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Reviews (204)
He is very nice person. He believes in student's honesty and will treat you with respect. If you like graphs it will be easy class for you. Professor's goal is not only to teach you basics of business, but to prepare you for CPE exam.
His class is easy, but you learn a lot of things not only in Business, but also in a real life. He doesn't give us quizes, but just midterm(take-home) and final exams. He explains what's going to be on the exam, so you can do well if you study.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED..DO YOUR WORK AND YOU'RE DESITNED TO PASS..I GOT AN A
great professor!
bad accent and boring prof
the best professor, I've ever had. Take home exams and I got an A. If the GPA is very important thing for you take him but don't be absent. Also, you will be prepaired for the CPA. Only a stupid would not like him and his style.
He will not fail you. No matter how bad of a student you are. All you have to do is show up, participate and make sure he knows your name. I got a B- and bombed on the midterm and final. He likes graphs, he likes using excel, and he has a very strong accent. He only cares about your ability to use what he teaches in real life situations.
He is very caring and a helpful professor. He does not fail anybody and as long as you show up and do your work you will pass. He is kind of obsessive over graphs and likes using excel. He can be very confusing and unclear at times but is always willing to help. He is organized, gives take home exams and a great professor.
the best eve, he cares a lot of your understanding. but even if you don't understand by just showing up to class and caring for his class you would not only pass but have a good grade
ALL I have to say is that he is one of the best professors in BMCC. I found his class to be very hard but I showed up to classes and showed that I cared to pass and I ended up an A! This guys is the most caring professor I've ever had.
Fantastic teacher. May be kind of hard and all but if you pay attention in his class and do your work you will have no problem passing his class. He is very very fair, works hard to help all his students and is very caring. He is willing to sit aside with you adn explain anything you dont understand. He cares for all his students and encourages us.
This guy is good i jus regret not payin attention in class as much as i could...no hw jus midterm n final...gives huge midterm but still an easy class will work with u
I think that he is one of the best professors. I enjoyed his class very much. He's an old flirt but it's worth it
He is the best. If you want to pass and learn the subject matter take him. His test are on the computer and lets you use the internet. Also he teaches alot of other class like BUS 200, 210, 220 and SBE 100
umm ok, absent on a test day...bad idea...poor learning
He is a good Professor. However, he can give you a quiz any time. Be prepared, read the chapters before the class. Participation counts. Presenting your homework on time. Otherwise, you can end up getting a C or C-. He doesn't follow the book. However, you need to read the Times and Wall Street Paper. A lot of work.
this professor has to remember that the students have other courses, job and a lot of responsibility to their family. we don't have time to go web everyday and read all the business matters. how can we do projects such an introductory level course?? we have no idea. he thinks he is a very wise and know everything. he should teach in oxford, not bmc
The classes he teaches are hard classes. But hes a very nice professors. a lot of his thinking is philosophical. He helps you when you need it. sometimes its hard for me to understand him because he has a accent. All in all he cares. i recommend him. hes also a very funny guy
Professor Adamou was great, he is very kind and easy going. He is willing to help his students succeed.
His class is very helpful. I like his teaching style and his personality. He cares every students, and helps his students. Very kind, and nice professor!!
WELL, IF YOU ONLY TAKE THIS CLASS AND HAVE ENOUGH TIME TO READ THE WHOLE BOOK AND WEBSITE'S READING, YOU WILL GET A GOOD GRADE. BUT IF YOU ARE A BUSY PERSON WHO WORKS AND STUDY, THEN TRY TO STAY AWAY OF HIM. HE WILL MAKE YOUR LIFE MISERABLE.TRUST ME!! THIS KIND OF PROFESSOR SHOULD TEACH HIGHER LEVEL COURSES, NOT THE INTRODUCTORY LEVEL COURSES.
in the beginning of the semester, everything will sound like its tough but in the end, you should stay. his test are easy which would probably just the midterm and final. the paper he ask for might sound really long but its not that bad if you're creative. make sure you read the chapters every week....trust me.
Just Do the work and show up. He wants to help the students and likes the job. so Just do the work.
He is one of the best human being that i've ever met. i LOVE him.. He is a good teacher and very helpful. I would like to have professors like him in all my classes. Read the chapters and do the pre-test and post test.Tests come from them
Great professor. You get out of the class what you put in. You can get an A and learn everything you need to know, or get a B and not learn if the material isn't something you'll use. Just show up semiconstantly and do some decent work..also helps to be an attractive lady, nothing improper, but the prof has an eye for the gals.
This professor is indeed one of the best professor out in large.He is just awesome teacher. Everyone should consider taking course that he teaches because the student learns a lot. Thank You, Sir. Best.
Awesome Teacher of all.
GREAT TEACHER!!!!!!!
