3.0
Quality3.2
DifficultyN/A
Would Retake96
ReviewsN/A
Would Retake
96
Reviews
Rating DistributionOfficial
96 total ratings5
32
4
12
3
10
2
19
1
23
What Students Say
“He's a very good prof”
CQMS202 - 5.0 rating“He tries to be funny but he is'nt”
QMS102 - 5.0 ratingClass Info
Textbook Required
100%
Grade Predictor
Not enough grade data to predict
Grade Distribution
Rating Trend
Improving
+1.74 avg changeRatings by Course
MKT200
5.0
(1)MGMT100
5.0
(1)STATS102
5.0
(1)CQMS202
4.4
(9)QMS102
4.3
(10)Difficulty by Course
MGT
5.0
QMS
5.0
QMSMGT
5.0
STATSII
5.0
CQMS102
4.0
Reviews (94)
No Comments
You only need to work 4 nights to pass this course. Lectures are useless.
Memorize the text and write the tests. EASY!
No Comments
No Comments
No Comments
lectures=pointless, tests=hard...uncanny resemblance to mini-me
Good guy, but unorganized
useless lectures makes you do a lot of work for few marks
No Comments
He's great!!
No Comments
Horrible.
Good prof, but he doesn't know his calculus, so don't ask him any questions on it.
Overall, unclear professor. He would be lost without teachers manual and test bank. He is not strong in math, but teaches economics... Your tuition dollars at work. Useless prof for a useless class.
I didnt see the point to mgt100. He was an OK prof. Looks like Doctor Evil.
He's better at teaching stats than marketing by the looks of things! He explains theory really well so you'll actually understand. Needs to improve marking though. Best prof to take QMS@)@ with at the school...all the other sods should be fired!!!
No Comments
Nice Chap
Tests are so hard also hard marking. Horrible Instructor. He would put hard questions for the less marks. Also he is so weak in calculas.
Has an evil look.
Very good professor. If you want all theory , read the book. If you want real life experience and a very interesting professor, go to Nirmal. He makes the course very enjoyable.
It's a good thing Nirmal's teaching this since I can't read myself. Nice guy in all, it was hilarious to see how pissed he got because of all the fire alarms during tests. Booo to classes with participation marks.
It was fun to see his face after the Fire Alarm during our testsss...hahaha.. He was a hard marker, give out hard and tricky final, probbably just to bring students' marks down.. DAMN HIM!!!
I hate this professor,He can not teach at all.His tests are not based on the books and he barely teaches the Quants in class so you are screwed on the Quants questions in the 1st Test.There is no Quants in the textbook also so the textbook is not too good.Overall his class is very boring,do not take
What a horrible prof. I should've heard when people told me not to take it with him. He's unhelpful and his lecutures are very confusing
You dont have to read the text if you listen to his lectures. This is easier than ECN102 or 204. He explains everything well, and the quantitatives are easy if you stay for his review.
He is a horrible professor,who is unorganized and unclear.Do not take any classes with him.All he teaches is how to use the calculator that's all.His teaching is one of the worst of all.He doesnt not follow the book at all,he does his own thing which is very unclear&screws u over for the tests/final
Nirmal was such a nice and understanding prof. Those of you who complain about him probably barely attended class. His lectures were so helpful that it supplemented the text rather than the other way around. Once you went to class and paid attention, you'll do well in his class.
A very nice and down to earth prof.
he's one of the most terrible instructor I've seen at Ryerson. I hate he's teaching style, not to mention, he's brutal and quite unfair marker.
Very friendly guy who's enthusiastic abou the course. Problem is the lectures don't help at all and the tests are not based on his lectures so it's tricky. Unless you use the workbook, you're screwed...either way some test questions come from no where. Don't bother with this class
He wasn't too bad. Does a good job explaining each chapter, but unlike Djabatey, you still HAVE to read the text book. He doesn't assign homework, but if you do McKessock's assigned questions, you'll do well with Gupta. Some got next to perfect (if not perfect) on tests because they did McKessock's homeowork for Gupta's Tests!
