He is a very polite and kind prof. hw, 4 quezes, 2 midterms and Final. He didn't let us use calculator for quizes and midterms. if u don't know basic math, it'll b hard. I was ok w/o calculator. His tests are a lot of problems, but not hard. if u come to class and study preparation for tests, you are all set.

Not a fan of multiple choice exams at the Master's level but otherwise he made the textbook much easier to comprehend when going through the chapters

Totally agree with comment from classmate, IMO - MC exam is not suitable for anything that focuses on the big picture (like Int Eco) But the prof was nice and open for feedbacks - format for the final was changed back to short answers. He also recommended an excellent book to accompany the class material. Def. recommended.

If you're ECO major, you might want to pass, the material covered is not difficult, you might walk out without getting much. But if you're other majors, you will find his class quite easy to understand. A very polite gentleman who is dedicated and tries his best. I also agree that the recommended readings were useful.

As other guys said, he covered all chapter really fast, but tests were not painful at all. You had to read additional book and write a report that was not graded and not a big deal. The only problem is that you should teach yourself. Good luck.

Econometrics is not an easy class,You need to practice a lot to understand the material. Prof. Piskula gives a practice exam which is very helpful. Explains all the necessary material well.

This class is not very hard. Attend the class and give prepare for the midterm and final, you will be fine. Although the lecture is boring, you can learn something from him.

Excellent Professor. The subject content is tough, so prepare a bit beforehand and you will be fine. He takes a lot of effort in helping you 'up' your grade by giving quizzes and easy assignments. Couldn't have asked for a better professor to explain the concepts. He gives a lot of weight (relative to other professors) to participation.

You have to brush up on your stat skills. He will not re-teach you what you should've learned from stats 101. Do not get frustrated with him because of this. This is a level 4000 course. You can't use calculators for exams but the numbers are relatively easy. He wants you to really memorize and understand stat concepts and formulas.

This is a 4000 level class. If you complain about him not re-teaching you the basics of statistics, you probably should re-take stats 101 and try to actually pay attention. This course boils down to mastering Regression Analysis. Again, DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS UNLESS YOU HAVE SOLID STAT SKILLS! You will get frustrated. Other than that, all is fair.

The materials seem difficult; however, if you really pay attention and study, you will understand. Prof. Piskula is a great professor. Strong Recommended.

Excellent professor. Extremely underrated, because he teaches a tough subject. Prepare well, and you will have a great time!

He is a nice prof. Tells you exactly what is going to be on the test. He tries to cover everything in the textbook. Don't get frutrated when you dont get what hes talking about, because the midterm and final are a lot easier than what he teaches. Just do the practice midterm and final you will be fine. They are nearly identical to the test. Study!

I believe he is the nicest professor at Baruch but lectures are so confusing. He doesnt give any example in the class. Only focuses on conceptual part of econometric which doesnt help to understand without the numbers. Take him if you just want to keep your GPA high but dont expect to learn anything.

Class is not going to be easy. You definitely need to put in a lot of effort if you want an A, but it's doable. Prof is not the best at explaining concepts in class but he's very nice and available outside of class if you need extra help. Quizzes and a midterm but he always gives a practice one before which is almost identical to the actual one.

I would reiterate what most people have said. We have a quiz every two weeks which was good because it kept me up to date on whatever we were doing. Midterm and final are very similar to the review, but he will throw a big surprise on the finals, completely threw me off. Overall I thought he was a great guy and seemed to really care about us.

Econometrics is not an easy class especially if you are not good at mathematics You need to practice a lot to understand the material. Prof. Piskula gives a practice exam which is very helpful. Explains all the necessary material well. this is class was easy for me since I'm taking math as a minor. if you do all the work believe me you will pass

Disregard the textbook- it's too wordy and half of it isn't covered in the course. Keep up with MEL and HW he assigns. Keep up with the excel project and actually absorb that. he gives identical review sheets for midterm and final. take those sheets to the tutoring center and do it with them and then memorize. You'll b more than fine if you do this

He's the best professor I've ever had at Baruch. He cares so much about his students! Like What professor comes on Sunday when there's no class to help you out with your work?! I dropped this class last semester took it with him an got an A. STUDYING IS THE KEY, GO OVER THE PRACTICE/FINAL and MEMORIZE you'll be fine.

