1.9

Stephen Wong

Business - Concordia University

1.9
Quality
4.0
Difficulty
9%
Would Retake
159
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1.9
Quality
4.0
Difficulty
1.8
Helpful
1.9
Clarity

9%

Would Retake

159

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What Students Say

Avoid at all costs for all the reasons mentioned below

FINA415 - 1.0 rating

He is extremely rude, arrogant and condescending

FINA415 - 1.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

26%

Textbook Required

75%

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Reviews (158)
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ADMI202
Oct 4, 2002

cool teacher! he uses today's example in class to help understand class material

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COMM220
Dec 9, 2002

No Comments

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ADMI202
Dec 19, 2002

No Comments

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ADMI202
Apr 16, 2003

His handwriting is hard to read. Don't give wrong answers, he'll insult you. Most used phrase: like you know...

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COMM220
Jul 30, 2003

Worst teacher in the world. Unclear, worst notes and insults you to your face. Full of himeself. Never take him.

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C308220
Aug 5, 2003

Good teacher, easy marker. His test are easier then other teachers and once you get passed the chinese accent and understand him fully he will be wicked. He has great notes and his tests are based on his notes his handwriting is awful.

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COMM220
Sep 18, 2003

Insult Insult Insult, in your FACE. Mistakes found on the board are not welcome. Dont try to argue with him. Or simply dont take him. HaHa

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EVERY
Nov 13, 2003

cool teacher! he is a sweetheart guy and is trying to help students understand class material.

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COMM220
Mar 28, 2004

Brutal accent. Terrible notes. Ignores the book (so don't buy it). One of those teachers that are so amazed by how good they are that they don't realize that they are actually quite bad, you know the type.

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FINA470
May 10, 2004

One of the worst teachers i ever had!! I am a straight A student and he gave me a C. He has errors in his problems but refuses to discuss about it, he thinks he is perfect. For him 70% is good enough. We call him seventy wong. Biggest **** ever.

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COMM220
Jun 22, 2004

No Comments

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COMM220
Aug 18, 2004

he is the worst teacher that i have ever seen. I really regret chosing his class. besides those aweful classnotes,what he said on the class are very simple,and if you followed him,you will get a big surprise on the exam.

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COMM220
Aug 21, 2004

His notes are not easy to read buthe is very logical in teaching. Just follow him and his notes, and his class is easy to understand.

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COMM220
Aug 25, 2004

Althrough his notes are awfully written, he is a good teacher. He explain some key examples to prepare you well for the exam.

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FINA470
Sep 11, 2004

Simple words that say it all. DO NOT take him.

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COMM320
Nov 28, 2004

Two words: First word, MISTAKE. Second word: NO. I would rather take someone else. He simply does not have gift, constructing dialogues.

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ADMIN202
Jan 4, 2005

Only positive thing about his methods were the notes he prepared for us. DON'T BOTHER BUYING THE BOOK FOR THIS COURSE, you aren't gonna use it! Other than that, I found he had difficulty in explaining the material and tries to make it seem easier than it is........

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COMM220
Jan 12, 2005

my lord, do not take this class

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COMM308320
Apr 19, 2005

Summary: Mistakes, Anger & NO! Unilateral teaching. Messy notes. OMG. Dont give your comment / opinion even when you re asked to. He will be mad if you tell the truth. Just shut up & sit there like a dummy. Tough marker. Try.... at your own risk.

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ADMI202
Apr 23, 2005

Pretty hard course, he assumes everyone knows how to derive formulas...but is approachable if neede. Language plays a factor in his medioker teaching skills. Exams are tough, if accounting is not your fortay. Not bad, but not great

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FINA402
May 8, 2005

His teaching and communication skill are really bad!!! He gets irritated by questions and emails from students. Not helpful at all. Hard grader. Avoid at all cost.

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FINA402
Grade: B+
Jul 7, 2005

The most unhelphul teacher at Concordia. His exams are very weird. Positive points are that he goes over exercises every class and he gives pretty thourough notes that are already written for the students. I wouldn't take him though.

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COMM308
Aug 16, 2005

very good teacher, explain the material in a practical way. Afterall, I understand everything after attending his class.

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COMM308
Aug 16, 2005

He's okay but not always clear with his explanation. The book was useless because (contrary to what he said in the beginning) his entire exam was based on this notes (I wasted my money and time). Anyway he is really easy but rude(but nobody is perfect).

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COMM220
Aug 21, 2005

His explanation is very clear. Easy marker.

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COMM308
Sep 30, 2005

Get mad very easily. Think before you ask a question / make a comment. Also, dont try to challenge him. His retaliation is immediate.

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COMM220
Nov 27, 2005

AVOID!!! Worst prof in my 2years at concordia, book was useless, explainations aren't clear, can't teach. Won't allow you to fight for marks he deducted, will probably ask the class for a ride to and back from school !!