He is a great professor to take and I would definitely recommend him. He is very willing to work with u and he leaves no student behind.
awesome teacher ..cares about his students not hard at all to pass his class.. he a very good hearted person
Prof. Adamou is really an inspiring professor. He is passionate about the intricacies of business. What's best: He's more concerned that his students learn skills necessary to work in the real world than just regurgitating the textbook.
Best Professor. I love him. He really cares about their students, very helpful, organized and clear in his explanations. I STRONGLY RECOMMEND HIM!!!!!!!!!!!
Best Professor. I love him. He really cares about their students, very helpful, organized and clear in his explanations. I STRONGLY RECOMMEND HIM!!!!!!!!!!!
BEST PROFESSOR IN BMCC.!! HE IS AN EXCELLENT PROFESSOR. HE IS ORGANIZED. HE LOVES HIS CLASS AND HE REALLY KNOWS WHAT HE IS DOING. GO ON TIME AND READ THE CHAPTERS. YOU'LL PASS
The best thing about this professor is his personality. A scholar and a gentleman, Professor Adamou's mission is to open your mind, and to get you thinking outside the box. He cares about his students, and pushes them mentally. He uses his humor to make complex situations applicable and clear. I am sure that as I continue my studies and enter a pro
Great Professor! He is very understanding and helpful. He has a great humor and personality. He knows about the subject! You'll learn a lot about Business and how it works in real life (not only in theory). Very recommendable!
I dont know if it was just my class... did not teach much at all. Assignments were very broad. What I mean by that is, he did not clearly explain what he wants. Felt like I was wasting time in his class.
The Professor did a great job of getting us to think for ourselves. Very helpful and available for us. We did presentations that were very informative. He treats you like an adult, and you will get out of the class what you put into it like everything else in life. You are going to have to do the work and come to class.
his a great professor
I call him Assummy for short.. Sometimes he assumes we know everything likwe him. Just don't think too hard.. look and you will find your way out the box.. great professor
This Professor rocks! He is a great asset to BMCC! Definitely recommend him...you'll learn a lot!
he is a great prof. i recommend you take this prof.
the experience was unbeleiveable, but i do have an idea of what is needed. just how do I explain is still unclear. but I have the main idea. with the assistance of the professor and my teammate.
Prof. Adamou is great,he opens your mind to the business world and is willing to work with you in any situation.I highly suggest taking his classes.
I think Prof Adamou is a GREAT prof
Professor Adamou provedes useful knowledge,helps students build strong foundation and background to prepare well for senior colleges and the competitive job market in the future, highly recommended!!
All this positive comments is a joke.... This guy have a super thick accent you can't understand him....his lectures are extremely boring and about 90% of the students are asleep...he might be able to teach other classes but please avoid him for Bus220, He cannot teach this class.
Although this class was difficult Professor Adamou bent over backwards to help you, he tried to make the work as easy and clear as possible, he also rendered every possible assistance possible including tutoring. all you have to do to pass this class is do all your assignments and ask for assistance from the professor he's always available to help.
Was a very good professor, must attend all classes and he does help you out alot!!
If you are not sure which professor class to attend for (managerial decision marketing) Professor Adamou is the class to take. Professor Adamou is patience, understanding, fair, and respectful. He will repeat class work, he respects individual needs, he will give slack if you don't abuse, most of all he is very respectful to all students.
He is a great professor, cares a lot for his students. Does not give a lot of HW, mostly reading material. There are 2 papers + a presentation. He replies to e-mails quickly. I learned a lot, highly recommended!!
The best advice?? Talk to him a lot, he cares about you as a person and is great help. The class is super easy, just try to stay awake!
great experience, a lot of work
One of the best teachers I've ever had. The work is not easy, but if you're a student that does your work, you'll be fine. We had 2 book reports, a mid-term, a 10 page corporate paper, and a final, which I didn't have to take since I had A's on everything else. This teacher wants you to succeed not only in the class, but in life. Highly recommended
He makes learning fun. He also cared a lot, for his students, answering all questions and make the class very understandable. Thank you for your expertise. Sincerely, Alvaro ,BUS104 of 2010
Professor Adamou teaches us based on his knowledge, experiences and real life situations, not out of the textbook. Coming out of this class you have gained experience that will be useful to you in life both profesionally and personally. I definitely recommend anyone to take this course with Professor Adamou. Thank You!!!
he's really easy as long as your in class and participate but if you don't go and you don't interact with the class he's not going to be able to help you
Uses a computer program to teach this class. If you're bad in math and using tables and graphs to explain the work. Don't bother taking this professor because you will be lost. Overall, he does his best to explain clearly and help the students.
Great professor he does care about his students MAKE SURE TO TAKE NOTES DOWN do all your assignments!! .. you will learn alot from him! if you're looking for an easy A dont go because this class you will work alot but at the end it pays off !! glad i took this class!!
