Reviews of professor Marco Giacoletti

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Marco was a solid professor. Explained topics well, and provided good class materials (e.g., slides, practice problems and practice exams). He could just use a little more pep in his lecturing style TBH.

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
His exams are pretty straight forward. (the 1st midterm was v easy especially if you have an accounting background) Attendance isn't mandatory and you don't need to purchase the textbook. Lectures are kind of boring and he sometimes calls on people randomly but nevertheless a solid choice for 306. 2nd half prof gets much harder tho

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Genuine guy who wants students to learn. Encourages participation and happy to repeat confusing things if you ask. Lecture got out early every single day. Both his midterm and final are straightforward and fair questions, just do the practice problems/look over the homework.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Has an Italian accent which sometimes makes understanding a little difficult but the slides are clear and he's super patient if you need him to repeat or explain something. Gives great feedback on hw + projects. For the final project, he does a progress check and definitely take advantage of it because it's basically free feedback for a good grade

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
He is a great professor, he really tried to engage with students so we would learn the material. He was very patient in teaching us how to to the problems on the financial calculator and would go over things several times in class. Ended lectures 40 minutes early oftentimes, which was great. Exams weren't too hard and usually had high averages.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
Marco is the easiest 306 professor! Side note: you get used to the accent. Tests are very similar to the practice tests and the slides teach you everything tested. First test is an easy A and the second one is easyish. 2nd half professor gets REAL HARD so try to DESTROY Marco's tests. Class is curved at the end because other guy. Expect 5% curve.

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Marco is a solid choice for BUAD 306. He explains the concepts/problems well and also takes time to review problems you ask for in class. Also available and responsive with class. Lastly, his tests are also reasonable. I would recommend taking him.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
great professor but also great guy. Super patient / truly passionate about the material he teaches. He's definitely willing to engage and debate topics with his students. (ex: how to a blended calculate beta during periods of volatility to reach a more appriopriate WACC). Very understanding and knowledgeable- would look for one of his classes again

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
A really underrated 306 prof. He clearly knows his stuff and will really take the time to explain things to you and answer every question thoughtfully in lecture. You can tell he cares about his students and the material. Be aware: he does have an accent, but dont be alarmed. Very clear lectures and slides, a really solid choice for finance.