Fun professor. Always has interesting stories to tell. Great legs!

Great professor. Extremely HOT!!!!

Great teacher with crazy stories. He would be an even better person if he voted for Bush instead of not voting at all.

interesting classes, very enjoyable. love to listen to his stories!!! and the fact that he's good looking helps a lot!

Come to class and try to stay awake, but you will learn something. Will get out early and he loves to test on graphs. Always has a soccer story!

Classes are boring but if you pay attention you will make an A. Plus he's pretty hot.

This was one of the easiest classes I've taken at LSUS. If you have to take an Econ class, Econ 201 with Shaughnessy is the way to go!

Good teacher, ugly subject. I like his examples. Seems to be a good soccer player.

Excellent teacher. Really trys to help students! He also can throw a great party!

He's a cool guy who doesn't care what grade you make (a good thing because he's laid back). He gives 2-6 bonus pts answers (out of subject) for upcoming tests during class. Understand concept to get an A. Definitely know the graphs. MC test ?'s R kinda tricky. There is short answers ?'s too.

Cool guy, boring subjects... He does his best to make class interesting but econ is just boring. Good soccer team mate though and a real nice guy.

He can be strange at times, but the class is easy esp if you attend the study sessions and remember to study the graphs because they weigh the same in grade as the multiple choice. Overall, I enjoyed his class--he attempted to make it fun.

Good teacher, very good study sessions but the exams are to hard. Dont get his jokes but overall a good class.

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Good teacher. good looking too...

He is a pretty cool guy. If you just read the book you can go to Applebees instead of class though.

His class is so hard mainly because his tests are only 30 pts a wack...yup very hard. the only way to pass the quizes is to make a friend in class and form a pack and on one test you go first and give him the correct answers and vis versa for him...you will at least get those few 4-5 pts...which in the end really help.

Great professor, but the subject is very boring.

Very helpful! He goes out of his way to help his students with study sessions for tests, and answers all your questions. He is also very entertaining, and emphasises the key points in his lectures. If you have to take economics, he's your man! Best class I had all year!

Tim is the coolest teacher I've had so far. He knows the material and I honestly wished I could have taken him for 202, he needs to teach that!

He's got a very boring subject to teach and he tries pretty hard to make it appealing to students. I found him to be extremely helpful. . . everything from online chats to extending his office hours. Take your quizzes!! Oh, and definitely learn your graphs. Attendance isn't mandatory but it's worth it go for the bonus and humor.

Tried my hardest and still did't help me out... Teachers should at least give you credit for trying.. He sure doesnt!

I had no interest in economics whatsoever before taking it under Dr. Shaughnessey. Personally, I found him to be very helpful and accessible through office hours and online chats before tests. The lectures along with the text and study guides should be enough to help you pass. The tests are hard but always relevant to what you have been taught.

Shaughnessy was great and his class was okay! My interest level of economics didnt raise much but the clas wasnt too bad!

He is a very arrogant and irritating man. I think he is self-conscious because of his short stature. I noticed students falling to sleep in class or not coming at all. He's cheesy,not funny. I made my first C in college in this class. Test are confusing and quizzes posted online often are difficult. I strongly suggest picking another teacher!

Overall he's a pretty good teacher...but the class was pretty boring to me....

His politics are very evident. His quizzes are a little difficult...I made a 100% on the first test but couldn't manage to get good grades on the quizzes. You have no time to study for them b/c he gives them following the lectures, so you have to absorb what he says immediately. Kept me awake. a bit opinionated, but at least he had an opinion!

The class was hard, but he is nice. You have to study for his tests or you won't do well. The quizzes aren't hard, if you pay attention during class. The tests are the worst part.

COME TO CLASS EVERYDAY TO TAKE THE QUIZZES!!! YOU MUST STUDY TO GET A B OR AN A... THE CLASS IS SOOO BORING JUST BECAUSE I DON'T GET ECONOMICS.. HE'S NICE AND HOT BUT TESTS ARE HARD! O AND DO NOT BUY THE BOOK I DID NOT LOOK INTO THAT THING ONCE YET!

Pretty easy. No tests in this class, just excel problems. They're not the easiest in the world, but not the hardest. I would take him again.

Great guy, but what it comes down to is whether or not you "get" economics - if you do, you won't have a problem, if you don't, you might get frustrated by him. Personally I love economics so I loved the class and it was easy for me but I can see why other people would disagree. My only complaint is the daily quizzes. Are they really necessary?