Professor Adamou is a great professor. He really cares about where his students go after BMCC and he cares about what they do in life. He does require a lot of papers but they are fair, mostly common sense. Pay attention and do the papers/work and you will pass.
Should not take him seriously. He is too easy going. Class time is pretty boring. If you want to learn something choose a tougher proffesor. =]
Professor Adamou shows favoritism in class. He is kind of unfair if you are not his fav student. At first I expect an A, because of all my A's tests and papers, but for no reason, he gave me A-.Anw, u will learn to write lots of essay, NO MC question, and basically textbook is a must. He doesn't teach too much, and BSNot recommend for BUS200 class
Boring class. Make you think too much than learn something. Not recommended for those who are lazy and international student. However, his Bus104, is an easy and ok class. But, don't take his bus200s level class
If he sees that you are a hard worker in his class he will be extremely helpful. The tests are open book and fairly easy if you pay attention in class. Although it was a lot of hard work I learned a lot in his class and your hard work pays off.
GREAT PROFESSOR. VERY RECOMMEND!
He's a very cool professor, he can seem a bit harsh, but it's because he expects the best from you, or wants to see that you try you're hardest. He's a very fair grader, so just try and you will do more than fine.
He is a great professor that he will help you understanding the basic materials in Business and his tests are really easy, recommend freshman to take his class!
Has taught me useful business skills.
Great professor. Just follow his instruction and you will be fine.
seemed very harsh and strict at first, but ended up barely assigning any work. supposed to have a quiz/test every week, had about 2 tests. final and midterm were through email & open book. shouldn't have even came to class.
I love professor Adamou!!He is very clear and really helpful with his students. If you are a foreign and you think the class might be hard for you because is a business class,don't worry, prof.Adamou will help you as much as you need. His tests are challenging. I highly recommend his class!Register early because his classes fill fast!
Professor Nikolaos Adamou is one of the best teachers that BMCC's Business Department has ever had.His teaching method is based on the study of finance concepts through the analysis of real life financial events. He is an approachable and amicable person. Grading: T/Q/CP/HW. Req: use of WSJ and excel. Teaching style: lecture/discussion/excel
HORRIBLE...... JUST HORRIBLE so boring you don't learn anything.WHEN HE TELLS YOU TO DROP THE FIRST DAY.. DO IT!
He is the best bus Profeesor. He never assigns any home work! All u have to do is attend class and do a power point presentation and video presentation based on power point. Dont have to be great, just submit on time u will get an a!!! Love him so much....
he is great. his tests are tough but u dnt have to worry about that...if u do ur powerpoint and presentation,u will def get good grades....
Great professor, theres a lot of work and A's wont come easy he pushes you to get the best out of you, very effective style of teaching for those who want to learn...thank you for believing in me professor you have taught me a lot, looking forward to future classes with you
not recomended if u want A recomended if u want to pass
I like his teaching style. If you want to learn, take it. If you want to pass take it. But to get an A you have to do your best and he will help you. Submit your home work and report on-time.
Highly recommend this professor! His only requirements is to be on time and do your work. In return you will learn a lot. What I liked most is that he encourages his students to think, to understand the material, not just blindly memorize the definitions in the book. Want to learn something - this professor is the right choice!
Great professor, the course was difficult, but he pushed me to do my best. At the start of the course I didn't think I could do it, but with a lot of effort and help from the professor, I got by just fine
Show respect and make the class enjoyable for yourself. He is fun!
he is a very good teacher , he try his best to make sure his students understand the information and if he has to .He is very connected to his students ,if you email him about something he will be more than hay to help. he is a great teacher.
The best Professor ever. He is very challenging, but if you show your work you'll get a good grade
If you care for the subject and want to stays engaged for 3-hour lectures - this is your guy! He is very intelligent and tolerant with his students. Among the best classes i have taken for 6 semesters at BMCC.
This professor is a sweetheart! He will treat you like his own child and help you to push yourself to do your best! Even though the instructions weren't always clear throughout the course, I still recommend the teacher! However, be prepared for a lot of work throughout the semester!
Dr. Adamou is a great professor, you will learn a lot with him!! took BUS 104 and BUS 200 with him I don't regret it, make sure you like to read, check the newspapers and don't be late to class also do the homework assigned that's going to determine a great percent of your grade also help you learn the subject better.
I really enjoyed this class. Though in the beginning it seems like there is a lot of work you soon get past that and realize that it's not as difficult as it seems. He was very sweet and was very involved with his students. He really was a easy teacher tp talk to and he honestly wants everyone to pass. Bottom line is, if your serious , youll pass.
