You will do fine in this class if you do the assigned homework problems. The conceptual questions are the one that will kill you which is about 1/4 - 1/3 in each exam.She moves very fast(maybe because i took this during the summer).

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I disagree with the previous posts. She is clear and concise in her explanation. Yes she talks and writes fast but if you ask her to slow down, SHE WILL! The best finance professor in the dept. Why isn't she the Dean?? Do the homework problems. They will come out for the exam. No tricks. Very straighforward.

her class is very very straightforward. no tricks whatsoever. the exams are very very similar to the homework and class examples. if u cant cut her class, then change majors. its that simple.

I fould Yuli Su to be very helpful. Her explanations are clear and concise. If you can do the homework, you can do the tests. She is especially helpful during one-on-one sessions at her office hours.

Simply put: "if u can do the hw, u can do the test, no questions!" Be ready to challenge urself to rush through her exams; you normally don't have time to think! So master the hw!

This is one of the harder course if your a fin major, relative to the other fin courses. Recommendations: Attend every class! Be attentive, this class will take the whole class time "2:45" you wont get out early 90% of the time. You will require good note taking skills since an average day consist of 5-10 pages of note. 3 exam 5 quizes

class take the whole time, hardly get out early. lots of notes taken each day; u will be wowed with the material each day is lectured. 3 exams; 5 take home quizzes; 1 optional final if u like the grade u have already. requires u to understand the material really well in order to finish the test with the time alloted; no curve.

Prof. Su is one of the best finance teacher in the finance department. Her test consist of 45 mutiple choices questions. Make sure you know how to answer the HQ problems cause she writes the conceptual question base on those problems. And the calculation problem base on the HP problem. If you spend a lot of time on the class, you should do fine.

Prof. is a fantastic teacher. I am actually switching my major to finance because of her. However, her class is extremely difficult and time consuming. The first test is the hardest. Stick with it though because it gets easier. If you take this class, go to EVERY class, do ALL the hw, study ALL of the notes. Be diligent, this class is worthwhile

She doesn't curve or give extra credit, but her tests are all multiple choice. 1st test may be hard, but if you do the homework and STUDY the homework.. you'll do well. She lets you have a 4x6 cheat sheet for every test. 3 tests, 5 take home quizzes, and 1 optional cumulative final to replace your lowest grade.

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Prof. Su is the best in finance department. Take her class before you go to Chen(353) because you learn everything about option and future in her class. It will prepare you in 353 because you will learn nothing about option and future in 353;yet, you are being tested on it.

Very straight forward class. Attend class, read the text, do the homework and study and you will pass. She has very helpfull lectures, organized and clear. Her tests are straight forward & multiple choice, allows a 4x6 card in the test. 5 take home quizzes, thw questions on the quizzes are on the test. If you study and don't miss class you will pas

prof su is very good and if yu go to her office she'll explain anything. do the hw and supplements and you'll be fine! she doesnt allow cheat card anymore though

Su is a great professor, sure there arent any cheat sheets but you get so much more memorizing everything. During her midterms/finals she makes extra sure that no one is cheating during the exams.

Very difficult class. Only 3 exams, with an optional CUMULATIVE final in the end to take if you need it (lots of material covered in final). Also about 6 mini quizzes. Su is cute, and anything finance excites her. Do the homework problems, get perfect scores on the quizzes and you should be ok so long as you take time to STUDY!

Best Finance teacher by far at SFSU! Excellent lecturer even though material is difficult. Provides plenty of homework for practice and there's no surprises during exams. What's on the exam is from homework probs. Attend class, take notes, DO HOMEWORK from slides, and you'll pass with a decent grade. No cheat sheets so know your material.

Hard class tons of material. Attending class is a must otherwise, will be very difficult to keep up and do well on the exam. Total of 3 midterms not cumulative, satisfied with your grade on those no need to take the final, which is cumulative. Through out the semester there are 2 take home quizzes. Make sure to do as many HW as possible.

I took her this summer. Her lecture was kind of bored and it was really hard for me to stay in the class for 4 hours a day (She gave us 15 min break twice tho). She is tough but a nice and caring teacher. Only 3 exams (not cumulative and 50 multiple questions). Go to class, take notes, do HW problems, and you'll do fine.

She is amazing! Do you're hw! No need to really read the book, just do the homework b/c the midterms are similar! She's great!

She really knows how to teach! I learned so much from that class and lecture. Didn't read the book but used notes in class to do the homework. Class material was challenging but teacher was approachable and explains well during office. Even though I didn't get a high grade I felt it was worth taking her class.

Her fail rate is 70%, she is a sweet person, but don't let those looks fool you!

WOW! in my opinion 1 of the best professor in the FIN depart. at SF state. This class itself is xtremely hard but Yuli explains everything very very clear. I learned SO MUCH from this class! You have to do ALL HW - if not you will faill the test! No need to buy the book - all the info provided in the slides. Final is comprehensive but optional :)

I'm defintely NOT extra smart and I'm sure I'll get A as the final grade. I've never read the textbook, just studied the ppt, and practice the HW twice. You'll find the exams are so much easier than the HW. Conceptual Qs require u do understand the material especially for the midterm 2. As long as u understand the ppt, nothing to worry.