The class wasn't as bad as I thought. There weren't any tests, just 7 assignments. The assignments were straight forward if you attended class. I rarely used my book. Would recommend this professor.

He is a smart ass but is helpful when needed. He must have been picked on in school or something from the way he acts sometimes.

I had Dr. Shaughnessy for 201 and thought he was such a good teacher that I waited to take 202 in the summer because he doesn't normally teach it. The course itself is harder than 201 but he's a good professor and is always willing to help you if you are confused about something. Attendance is not mandatory but is very beneficial.

he is a great professor! easy going but you really have to study at least 2 hours to have an A on his test

Awesome. He was very clear and cut through the clutter to make sure he focused on the most important things. Was helpful and his virtual classroom sessions helped me earn an A. Don't know if he's hot, but said I'd give him a chili pepper on a virtual classroom bc he's such a good teacher. Great teacher and really wants students to do well.

Great professor! Very funny guy and he made the subject interesting. He is also very helpful toward students.I would take him again if I could!

Easiest online class I've ever taken. Economics majors may want to take this in class to get more out of it. Only negative about this is the price of the book, about $200...

Pretty easy grader, however class is 100% online and no "true" lecture. Just a video review of powerpoint slides related to the chapter from the book manufacturer. You will have to learn and comprehend on your own from reading the book mostly. 14 chapters in 7 weeks. Easy weekly schedule with little homework etc.

Awesome professor. He's completely enthusiastic about the topic and doesn't lose any energy even when nobody is paying attention. Tests are well outlined and you should be able to make an A if you pay attention. The final is not comprehensive either which is a huge plus. Take him at all costs!

Great teacher, an asset to LSUS

This class was one of the easiest I have ever taken. Dr. Shaughnessy did his best to communicate the material clearly even to students who had no background in Economics. The class probably should have been more difficult and more informative, because, six months later, I'm not sure what I really retained, but the experience was very pleasant.

Fantastic professor. Enjoyable and accessible. Has weekly "office hours" online where he will walk you through examples. I can't say enough about how much I enjoyed this professor. The course was tough, but he keeps you engaged. I botched a couple tests, but that was on me, not him. Tests were hard, but the material is covered adequately.

My favorite professor thus far. The content was challenging but he teaches it so well. There is a lot of busy work (2 chapters, 2 quizes, 1 self assesment and 1 test each week) but there is a nice variety in order to build your grade. He also holds an online study group to help if you get stuck. He offers to review your files if you need help

This was the best class that I have taken at LSUS. The instructor was very engaged and enthusiastic about the subject. Completing homework assignments and having them available in Excel or Gretl format during exams is essential to doing well. Be aware that grades are based upon % per exam/quiz, not by how many points earned during the term.

Simply put, he wants you to pass his class and learn the material and he makes every effort to do so. There are no surprises on the quizzes as it is directly from the material he teaches. He is a caring professor from whom you will learn much about microeconomics.

Great professor. He really cares for you and will answer any questions to help you pass.

I really liked that you could print your assessment beforehand and it was not timed. Although I found the assessments to be quite difficult, there are many other chances to bring up your grade if you don't do so well. He responds quickly to emails and is willing to help with questions. But he doesn't round up grades so be mindful! My 89.97 was a B

If you stay ahead of the game or on schedule with your assignments, you shouldn't have a problem in this class since the professor goes above and beyond with supplemental videos and assistance. Know how to use Excel.

This class was difficult but he held 2x weekly zoom sessions and posted past zoom sessions to help out. Very algebra and calculus heavy - that part was hard but he was willing to show examples that were similar to help on assignments. Very responsive to emails and forum posts.

Class was difficult but professor is always available to help. Lots of quizzes/tests help with the grade in the end if you pay attention and do well.

Extremely caring professor. Very helpful if asked questions and his videos are a must watch!

Great lecture and professor

Dr. S is a great professor. I made an A, but I attended his zoom sessions and contacted him through email when I had trouble. He is available to his students through Zoom (although very few students showed up, sometimes I was the only one) and email. I thought that he was caring and professional. I would take him again, but be ready to work!

Dr. S. is an excellent professor. Great course but take it by itself. Excel heavy. The exams are weighted very heavily 60% of grade and Excel/math problems with sufficient time but only if you are fast. Excellent experience. Worth the effort.