Professor Adamou is the best professor. He wants his students to do their best. Lectures are difficult, but he tries many different ways until you understand. don't worry! Professor Adamou knows ways to teaching. besides the lecture, he lets you get inspirations for your major and dream. In addition, he loves his students. You must meet him.
damou is the best professor. He wants his students to do their best. Lectures are difficult, but he tries many different wProfessor Adamou ays until you understand. don't worry! Professor Adamou knows ways to teaching. besides the lecture, he lets you get inspirations for your major and dream. In addition, he loves his students. You must meet him.
damou is the best professor. He wants his students to do their best. Lectures are difficult, but he tries many different wProfessor Adamou ays until you understand. don't worry! Professor Adamou knows ways to teaching. besides the lecture, he lets you get inspirations for your major and dream. In addition, he loves his students. You must meet him.
damou is the best professor. He wants his students to do their best. Lectures are difficult, but he tries many different wProfessor Adamou ays until you understand. don't worry! Professor Adamou knows ways to teaching. besides the lecture, he lets you get inspirations for your major and dream. In addition, he loves his students. You must meet him.
This Professor was EXCELLENT, He went above and beyond to get the slackers in the class to try and get those good grades he knew they are capable of achieving, but in a very light and fun way. This professor is excellent at his job and can really give a few pointers to some of these other professors. I would recommend this professor to anyone. ...
I took Adamou for intro to business and he is a great professor that understands life happens. with that said you have to do your work if you wanna pass. He has a nice life story. the texbook is less than a dollar.
professor adamou is agreat professor . passing his class is easy as long as you are ready to do some work , 4000 word papers . if you are willing to work hard and get a grade that you truly deserve then go to his class
great professor. do your work and come to class on time. submit work on time.
I just LOVE this professor. The best professor ever. I would love to meet him again. He is a asset of BMCC.
This professor is really the best at BMCC. i had few good teachers at this school but this is one.... you guys should definitely take his class!
He is the best. He requires to read wall street journal, use excel to make graph and be able to understand the graphs from the finance stand point. Quizzes are easy if you read the book. I learned a lot from this class. i didn't know how to use excel before this class. Thanks Prof. Adamou. you are the best.
Best finance prof at BMCC
Professor Adamou was one of the best professors I've had at BMCC. He was clear with what he wanted, he inspired you to do better, and he was 100% honest with you. He didn't beat around the bush like most teacher he told you exactly how it is and what you should do. I wish this school had more teachers like him. BEST TEACHER AT BMCC hands down. A+++
He is the the best.
Professor Adamou gives life examples in his lectures that helps a lot but he also expects you to contribute in your own time so you can learn! He pushes you, work isn't that hard but you have to put effort into it. He may come off as challenging but overall he's a very down to earth man with good humor. Overall he wants all his students to succeed.
This professor is one of my favorites at BMCC. This lectures are amazing, because he makes make sure you understand the material before you leave his class. If you meet him half way , he will work with you. My only regret is I should of took his class when I first started BMCC instead of the end.
although i was so closing to finishing the semester i had to withdraw from the class due to medical issues but he was great !
He's not that great. His instructions are not clear.
You actually get to learn something from his class!!!! He goes light on the material but gives lots of life lessons that prepare you for the future paths. If you work hard enough, you are guaranteed a good grade.
I have learned a lot from this class, not only about the Finance itself, but also many valuable life lessons. At first, I struggled through the basic components of the class because I never had experience with Excel and never took CIS 100 before. But time went fast, I already feel very comfortable computing, FV, PV, NPER, IRR, PMT and so much more
The most boring and painful class i have had so far. His lectures are so boring and you wont learn anything at all. The only thing he does is to speaks about his private life. His make up stories just so awful. And the worst part is his english. In addition to his strong accent his inability to speak properly just makes everything so complicated
He was honestly amazing. It was my first semester and I had a great experience. He really engages with his students and teaches real world topics. He's always up to date with current news and knows what he's talking about. You will only get from it what you put into it! Would recommend taking Professor Adamou.
He is the most unorganized professor I've ever had at BMCC, he didn't teach anything in class and you have the write the paper on your own. His personal stories and the clips we watched didn't help at all. He returned my paper back a month later and even messed up with my other paper, Always unclear when expressing what he want from the students.
Awful
I've taken Professor Adamou for three semesters straight. He looks intimidating but is a really nice and helpful professor. But you do have to work for it. He cares about attendance and you do need the textbook. He calls on random people and if you doze off for a second you'll be lost. Gives exams and homework, tough grader. He's really organized.
Professor Adamou teaches you lessons you'll use forever. His textbooks aren't normal ones, they are guides in how to be a better leader. He teaches through examples which is great and you explore a lot in his class. He is a little late on giving back papers but if you do what you suppose to do then you know your grade.
Great professor! Just be in class and do the work. Would definitely recommend!
Great professor! Just be in class and do the work. The class wasn't that hard. The textbooks required are not expensive at all and he requires you to get the wall street journal app which you will have to purchase as well. Would definitely recommend!!
Professor Adamou is a shining example of what a dedicated, caring and knowledable teacher should be. You can sense his appreciation for you when you do well. He also encourages those who need some extra help to feel and be more confident. Overall, you will learn real world life and business examples and be prepared for next level Excel. Recommend!!