She is a diligent professor. Grades always come out fast. She moved her Tuesday office hours to Monday (before the final exam started on Monday). I take it as she wants to help and gives students the last chance to ask questions (although I couldn't make it). What a good and responsible professor. Little things would make students respect a teacher

Not an easy A class(94%+). But, if u hate unorganized teachers, sucks lectures, & the Qs on the exams look like Russian to you, Su is your savior. Her lectures & material are the layouts for u to get A. Seriously u don't have to spend a whole lot of time on this course. The same amount of time investment for other instructors might not award u an A

Assets = Liabilities + Equity? I'll say "A"ssets = Attending classes + Active listening + Active note taking + Reviewing ppt after the class + Practicing HW + Asking questions in her office hours. Are they new tricks or tips? NO! Her FIN350 is not any harder than others'. It's actually easier for students since she is organized and easy to follow.

Don't spend $ on the fxxxxxx expensive textbook. Just borrow & copy from a kind classmate's book for HW. Or buy a cheap usd previous ed. Just double check the correct sequence of HW w/ a classmate or w/ the bookstore :) No need to read textbook & that's why I like about Su's class. Got 90+ on each exam.

I don't know. I was raised in Asia, & I feel FIN 350 is actually with very easy caculation & concept. I'm not smart but I'll just make sure I understand the topics before taking the exams, and that does require time(not a lot though). If you're a decent & diligent student, no problem for you to get A/ A-. If Su is not right for u, who else can be?

The 5/18 comments are true. I am glad I took her. She should have the best BUS or FIN professor award. She is very organized, clear, and concise. She is caring and kind and lectures are very interesting. The only thing about her class is the book. Except for HW (source of some conceptual questions) book=waste of $$

Professor Su is a great teacher. She provides outlines for you to follow in her lectures. Follow these notes and you will succeed. No matter what, finance is a difficult subject, so don't expect to not put in some effort. Take home quizzes that you can easily get 100% on and a couple in class assignments. Study and you can do well in this class.

O man this was the most challenging course I've ever taken. You definitely have to put in study time. Even though it was a stressful course for me, I have to say that it is a good quality one. You know what you have to study, the outline is very clear. The homeworks are not collected so she gives us the answers which show the steps. I find this hel

she's fun. that's about it. the only thing bad about this class is that it's 7-10 at night. she explains the concepts very clearly and gives a lot of examples which help out a lot!

I think this class is harder than FIN 350 (also took her class). She is the best professor in whole Finance Department in SF state. She tries to give you more information whithin a limited time, that's why her speed is very fast. You'd better understand everything in the class, so the textbook is not needed.

I really liked Dr. Su as a teacher! she has a very motherly quality when you talk to her. She organizes the lectures into lecture notes, which is all you need to study! She explains everything so well, and shows you every step of the calculation! The best part is, her exams questions are the same ones in her quizzes and in-class examples! RECOMMEND

This is the HARDEST class I've taken thus far at State; unlike her 350 class, NO CHEATSHEET ALLOWED!!! you better not miss any classes, or her notes won't make sense to you! The material is pretty useful tho...

Dr. Su is one of the most organized and well prepared business professors I've had. She gives you notes, structures the class at a good pace, and truly wants you to learn and do well.She is very helpful, a great lecturer, and is very nice, funny too!She made a course that I dreaded to take turn out to be really enjoyable. Her summer class flew by.

I love this teacher!! So full of energy, the subject matter is dry, but she has a genuine interest in the material, you just got to be engaged, and you will pass. FIN 350 is tough, just got to attend each class, really listen, take notes, and get it done! Good luck, I love this teacher for putting her energy and effort out. But not easy

She's very organized and goes over everything that is going to be on the exam. The take home quizzes aren't hard if you do the homework in the textbook (similar questions). You get one sheet of paper of notes on the exams so that helps you big time. I found writing down stuff from the class note print out was 100% helpful. I got an A. Go to class!

Definitely one of the most difficult class I've ever taken. Please don't be fooled by the other reviews. Went to every class, took lots of notes, did the homework, studied like crazy and survived with a C. She doesnt curve like other FIN 350 profs. Be warned that she WILL try to trick. Lots of tricky exam questions. Take her if you want a challenge

I took Dr. Su during the summer session and was pleased with her style. It is definitely a difficult class, but put in the time and you will be fine. She is very, very helpful in her office hours. I would highly recommend that. 3 tests, 3 take home quizzes, 4 in-class exercises. Tough, but a really solid teacher.

One of the best teachers in the entire University. One thing I like is that she encourages class participation. If you get the answer wrong, she will never make fun of you! Her class will fill up earlier than any other teacher, so be sure to register early. You will feel smart after taking this class.

its a good class but she goes way to fast. nice teacher but the subject is incredible hard no joke. you have to study a lot. overall good teacher but hard test

Su is great, clear and helpful esp in office hours. A difficult class esp during summer but passable. failed first 2 exams but still passed with a B. Grade based on 3 Exams, allowed cheat sheets, and highest score is weighted more so you have a better chance to pass the class. Study off lecture notes/concepts, it'll help!!

