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Emma Rasiel - Duke University

Professor: Emma Rasiel

Department: Economics

College: Duke University

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: ECON256
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

This was the best class I've ever taken from a workload to practical knowledge gained perspective. The projects were quite challenging and fun, but make sure you have a team that is willing to be as invested as you are, otherwise they can become quite a pain. Emma is an excellent professor with a wealth of practical experience.

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: ECON309
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

She is a very funny and entertaining lecturer. She knows what she is talking about and can explain concepts as simply or complexly as necessary. As long as you put in some work, you are on your way to getting an A.

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: ECON372
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

A really bad professor that doesn't seem to care about her students at all. The class was an easy A regardless of two projects. However, what's the point of paying so much money and wasting three months in such a worthless class?

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: ECON256
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

This class is not a high workload and does not necessarily offer a ton. However, it can be a laid-back class to take (apart from 2 major projects) while learning some applicable things for recruiting.

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: ECON256
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Don't bother enrolling in this class. You can teach yourself/sit in on the important lectures. Sometimes lectures are just panels or pointless. The grading is pretty arbitrary, and for group projects if you don't have a good group/upperclassmen help you're kinda screwed, bc you have to do really well on them/place to get an A. Emma is great tho

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: ECON256
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Lots of people come out of this class not ever wanting to have to do anything with finance again. Okay professor, who does care about her students, but goes pretty fast through the concepts. The 2hr30min stretch definitely wasn't for me. The final exam covered some concepts I don't remember being discussed.

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: ECON256
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

This class is not worth taking unless you want to take it for the GPA boost. The fact that the Economics department does not count this class toward the Econ major depicts lack of information the course covers. If you're truly interested in finance, take ECON370.

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: ECON256
Grade Received: A-
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

I personally did not click with the material but she did an amazing job at giving us a background in finance. Her classes are lecture heavy but super useful. She's an absolute sweetheart and would recommend getting to know her in office hours or outside class. Very inspirational. One of the Duke's hidden treasures.

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: ECON372
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Not a huge fan of the class, since it's not very grounded in theory/mathematics. The grading on assignments is very volatile, since there is almost no partial credit, even though I somehow ended up with a good grade in the end. I learned a bit, but not as much as I would have wanted to in this class. She is an interesting woman to say the least.

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: ECON256
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Fantastic professor and course. Teaches you everything you need to know for finance recruiting - must take if you want to do IB or S&T. Grades based mostly on group projects and a final.

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: ECON256
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Take this class only if you're interested in a career in investment banking. I took it only because I have an interest in finance and want to be a better investor, but I have little interest in a career in investment banking. You will work on a couple of group projects which can be frustrating, but they will help with IB recruiting.

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: ECON256
Grade Received: A-
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Take this class if you want a job on Wall Street and have no knowledge about finance. Do everything that she says, she KNOWS what she's talking about. Emma goes above and beyond to always be accessible and help you out with anything and everything. She makes it tough to get B- or even B in this class, but you also have to work to get an A.

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: ECON372
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Rasiel is a phenomenal professor. She connects every topic to current and historical financial events. If you're interested in finance, you will find the material fascinating. Put in effort on all the problem sets, study for the final, and an A-/A is doable. But just know that about 80% of the material in this class relates to S&T, not M&A /banking

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: ECON372
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.5
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Emma's a clear lecturer and a pretty helpful professor. But grading is as arbitrary and volatile as the subject she teaches.

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: EC372
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

You will do well if you have a strong background in finance, even if you don't go for classes. But it is good to know Emma well though.

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: ECON372
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

This is one of the easiest classes in "Econ". Weekly PSets are straightforward, plug and chug, as are the exams. Rasiel is clearly smart enough to make this a challenging and worthwhile class, but does not seem to care enough to put in the effort. I wish I'd just read a couple of books on it instead of spending a semester learning this material.

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: ECON372
Grade Received: A-
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Very good class, you almost have to take it if you want a future in finance. Participation is essential - try to answer at least 3 - 4 questions per class, as it can have a pretty big effect on your final grade. Lots of group work, and the final exam isn't that bad. Problem sets are your BEST friend. Also, try getting to know her outside of class.

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: ECON372
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 2.5
Course Difficulty: 2.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Rasiel is pretty overrated as a professor. I came into this class very motivated and was disappointed. Her lectures are useless, she essentially just stands at the front of the room and spouts random statistics about financial markets, which gets old after a couple weeks. Problem sets are definitely the most useful part of the class.

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: ECON372
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Emma Rasiel is awesome! She is interesting, funny, and really good at explaining tough concepts. Her class is amazing and I would recommend it for anyone, whether or not they want to go into finance. Be warned: her curve is tough to beat.

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: ECON172
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

She's very good at teaching and answering questions. She definitely knows what she's doing. Look at her credentials. She ridiculously legit. If you want a future in finance or banking, you need to know her.

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