He is shining example of what a dedicated, caring and knowledgeable professor should be. You can sense his appreciation for you when you do well. He also encourages those who need some extra help to feel and be more confident. Overall, you will learn real world life and business examples and be prepared for next level Excel. Take him!
The final exam is worth 70% of your grade. In order to pass this class you MUST pass the final. It does not help that Prof. Adamou does not lecture well and is not clear on assignments. Majority of class did not understand him. He also makes you bring required textbook to class which is HEAVY and barely used. I do not recommend taking him.
Great!
This professor is a good one, he cares about his students and enjoys guiding them. Sometimes his lectures were interesting just wish he would involve his students more. Aside from that he's funny, nice, and also shows his passion for business. I do recommend this professor.
Professor Adamou is a unique professor. He cares very much about his students. He will give students multiple chances to participate and get on his good side. However, I believe once you define whether your a good or bad student, that determines your grade unfortunately.
Prof Adamou was very nice and care about his students. He wants all the students to be a successful and good leader in the business world! Read the Wall Street Journal is part of the requirement and write a summary about it! Make sure take all the notes and paying attention about what he says during lecture, all the exam based on his lectures!
Worse prof ever, class is completely confusing doesn't teach just shows slides and brags about learning mathematica without showing you anything do not take this professor worse in bmcc
Great professor
Great professor, knows what he's talking about and does a great job interacting with students. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
Pay attention in class. He give you real life examples that will be helpful in the future. Make sure you practice the material given to you. He goes off the textbook so you can access the information if needed. Hes very caring to personal situations. Great professor!
Hes very nice but thats it. Sitting through his classes is just excruciating. Unorganized, repeats the same personal stories that have nothing to do with the course. Weeks into the semester, youre still discussing the theory of the course and what youre GOING TO read, GOING TO DO without actually doing anything. Really not good.
Not the best prof, he doesn't make it comfortable for students to ask questions. if you're a minute late to class he calls you out on it. doesn't give any assignments he didn't explain anything clearly which made it difficult come quizzes and tests bc our grade is only based on those 2 things also attendance and as a bad test taker it didn't help
I was a computer science in a winter session class. This guy is Not only a professor, but a mentor and friend. His teachings stayed with me long after the class was over. Was a short session but I learned a lot. He is one of those rare profoundly wise and kind people. You'll be a better person for having been his student.
This man verbally says, "I want you to do this, I want you to do that," but is never put into a real assignment. His essays has no rubric so you have to freestyle your essay to get 3 pages or more in 1.15 spacing. His communication with students is weak. Your grade is a mystery. Doesn't follow syllabus. His "Staff" Grades your essays. Avoid for BUS
If you really want to learn about Finance DO NOT take this professor, he is the worst professor in terms of teaching, he just goes over the book without explaining anything and expects you to know everything the next class, so technically you need to study really hard and teach yourself, go to tutoring and you would pass this class.
He was actually cool and understanding. The books we were not on the syllabus but they were helpful in life if you want to go down the business path. He was helpful and lenient about the papers and asked our opinions. It was a great professor in my opinion
This professor has very poor teaching skills, talks a lot without making sure that what he said was understood, he might move and talk very slow but when he goes on excel he is like a magician getting a bunch of numbers, graphs and tables and does not explain anything about it.
I disagree with most of the kids who complained about his class. All you really need to do is read and write. He wants to know that youre actually trying your best and actually reading. Its simple, read then write and you get a good grade . We read two books through the semester its college not high school (he cant hold your hand)
Professor Nikolaos is respectful towards students and enjoys working with the students. Make sure to study the book, and do your homework, I promise you will receive a good grade. I would definitely choose him for another class. Excellent experience.
He is one of the best professors I ever had at BMCC, he cares so much for his students, the way he teaches is very easy to understand, he is easy going and very friendly with his students. I will take him again for a BUS class. do not be late and don't miss class. a text book is required $30.
Prof. Adamou is a great professor in BMCC. He would be tough but fair. Just do your best and you will have a good grade. He is very kind and caring if you show him you want to make it. Time is limited. He can't explain everything during the lectures so you need to do your part learning extra Excel skill and read the book too.
He cares for his students he always wants everyone in class on time so we can all learn. I took professor Adamou before I didn't understand the way he teaches until recently I took his class for bus 220. This class was amazing he taught us how to use Mathematica to make business decisions and he makes his class fun.
More than just teaching students Finance, he gives you the real taste of the professional workplace. he cares about everybody's background and so he is accessible and responsive to students' concerns. attendance is mandatory, homework as well. he grades based upon the attendance, the participation in class, the homework and the final exam.
