Reviews of professor Brian Monsen

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
Nice enough guy just bad at teaching. Constant power points are very bland and the lack of differentiation between problems confused nearly everyone. Tests are worth 75% this is ridiculous. No class should be over 50% test. I wish he realized how confused everyone is. He tests based on "mastery" not on the material. This is a trap avoid if you can.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Professor Monsen did all I could have asked for out of a 3201 professor and more. He always showed us real-life financial statements so we saw how the material could be applied. He was always willing to help and was realistic about how difficult or easy material would be. Can't say enough good things!

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
Very boring lectures, endless amount of material all presented in the most confusing fashion. Needs to figure out how to teach and stop reading his powerpoints. No slack given on tests (note sheet, open book, anything). Yes the material is dry but teaching should not be, inspire your pupils.

Rating: 2.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Good guy, poor teacher. Just talks about his powerpoint never actually solves anything. Needs more structure and less heavy tests. Tests are weighted 75%. Not very good at explaining the material.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Professor Monsen is easily the best professor I have had in Accounting at OSU. Explains things very clearly and breaks down concepts in a way students can understand. Yes, the class is test heavy (70%) but the exams are very fair. If you show up to class and take good notes you will get an A. Make sure you take Monsen if you want to do well in 3201

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Hands down best instructor I've had in Fisher. Keeps material relevant to real life, makes an effort to know his students, has an ability to explain things clearly, writes fair exams, and keeps class interesting and funny. Loved this class.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Even though the material was difficult, Professor Monsen truly made the class effective and organized. I was impressed with his knowledge of the material, ability to answer any questions that were asked, the organizational structure of the class, and the fair exams. They were very difficult, but he gave all the tools to succeed if you worked hard.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Really recommend professor Monsen! Awesome professional and professor. Its a hard class but he makes it better

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Professor Monsen is the best professors in fisher. I took his 4490 and ACCT3201. He is really professional and genius. The most important is that he is caring and patient for every student. I was sick and doing surgery this semester so I did not study much for the class, but his class is the best. Best Professor ever!