Explains very clearly and straight-forward.

He has changed his grading policy so that the midterm and final are not the only components of the final grade. His lectures are very informative and, i think, very important to actually attend. The workload is not too bad, either.

Not bad but you need to show up and take good notes. Knows a lot about subject matter & has lots of experience.

I learned a lot in the class but he kind of a jerk. Very stingy with points. Gives 10% for blackboard quizzes 5% for disussion and homework each. Midterm and Final are 40% each. Expects 10 hours a week of dedication to this course to get an A and he is correct.

Fisher is a good gardener and got rid of all those whiny weeds (you know who you are). Tests are long & hard as is HW. Take him if you are serious about finance and want to master it. He will make or break you, but you should want that this early in a finance cirriculum.

This class was tough. After having taken his final, and taken some time to relax and reflect, I think Fisher was a good professor. He's tough but college is supposed to be difficult and people need to put some effort into things sometimes. People that dropped just couldn't take the heat. Everything in this class is hard.

I would have been better off using the tuition money to heat my apartment last winter.

He isn't inconsiderate or horrible, just really hard. He isn't the only teacher that expects 10 hours of study for FIN 310. And you could easily get 30% of your grade which he doesn't control. The material is hard so you have to study and actually learn if you want an A.

Sure he was hard, but so is the subject. As for 10 hrs/week, just wait until the real world smacks you, especially in the finance field. Excel HW caused alot of grief but it was simple. Bad news whiners, if you can't build a simple spreadsheet, good luck trying to do anything in the workplace, no matter what job you do. MickeyD's might take you

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he's a great guy and he explains things well in class... at least you think he did. but then the test comes and its very difficult. lots of homework too. i actually learned a lot. so if you really want to learn finance i recommend him.

I thought he was great. For all of you giving him bad ratings...it's probably because you recieved a bad grade. His tests are based off the homework and practice quizzes. He has a great sense of humor and I would take him again if he taught another class.

Tough, but I learned a lot about finance.

This class is not for the faint-at-heart. If you want to pass, you WILL work hard and commit a lot of time. You will also walk away knowing this stuff like the back of your hand. He is a good teacher who is passionate about the subject, but he moves fast and covers a lot. If you can keep up without having your hand held, I highly recommend him.

great teacher knows the material very well. i never used the book except when i had to do homework. points are very easy to obtain just do the work. Go to class and pay attention and you should get at least a B-. Not easy to understand but he makes it easy.

He rocked my school abilities. He was so nice and helpfull. He was quite loving and he made me feel like family. He is sooo kind and he made me understand the material. He was very nice and if he could be my life partner, I would defiantly choose, MR. FISHER!

This teacher is great. Half the kids in my class are getting a D or F, but that is only because they don't try. The Quizzes are on-line and you are given 5 tries and yet they still fail. Fisher is a great teacher, a nice guy, and pretty interesting too. I would take him again if I could.

If you do your work well, you will EARN the grade you work for and learn something. No one says college was going to be easy, kids. Do your work, come to class everytime prepared, ASK QUESTIONS, and study in advance. It's no one's fault but your own if you can not get an A in this class, he outlines everything in the syllabus. This is college.

I don't know what everybody is talking about...he's extremely clear with the material he presents and is more than happy to clarify any and all questions. So far, this class is extremely straight-forward.

This man is awesome!!! He is a legend!!!

He gives extremely long and difficult exams. This is not a good class to take with him over the summer. Too much information in a small period of time. He does curve grades. I would recommend this class and this professor anytime but summer.

Do not take in the summer unless you are prepared to work hard. He is likable and has a solid grasp of the material. His exams are very long (though he claims to be working on making them shorter). The book was one of the better ones I've used. Entire grade is based on midterm and final. Curves generously.

This was a really hard class for an elective because there was so much work you had to do and way too much to study before exams..you are required to take online quizes every week, frequent blackboard posts, and chapter homework assignments from the book!..you learn alot but do not take this class with other hard classes

This is a hard class,but he makes it manageable.I loved his style of teaching and I would take him again.The participation outside of class (BB posts, quizzes) is kind of annoying at first, but then it really helps at the end.His tests are basically like the quizzes and HW.Do those well and you'll get an A.

Best finance class at DePaul. Not very much work like people complain. Two posts online, one question one answer, and a quiz every week. It really helps you study for the tests and the homework is all relevant. The class is very interesting and he has a great way of teaching. He is one of the best finance profs at DePaul.

One of the best finance instructors at DePaul! He requires you to post on discussion board and homework, but it help you to learn. Print out quizzes, as it will help to study for midterm and final. I learned a lot from this course, and so far only second instructor at DePaul finance department who actually cares that you learn and succeed. Take him

The class itself is difficult. His exams are similar to the HW he assignments so do your HW, quizzes (study them for your midterms and finals)and you should be fine. This class will require a lot of study time. He is not the only instructor who advises this class requires a lot of work. He will answer questions if you need help.

His midterm and final identical to problems he gives you for homework. I agree the class is extremely hard but he is the right professor for it. He enjoys teaching the subject and is very interested in working with his students. Highly recommended.

Professor Fisher's a really nice guy and very helpful. He goes on tangents at times but he really helps you understand the material... that being said, we skipped about 4-5 chapters. I would recommend him.