Professor Adamou has a good character. He is tough and wants his students to be the best. The downside is that he is not a very good teacher. He does not teach much in class, he simply rambles about what his expectations of you are. His tests are difficult to understand and he does not teach how to actually use Excel, which his tests are based on.
He is tough and expects you to know everything about finance/excel without properly teaching, his teaching style is terrible, you do not learn anything other than the basics of excel ( on your own). Definitely do not recommend taking this class, if you ask him a question he tells you to drop his class or take tutoring.
The classes are really just him doing a few math calculations on the whiteboard and giving real life examples (which is fine) then he just starts doing the Excel by himself. You are with him for a moment, you blink, something changes and he is doing something totally different. Need to read book to understand. Wouldn't wish it on my enemy.
He teaches a lot of practical finance skills. Excel is used, an advantage over other courses and the affordable textbook covers the basics and everything else. He asks questions and engages with students. He explains the material and his tests are not difficult. Read the textbook otherwise you will be lost. He is receptive, caring and fair.
Dr. Adamou is an amazing Finance teacher. You will use Excel a lot. If you don't understand something, you can ask him or the tutors and he posted also some videos on YouTube. Be serious, stay focused in class, study at home, go to tutors if you need it and you will have a good grade. Take notes in class, not everything is in the book. Thank you!
He takes attendance ten minutes before the class starts. He does not explain the material well. He does not give homework and never grade tests. I do not understand how he grades his students. He gave me a C. DO NOT TAKE HIM!
Dr. Adamou is an absolutely great finance professor, but don't expect him to be easy. Only 1/3 of our class remained by the end of the semester. But don't mistake toughness for indifference, but the opposite. Expect heavy excel use and to study your textbook. Always be on time, take tutoring when offered, engage, show grit, and you will succeed.
Very love or hate professor, can be unclear sometimes but expects the best from you. Will prepare you for much difficult schools ex. Baruch & NYU and I thank him for doing so as im transferring to Baruch. If you show strong work ethic and interest, he will notice it and you will be rewarded. Good professor to truly learn.
Make my life more miserable than ever. He doesn't communicate with students efficiently. And he doesn't like students to ask questions.
Prof. Adamou not only will make you ready for Finance but he will make sure you can take any challenge in life. He provides confidence and makes sure you work for that A. If you work hard enough you will definitely get an A.
He is the worst professor I've ever taken! He is mean, and told me that I had to study for 3 hours a day in order to pass. Take someone else for FNB!
This class is more than a discussion. Professor Adamou is not typical. Unconventional, tough, yet genuine in heart and so many aspects. He aims to integrate another form of thinking where your are both your teacher and mentor. Leadership is his form of teaching. Taking matters into your own hands and leading. Be ready for strange yet greatness. -P
Amazing professor. Definitely very understanding and would reply back to emails quickly. Participation matters. The class is easy to understand if you come to class and pay attention.
Professor Adamou generally cares, does not teach to test but teaches so that you learn, he makes a real effort. This was the best course Ive taken at BMCC, my limits were pushed and I really had the opportunity to learn creatively online. I wouldn't' hesitate to take his class if you were contemplating. It is worth it.
Professor expects a lot from his students. His lectures or level of teaching is designed to not only help students understand and learn the concepts from the textbook but it allows students to thinking independently and outside the box. Attendance and participation are very important in this course, you can missing vital concepts if youre absent..
He is not worth choosing he rambles alot in and teaches almost nothing, I havent learned a single thing from him. Got A in all my other classes but failed his because he does not know how to teach
He is a real gem. He is very helpful. If you take his class and attend each class, you will get an A definitely. I made a correct decision by taking his class. I learned a lot from his class. No homework, No test, only final. Just keep focus on class performance.
Professor Adamou is the best Professor that I every had at BMCC. He will care for you and want the best for you not only school wise but in everything. Show up for class and do your work and you will be fine. I so happy that he was my mentor for finance and that I learned so much from him. TAKE HIM.
This is my 2nd class with Professor Adamou. His teaching style is to make you think on your own. Students are adults and he treats us as such. If you pay attention to his lectures and the many resources he generously provides you will be able to find many wonderful treasures. He truly believes in his students ability to do well on their own.
Excellent professor. He teaches you real-life finance scenarios. He makes you think. Most importantly, his philosophy focuses on preparing you for work. He is kind, and he def helps you to succeed. Be on time. DO NOT skip any class, cuz you'll miss important points. Read the book and practice the exercises. PARTICIPATION IS CRUCIAL.
I highly recommend Professor Adamou! His alternative teaching methods encourage students to think independently. In terms of grading, PARTICIPATION IS A MUST. DO NOT miss class because you may miss key material. If you STUDY and demonstrate EFFORT, you will pass. Lean on peer support, and if in doubt, ASK.
He is an amazing, inspirational, and motivational professor. He truly cares about her student and wants them to do their best. Participate during the class and do the work you will pass with a good grade. Take any class he teaches, and you won't regret it.