Dr. Su is so organized. Her lectures and notes are clear. It is not an easy class in that you can pass without trying, but if you actually try, you can easily pass. GO TO CLASS and pay attention. I missed 1 class & failed the 1st exam. I started trying and got an A on everything else. Practice the calculations, put concepts on the cheat sheet.

I took this class in summer and I had to be in class for 4 hours and there was no need for coffee since Dr. Su kept me always awake! Very clear lectures and as long as you do all the homework you will do good. Class lecture will help you understand the subject a lot better. Finance is not an easy class but taking it with Dr. Su made it much easier.

Tips to succeed for her class: pay attention to her lecture and her explanation of all the definitions, understand each element in the formulas, practice the hw and do the quiz seriously. Make a good cheat sheet with all the formulas, if possible, with an example. you just need to plug in the numbers because that's the only things she changes.

Loved her! Her class is hard, but if you go to class & take notes, you WILL pass. Tests are exactly the same format as lectures & exercises. You do not need the textbook at all if you go to every class. Makes you work for it but you do learn a lot! Great personality, keeps lectures interesting & engaging. Never a boring day with her!

She is a amazing teacher , very interesting lecture that u will not feel boring at all. I am taking her 4 hour long summer class, her sense of humor and knowledge about the topics make these 4 hours goes by super fast. I strongly recomend her if you do willing to learn finance. Test is not easy but as long as you pay attention in class.

Her lectures are extremely good! But her exams are extraordinarily difficult. Class averages were D and D-!! Her expectations are just too high.

You either get it or you don't. Notes are confusing to follow (12-20 pages in length) and tests are equally as strenuous. If your serious about Finance... this is the class for you, but students looking for an easy "D" should consider other options.

Her lectures are top-notch outstanding! BUT her expectations for our performance in her insane exams are way too much.

Yuli Su is a fantastic instructor and a true asset to the finance department. While extremely difficult, her instruction made my (now) MBA classes significantly easier. If you actually want to learn finance - which will make your job and any future education easier - you must take Dr. Su. The classes are passable, but you need to work.

Dr. Sus class wasnt easy at the time I was taking it in 2009. You must put in extra hours studying and understanding all new financial concepts. I wasnt sure if the extra time was worth spending but I did anyway. Years later, I realize it was Dr. Sus class that shaped the foundation in Finance and helped me pass CFA exams.

She goes very fast in class. You should read before every class. Practice a lot of the homework. She does not give extra credit or drops your lower score. 6 exams, 6 quizzes, and 4 in-class writings. In class writings are super easy, everyone gets a 100%, quizzes are intermediate by ilearn and exams are really hard.50%theory 50% calculations+2bonus

Dr Su is the excellent professor. The lecture is outstanding and amazing !! No homework and the exam is all based on the HW! I don't know why the rate is so low, but Du Su is the greatest and you will regret to not take her class. Great teacher!

Dr. Su is amazing! Professional and knowledgeable of all topics. Exams are straightforward, and lectures are engaging. Highly recommend taking her class!

I took her online during the summer of 2020. Straightforward lectures and explains things well. While the homework is optional, I still recommend studying & working on them as the exams are similar to the HW & lecture. If you struggle with exams, take advantage of her extra credit bonus exercises. That really helped me pass.

Homework is called quizzes, need 680 points for C-, gives solutions for the out of the book questions but doesn't assign those, and the exams are more difficult than the homework assignments, 3 attempts on quizzes, and one attempt for the exam. very thorough in stating all of the information in lectures, lectures are recorded, and given the notes.

Dr. Su is an expert in Finance. If you are OKAY with her accent, you can understand her lectures. Grading is based on 5 exams and 15 quizzes. Although there won't be any cumulative exam, you'll have to study really hard since it's a difficult class overall.

Dr. Yuli is the best instructor in FINANCE. I really suggest you take her class. Her exams are pretty easy if you really study questions from the textbook, lectures, and exam sample. Easy A class. I would take her class again in my future finance classes.

The class was sort of hard for me failed 3 tests but once you get the hang of it you will be able to pass! Passed the final test with a B+ which helped me maintain a C in the course. It is open notes, open book, you can also see the past excises that you did to solve problems for the chapter test. Good lectures and professor is very helpful.

MAKE A STUDY GROUP! Working together will save you from failing. Go to class everyday if u want great notes, her exams are timed, but material is from the homework and exercise quizzes. If you do the hw and ace the exercises, you'll be ok on the exams. A great prof and passionate about finance. You will def learn stuff,but ur grade is based on you.

Professor Su's FIN350 class is challenging, but worth the effort. The exams are tough, so form a study group and use resources like unstuckstudy to prepare. Attend class, do the homework, and you'll learn a lot.