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COMM220
Apr 13, 2006

He explains well materials. Dont need to study all night. You only need to pay attention in class, then you will easy get an fairly good grade.

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COMM220
Apr 26, 2006

AVOID THIS TEACHER. Difficult midterm and test, explanations and notes are unclear. Not a very friendly guy either.

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COMM220
May 7, 2006

Doesn't prepare you for exams.. i suggest attending a crash course if u wanna get a half decent grade. Tests are challenging cuz he assumes his student KNOW EVERYTHING (things he never mentions in class)..AVOID

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COMM220
May 23, 2006

OMG! DO not take this guy, he doesn`t teach you 90% of whats on the final exam. Our class even asked him if what we read in the book was necessary for the exam and he answered ``thats not important``and guess what it was 20% of the final.Don`t take him, it`ll be ur worstnightmare. If your stuck with him, take a crash course, it`ll boost your mark.

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FINA402
May 24, 2006

know ur accounting!! Has his own notes, don't even bother with the book. If your skilled in finance good for you..otherwise good luck. Don't ask any questions unless you're his pet...Final point don't take him.

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ADMI202
May 25, 2006

one word: HORRIBLE!!!

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COMM220
Aug 19, 2006

Where do I begin? Someone that's worsER than Steve Tamas? *drum roll* You've got Stephen Wong! Horribe is an understatement. He's disrespectful for his students, not friendly and cuts students off when they ask questions. *Props* to the french dude in our class who told him to "Shhh! Calm down!" Why is THIS teacher allowed to teach?!

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FINA385
Aug 21, 2006

Do not take this guy, he is going to make your life misrable no matter how much work you do, he lacks knowledge, communication skills, ... He graduated from physics for gods sakes , I do not know what he is doing in Business

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FINA385
Sep 6, 2006

Very easy class. But worst teacher ever. Don't even bother buying the book, read the notes, do the exercises and you will do good.

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COMM220
Sep 18, 2006

HORRIBLE! Responds to student requests with "I'm not going to waste my time with that" or "I've been doing this for 25 years. I think I know what I'm doing". No, Wong, you don't! Ended every class early (this was an evening course), saying "I'm tired" or "I've had enough", then had us come in on a Saturday to finish the material?!

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ADMI202
Oct 11, 2006

No Comments

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COMM220
Nov 19, 2006

He thinks very highly of himself and DOES NOT ANSWER QUESTIONS at ALL! Don't even bother, seriously. Ends classes early but doesn't cover anywhre near enough material to warrant that. Gives no numerical examples and then leaves you out to dry for the exams which are not tough but likely to be marked in a rediculous manner. I would avoid.

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ADMI202
Nov 29, 2006

What can i say that hasnt already been said about him.....taking him is a big NO NO !!!!Will crash your GPA....Will trick you during exams....isnt fair when it comes to exams either....his notes are usefull if you can actually get to read what is written!!! Take him at your own risk....seriously !!!

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COMM220
Jan 20, 2007

He's a nice guy. I found the examples he used in class to relate to the material very helpful. I took him during the summer and the exams were written by him. I think that's why I did well. I barely studied for each exam and I did well. I would suggest to take him during the summer and to just read his notes.

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FINA470
Apr 13, 2007

He can not speak English at all. Exam is super long and time is so little. Never answer questions, and accept any conlficting ideas also negotiation. Not capable of explaining questions and would change the topic if he can;t haha. Never expain in exams and assignment but require a lot from students. VEry stuborn and incompetent

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COMM220
Apr 16, 2007

He is utterly useless. If you can memorize his notes and regurgitate them in an exam then you will do well. If you learn by doing rather than reading then it is hopeless. He provides absolutely no practice problems to study by...

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FINA402
Apr 17, 2007

Very rude to his students in class. Does not provide much support. Refuses to explain questions in his exams. Does not accept his errors, and is one sided only. Has lots of mistakes in his notes. His assumptions for his projects (470) are not realistic.

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FINA470
Apr 17, 2007

No Comments

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FINA402
Apr 27, 2007

hard exams, he gives hard qustions on exams which never been taught and mentioed in class. He refuses student to ask questions, never reply email, almost no office hours.Plus he's a really bad grader. dont take his class, at all!

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FINA470
May 27, 2007

Listen,if you want to disappoint yourself, go ahead,God will not help you..

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COMM220
Aug 2, 2007

He teaches OK but you have to listen and take a lot of notes. He's a fair grader most of the time.