Professor Adamou is a real gem. Some students just don't understand how intelligent he is. He wants everyone to participate. If you are not able to open your camera or participate in class, then do not take his class. He is a wise professor and all he wants is respect and hardworking. I took 4 classes from him trust me!
I would honestly give this Professor 2.5 rating if possible. He tends to ramble every so often. He tries his best to teach you more methods of doing things, not just by the textbook. However, this is a problem because if you don't have good notes you to study off using the textbook. The FINAL will make or break your grade because it's worth 50%.
His way of teaching really forces you to learn which is great, but challenging. You have to attend every class, participate and read the textbook chapter before each class. You should learn the basics of excel too. Not an easy class, but I highly recommend his class. If you attend, participate and do your best you will be on track for B+ or above.
I do not recommend prof Adamou at all. I’ve been miserable in this class from day 1. Sitting through his class is absolutely exasperating. He takes attendance 10 mins BEFORE the class starts. Doesn’t give an introductory class of what Fnb100 is and expects you to already be savvy with excel.
If he notices you’re struggling his suggestions are tutoring or dropping the class. Or he’ll refer you to his student “assistants”. If you take this prof you will have to depend more on the book and YouTube videos.
If you don’t understand something He just goes on about how you should already know the material by now. He’ll be quick to call on you to present ESPECIALLY if he thinks you’re lost. You’re often clueless on where you stand in the class. As someone else mentioned in their review I also believe a lot of these reviews are fake.
Avoid this professor because he likes to put students on the spot. He will randomly pick students to answer questions so be prepared to respond quickly. Participation is required and the camera must be on at all times. He doesn’t record attendance or record lectures so you have to rely on your classmates if you miss a few classes.
This professor was one of the worst professors I have encountered at BMCC. Not only did he make the lecture super difficult, but he was disrespectful at times too. Stay away from this professor if you want to actually learn. Listen to the recent reviews.
He is a great professor, very old school. He expects you to take initiative. He teaches on a level where you have to think and learn on your own, which many people do not know how to do these days. He is avaible to help you, he goes over things when you ask. if you are not paying attention you will get lost. Finance is a difficult subject.
With each chapter he tells us stories that are relevant to said chapter, invoking us to think for ourselves and asks questions that help us further understand the material. He encourages us to formulate thoughts/ ideas of our own that can help us in day to day life. What he really wants is for us, the students, to gather that knowledge and use it.
Professor Adamou is an outstanding professor and you need to stay on top of your readings. He will ask you questions regarding the reading and you need to be prepare. You need to write outlines for each chapter and do 5 video presentations about the frames and leadership practice. Do those and participate in class will get you an A like I did.
I noticed some bad reviews for this professor and find them to be a bit unfair. No easy A here, but If you participate, read the book, and show interest you will get your A. He cares for his students, and knows the subject inside and out I learned a lot about finance. He's an amazing professor. The Best professor!.
Although it was confusing at first, the syllabus lines everything you need to know. Its a lot of writing since it was a writing intensive course but I passed with an A. Just show up and do the work. You can tell Prof. Adamou cares about his students and wants them to do well.
Prof. Adamou is the best! He's my favorite professor I have ever had at BMCC. He's very funny, intelligent and caring. You need to participate, think for yourself, and have your camera on. He is the only professor who actually cares about you personally even after finishing the class. The class may not be for you if you're lazy and don't wanna talk
He is very nice and caring. He values attendance and participation. He makes up his own tests so you cannot find it online. Ensure that you review before each class because he asks everyone questions at every class.Always submit tests and assignments on time even if you are not finished. He is very lenient in his grading.
Brilliant
I really enjoyed taking professor Adamou's FNB100 class. I learned lots of essential foundations in Finance. He always ask questions on the spotlight. It is a must to show your face and participate in the class. The best Professor in BMCC.
He cares for his students. Replies your emails on time. You have to turn on your camera in class and participate. He has his own sense of humor, nice, and fair with grades. I recommend this Professor!
He offered his time to look over every student's degree plan to help us better understand our majors. He stayed behind classes,would help, and talk to whoever was interested, always genuine. Hilarious and happy-hearted man. He loves his daughter, garden/farm, and his cat. Love his classes.
Professor Amadou most definitely gave me a memorable experience in my last semester of BMCC. This professors course requires students to have an open mind, students that can take their time to understand the message of the course. This class is not your typical boring basic class, you have to apply yourself. PARTICIPATION IS EVERYTHING.
I could not grasp information based on the way he taught, He never graded anything so there was no way to tell how you were doing in his class, There were never any homework assignments so it was difficult to practice without knowing if you were doing a good job, The class was mostly him speaking and the way he taught the material was very unclear.
Professor Adamou taught with great passion and skill for students to do well in life beyond secondary education. He provides constructive feedback on improving your video presentations, tools for studying and material to help you do well in his course with enhanced critical thinking skills. Welcoming environment-sense of community and belonging.