He really cares about the students. The exam questions are very similar to what he goes over in class. You need to do the readings and homework every week since those go into your final grade. He grades for attendance and participation too. The material is not difficult but there is a lot to cover and if you fall behind, it's hard to catch up.

I really like this professor, his class very helpful to understand the bond market. It helped me a lot for my new job. Not hard if you keep doing your homework and go to the class.

3quizzes, 1 lowest grade will be dropped, hw&excell every week, midterm&final very similar to practice ones, plenty of office hours, its a shame to not get at least a B in his class. very much recommend, but not an easy subject or don't miss the important excel work because it doesn't end till the end of the semester and read the article)

Nice guy, not the greatest lecturer (tends to confuse people) but this topic isn't easy to explain. His tests are very similar to the review sheets so no surprises there. He shows you exactly how to do excel projects in class. There are a few assignments due every week so you have to keep track. Not as bad as everyone says.

This is one of the best and kindest professor I have ever seen in Baruch. I have very much enjoyed the class. I don't know why everyone said very bad things about him. After every class he emails and gives suggested readings and if you don'd do those yes the class will be very confusing to you. He gives homework every weak but solves them in class.

I see that there's been a myriad of negative things said about this professor & instead of bashing everyone's head for sharing their personal experience on this medium, we must be respectful of others' opinions.. I happen to be one of fortunate students who rather luxuriated in being part of this class. Here's to the next one! Thank you, professor.

The material is hard, he can be dry at times. Text is hard to digest but his slides are incomprehensible without reading. He's fair, he's straightforward with the grading, he's responsive to emails, and patient with repetitive questions. The final paper is a doozy so just get something you can find data on. Don't try to reinvent the wheel.

The material for this class is hard, but professor Piskula is very patient with students and will always try to answer questions as best he can. He gives 2 midterms (the lower of which is dropped) a final, a paper, and a TON of homework. If you actually do the work, you most likely will not fail.

He is strict but good. Lots of Hws but he do care about the students. Once he knows you are attentive and serious about studies, he will make it a point to help and support you

Prof.Piskula is giving a lot of assignments, but for the R and python parts, he is showing us step-by-step how to do it. As well as his exams, his exams are not that hard if you do each assignment carefully. I think he is a very nice professor.

Professor Piskula gives a lot of hw but he always curves and he is very nice person that you can ask for advice He has a great work ethics and he is very knowledgable

He's a good professor, but way too theoretical. The format of the course should be geared towards application. His final was really theoretical and hard. Everything else seemed easy, BCS he gave you the answers to homework. Curve was generous, and he tried to be helpful. It's more of a course design flaw, than an issue with him. Too much work tho!

Yes, this class is very challenging and quite rigorous. The quantity of work required feels overwhelming at times. There are assignments where you ask yourself "why am I doing this?" That said, there is a method to the madness. If you can keep pace, you'll have these "eureka!" moments where it all comes together and it's cool when that happens.

The professor is outstanding and committed to student success. Homework is manageable with solutions on Brightspace, and in-class demos make it easy to follow. Past exams are provided for study, and grades are curved when necessary. The math is simple, and with effort as expected in a master's program, you'll do well in the class.

A lot of people thinks that he gives too much homework, but I put in the effort and I was able to finish almost each homework 2 weeks earlier. So if you have the heart to learn, he's good.

Prof Piskula knows his subject and I recommend you read the chapters prior to class. This class is hard not because of the math but rather understanding the subject itself. He knows that and even in the beginning of the class will tell you to just try. HW is 3 to 6 hours to do but he gives most answers so consider that with time/course load.

Tests are very similar to practice tests and HWs. Need to reread concepts outside of class. He does not ground the topics we learn to reality. During a lecture, you can very quickly get lost in all the numbers and variables. Overall, this is a required course and I believe he is the only professor that teaches it, so good luck!

You should take any class with Professor Piskula. What sets him apart is how kind and supportive he is. His office hours are invaluable - he's patient, understanding, and genuinely invested in helping students succeed. He's not just a great professor, but a great person.