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COMM308
Aug 11, 2007

oh mu god,on the 11 pages there is 2 yellow face the rest is blue.I knew he was bad but i would have never imagined that he could be that bad.this is summer and there is 16 people who failed the course.He only uses his notes and doens t give any practice exercices,his exams are soo hard it is ridiculous

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FINA395
Aug 17, 2007

Mr. Wong is by far the worst teacher ever. He thinks he knows everything. Dont dare ask a stupid question, he will rip you apart. Material provided by him is really useful and the exams are all focused on that material.The level of difficulty is fairly reasonable. Dont bother buying a book for this course. Avoid if possible

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COMM308
Aug 17, 2007

Wong's all right in my book, just get to know a little bit before you judge him. Wong your all right.

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FINAN395
Aug 23, 2007

His tests are not hard, but he's a hard grader, small calculation mistakes (correct formula/usage, but error in number crunching) or not writing down formula will lose big marks. For this class, he gave very few examples and no practice tests to study, try and find them elsewhere. What he did give, he went over extremely quickly <5 mins for all.

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COMM308
Aug 23, 2007

Very nice teather! His notes are very helpful. Although his test is a little bit hard, final is easy. If you have any questions, just go to the office hour, he ll be very nice to you. choose him.

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COMM308
Aug 25, 2007

He is not bad at all. He solves some questions from past exams in the class,and similar questions appear in his exams. His exams could be hard, but he is not a hard marker. If you study hard enough, you'll pass with good grades.(A to A-:8 students,B+ to B-:8 C to C-:12, D+ to F:15)

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FINA420
Aug 26, 2007

KEEP AWAY FROM THIS GUY ... unless if you want to fxxk up your GPA ... he is late , you cant ask any questions ... he speaks chinses in class to his chinese studends making joks in between them.. very helpfull with them not at all with the rest... dont bother going to his offeice hourse he is never there ...you wont even understan his accent.

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COMM308
Aug 27, 2007

This guy is simply the worst teacher. I am not saying this because i had a bad grade, my grade was good only because i got help by another professor. He is not clear, not approachable, not helpful during office hours. I don't judge a professor by my grade. I have thanked a teacher who gave me a C, but i will never thank wong for my B+. Just beware!

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FINA395
Aug 28, 2007

I'm convinced he's the devil. He gives you 1 example in class and completely twists the question on your exam. He's extremely stubborn and harsh on the grading. DOES NOT PREPARE YOU FOR YOUR MID-TERM OR FINAL. He gave me my worse grade in University. If you have to drop to become a part-time, do it and you'll be saving your GPA.

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FINA395
Aug 29, 2007

worst pro i have ever meet..drop his course

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FINAN395
Aug 29, 2007

No Comments

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FINA395
Aug 29, 2007

His explanations is as reading from the note. Giving uncomplete Handouts without a solution. No preparation note before Mitderm or Final, It is a devil monster for my GPA in the university ever met. VERY VERY VERY BAD TEACHER.

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FINA395
Sep 5, 2007

This is a very bad teacher. Very poor preparation, old at unclear material, poor explanation, bad english speaking, hard to communicate, bossy and unpolite. Marking unfair. The worst teacher in COncordia university. Maybe Above B if he knew you well, otherwise Drop his course.

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FINA385
Sep 9, 2007

my worst teacher so far. class is a way for him to make some money on the side. has absolutely no interest in his students or their education. unapproachable. if you have him LEAVE NOW!!! if you cant then dont go to classes. his exams come straight from his notes. NO TEXTBOOK NEEDED!! last thing. he makes mistakes. always double check his answers.

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FIN450
Nov 8, 2007

No Comments

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FINA402
Apr 3, 2008

He is the worst teacher i have ever encountered at concordia. My gpa which was without even a b- is now being kissed goodbye. The other sections exams are ten times easier. He tells you to shhhh if you try to ask questions. He is arrogant and disrespectful. Avoid this teacher at all costs. I didn`t believe the other comments posted here until now.

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COMM220
Apr 6, 2008

Do not take him. At first I thought he was okay because his class lectures are clear enough but he really screws you over on the exam. He provided no numerical explanations for problems. Out of three sections, the highest section was an average of 62% for his midterm.

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FINA395
Apr 18, 2008

No Comments

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COMM220
Apr 29, 2008

DO NOT TAKE THIS TEACHER. you may liek him and think his class is okk until the mid term, when he will make you write an exam that has nothign to do with the class material.... this teacher will do nothing but lower your GPA. just avoid him, take this class during another semester but dont take him.

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COMM220
May 4, 2008

His lectures are clear and easy to follow, but they DO NOT PREPARE YOU FOR THE FINAL. and the final is worth 50%. Before going into the final, i understood all of the material but when i saw it, i thought i was writing the wrong exam. Doesnt care to help students.