Excellent teacher - real-world experience as a trader and ties class to real-world. He explains a complex subject in very clear and concise way. Those for whom easiness is most key - don't take this class, as he expects more than most finance profs. Those that prioritize learning about real-world currency trading--take him! He is excellent!

I learnt a lot in this class which are applicable in real life. Randall is a nice guy in terms of grading although he assigns lot of work. But I do not see other easy ways for learning finance. The course content itself is not all that difficult if you like working with numbers.

Lots of work outside of class. Work itself is not that difficult, there is just lots of it. If you are willing to put in the work you will get an A and learn the subject. Teaches 100% straight out of the book, even the examples he uses in class are out of the text.

The class does require a lot of work, but 40% of your grade is homework and i-clicker questions in class. Very friendly, if you have problems visit his office hours. He's nice, but the class is a lot of studying. Prepare in ADVANCE for midterm #2.

2 group presentations & papers; midterm & cum. final; some homework problems. Tests are long & a few tricks (problems, MC, & essay). Generous curve though. Gives old quizzes as study aids and some test questions straight off quizzes.

LOTS of work, everything from the book but YOU'LL DEFINITELY LEARN A LOT from him. His way of teaching is a bit conservative, he said it'll be good for us in the future so that we'll always remember. IT'S TRUE! He's disorganized though but overall he's good. Will take his class again if any.

Gonna guess the bad ratings are from people who didn't take his recommendation & put in the hours outside of class. You need to want to learn the material, and if you do, he's the guy to go with. Great professor, very helpful, yes his policies are strict but his methods work! I had to study like crazy but it IS possible to get a good grade.

Professor Fisher is a smart guy. He knows his stuff and wants for his students to understand the logic of the course, not memorization. 330 is a tough course, but if you actually want to learn something then take it with him. Daily quizzes,two mid-terms and a final. Study the quizzes, test banks, and your notes and you can easily pass this class.

Professor Fisher is a smart guy. He knows his stuff and wants for his students to understand the logic of the course, not memorization. 330 is a tough course, but if you actually want to learn something then take it with him. Daily quizes,two mid-terms and a final. Study the quizes, test banks, and your notes and you can easily pass this class.

Professor Fisher is such a great teacher so shame on you. He really taught the material well. He may be a tough teacher but I def. learned a lot from this class!

Fisher does NOT deserve the ratings he receives on here. He is a tough professor but you will learn so much from him! His exams are fair, just read the handouts he has online and read the book (no need to do the problems in the book). He really pushes his students and expects a lot but isn't that what you want from a professor?? Take him!!!

SIMPLE DECISION: If you're a finance major, take him!! He is more challenging but you will be far ahead of everyone else for future finance courses. If you?re not a finance major, I'm not going to lie - you will probably be miserable. If you don?t read and do the homework - you will definitely fail...

Prof. Fisher definitely creates interest in Finance but he is challenging as hell. You must do well in all his weekly quizzes. The final does not carry much weight. There is no midterm for this class and yet attending this class was like having a midterm every week! No kidding! My other courses suffered quite a bit because of this professor!

Hands on class in learning about and engaging in International finance

I had professor Fisher for both Fin 310 and 340 and he is an excellent teacher. I guess all the bad ratings are from the students who don't like to work or put too much effort into studying. Prof Fisher has tons of outside work experience and he is very helpful when you need assistance.

Hard, but if you take his class, you have a better understanding of finance

the best finance professor at DePaul University..took him 310 as well, preps you well, fair, articulate

The 10 hours of study time is NO JOKE however it will pay off in the end. I do reccomend and will take this professor for future finance classes.

Why all the bad commons? I took him for 2 classes, FIN 310 and Entrepreneurship, and they turned out great. His teaching push you to remember thing that helps you get through your next course.

A lot of people hate on this guy, but honestly I think he's a solid professor. I managed to get a 50% on the final, but still pulled away with a C+. First grade below a A- for Finance classes (DePaul Finance is kind of joke). Anyway that was my fault not his, I should have tried. Just put in SOME kind of effort and you'll be fine.

Attndnce: You should go to class. Otherwise, you can't blame him for a low grade. Great professor. Invites every single person to come to office hours OVER AND OVER AGAIN. Don't believe the low ratings. I asked my older brother and he gave me the recommendation. Take if you want to get a job after college. Friendly and cool.

Professor Fisher is one of the best finance professors at DePaul. He really makes the material understandable conceptually. Make sure you do the HW and go to class and you should be able to get, at the very least, a B. Professor Fisher is also always willing and encourages to meet for extra help.

Necessary things to know BEFORE taking: stats, CAPM, bond pricing. If you were paying attention in your fin 310/311 you shouldn't have an issue. I would recommend taking this course and risk management at the same time since so many topics overlap.

Nice guy. 2 midterms, final, & HW. Each 1/4 grade. Got an A-. You need to READ THE BOOK & use all of the online resources which includes the HW. If you don't do both, you won't pass the exams. The exams are challenging, need to manage your time. If your an independent student I recommend this class. Reading the slide notes alone won't be enough.

Yes you absolutely have to study your butt off, but it is absolutely work it. I took the class during the winter quarter. He is a great teacher, does cover a lot but finance is supposed to be hard, especially investments! If you want to learn a lot and maximize your education, take him!