This professor is great. He does lectures and they are pretty much the material on the quizzes. It assists in learning the material. It does take some time but well worth it. The EOM assignments are intense and are worth a large portion of your grade.

The teacher is great, but the class is pretty tough. I spent many long hours every day on homework and tests. You get as much time as you need to do each thing, and it's all open note, but that doesn't make it easy. This is definitely the type of course that would benefit from being taken in person. But the teacher is engaged and really cares.

Excellent professor! He really puts in the time and effort to make sure you understand the material.

This is an intro class for graduate economics. All online and the class is over 7 weeks, each week is a lecture video (40min to 1hr) that follows along with a powerpoint, the a short quiz and an assessment, but the assessment is identical to a assignment he gives. The assignments aren't turned in, just prep for test.

This class isn't extremely difficult, however it is a ton of work. I took the accelerated course and it was constant work with not clear grading criteria. Stay on top of your work and you'll be totally fine. He posts two video lectures (roughly an hour a piece) per week and then has about 50 questions per lecture. The questions can be difficult.

Clear syllabus outlines consistent, predictable expectations. Coursework is significantly aided by an understanding of calculus and Microsoft Excel, but the professor explains these concepts quickly as well.

I learned so much and a lot of incredibly valuable information. However, I spent probably 15-20 hours a week studying for this class and doing assessments. It has been 10 years since college and the highest math I took was statistics in college. He launches straight into Calculus. One of the toughest classes I've ever taken.

At first i was as hesitant as anyone taking another ECON. However, the professor puts so much time and effort into his teaching materials that he wants you to succeed, rather than just passing. I got a very high B and so long as you take your time in doing each section, this class can be a breeze.

Offers multiple zoom sessions per week. Lectures are very well prepared. Assignments follow the lecture materials. Powerpoints are a little vague, take notes from the lectures.

Course grade based on 2 weekly open video quizes, 1 open note self assessment and 1 proctored exam in which the questions are provided prior to the exam and the exam is open notes.

I would not take Shaughnessy again- his course was too heavy for me BUT that's not to say he's not a wonderful professor. I just thought this course would be less time intensive than it was. Get ready to put in at least 10 hrs/week. Provides every tool you need to succeed (vids, ppt, zoom), just plan to put in time.

Economics foundation course. Good teacher. A quiz, assignment, and exam each week. The quiz is to make sure you viewed the video. The assignment was not graded. However, the exam is taken directly from the assignment. Not proctored. I feel much more confident going into Econ 705 from what I learned in this course.

I took the 7 week course online and enjoyed it for the most part. He grades pretty strictly on the written assignments (4 of them). About 2 hrs of video lecture per week, which are pretty cool, but a lot of the homework comes from the book, not the videos. No tests. Do ALL of the online homework, not just the graded assignments and you'll be fine.

Took him for ECON 701 online. Was good for an online class. You actually had to learn. He made quizzes off his recorded lectures that made me pay attention and take notes. There were 2 quizzes, 1 self-assessment, and 1 test each each. The test had a Saturday night deadline which sucked if you procrastinate. Learned a lot and was a good class.

Course will be hard without a strong foundation in math and/or econ. Dr. S clearly cares and puts a TON of effort into the course. Great lectures, lots of resources, etc. Tests are 100% based on an assignment given to you and are all open notes/open resources. Only complaint was the weekly structure, very end of week (Thr-Sat) heavy.

Dr. Shaughnessy provides participatory access through 2 zooms/wk, and provides video vignettes on the week's materials. Caring and responsive, relates concepts to everyday life, especially food analogies (Pizza and Coke) Casual, knowledgeable style makes him easy to listen to. 4 tests/week, work on this class most days of the week to get an A.

Tim is a great professor. He really takes the time to explain the concepts and I found the zoom meetings to be extremely helpful. Watch the lecture videos he posts! I found the video quizzes to be straightforward but the self-assessments kicked my butt. That was really the only part I struggled. You will work hard for a good grade in this course!

This was one of the most well structured classes I have taken in the MBA program. The professor puts together quality video lectures and plenty of resources to make a a good grade. He really cares and is available via weekly zoom sessions and quick to respond to emails. This course is test heavy, but all are open book and not too difficult.