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FINA402
May 4, 2008

The positive side of this course with this teacher is that you don't need to buy the book; you will only need his lecture notes and handout problems that you'll need to print on firstclass. I recommend you to take other sections because he is NOT a good teacher(his way of teaching is very selfish);to him everything is "common sense"

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FINA402
Aug 3, 2008

Bad! Crazy amount of useless work. The mark doesn't represent your knowledge. Grading is done arbitrary. We went over the whole material in less than half of total class time. How do you expect to learn anything in such a rush.

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FINA395
Aug 4, 2008

He is a very good teacher.

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FINA395
Aug 8, 2008

Any smiles must be ratings done by himself. Didn't learn much.

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FINA395
Aug 13, 2008

I got stuck with this prof for a summer course, and there were no other choices. Avoid at all costs. His grading scheme is all over the place, and he is not helpful at all to students. The exams are not hard, it's just the way he marks (deducts 15 marks for forgetting a negative sign). Horrible!

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FINA395
Aug 18, 2008

No Comments

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FINA395
Aug 29, 2008

He's alway in a rush. You can hardly learn anything from him. He is an extremely hard grader and he gives you marks randomly. Avoid him!!

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FINA395
Oct 7, 2008

Very hard class. No assignments or quizzes. 30% mid term, 20% test and 50% final. Wong was very tough on his garding and theres no way to argue with him. grading is inconsitent takes off amrks for no reaons. was funny in class btu i would avoid for fina 395.

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FINA395
Dec 1, 2008

WOW...this guy is crazy. At first he seems like an amazing teacher, but that's until the midterm. He'll kill you on that guaranteed. Get ready for a D grade. And I wont even talk about the final

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COMM220
Dec 23, 2008

follow his notes you will be ok for the midterm. The final has content more than what he covers in class, but if you did econ201/203 well, you can easily handle it. overall, explanation is clear.

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COMM220
Jun 19, 2009

Horrible. AVOID AT ALL COSTS! X_X I just barely passed with a D- and I went to all the classes =[ He gives his own notes - but then in class he just reads through them. Useless going to see him too, becuase you won't understand anyways.

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COMM220
Jun 25, 2009

omg..no.

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FINA410
Aug 2, 2009

The semester isn't even over yet, but I thought i'd give everyone a fair warning: don't go, RUN!! This guy shouldn't be allowed anywhere near a university!

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COMM220
Aug 5, 2009

I have no idea why people hate this guy. I have have taken a nap in every single one of his classes, and still have a B+ average. His notes explain everything you need, and his handout with problems are near copies of the questions on his tests. Honestly, if you fail this course, it's because of your own shortcomings.

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COMM220
Aug 10, 2009

It's a very difficult course, choose your prof carefully...and do not choose this one

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FINA410
Aug 11, 2009

I usually do not go out of my way to express my feelings about a prof, but in this case exceptions have been made. Probably the worst teacher I have had throughout my ENTIRE academic career. Handwritten notes!, difficult to understand & no external info brought into the class. Very dry.

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COMM220
Aug 25, 2009

Ok, people here who complain about Wong are the ones who received bad marks and wanted to bash someone else for their own shortcomings. His English is at times hard to follow, but his notes are helpful, and his exams resemble the practice questions he gives out. Do your work and you will actually learn something. Blame yourself no one else, losers!

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FINA385
Aug 26, 2009

this is one of the worse teachers i've ever had! Yes his exam problems are similar to his handouts but that doesnt matter. His notes are almost impossible to read and his knowledge of finance is very minimal. Class attendance is useless! he takes off 15% for stupid mistakes (ex. forgetting a minus). Avoid at all costs!!!not worth to risk it with hi

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FINA410
Oct 28, 2009

probably the last old school chinese teacher left in the world. He doesn't believe in formula sheets, either know it or derive it using logic, doesn' t believe in multiple choice because work and logic is valued, he doesn't believe in wasting time thats why there is no textbook, and thug his numerical examples have a financial msg. Superhard exams

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FINA385
Dec 2, 2009

I received the top mark in the class, and I will tell you this. He should not be teaching finance. It is true that he marks according to what he teaches, but what he teaches is simply wrong. All students would benefit from dropping his class, and petitioning his retirement.

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COMM220
Feb 17, 2010

You will have to teach youself. He gives handwritten notes, and expects you to just follow what he says in class (quite impossible). He gives sample questions and answers before the midterm; those are helpful, but they are helpful ONLY for the midterms, you will suffer in the final because you will not be prepared thanks to him.

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FINA402
Apr 26, 2010

I took him for both FINA 385 and 402. He's super easy. Does his own notes, own exams based on the examples in his notes. A mock final exam test that helps you a lot for the final. you won't learn much from his course but it's info rehashed/taught from other courses already so it's nothing new. Those who got bad marks are lazy.