He is probably one of the worst professors there is for QMS202. He does not know what he's teaching or talking about. He doesn't know how to answer questions and confuses the heck out of you. If you desire to do bad in the course or fail then take him, otherwise stay away. You will not learn anything in his course.
great guy, not so great prof. his lectures were, pp slides from the text... i didnt pay $500 for a course so a cd could teach me... tests were not accurate to material taught
I guess he’s not the worst teacher in the entire galaxy. He’s not clear and helpful when answering specific questions. His humour sucks!!! His exams hardly mirror what he teaches. Get another prof. if possible. The one positive is that he shows up on time. Make sure you know about your group topic are you'll get rocked.
Why is it only one prof. teaching this subject. Gupta was one of the worst profs. I ever had. I have nothing nice to say about him. If u have a choice don't take him.
Awful prof. Economics is a hard enough subject without this guy making it more confusing. Tests don't match what he teaches in class and won't change his teaching style even after many students openly complained about not understanding the material. Try really hard to avoid him as a prof.
Great Guy all around! If things are not clicking, he will be happy to help. Lectures are very clear and enjoyable.
Gupta is not very good at making anyone understand anything. you can still do good in his class as long as you learn the material. his tests are ususally fair. but you must practice the information.
SOOOOOOOOOOOO DIFFICULT :( SOO VERY VERY DIFFICULT! WHY MAKE IT MORE DIFFICULT
i agree with everyone here...he CAN NOT teach - period. Very confusing lectures right from the beginning. I had to correct him almost 10 times - EACH CLASS! He is very fond of the course calculator...weird. Anyway, he will never speak to you in a proper tone, no eye contact, all over the place. overall, if you have him, high chance you'll fail
this instructor can't teach for #$%^, he just talks about normal curves everytime, and how his MBA and engineering background make him god--and he talks about india alot...stay away from this freak!!!
Worst prof learn to teach I dont care about your MBA teach me stats! Avoid at all costs!!!
if he has an MBA, now wonder that cat in ths U.S., Colby, has one too. Colby graduated with a GPA of 3.5. Gupta sad to say is probably a worse prof than that cat. I mean they both have MBAs so let's see how the cat teaches. It's sad to compare but it's the truth. He doesn't know statistics and here he is teaching at a "university". Why ?????
I had to report him to the program director for refusing to give feedback on a final assignment in QMS202. The secret to doing well in his classes is to write down all the sample problems he does in class (which are few and far between) and then use those samples on your crib sheet. He will allow one double sided sheet per test, and may allow an op
He uses the same example for 4 classes straight. You don't gain any real info to prepare you for the tests because everything you were suppose to learn, he didn't have time to teach..after doing review for half of each class.Learn the proper conclusion format on a test, which he doesn't show you in class. you'll loose major marks otherwise!
No Comments
everyone on this site is taking personal hits at him. if you assess his teaching, he's good. he's reviews each class and explains things well. the class is boring because.. well.. its stats but he helps and is a good prof. take him if u want to learn.
I thought he was amazing. I wasn't required to take this course but had tried to learn the material on my own for work. No luck. After taking it with Nirmal, I really understood what I was doing from CI estimates to Mult Reg. If you want to learn, and perhaps move on in statistics after, Nirmal provides you with an excellent foundation.
He's kinda good...I took QMS204 with another prof and failed it. Then I re-take the course with Mr Gupta, I got good grade. He showed us how to use the calculator step by step, so we weren't lost. Yeah, he's not bad.
Great prof. Had him for a CE class, and he stayed behind over an hour after one class to help people out. He knows his stuff and explains everything relatively well. No complaints.
he is such a harf prof that I've ever seen, he seems to be really easy, and nice,, but he is SELFISH and doesnt think about others EXCEPT himself --> he is a human not anybody else ((( SO SAD GUPTA)))
He must have changed his ways, from what other have commented. It's true he doesn't know stats all that well but he's a good prof, teaches well, I never needed to open the textbook, just go to class. Exams are a different story - much harder than examples taken in class (few and far between) and tough grader too... Try to get old midterms!!
Easy-going and relaxed at first, goes over some of the examples well, but runs out of time to cover other things. He still puts that stuff on the test though, making them a pain even if you go to every class. Not very helpful & tries to be funny, which is nice, but I come to class to be taught the material, not told jokes! Tough marker, poor prof!