Professor Adamou is the BEST teacher for FNB100 and BUS200.Professor Adamou test you on how much you try to understand the material. You can use notes and the textbook for test, and he is always willing to stay after class hours to assist you furthermore. I highly recommend Professor Adamou for Finance and Business Management courses.
Professor Adamou is the one of the greatest Professor at BMCC teaching FNB100 and BUS200. I recommend taking the synchronous class rather than the asynchronous class. Professor Adamou teaches with passion and provides you with everything you need to pass the course. I highly recommend Professor Adamou.
He may seem intimidating at first, but he is such a sweetheart. You'll do great as long as you participate and attend his lectures all the time. He teaches students to learn and gain tips for their future careers in business or finance.
I was kicked within the first 5 minutes because my camera wasn't on yet the ones with them on were hardly paying attention at all. He cut off a student midsentence to ask the class "am I a jerk if I removed this student" and then said "Well I'm the one who makes the rules so..." and proceeded to kick me. What a power trip, great quality education.
Professor Adamou is a very nice man. The way he taught just wasn't for me. He is lecture-heavy and doesn't give homework. You are graded solely based on exams. I could not grasp information based on the way he taught, The class was mostly him speaking and the way he taught the material was very unclear.
Professor Adamou is a GREAT professor. I took this course online and started this class a week late but got caught up right away. He gave clear instructions and was easy to talk to if you did not understand the work. He is a straight forward man and being present would get you very far in class. I've learned a lot about becoming a great leader.
you can't ask for help, his teaching style DONT MAKE SENSE he gets mad if u ask for help. he has favs and will continue to treat the class to drop his class or to fail u. I wish I never took his class it was triggering and tragic the whole semester. Most of his students either fail/drop this course with him RUN! dont let that "no HW" fool you!
TAKE @ OWN RISK! finance is hard u need hw to learn! nobody never knew their grade the whole semester, nd if u ask it was a problem. if u take this best of luck to u n be ready to fail or be put through some bs! you will be teaching yourself in this class. and his work is HARD! The good reviews are 100%LIES . LISTEN TO THE BAD ONES. I WISH I DID!
No homework, but a few big projects. There's a lot to read in order to participate in the discussions (highly prioritize) Since I was in his online class, that's what really matters. He cares for his students, so as long as you over communicate (via email or zoom) then you're going to get a good grade. Highly recommend for non-business majors too!
He is a terrible professor! You need to study by yourself
He simply talks about himself for hours on end, and says he explained the chapters when he's just talking about himself the entire time. He makes inappropriate comments towards females, and will give you a lower grade even if you get everything right on the exams. He also made fun of a student that was disabled in my class…horrible. Avoid this guy.
Professor Adamou's class is engaging and rewarding for those who put in the effort. The course requires active participation, but the learning experience is enriched by the professor's passion and care for student success. Unstuck ai was a great tool alongside the textbook to prepare for exams.
Don't be fooled by the reviews, he writes most of them himself, take a closer read. Threatened to lower everyones grades if they didn't vote for biden, i'm not even kidding. This guy is full of it.
Professor Adamou has a way of teaching that makes complex topics enjoyable and is great at fostering an environment where open dialogue is encouraged. He is always there and all in, he takes the time to provide detailed feedback and ensure no students student is left behind. You will be fine as long as you read the textbooks as he requested.
Great professor! There's no homework, but you'll need to practice the Excel sheets and stay focused during class. Be ready to answer questions because participation is key. The professor pushes you to think critically and really cares about your success. If you put in the effort, you'll learn a lot and enjoy the class! Highly recommend.
You really have to be present. Do your best to not miss a class. Be open to receiving feedback (negative or positive)
Participation is a must to him so make sure that you do the readings before class to be ready for his questions. Being knowledgeable in knowing how to use excel sheets is really important so dedicate a bit of your time practicing it if you struggle with it. Overall he is a very caring amazing professor and he truly does want you to learn.
Boring teacher. He rants for hours and talks so slow. He askes the most random question and is slightly racist. All the positive reviews are written by himself.
Disrespectful guy. He disrespected our tutor in the middle of class asking him to Shut up and being mean to a old guy for not learn how to use Excel. Nikolaos Adamou is racist and hard to understand,Worst professor In BMCC I know so far. If Professor Nikolaos Adamou continues his behavior, I will report his comments and actions with proof to BMCC.
He makes comments that are not professional whatsoever. he's racist, unorganized and even though it's an intro to finance you MUST know excel. Writing intensive- more like excel intensive.
took in spring honestly the worst prof I've taken by far he is extremely racists especially towards students its unbelievable and he is very rude he spends 80% of the time talking about himself, religions and many other non class related thing's save your self the time and pick a different professor you wont learn much about the class from him.
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