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FINA402
Aug 2, 2010

Worst teacher ever

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COMMCC
Aug 10, 2010

This teacher doesn't know what he is talking about. He thinks that we are supposed to know everything. The questions we ask seem always to be stupide according to him. His mid-term and test are pretty much the same as the previous ones. If you can find some, you are in business. The final though was hard and not the same. Be prepared...

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FINA385
Aug 12, 2010

If you're in Actu don't take him.You'll have to unlearn everything you study for FM and do it his way.

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FINAAAAA
Aug 13, 2010

FINA 385- Easy marker. Easy material. No textbook. I studied the day of the exam and ended the class with an A-.. not that tough.. his handouts are KEY.

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FINA415
Apr 6, 2011

His lecture handouts are absolutely KEY to success in this class and they make the class easier if you have him as a professor. The first test was easy so he adjusted by making the second test harder. The second test is almost like the final but more demanding. Take him if you can!

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COMM220
Apr 25, 2011

Pros: midterm and final long questions are very similar to sample that he gives (really concentrate on those ones). Not a hard grader. Cons: when solving problems on the board he is hard to follow. Lectures are pretty boring. If you ok studying by yourself you'll be fine.

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FINA415
Apr 26, 2011

Horrible professor. Totally incoherent and incomprehensible when speaking. Constantly rewriting his notes on the board instead of explaining concepts. The format and content of the notes made me feel like I'm in the 90's and they're filled with errors. I was looking forward to m&a and really was disapointed about it because of the way he taught it.

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COMM220
Apr 30, 2011

I've heard that all of the COMM 220 teachers are bad but I can't imagine them being as bad as Wong. He gave us an extremely difficult midterm that had nothing to do with his classes. He's an awful teacher. His lecture notes are outdated and seem to be out of synch with the course and textbook. He'll only confuse you.

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FINA395
Jul 20, 2011

Horrible teacher! You are constantly correcting him on the board and sometimes he doesn't know what he's talking about! He gives extra problems with solutions and these solutions are not consistent with his notes. s!Avoid,avoid avoid

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FINA395
Aug 11, 2011

Avoid at all cost. If you have to take him just check the problems from the handout since are usually copied from books that you can find online.Of course the midterms and finals are taken from the same books.

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FINA395
Aug 22, 2011

A Very intelligent teacher but very difficult, I recommend you avoid if possible. May be a good choice for someone who knows the material before hand. 1/2 of the class dropped after 1st midterm. Out of those students who pushed through the most common final grade is D- and highest mark is A- (Also, ends class early & avoids breaks.)

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COMM220
Apr 14, 2012

If you attend his class and understand the concepts that he explains, then you can pass the course, but you have to study a bit more to get an A.

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FINA402
Jun 20, 2012

I can say with absolute certainty that Stephen Wong is the worst teacher I've ever had. Do not bother asking clarifications, he can't begin to comprehend where you're coming from with your questions, and answers accordingly. Every examination make you feel like you've been studying for the wrong class. AVOID! AVOID! AVOID!

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FINA395
Aug 25, 2012

First, he's not approchable at all(passed disrespectful). Two, material is 100% based on his version of the course. Three, His version is handwritten notes with mistakes. Fourth, his exams are tricked so that even with perfect preparation, you WILL lose out. Only strong point is his notes make you avoid reading the book at all!(which is amazing!).

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FINA401
Mar 23, 2013

this guy is without a doubt the worst teacher at concordia. you cannot ask him questions. he is disrespectful and i highly recommend you DO NOT TAKE HIS CLASS!!! his exams seem super easy but he will fail you without pointing out what you get wrong. he is awful

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COMM220
Apr 24, 2013

He is, by far, the worst instructor I've ever had in my entire education experience. He gives 2 midterms, both based on his version of the course, which are handwritten notes that he spends the entire lecture rewriting on the board with choppy explanations. AVOID/DROP or you'll regret it. Common final based on the textbooks, obviously.

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COMM220
Apr 24, 2013

HORRIBLE. AVOID AT ALL COSTS. Take an extra semester if you have to, just do not put yourself through the hell of this "professor"

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FINA395
Jul 9, 2013

He is very boring and you do not understand anything. His formulas are outdated and you must do it the wrong way or...THE WONG WAY in order to achieve a magnificent grade of B- or less.

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FINA402
Jul 18, 2013

The worst professor I ever had. Unclear, disrespectful, and boring. He rewrites his notes on the board every single class without any further useful explanation. And worst of all he gives out grades randomly and never bother to point out were you made a mistake, and if you ask for clarification, he'll deduct extra points. AVOID AT ALL COST

3.0
3.0
FINA395
Sep 25, 2013

He's actually a nice guy;however his lectures are terrible. Read his notes and do the assigned problems and you should be fine for the midterm and final.