This, is by far the most inconsiderate prof. I have ever had. Nirmal doesn't care about his students, 39 students out of 70 failed the midterm and he did nothing, while the other prof bell curved by 20 percent. Honestly it seems like he is out to get the students, classes are not a good representation of the tests. DON'T TAKE THIS PROF!!!!
Gupta is a great prof. I dunno wat these other people r talkin bout but i think he explains very well & yes, his tests are harder than the eg's he uses in class but he tells the class upfront 2 choose questions 4 him 2 go thru. So y not just TELL him what u want help wit & he'll do those hard questions in class. Blame urselves 4 ur poor grade.
Professor Gupta is GREAT!! He explains the material very well and is very enthusiastic about what he does. He is full of energy and very entertaining/funny. Some ppl may not like him, but it is beyond me why they don't. He is a really great prof. Class average was in the 70s/80s for every midterm/test.
Really good prof. energetic, teaches the material very well. teaches from the ground up so u understand inside out. he prefers in-class discussions rather than one-on-one, so ask as many questions as u want during class and get involved, u'll do well. my class average: B
Honestly I don't like him. He snaps at nothing. Like one student asked if hw would take off marks if we forget to forget "mg" in the answer and he shouted "Would it be SO HARD for you to write it!?" then started smiling to make it less uncomfortable. Tough marker also his midterms are mostly 50% theory 50% actual math. Anywho, not my favourite.
I didn't like him. He tries to seem nice, sometimes he makes jokes that...not everybody likes. What he teaches in class is not enough for exams and I found that he picks little things from the book that are irelevant, just to catch you unprepared. Learn formulas by heart for the multiple choice, he tests from them;
Great teacher. Made learning managerial economics extremely easy. As long as you follow and understand lectures, you will likely get a B or A in the class. I think my class avg at the end was a B. I highly recommend taking this class, as do most of my friends. Excellent prof.
Don't take this Professor! He seems nice at 1st, but is actually rude to many students. It seems like he teaches well in class, but then puts questions on the exam that weren't or were hardly covered. Takes marks off for things he never asked anyone to put in the answer (TELLS YOU TO USE ONE METHOD AND MARKS FOR ANOTHER) Most ppl got a d or less
Very poor professor. Tries to be funny, but in general not really. Also, only covers certain topics, leaves out others; however he puts all of it on the tests/exam. Not very helpful at all. My advice if taking stats- Go for Clare Chua shes more understanding and helpful, plus covers EVERYTHING that is going to be on the tests!! D- overall
I found him to be condescending and enjoyed when he was able to trick students. The test questions were different from the text and different from the way he showed in class. Very frustrating!!
If you care about your GPA at all, avoid this prof.
one of the worst profs at ryerson...please avoid at all cost
Decent enough, but not a prof that will go down as one of the nicest / funniest / most knowledgeable I've ever had. But then again, it's stats, so what do you expect?
I was so schocked to see the ratings on this prof..I thought he was one of the better profs I had ever had at Ryerson.. He reallys pushes theory over memorizing and explains concepts thoroughly and clearly. Also, he always conducts a review of the prior class at the beginning of his lecture.
He's a good professor, explains material in depth, makes you understand the concepts. HOWEVER, he has some major attitude problems. He's rude and disrespectful to students, very unwelcoming if you ask him qs after class.He marks really hard, bell-curves the class DOWN!! He actually remarked our tests because he thought the TA marked them too easy!
Hes a good professor not as bad as people make him seem. But he marks hard make sure to put everything on your test to get awarded full marks. I also agree with the person below tests were fair Gupta is all about understanding not memorizing.
Great prof! Really teaches how to use stats in real life, I actually knew what I was doing and why. In terms of grades: tests are easy and fair, just make sure you attend his lectures.
Best stats prof. He explains concepts very well and can be easily understood if you attend all classes. Also very dedicated and you could tell that he loves teaching. Not because he wants to show off, but because he really wants you to understand. Great prof for one of the harder courses.
This professor is so underrated! Some students are just **** Head! because they tend to rate professors who tend to give questions that are directly from the class examples like Clare Chua. This professors respond to students' emails, posts extra stuff on the blackboard. He even changed the weighted average near the semester to helpoutallthe stude.
