Yes, he is tough but he is fair and puts in HOURS with students who care enough to show up to his office. He spends HOURS in the office to help students.

He is VERY tough but he does spend hours in his office working with students. Take him and you'll work but if you go to his office hours he'll be very helpful and you may even make a friend.

Dr. S. is a great professor for econ. He deeply cares for the students and puts in hours helping those who seek his assistance.

He is indeed a tough teacher, but economics itself is not an easy subject. Dr. Schwiff is one of the best. Much better than the alternatives...

Tough class but he cares and puts in time to help. Best professor in Econ.

Best Professor in Econ. and one of the best in the College along with Carraher and Mintu. He puts in a lot of time to help students who seek him out.

One of the best professors in the college.

Dr. S. is one of the best professors in the college along with Carraher and Mintu. He puts in lots of time helping students who come to ask for advice and REALLY DOES HELP.

Great professor. Best in Econ. He is tough but fair. He also cares for the students. One of the best three professors in the college.

3rd Best Professor in the college for good students. Spend a lot of time helping students with work and great international experiences.

He helps students more than all most any other professor.

Great!!!

Our class started out with approximately 35 students and ended with 12. I had a problem with him announcing the time every 15 minutes during tests. He was much nicer after the class became smaller. He will see that you get help if you ask for it.

No Comments

Good teacher, if you are interested in REALLY learn something, you should take his class. Yes, he does expect alot of you but that's only to help you to prepare for the real world. Bottom line, this proffesor is an expert in forcasting.

It's true that he is very difficult on exam and term project, but he is honest and helpful and he is the top in his forecasting field. He respects students who have an positive attitude. Anytime you have difficulties with class, he is there to help.

a great professor with real world experience on econometrics, forecasting and economic demography; very good attitude; humorous in lectures and after class; high respect on hard-working students; you can really learn some practical skills. A+

Dr. Scwiff is the par excellence. A great teacher of not only the course material, but life. A++

Dr. S. is a wonderful professor - best in Economics - and certainly cares for his students. He and Carraher are tops overall and they should become department heads.

One of the top professors in the College. He is GREAT but TAKE HIS CLASSES SERIOUSLY.

Best professor in Econ. One of the best in the entire college.

Best professor in Econ. My favoriates in the College included him, Carraher, Mintu, and Parnell.

Best professor in Economics. He takes time to help students and he really cares for students. Very helpful and he knows what he is talking about. I was able to use what I learned in his class. It is a tough class but worth the effort.

He is one of the BEST professors in the university and certainly in the College. I think that he, Carraher, and Parnell are the best - and Yes I do think that he would make a great Department Head.

Great teacher, very proud man but that's what makes him good. He can teach you a lot.

He is the best Professor in Econ. and second best in the College. Take his class seriously and you can do fine. He spends hours with students outside of class to help us learn.

Dr Swiff is awesome and understanding! Plus hes the only one that teaches env. econ! Hes the best and will tell you some interesting stories. Under his gruff exterior lies a heart of gold!

Don't let him scare you off in the first week. He's tough, but a good teacher. First impressions can be deceiving. You'll enjoy his class if you keep your head above water on the subject matter.

Dr. Shwiff is a must have for Eco 309 if you want to understand the material. Ogunc doesn't know what she is doing, much less what she is teaching. He is the better option. If you need help and approach him he will help you to be best of his ability.

Tried to come off as a hardass the first day, but he was actually pretty cool. The class wasn't nearly as hard as everyone said it was. I had him for an upper level economics class my senior year, where it was just me, this girl, and Dr. Shwiff. I thought it would be terrible, but it was really easy. He was really friendly and helpful.

I took Shwiff several years ago. He's tough but I learned more in his class. He has a great teaching style. He doesn't rely on the text like others. He teaches you to think in real world terms. He's also very accessible and friendly to students outside of the class. He's not horrible. If you "think" and "reason" you will do very well.

Fantastic grasp of concepts coupled with clarity of thought.

