grading for each case, but he makes it clear. Is always available during office hours to offer extra support. Attendance is fully required. Gives you class time to meet with your group for the projects.

Strict and organized. His syllabus make it impossible for anyone to free ride. This was important because almost the entire course is based on group projects. Gave extra credit opportunities. Extremely knowledgable and professional. Required attendance, but excused few absences. Take him if you do not want other group members to free ride.

Professor Afandi may come off as a harsh grader and teacher, but his lecture style is very clear; he is willing to explain concepts again if asked. He encourages students to visit his office hours and is a very caring person. I learned so much in his class and don't regret taking it.

Very organized and fair instructor. He used rubrics for all the projects, which helped me and my group solve the cases. Tough grader. Wish for a good group. The course was full of projects. He gave easy extra credit assignments. So glad I took his class.

Tough grader, but fair. Hope for a good group. He takes attendance and does not allow for any free riding. Organized. Has rubric for all assignments. Lots of cases in this class.

This course has several projects. Hope for a good group. The group projects were worth 50% of the grade. This is low when compared to other professors. The other 50% were based only on individual assignments. He required an evaluation on every teammate for every project. He also gave many extra credit assignments. Very organized.

He always made sure to help us during and outside class. He provided clear rubrics for all projects and ran the course like a business meeting, sticking to the syllabus and being fair to everyone.

An excellent professor who maintains high standards. He is very strict. He ensured that disruptive students do not disrupt the class by talking to each other during lectures. He consistently offered valuable feedback and was always well-prepared for every class. Class had so many projects. Hope for a good group.

Tough professor, but very organized. Lots of group projects, but he has a clear grading system. Attendance is mandatory - no free rides allowed. Leveraged unstuckstudy and ChatGPT for efficient prep.

Do not waste your time taking his class if you plan on not attending or interrupting class by showing up late or leaving the class during the lectures. He allows students to show up late few times and miss class for emergencies. Extremely knowledgable and organized. Lot's of labs, many quizzes, 2 exams, and one group project.

The course has so many labs that are very helpful. I used what I learned in his class in my own business. 2 exams, chapter quizzes, and one group project. Great course.

He is a no-nonsense, clear communicator who ensures students know what's expected. His detailed syllabus outlined assignments, deadlines, and grading criteria, leaving no room for confusion. Very organized and fair. Many lab assignments, few quizzes, two exams, and one group project. Assigned developmental assignments that were easy and worth 5%.

The best way I can describe Professor Afandi is firm but fair. He may come off as abrasive, but he is actually very kind and he cares about his students' success. The bottom line is that BUS302 is a difficult class regardless of the professor. However, if you do the bare minimum (showing up to class, turning in assignments, etc.), you WILL pass.

I learned more about excel than my finance course. This professor means business. Very tough grader, but very fair too. He treats everyone the same. Dropped two quizzes and several homework assignments for everyone. he assigns one project with clear step by step instructions right on the course website (10 steps). No one was able to fee ride.

Professor really knows his stuff—super smart and fair. He drops some low quiz/homework scores and gives extra credit. You need to show up on time, but you can miss 3 classes if you have a legit excuse. Don't be late too often or leave during class—he takes off points. No favorites. Learned more here than any class at CSUN. Not easy, but worth it.

Loved his class. He's strict but fair, very knowledgeable, and treats everyone the same. No one was able to free ride, and the dropped quizzes and labs applied equally to all.

Extremely knowledgeable instructor—I became proficient in Excel and Tableau. He is transparent and shared class averages during the semester, consistently above 80%. He assigns one project with nearly 8 weeks to complete and step-by-step guidance. Take him to master Excel/Tableau; avoid if you cannot attend regularly or be on time (deducts points).