the guy isn't that bad. the mid-term was easy, but it definitely was too long.

it's not that bad of a class. Really easy if you put in the effort(just like any class)! The first midterm was a tad stessfull, but it was a learning experience for eveyone.

He have extra session for homework, and the midterm is long and hard. He seems to care, but he have a accents that make the class difficult. overall, he is good prof.

You guys are just as lazy as my dog. He does have an accent but if I understand him (I am not even Canadian) I don't see why you wouldn't. You just like complaining about every professor (based on experience) Take the class he's nice and a fun person.

how can people not understand him?? sure he has an accent but he speaks very clear. class is boring and the midterms are quite difficult. but i would take another class from the cis-man.

a good prof who expects alot but is very willing to help students.

Great prof! You will do well if you put in the effort.

he is a good guy, and isn't hard to understand, but he marks insanely hard. if no one else is available i'd still take it from him

I love Romulus. He was a little scary at first, but he's a great guy. Just do your homework and keep up and there will be no suprises. It is a lot of work, but it's worth it. You come out feeling like you learned something. I've had two classes from him and I would take another.

Romulus is a great prof; no surprises on exams, available to help students and marks fairly. He is recommended over several other admn profs. Just keep up with the readings and study.

Expects you to keep up with the material; constant quizzes. Goes over the important points repeatedly though. Accent isn't that bad. Tests are easy, just make sure you can do every mathematical example problem he gives and you're set.

best pro I have ever had.

He really tries his best to make class as interesting as possible. Goes through the important information and doesn't attempt to trick you on exams. Encourages feedback and works to help his class to well.

Great prof! Very clear on requirments and fair marking. Cares about the students success and on of the best profs I have ever had.

Romulus is the man! Such an awesome class, read the text and study the slides and an 85 is well within reach. Great prof and would take a class from him again in a second

Romulus is an excellent teacher and I don't know why his rating is so low. I never even unwrapped my 275 textbook(but that's just me), and this class is 90% common sense! He has a great way of making people understand his concepts.

What a great person! An overall excellent teacher. I recommend him to all. One of the only few that will go out of his way to make sure that you understand the concepts. A++++++

Great Professor...he makes a dry subject interesting and you'll find yourself wanting to learn more...Extremely accomodating to students (quiz dates, test format)Super funny and the faster marker you'll ever encounter! Great guy, take a class from him!

Not a bad prof at all. Exams are definitely too long for time alotted, but they are straightforward. He does not try to "trick" you. With a bit more experience he will be a great prof.

He's very amusing although harsh at times, but makes the class interesting and enjoyable. Uses a lot of helpful metaphors so go to class. No assignments, but frequent quizzes force you to learn the material instead of cramming the night before exams, which is really helpful. Taking his clsas ensures you learn the material.

Awesome prof!!

Romulus is a great prof. His tests can be a bit tricky, but overall he is extreamly helpful, and pretty entertaining. I would definately recommend him to a friend.

Romulas trys to trick u on tests. Takes attendance but never uses them for marks or bonus marks at all. Seems pointless to me. He also makes most people nervous because of hi strict up tight attitude.

Oh Rommie, hes a good man.

Awesome Guy. Extremely fast marker and genuinly cares about students. He posts everything on WebCT and will go out of his way to ensure you understand the material. Quizzes make sure you know the material and most of the marks for exams and quizzes is for the math questions. Final was tricky but otherwise great prof. Highly recommended!!!

Pretty much spoon feeds you. Tells you what to study, gives sample questions & midterms. 4 quizzes, 1 midterm. Material is pretty dry so lectures are boring. Marks very fast. Takes attendance, will make you pay attention, hates students doing anything other than listening to him. and what's with the mandatory name tags?

Nice guy, good proff, loves material. Study all 10 formulas in the class like the back of your hand and you will do great and any bulleted or numbered list in the text book. Marks maxi quizes in less than 2 hours the midterm in like 4 hours and had the finals posted within 10 hours of writing them.

He's not the easiest prof in the world, but I think half the problem is that the subject matter isn't very interesting.

The class is setup for you to succeed - just attend. He rewards you for the effort you put in. I got a 98% in the class. The structure of the course allows you to keep material fresh in your mind, I didn't study more than 3 hours for the final exam and I got a 96%. He is one of the best profs in the Business program. Great guy!

good prof. his slides and class materials is what is on the tests. no need for textbook. if you go to class prepared you will get a good mark.

