This class is highly polarizing, with students either praising the teaching style and supportive approach or struggling with frequent exam typos, confusing tangents, and a heavy reliance on economic theory over practical finance. Success almost entirely depends on completing the optional problem sets, since assessments closely mirror them despite the work never being collected for a grade. Exams can be notoriously unforgiving and occasionally feature unclear phrasing, though a standard course curve usually prevents severe grade penalties. Skip this section if you want hands-on corporate finance applications or flawless testing materials, but take it if you prefer a strong theoretical foundation, consistent practice resources, and an enthusiastic lecturer who actively engages the room.
Schenone is very enthusiastic, but sometimes repetitive. She gives out all of her slides, which cover pretty much everything. Homeworks aren't required but problems from them appear on tests and midterms. The first midterm was pretty easy.
Didn't like. Unfair grader at the end of the year
She prepares well for lectures, but her grading is unreasonable. She picks favorites and tells you one thing is on the exam when it isn't. Grade is completely made up of exams, so if you screw up, too bad.
I like the class a lot. The homework are not graded, there are around 4 cases that are due. Other than that, just listen in class, review periodically and you will be fine.
Schenone is the best of the bunch for the 372 professors. Solid teacher, get her if you can.
meh
Enjoyable teacher. Tests can be somewhat difficult, but they usually have a curve.
She has a PhD in Economics so the class is more theoretical and abstract than you would expect in corporate finance. She is on the easier side though.
Pretty easy class. Tests aren't hard if you study the lectures. You get a cheat sheet on quizzes and tests. Quizzes are a lot harder so don't blow those off.
Homework is optional, but it's really helpful. Exams are tough, but she curves really well to compensate.