3.0
4.0
395
Feb 27, 2014

Stephen Wong is a great, direct to the point professor. Of course his style will not be appreciated by all the frigid uneducated kids of JMSB, but if you give it a try, you ll actually learn more in his class than in any other class. After doing 395 with him, all my other finance class seems like a piece of cake.

2.0
4.0
FINA402
Apr 28, 2014

The problem with this course is that the material is so limited. There is no textbook and very few practice questions. Wong as a teacher is okay at best. He frequently interrupts, cuts off, and speaks down to students who have questions. He does not respond to emails. Incorporates material not covered in class in the final. AVOID

1.0
4.0
MGCR271
Jun 2, 2014

Terrible! He is good at finance, but he runs through the material and deviates a lot from the required book. Handout problems are very different from the book. Very few examples in class, again not consistent with the book.

3.0
4.0
MGCR341
Jul 8, 2014

Not sure why there's so many negative comments, he's a very smart guy and may seem rude/abrupt but he explains the material clearly and as long as you do the practice problems you'll do well. No textbook needed

1.0
5.0
FINA395
Jul 9, 2014

Wort prof I have ever had at JMSB. Lectures are unclear and the entire course was based off f his handwritten, barely legible notes that were full of mistakes. Grading is harsh, often talks down to students. AVOID at all costs!

3.0
4.0
FINA415
Aug 20, 2014

If you want an easy course or learn best by regurgitation of end of chapter problems, do not courses with him. Very limited material.. no textbook, but his own typed lecture notes and problems.. However, he is a solid, straight to the point teacher and if you come to class and do the work you'll probably gain something from his classes.

1.0
5.0
FINA415
Aug 4, 2015

WHERE TO START? First, don't expect to ask him questions because he's very rude, next his lectures have many mistakes, his handwriting is very hard to read, he sometimes doesn't know what he himself is doing or saying. His tests are hard!! IN SUMMARY: AVOID ! AVOID! AVOID! AVOID!

1.0
4.0
FINA415
Aug 10, 2015

Worst teacher I ever had !! he is really rude ,does not respond to emails . can't say one good thing about this teacher

2.0
2.0
FINA415
Grade: B
Jan 4, 2016

He is an amazing teacher... most people hate on him, but for me he was quite easy to follow. His notes do have a bunch of mistakes, but his midterms and finals are carbon copies of his class problems, although with a few curve balls thrown in there. At least I never had to show up to class and just had to work my way through his notes. Fits w/ work

3.0
3.0
FINA481
Mar 3, 2016

Stephen actually is not a bad as you guys mentioned.... I am an exchange student. His lesson is quite clear and straight to the point. It is quite to understand the theory which I have learnt in Hong Kong. It's my favourite course in here!! Sometimes he might be rude, but just for the stupid questions only.

2.0
5.0
FINA415
Grade: B-
Apr 27, 2016

Funny teacher -exams are his notes but with tricks -nobody asks questions in class because he's mean -explanations are so bad, I'm sure even he wouldn't understand himself -M&A's are one of the coolest topics in finance and he manages to make it SOOO boring. -first test is the most fair, so get your marks early. Often ends class 30 min early

1.0
5.0
CFIN403
May 11, 2016

Absolutely horrible. You'll be spending more time trying to figure out what's wrong with the notes than actually learning something. Forget about asking questions as if it derails a bit from his notes, he won't be able to answer. After 35 years of teaching, you would think that he would have learned a better way of teaching.

1.0
5.0
FINA402
Grade: B-
May 24, 2016

Concordia should be embarrassed to still employ this individual. Complete disregard for students questions, regardless of how insightful. Will assign arbitrary grades with absolutely no criteria or commentary. Will not offer explanations, will not revise. Level of effort is not rewarded, cannot prepare for exams. Learning is basically discouraged.

1.0
5.0
FINA402
Grade: B
Jun 10, 2016
Wouldn't take again

It's a bad course made worse by an even worse teacher. Very rude to his students and gets completely flustered if a question isn't directly from his notes. Speaking of his notes, they are riddled with mistakes that he's too careless to fix. Knowledge and methods are outdated...

1.0
5.0
FINA402
Grade: C+
Jun 13, 2016
Wouldn't take again

You'll leave his exams feeling like you've studied for the wrong test. Questions seem to be pulled out of nowhere. You could be able to do all of the course problems, textbook problems, and handout problems inside-out - you still wont do well. Doesn't matter if you study 2 hours or 200, you're walking out with whatever Wong decides.

1.0
5.0
FINA415
Grade: B-
Jun 16, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Oh man this guy. Usually a teacher is either 1) very knowledgeable or 2) will at least be kind, approachable and try to help. This man is neither. Will answer student questions with statements like "you should know this by now" and fail to provide an actual response - because he doesn't know. You're wasting your time taking for this class.