Great teacher. He look out for his students. Highly recommended!!!

One of th best teacher ever. He did not only teach but advises on quality of life. Focuses on quality. His subjects topics are not easy, so d'nt blame him.

I enjoyed the class. . .Thought he was a good professor

EASY MONEY!!! Online course 562 Fall 08' good teacher did not put a lot of weight on exams. Highly reccommended and he seems like a great person. Did not know much about econ before and now he made some difficult concepts more comprehensible. TAKE THIS GUY!!!

Great teacher

Excellent professor! One of the best I've had in MBA program so far. First experience with ClassLive and he truly makes the best of it - requiring students to have microphones. Willing to help you understand. Summer course. 1 page papers. Follow suggested format and do extra credit. A is attainable. Will take him again if possible.

Can be interesting when he uses real life examples, but lectures can be a little long. Never used the book. Had 3 tests, pick two essays no longer than two pages. Pay attention in class and you'll get an A; miss class and you'll be lost. Rarely answers emails. Excellent at explaining things, particularly calculus which was a amazing.

Other comments here are pretty accurate. Lectures through eCollege are EXCELLENT. Check out Thinkwell.com lectures by Steven Tomlinson to supplement course instead of getting textbook. This prof's course is worth the money!

Most real professor in all of TAMUC. Will have to join class live sessions but its very reasonable. Easy load with 0% homework during Summer II online. Just 2 two page essay exams from class lessons. NO TEXTBOOK really needed. Go with Dr. Shwiff. No joke. Earned an A and so can you.

Great professor. Lectures can be a bit long since it's a 3 hour class, but he speaks candidly and interjects lots of lively stories. He explains the calculus behind the scenes very well. To succeed, keep up with the readings and be prepared to ask relevant questions. Shwiff hates a quiet class and will do pop quizzes if the class acts clueless.

Dr. Shwiff is an excellent professor. I took him in Fall 2010 and thoroughly enjoyed his class. Explained subject very well. Attendance is mandatory and he is more than willing to help. Great life examples to relate to the class. He loves a student who participates.

By far, the best professor at TAMU-C. He has an extensive knowledge of micro-economics and provides lots of real world application of the micro-economic concepts. Key to doing well in his class-- Attend EVERY class lecture. His discussions and lectures in the class are MORE VALUABLE THAN THE MONEY YOU PAY IN TUITION FOR THIS COURSE. Amazing Prof.

Very helpful, very knowledgeable, and wants students to understand as well as succeed. You can make an A by attending class and taking good notes.

One of the best professors I've had at TAMU-C. Explains difficult concepts in a practical manner that is understandable. Not an "easy" class, but an A is attainable if you attend lectures, take good notes, and put forth the necessary effort. Would highly recommend!

No need to think about taking Economics with other Profs. Superb Professor ever... I had C+ and D+ on my Bachelor for Micro and Macro Economics. Prof. Shwiff make me love Econ... A will be in your pocket, quite easy.

Grad students pay tuition and sacrifice time to gain an understanding of how concepts actually apply to real world situations. He does an excellent job of coaching and sincerely cares for his students. DO NOT take an econ prof OTHER THAN SHWIFF. If you do, you're better off lighting your cash on fire and walking through a mine field.

I have taken many classes with TAMU-C and this class was the best managed class I have had. It was a Summer I course with three days a week of classlive sessions (2-3 hours each). Not complaining only commenting, because more online professors should take his lead. Fantastic experience and a great teacher! I would highly recommend this professor.

Dr. Shwiff is the best professor I've had yet at TAMU-C. He knows the material very well and is able to articulate clearly. I would definately recommend him as a professor. The exams were fair and applicable to what was taught in class. Class was one night a week for about 2.5 hours. Great format!

Great professor. Very clear, manageable work load (3 tests) and fair grading. Highly recommended!