He's a cool guy, and a good prof. His powerpoints are contain everything that he puts on the tests, so don't bother buying the textbook, unless you wanna use it for the chapter problems. A fair number of the multiple choice from the example final were on my final. He does seem to have a bit of a superiority complex though...

Great prof. Uses webct notes. Everything you need is in the notes. Gives lots of examples. Wants you to enjoy the class and he enjoys teaching it so he encourages you to come for help when needed but he teaches it well so extra help isn't needed. He tries to make a dry subject interesting. Highly recommend him.

Romulus is FANTASTIC. He prepares you very well for all of the exams, using lots of practice examples and full explanations while demonstrating. There are a few mini quizzes that are kinda annoying, if you miss them there is no way to make them up but only 2% each. Tests were very fair and he gets them back to you ASAP

Romi was an excellent prof. very clear guidelines and expectation. no need to buy the text as all examples are gone over in class and in slides to know for exams. memorize slides for exams and you'll do amazing. attend class as well as he goes over useful ex's. tests on stuff all year, so your prepared for final. A++++. would def recommend him!!

Very quick at marking exams. I probaly wouldnt take another class with him though. No need to buy the text book all the slides are posted on WebCT.

great guy and prof, super easy class, the quizzes are easiest and are mostly common sense, tests are okay if you read the textbook and memorize the slides. always fast marking - would recommend!

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Okay, this guy can expect a little much at times, but he is a great teacher. He is as honest and hardworking as a prof can come, and is available for help. Anyone who has real trouble with this class, is a moron, who gives engineers even more ammo to use in making fun of Admin, which is a good faculty, just needs to be weeded out a bit more.

He is one of the most hardworking profs at the U of R. Always prepared and you can expect your marks back within 48 hours(even for the final). A little anal about the HW but each HW is only worth 3% anyways. Expects a lot from the students but I probably learned that class better than any others yet taken.

He is not a bad prof. But somethings he will just tell you really quick and move on and somethings he will say are very important and the things that are gone through quickly are on the tests....I thought I did way better on the exams then I did which I dont understand...gives your tests back quickly and is funny...go to class!!!!! and read text!

Romi is a fantastic prof! If you have any problems with the material go and see him. My marks went from mid-60's to 90+! Memorize the slides and buy the text b/c he gets his quiz questions from the end of ch problems. He does everything possible to prepare you for tests. If you have problems with his class you simply aren't putting in any effort!

Well prepared. Very particular about everything. Study his slides, do the assignments and practices the problems he does in class and you'll be just fine. Pretty dry material but it's not hard to get a good mark in the class.

Class was easy and he is very nice. He is very upfront and clear about his expectations from you which is nice because there are no surprises at the end. If you do the assignments and study his lecture notes, you'll do fine. I didn't really have to use the textbook except for one chapter.

Very good prof. Class is easy and expectations are crystal clear. Assignments very simple and examinations predictable. Do the work and you will get an easy 90. I would recommend him totally.

He's serious about his subject but if you show up for class and do the assignments is an easy class. He's funny.

He is incredibly knowledgeable. He tells you exactly which calculations you will be tested on. There are not to many so learn them. To study skim text and memorize every list of bulleted points (JUST THE KEY WORD). Make them into study cards and 90+ is easily attainable. If you can not learn a lot from him you should not be in University.

Love this guy!1. funny. 2. dedicated. 3. helpful- goes fast but will help if you need! 4. fair exams. 5. hates technology- will pick on you if you arent paying attention. He genuinly cares about your success. Anyone who doesn't like him is lazy and wants free marks. Yu definitely have to work in this class but for being mandatory it isn't so bad!

He is a great professor! Wouldn't take this class from anyone else. Multiple choice are hard but if you do good on the calculation questions you will pass with flying colors. Very reasonable marker and makes class interesting!

Great teacher. If you understand the math you will pass. MC are difficult but in the textbook. Practice writing a problem and time yourself and you will be able to finish his exams with ease.

Great prof. Tells you what will be on the test. MC is hard, but in all the slides. Practice problems - DO THEM. Repetition and practice is key. He's very helpful if you go to him for office hours. Takes note that you took initiatiVe for extra help.