He's a very good prof. If stats is not your area of expertise, take him. he wil make you understand. Qstns on exams are diff from txt book but are the same as what he does in class. attending class is recommended. He's is a little condecending, but whatever right? as long as he explains things well -thats what really matters
This guy is awsome. Hard to understand yes, but posts many helpful solutions on blackboard, and our section covered 2 addtional chapters that no other qms class covered and we all failed but gave us opportunities by changing the weight of our final according to which we'd get the highest possible grade. Above all I think this prof is very helpful.
He's an airhead who doesn't teach well. He makes mistakes during class and confuses you during class. Stick to the book, sleep during class, and you'll be fine.
Mixed review, as his explanations are hard to understand, but he is a very dedicated professor who gives lots of support, posts tonnes of stuff, and seems enthusiastic. He wont be a hinderance at all, but the text pretty much teaches most things you need to know. But i lol'd when he failed a basic stats question in front of the class
So surprised at the ratings this prof has recieved! He is an amazing teacher he explains very well if you go to class and take notes you will do great! He never tries to trick you and tests and exams are very easy! Great prof overall!
Best prof i ever had! after failing QMS 202, i took the course again and got an A!! He is very patient and explains until you fully understand. He would review the material learned in the previous class and give good examples. If you attend his classes, you will be fine!
Definitely explains everything the fullest, tried to be funny and make the class entertaining but like it is qms it never will be but good for trying. tests are fair and pretty easy course cause he doesnt complicate things
Very nice and enthusiastic professor. His midterm/quizzes are pretty easy. He is very helpful when you don't understand some questions. Even though he summarizes the textbook, read and do the questions and you will be fine.
This guy's tests are ridiculously hard, most of the time I didn't understand what he was asking for on the tests. Studying from the textbook didn't help at all.
People who are saying he's hard are probably really dumb. This course is a joke, especially with him. The calculator does everything for you. His midterm/quizzes are SUPER easy, just attend class and study off his examples and you'll get a 4.33 easily. He's a really good prof and is also very funny. I highly recommend taking him for stats 102/202!
He is a very good teacher, good speaker and funny too. Most of his quizzes you just need the calculator which he teaches how to use. Goes over the examples in class well. Got 85% before exam but after i jsut dropped. He co-wrote the exam but it was way too hard in my opinion. Most people that had A going in, dropped to Bs and Cs
I had him again for 202, still the same nice prof. Content is slightly tougher, but not bad. He ensures ppl understands and sometimes adds some humor. Quizzes were easy, but his midterm was tough- most of the class suffered. But he was fair on marking the SPSS project and Quiz 2. Just practice the HW Qs and ask help (he's helpful btw) when needed.
Just work hard, and attend classes; you CAN get an A+ with this guy- trust me.
awesomee teacher...super easy...tests are exactly what he says they will be in class...this is my 2nd time takin stats the first one i had with jason...nirmal is EASIER!!!!
EASYY PEASY!....
He tries to be funny but he is'nt!!He is a tough prof!his midterm and finla are sooooooo hard!
Such a tough prof!
One of the best profs i've had. I had him for both qms classes last year. Anyone that says his midterms are tough clearly needs to sit down and study harder. His midterms are nothing but fair, i got a 100 percent on one of them. He really wants to help his students, so he goes over the material really well. I would defiantly recommend taking him!
I can't believe a marketing prof is teaching managerial economics. Ah well, he's not overall a bad prof, just not organized, poorly structured exams and very, very boring. When his class got audited by the chair, the dude fell asleep lol. Make sure to review the textbook and practice all the calculus or you'll do poorly on exams.
Great prof,helpful
Class Info
Textbook Required
100%
Grade Predictor
Not enough grade data to predict
Grade Distribution
Rating Trend
Improving
+1.74 avg changeRatings by Course
MKT200
5.0
(1)MGMT100
5.0
(1)STATS102
5.0
(1)CQMS202
4.4
(9)QMS102
4.3
(10)Difficulty by Course
MGT
5.0
QMS
5.0
QMSMGT
5.0
STATSII
5.0
CQMS102
4.0