You will regret taking anyone else for your MBA Econ requirement. Material is very dense, but Dr. Shwiff is masterful at deconstructing the material and teaching pure application. Excellent course. Highly recommend! Attend class weekly. Gives 3 exams, WATCH LIVE CLASS METICULOUSLY, and you'll do well. Hands down BEST PROFESSOR in the MBA program.

Awesome Professor of Tamu-C. Highly recommend this Prof.

Clear instruction, made work load manageable, would not have done well without his instruction. Highly recommended.

Dr. Shwiff is an amazing instructor who truly cares about his students. He is a great teacher who is o smart and works really hard. He will not let you down and you MUST take his class!!!

Awesome professor! Teaches real world, not just things from a textbook. A definite must. Is more concerned about his students learning than just bogging them down with needless information.

Dr. Shwiff is very knowledgeable and interacts well with his students. You are challenged but it is not impossible to do well if you read, show up, and take notes. You will learn...I highly recommend you take this course or any others he teaches. I got an A.

What everyone else says, awesome professor. Just go to every class, listen and take notes, and you'll do fine. Don't waste your money on the book.

Like the comments state, Dr. Schwiff is a great professor. I did not realize how interesting this would be or how interested I would be in an ECO class. If you have to take this course, he is the one you should sign up with. You have to work, but its not impossible.

Great professor. Very fair, workload manageable. Subject material is difficult, I would not done as well without the Dr. Shwiff's help.

Excellent instructor. Made sure that everyone new expectations and came back to class live to visit with students that needed help. He made sure that everyone knew how to do the assignment. Not an easy class but if you work hard it is worth the time. Would not have taken this class from anyone else.

Dr. Shwiff is very helpful and an all around great professor. He has even tutored me in other subjects. He cares about his students and wants them to succeed.

Great Professor. Really teaches not just post the materials. He took 2 classes a week and mostly uses practical examples and clarifies the questions and doubts. Exams are simple and easy if you watch the lectures or attend the live classes. He makes the class interesting and you will really learn a lot form his experience and teaching style.

Very good professor that really works with you. He is extremely helpful and will bump your grade if you attend classes. He is very helpful if you participate and attend lectures. His reviews are pretty much the exams. He is very thorough and helps make this subject much easier. HIGHLY RECOMMEND.

Great teacher!!!! I actually looked forward going to his class. I took his ECO 562 on campus and didn't bother buying the book- he shows you everything you need to know.

He is very intelligent. He knows a lot about Econ and he knows how to explain things in an easy to follow fashion. His class is tough, but rewarding. I learned a lot, and I recommend others give him a shot.

Professor Shwiff was great he just wants you to get what he is teaching you. Expect online class live sessions once a week. He was awesome at teaching if you attend the class live if you do not you will more than likely fail miserably. I actually learned the material in his class and will never forget it, although I may never do forecasting.

Professor Shwiff is a great teacher. He has real world experience that he brings into the class. He challenges you to think in his class and to apply some of the concepts to your everyday life. He also has a good sense of humor. I advise taking in the Fall at Commerce and not at the Campus in Dallas if you like a more personal learning experience.

Professor Shwiff is good and this is a tough class to understand. Expect online session once a week. Its a MIST to attend. Great professor.

More than willing to help you understand the material if you go see him during his office hours.

Great professor. Must attend weekly webinars, if taken online. Its so crucial for your grade. I would take him again.

Make sure you watch the webinars, never really used the textbook. The material itself can be kind of tough but Dr. Shwiff does a great time breaking it down to where you can figure it out and understand it. Once you start to get it, it's actually very interesting and can be very useful information.

He doesn't take attendance but you won't pass if you don't go class. Incredible teaching ability, one of the best. Material is difficult. I would record his lectures if you can; that helped me. Tough teacher, but nothing you can't handle. You will learn a lot and have fun doing it!

I wish all the educators at TAMUC were like Prof. Shwif. His class is interactive and extremely interesting. He gives you real work examples. I didn't use the book that much (only as a reference point). Be prepared to attend every class. Summer session was difficult , but Prof. Shwiff kept it interesting.