Very good Prof. Organized, is clear about what is expected, gives exams/quizzes back next class. Exams timed- be well prepared. Practice problems repeatedly & time self to ensure able to finish exam in time allotted. RHW super study tool w/solutions very clearly laid out. Straightforward prof-no trick questions. Very willing to help. Recommend.

Easy course! if u take it from him. 75% of the course is numerical and 25% theory. for theory just go through slides (MCQ) and for the numerical problems just come to the class and do the questions with him. he will give same exact questions. Nothing tough not a lot of concepts. Only 7 to 8 in all book. Very easy.

Very consistent in his approach to the class. If you do the homework and sample questions, ask questions when things are not clear, you will do fine. Must be organized for the quizz and mid-term as time is generally an issue. Time for the final was fine. Overall I found him to be a very good instructor

Straightforward class. Lots of math, memorize the slides before tests. Never bought the textbook. Just used online homework and sample exams and going into the final with an A+. You get from this class what you put into it.

Dont bother with the textbook! MC was all theory and was super hard!!! Come to class and just do good on the math which makes up the majority of the exams.. i would suggest taking the class with someone else...but no one else teaches it at U of R...

Exams are 60% math problems, 40% MC. The MC are straight from the textbook and some were exactly the same as the end of chapter questions. Read the chapters and do the practice problems and you are good to go.

Yes, a lot of math, but its a business course, what do you expect? Great professor, very helpful, and a fun class to take, you can really tell he cares. Stay ahead, and do practice questions, ask questions in class and you'll do great!

Romulus is a great prof! He really care about if you understand the content! He came up to me to thank me for asking questions and participating in class, and encouraged me to continue. There is no participation marks, but I really encourage you to participate and attend all classes because it makes it a lot easier to attain a great mark.

One of the easiest classes i have ever taken, he goes through everything really slow and concise, almost to slow sometimes. read the text book ( it has examples) before the tests and your set.

He is a really great guy, the material is difficult but he will do his best to help you if you ask. I would suggest doing problems from the textbook as I found that helped me allot.

Romulus is a great guy and a great prof. You need to understand the basics of statistics to grasp the mathematical side of this class. So if you did not do well in statistics then you will not do well in this class unless you get help from romulus during his office hours. If you can understand basic math principles you will do well in this class.

Strict and old fashioned when it comes to lectures and classes but he is truly concerned about whether students understand the material or not. He gives clear examples. Do the recommended homework and you will be fine!

I liked Romulus, I thought he was very knowledgeable. You have to pay close attention in the lectures as he moves through the material pretty quickly. It was pretty easy to guess what the long answer questions would be on the exams, but the multiple choice always got me!

This prof have two exams and one TOUGH final. The class is very helpful. I asked other friend who took the class (other prof) also give TOUGH final. so try your best to get mark on midterms. If you have 90% after two exam, then after final exam you may have 78%? haha

Once you figure out Romulus' expectations, the course is very straightforward. The material is not difficult, but as with any mathematics course, it takes a lot of time and practice before you can do well. Do the recommended homework problems and you will be good with 60% of the exam. Multiple choice is challenging, but definitely not impossible.

Romulus is very nice. He sometimes goes quick in class so pay attention. Definitely do the recommended homework! You only have 2 midterms and a final to get your marks!! If you pay attention and do your homework you will do will. Don't skip questions you don't think he will ask, b/c he will ask them! He is very helpful when you go to his office!

Romulus is a very knowledgeable man when it comes to OM. He goes through examples very quick so it's important to pay attention. The course consists of 2 midterms and 1 final. He gives useful feedback on exams, and he's very approachable. The class tends to be boring at times but his sense of humor makes it all that better. Highly recommend him.

Romulus is great prof does not try to trick you in any sense. If says it will be on the midterm you better know that stuff. He as two midterms and a final.

Very organized, class is structured clearly. He spends most of class time on the calculations (which can be good) but his midterms & finals require you to also know a-lot of concept materials. Textbook is not required, but definitely helps when studying for the multiple choice concept questions. All in all a good prof, can be pretty funny as well.

Romulus is the best prof for 275. He explains the calculations part very well however you have to understand the theories on your own. Exams were ok but the multiple choice section was challenging. I recommend doing all the practice questions to do well on his exams.

Romulus does a good job explaining quantitative problems. His exam short answer questions are exactly like they are shown in class and are quite easy. He also marks them quite easy. The multiple choice is difficult and may need to be changed. Less abreviations in class would be helpful.