Great lectures and resources to help with understanding of course material

This was one of my favorite professors ever! If you listen to all lectures and watch the supplemental videos, you should have no problem completing work. Each wk: 2 video quizzes, 1 assessment and test (both are "open notes") and test is only answering the assignment given each wk. EXCELLENT lectures and LOVED his class!

Dr. Shaughnessy posts great lectures, there is 1 quiz, 1 end of module quiz, and 1 assignment with a test that is exactly the same questions as the assignment. This prof really does care about your learning and has weekly zoom meetings to answer any questions. Take notes from his lectures and zoom meeting as well as view his old zoom videos upload

Don't hesitate, take this course! So helpful for Econ 705. I just wish he taught Econ 705! Weekly lectures were so good and unfortunately set the standard very high so other professors are quite the letdown. Weekly assignment and quiz that is the questions from the assignment. Good foundation for future courses.

A lot of online assignments and bi-weekly writing assignments only. No tests. Provides video lectures. Doesnt grade very fast and didnt seem to be too involved in online class. But he gives you everything you need to get a good grade. Understand the subject and you will get an A if you try.

This professor has his own lectures that you should watch, and he uploads youtube videos for specific practice problems. He also offers two office hours every week, which are helpful if you need help. The assignments are exactly the same as the end of module assessment. So you have to do them. The average of two scores on the quizzes is annoying.

This was my 8th class of MBA and the best instructor yet. Dr Shaughnessy breaks down all reading into videos. 2 videos per week (about an hour each) with quizzes to go along with (you do the quizzes while watching videos.), 1 non-proctored test each week, and 1 proctored test. Grades are averages. He does talk fast but very informative.

Great professor, would take him for every course if possible. Very clear lectures.

He was a good teacher and had lots of resources available for you. You do have to watch the lecture videos to understand the concepts but he gives a study outline with a few question that you can work out and use on the test. The open note tests were a lifesaver and his zoom meetings being recorded were very helpful.

Professor Shaughnessy is exactly who I would want to learn this subject matter from. His knowledge in the realm of economics, and ability to convey complex subjects with ease is something that should be appreciated. He builds from the basics.That being said, this subject is by no means easy, and there is no shortage of graphing or calculus needed.

Professor knows his stuff for sure. Tests are tough but related to the homework. Heavy on Calculus/Excel so I did struggle. Don't think taking pre-courses would help (others did and struggled). This is on Microeconomics not Macroeconomics, so detailed information (not global teaching). Be prepared to REALLY study. He is available after hours.

Great lecturer, but challenging course. I put in 18 hours a week studying for this course. I gave it my all and came out with a B though. 4 weekly tests/quizzes which must be done by Tuesday (2x), Thursday (1x) and Saturday (1x). Lots of knowledge gained. Tricky tests & quiz questions. It was hard to balance with full time work and family.

It's an MBA-level economics class. Remedial class was highly recommended if you need math refreshers (algebra, stats, some calculus). He's not an absent professor. He conducted a weekly Zoom class for Q&A before the exams. He is personable! HW almost mirrors the exams. Do the HW, attend the Zoom, and you'll do well. He's one of the best!

There are a lot of complaints about the 701 class, but those people just need to realize that a degree is earned, unlike a lot of other things in life. Overall, this professor is very laid back. He does a great job teaching and understands the subject matter very clearly.

His lectures are really well put together, and he has a way with explaining the material in a very intuitive way. I am not a math person, but I do well with Excel so this class really wasn't that hard for me and I actually found myself enjoying it.

Shaughnessy is very knowledgeable and passionate about economics. This enthusiasm translates well into his lectures. That said, the course is rather difficult in both content and schedule. You have three assignments staggered throughout the week. End of week assignment and exam can go wrong quickly if your math does not lead to the correct dataset.

Great professor, I learned a lot. Dr. S has a way of making very complicated subjects easy to understand. He was very thorough and I would recommend him to anyone in the program.

Tough class, but good teacher who knows his stuff and how to explain it so we could understand.

I really enjoyed this class but it is very challenging. You will be required to put in a lot of hours if you want to earn an A. The EOM are where most of your points will come from, which are open book and plenty of time but the study sheet is your golden ticket to doing well on it. I needed outside resources for class.

Awesome professor, material was hard for me as I'm new to business stuff, but it was definitely fair. He is a passionate teacher and really cares about the material.

Great lectures. Lectures prepared you well for the exams.

Challenging course with a lot of work, but the professor explains concepts well. unstuck AI and other resources helped me stay on top of the workload.