This online course is completely based on live scheduled lectures. If you cannot attend and participate, you won't pass. Dr. S's syllabus and rubric is less a contract than guideline. The short Summer II session dramatically reduced the number of projects, but there were 2 to 3 live lectures per week. He's an awesome teacher, smart, funny, and fun.

Very educated & smart professor. Knows what he is teaching. 3 exams- word problems so attend his lecture. Exam consists of only 1 word problem question which you need to solve and upload on dropbox. easy 100s if you pay attention to the lecture and redo the problem.

Excellent teacher for this extremely difficult class. I would take him again. All live lectures, which he loves feedback during.

Excellent experience. If I had learned the material with any other professor I may not pass but in his class I currently have an A. He breaks it down Barney style for you then puts it in the big picture. Gives plenty of resources to succeed. You'll know exactly what to expect for exams. He cares that you know and understand. Attend the lectures!

Dr. Shwiff is an expert in his field, and he attempts to make the course material as enjoyable as possible. He does attempt to make the online culture into a classroom environment, so you will need a mic and webcam. Class was not too difficult, he's funny, and he does care about his students. Definitely recommend.

Best Economics professor I have ever had. I highly recommend him.

Best professor I have had so far. He is very intelligent and humble. Professor Shwiff, does not give easy A's. However if you work hard and follow the outline and readings that he assigns you will do well. He is very reasonable, and expects students to participate in class. His class has been my favorite that I have taken for my MBA thus far.

Dr. Shwiff is a real gem of a professor. He strives to keep the class engage and provides real world examples. The class is hard, but if you attend every class, read the book, and remain engage, you will get a good grade.

Dr. Shwiff is a well-educated professor who taught my intermediate microeconomics class. His class consists of three exams, all free-response, that test your knowledge over his lectures, which he was giving online through D2L. Even if you don't attend the lectures, you can still do well by watching the recordings. Highly recommend him!

Difficulty of his classes prepared me for success in my industry. His ability to create understanding and even enlightenment is phenomenal.

his lectures explain the homework so I definitely recommend showing up via zoom or in-person whichever he offers. lectures aren't boring and classwork is little to none took him in spring 2020. very cool/understanding guy, exams are super easy. you learn really things you could apply in real-world situations.

He gives all you need to know for exams (100% of grade) in his lectures. However, his lectures are very long for no reason. He goes into detail about how to do the same thing in multiple ways, but then shows you how to do it in Excel in 10 minutes & that's what the exam is. I just went back & watched him do an example in Excel. DONT BUY THE BOOK.

Knows what he's talking about in the field. Tests aren't too difficult you can go back to lectures. However, lectures are very long and difficult to sit through completely.

Professor Shwiff's truly enjoys when students engage in the material and in conversation. Shwiff has a wealth of knowledge and enjoys sharing feedback/experience relevant to the topic. There were very few tests (3-4) and assignments were simple. I strongly encourage reading before class so that the class discussion can be used to augment the text.

He will take the time to make sure you understand the content and are set up for success. Really a humble guy, and extremely knowledgeable. Thankful to have taken his class. He somehow made economics fun.

Dr. Shwiff was truly an amazing professor and very intelligible man. He has all the experience needed to teach the class and as long as you listed and understand, you will not fail. I was humbled to be able to take his class.

Super easy class, we only has one assignment the entire semester which is done at the end. An excel assignment he shows you how to do it beforehand. His lectures are about 2hours long and he does take attendance sometimes. He's retiring soon 2023 might be his final year.

I absolutely loved Professor Shwiffs class! We had a Zoom call every Monday, and he did take attendance but also provided the recorded Zoom call afterward. I highly recommend attending the Zoom lectures, they were very informational. He is retiring after Spring 2024, and if you can take a course with him, please do!!! Hope he had fun in Costa Rica!

Professor Shwiff's ECO562 class was an enjoyable experience. Lectures covered content well, and as long as you stay engaged, the class is manageable. unstuck AI helped me ace the exams alongside the free textbook resources.