Best professor Ive had. Very professional. He wants his students to do well. If you do all the questions he posts on urcourses you will do very well on the midterms and final exam. Also if you go to his office hours he is very helpful. Its very important to go to class to learn how to do the problems.

The numerical section of the class is well taught, and very easy to grasp by doing the tons of additional questions. Romulus is a nice guy and a fair marker with a very clear outline in the class. Only difficulty is his multiple choice ends up being quite tough.

Great prof. Very nice guy. It is so important to go to class to learn the concepts. Also if you don't understand something, book an office hour with him. It really helps. Midterms and the final were very similar to all the questions he posted.

Romulus is the best!

Romulus was a really great professed and I would take a class with him again! His examples he posts are pretty much the exact same as the ones on the exam, just with different numbers. Go to his class and listen to the lectures, study the problems he posts, and you will do great in his class!!

Romulus will teach you a lot and explains the content well during lectures. Be sure to study the practice questions that he posts on URCourses, as they are the exact types of questions on the exams. Simple grading structure, 2 midterms and a final. He is generous with partial marks on the mathematical questions. The MC is based on the slides only.

He was a very nice professor for BUS 275 and BUS 270. Exams were very straightforward. Just do what he posts online and the examples in class. He is also available during office hrs and is willing to help.

I really liked Romulus and felt he explained things well. However, with midterms being online you never see what you actually got wrong. You just receive a final grade. I tried Zoom calling with him to go over midterm and he would not say what the answer was. Made it hard to learn from/improve. We had 2 midterms 35% each and a final worth 30%

Mr. Cismaru cares about his students' success and mental well-being. He was very open about exam format, how Proctortrak was going to be used, and how to be successful on the exams. Problems and most solutions available online, and he welcomed questions. The pressure of 1 hour for a final exam was a little much, but that's why the midterms are 35%.

Two midterms and a final, weighted 30%-30%-40%. Plenty of extra material for you to practice on your own, and the prof would gladly help you with it during office hours. Read the textbook before the lecture, his teaching makes a lot of sense and helps you know what to do. However, the concept stuff is mostly in the textbook, so study that well.

The class is difficult, but you really do get what you put into it. Dr. Cismaru may get put on a tough scale but he does want you to succeed and make you a better student. Is it difficult course material? Yes. Every class he asks " any questions?" if you just asked questions, it would be a lot easier. He is a good guy and a good prof.

I'm not sure why there are such poor reviews. He is a great prof! Clearly explains the material with lectures that include examples similar to ones that will become questions on the exam. Allows students to ask questions and answers them with compassion. I'd take his class again any day!

Dont buy the textbook for 275, not used once. I know a lot of people dislike him but i found him pretty good, lectures are solid and does good examples that help with the exams. midterms and final exam are pretty tough, definitely a class you should study alot for.

A lot of people give Romulus a bad review, but I actually enjoyed his class/teaching style. For a course that is heavy quantitative material, he provides lots of practice questions so you can go into the exams feeling confident, and he is very clear with what he expects of students on exams. He is also very helpful in/outside of class.

He only gives 2 exams and a final with no assignments, but he provides more practice questions than most other professors I've had and is often very clear about what will be on the exams. The material can sometimes be tough but if you focus more on the math rather than the theory you are sure to do well as that's where most of the marks come from

Romulus' class is all about preparing for the exams. Lots of practice problems and clear explanations make it manageable if you put in the work. unstuck ai was a great study aid alongside the textbook.

Good prof but I took the class at 8:30 and that made the class absolutely horrible. I recommend focusing on the math mostly and just completely disregarding the theory, doing this got me 77 and 78 on the midterms. Overall, Id take the class again just not so early in the morning.

Underrated professor, just attend all the lectures, pay attention, read the chapters, do the practice questions and you will do great in the class. If you fail his class, its your fault.

Not sure why he has so many negative reviews, super caring guy and genuinely wants you to succeed. Not a super easy class but a good grade is definitely attainable. Don't buy the textbook and go see him after the midterms to understand where you went wrong. UNDERRATED!

Can be a bit monotone at times, but he is a good teacher, do need buy a textbook but it's very helpful.

Super nice professor, 2 mid terms and a final. Easy to reach outside of class. Just show up and pay attention.