1.0
5.0
FINA402
Grade: B-
Jun 20, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Its a shame that teachers with Mr. Wong's reputation are not held accountable for their work. This man's problems/solutions/explanations are are full of mistakes and yet students are dismissed for pointing them out. Studying for his exams is like a guessing game, and you'll never guess right because material is not restricted to topics covered.

1.0
5.0
FINA410
Jul 16, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Brutal. Brutal brutal brutal. Professor Wong's class is like taking a step back in time. Discourages students from using the textbook (which has up to date and correct methods) and will bog you down with outdated and flawed finance. Mistakes in his notes are too many to count. How is this man even allowed to teach?

1.0
5.0
FINA415
Grade: D+
Aug 15, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Stephen Wong was by far, the worst teacher I have had at JMSB. Rude, responded to questions by insulting students or telling them what they asked didnt matter. He also uses handwritten notes, scanned by somebody in the class uploaded as pictures, on the class forum. Nightmare of a course. Avoid Avoid Avoid Avoid

Tough Grader
TEST HEAVY
1.0
4.0
FINA395
Grade: B-
Nov 30, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Took for 395 in the summer. Was good because he dropped the last chapter, but still tough grader. Notes are riddled with mistakes and he is hard to reach outside of class. Would not have passed if it weren't for itech. Avoid Wong.

Tough Grader
TEST HEAVY
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
5.0
3.0
FINA395
Grade: A
May 3, 2017
Would take again

Wonderful professor and a fantastic personality. Would definitely take him again!

1.0
4.0
FINA415
Aug 2, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Avoid at all costs for all the reasons mentioned below. I would never take this prof again in the future.

Tough Grader
1.0
5.0
FINA481
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
May 30, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Avoid this teacher at ALL COSTS (even if this is your only class left to graduate). Reading his notes and handout problems will have you think that you are fully prepared for his exams but they are simply not sufficient. His exams are in a way that only straight A students and those with a lot of outside class knowledge will somehow manage to pass.

Tough Grader
TEST HEAVY
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
1.0
5.0
FINA415
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
May 30, 2018
Wouldn't take again

He is extremely rude, arrogant and condescending. Do not bother going to see him at his office hours because not only will he not give you tips on how to study properly for his exams but he will try to convince you to drop his course and make sarcastic remarks to bring your confidence down. He enjoys making students' lives miserable like his!!!!!!

Tough Grader
TEST HEAVY
LECTURE HEAVY
1.0
5.0
FINA481
Jun 26, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Really tough grader, exams are harder than what he taught us.

Tough Grader
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
1.0
5.0
FINA402
Jul 5, 2019
Wouldn't take again

I have seen the reviews before taking a class with Mr. Wong, and I still decided to take his class (since I have had "bad" teachers in the past and pass the class easily). However, I would HIGHLY advise you to take another teacher. DON'T TAKE HIM. His notes are full of mistakes, and he doesn't even know how to mark properly. Avoid at all cost

Graded by few things
Tough grader
1.0
4.0
FINA415
May 13, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Worst professor I've had so far, he use his notes and they are full of mistakes; grammar and calculations. It's extremely confusing because you can't refer to the textbook and you can't trust whether it's correct or not. He never completes his sentences, especially for definitions. Very frustrating having him as a professor.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Group projects
Lecture heavy
1.0
4.0
FINA415
Aug 15, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Notes and handouts are good, exams are tricky, don't ask him questions you will accomplish nothing.

Group projects
Lecture heavy
Tough grader
1.0
3.0
FINA415
Grade: A-
Aug 18, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Focus your studies on his Lecture notes. They are clear and the examples are quite helpful. His lectures are not needed as he simply goes through his lecture notes in a slightly less clear manner. The textbook is unnecessary as he grades you on the material in his notes. Also he is very rude and insulting if you ask him any question.

Group projects
5.0
1.0
FINA481
Grade: A-
Aug 18, 2020
Would take again

I dont really know why there are bad reviews of Stephen Wong. He is a very smart, Simple professor. He teaches the big picture of everything you have learnt in the past in a very straight forward way which I much rather than be doing unrealistic scenario question which is not even testing your knowledge at that point Take him, read his notes

Accessible outside class
Graded by few things
Clear grading criteria
1.0
1.0
FIN450
Sep 19, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Even if this is the last class before you graduate WAIT ANOTHER SEMESTER. does not provide feedback on exams, does not reply to emails, horrible explanations, horrible camera quality.. horrible experience overall....

4.0
4.0
FINA415
Grade: B-
Sep 5, 2021
Would take again

His lectures are clear. His notes have mistakes, but he always corrects them in class. If you attend his lectures, listen, do all the handout and the lecture problems, you'll do well. 415 is a heavy class that needs effort. No need to copy after him cuz everything's in the notes, so it doesn't matter if u can't see the board, just listen closely.

Group projects
Amazing lectures
1.0
5.0
FINA402
Grade: Not sure yet
Jun 13, 2022

Worst teacher ever. Makes you memorize a thousand formulas for nothing. His exams are straight up unfair. Avoid

Tough grader
1.0
4.0
FINA481
Aug 6, 2022

Full of himself. Unclear. Has no qualities you would look for in a teacher. Try to ask questions, he'll bring you down for not understanding. Try your best at finding another teacher, you will make yourself a great favor. AVOID.

Tough grader
1.0
5.0
FINA481
Grade: Not sure yet
Aug 16, 2022

Only take this professor if you hate yourself.

Tough grader
1.0
5.0
FINA410
Grade: Not sure yet
Jul 3, 2023

This is by far the worst professor I've had at JMSB, His notes, practice problems & tests are all riddled with mistakes and doesn't make sense. Beware of his tests the answers are wrong even if you did the math right. Impossible to work backwards too. Sometimes in his solutions for the tests he uses the wrong numbers so he'll mark it as wrong.

Tough grader
Group projects
Lecture heavy
1.0
5.0
FINA395
Grade: Incomplete
Aug 9, 2023

His way of teaching is not good and he leaves out important parts. He also sucks at answering questions. In his exams, he puts subjects that we have not learned in class and he expects us to answer them properly. To add, his exams are multiple choice. If you get a wrong answer, you risk messing up 3 more since they are usually related. RUN AWAY

Tough grader
1.0
5.0
FINA395
Grade: Rather not say
Aug 20, 2023

I am strongly advising against taking this Professor. His exams are based on questions he has never given in his lecture notes or practice problems. Each of his exams is different from the previous one, so you cannot use your experience from his midterm to prepare for the final because it will be an entirely different structure and question set.

Tough grader
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
FINA410
Grade: D-
Apr 30, 2024

Avoid this teacher at all costs. Don't be stubborn and think you're gonna be the exception in his class, because you'll end up failing or with the worst grade you've ever gotten. He makes so many mistakes & does not correct himself. You basically have to learn how he makes his mistakes if you want any chance of passing the course. still smh ...

Lecture heavy
3.0
4.0
FINA395
Grade: B
Nov 4, 2024

The class was challenging, but Unstuck ai proved to be a helpful study tool alongside the textbook. Attend lectures and be prepared for exams that test material beyond the notes.

1.0
5.0
FINA402
Grade: A-
Jun 9, 2025

Do not take his class, his notes/lectures/exams are contradictory, inconsistant, and full of errors. If you try to correct him or simply show him the inconsistancy he displayed in any lecture or any note in the same page, he will get mad and raise his voice to you.

1.0
5.0
FINA410
Grade: Incomplete
Jun 10, 2025

Very inconsistent problem solving steps. Unclear and notes have multiple mistakes.

Lecture heavy
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
FINA410
Grade: C+
Jun 16, 2025

Not recommended at all. Notes are unclear and explanations are not great. Good luck understanding his notes. Barely any practice questions

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
FINA402
Grade: D
Jul 2, 2025

Worst teacher at Concordia, protected by tenure. Lectures are impossible to follow and homework questions and solutions are full of mistakes and inconsistencies. Final was completely different from anything seen in class or in notes. Avoid at all costs to protect GPA.

Tough grader
Lecture heavy
Graded by few things
1.0
5.0
FINA402
Grade: C
Jul 8, 2025

I took this teacher for a second time thinking I was the problem the first time. I was wrong, he is in fact the problem. His exams are terrible, his notes are riddled with mistakes, and when you try to correct him he makes you know that you're a mistake. Do not take him.

1.0
5.0
FINA402
Grade: B
Jul 17, 2025

Worst teacher at JMSB, even worse than Dr Aly. His exams are nothing like his practice problems. This prof will curve you down and make your life a living hell. Almost impossible to get As with him.

1.0
5.0
FINA395
Grade: Incomplete
Aug 5, 2025

This "professor" is definitely the worst experience I've ever had. He makes mistakes all the time in his class, in his notes he gives us, in his exercise sheets and solutions. I even tried to tell him that there were some obvious mistakes and he responded by saying I quote "do not write to me anymore". If you want to suffer take this professor.

Tough grader
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
FINA395
Grade: Not sure yet
Aug 12, 2025

His notes don't make sense - blurred calculations, and not representative of exam questions. He rounds his numbers so final answers are mostly off. His class is disorganized. When you ask a question to clarify instructions, he would say that instructions are "clear" despite several groups/people asking him the same question. AVOID AVOID AVOID

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Lecture heavy
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