Based on 9 reviews since 2023
Fall 2019 · Moyer, Stephen, G. · 3 units
"Easily the most that I've learned in a single class. Unfortunately there are 2 different classes that he teaches here: 1. The class for the first 3 weeks, where the assignments are impossible, the timelines are EXTREMELY aggresive, and he is an unmitigated asshole to get everyone to drop 2. The class afterwards where the deadlines become very manageable, he is easily accessible for questions, and the guest speakers are excellent. If you can survive Class 1, Class 2 is easily the best I've taken at Marshall. But those first three weeks tested my sanity as someone who hadn't take Abhram's Valuation."
Fall 2019 · Moyer, Stephen, G. · 3 units
One of the most challenging and interesting classes at Marshall. A few great speakers, but the assignents are no joke. You'll teach yourself a lot of the material. He means well, but his directions can be unclear and he is a strict grader. Overall, I'd describe it as 'tough love.'
Spring 2016 · Moyer · 3 units
Great review of DCF techniques and exit multiple methods. Review of how to balance a balance sheet. The work is busy up front but slows down to a more manageable pace towards the end. Cases are extremely interesting, if you're interested in PE or VC as a future career, you need to take his course. Professor Moyer has a amazing amount of industry experience and teaches this course from a practitioners perspective.
Spring 2016 · Moyer · 1.5 units
must have strong understanding of fundamentals before taking this class
Fall 2015 · Roberts · 3 units
I am getting into PE and I think the way this class is taught adds no benefit. Some of the skills you hope to pick up are not taught. The Professor doesn't teach the things required to answer the cases ahead of time. Some really complex theories and skills are rushed over. The slides are terrible and the Professor assumes everyone understands. Towards the end of the semester you see attendance going down because he gradually loses the class' confidence.
Fall 2015 · Phillips · 3 units
The cases are interesting, and have great learning potential. But the in class teaching is often confusing and/or boring. Also, the guest speakers have been really interesting and insightful.
Fall 2015 · Phillips · 3 units
I 3 the course since it's a great subject but the professor wasn't helpful.
Fall 2015 · Phillips · 3 units
Material is fascinating but professor has trouble explaining concepts in an understandable way.
Fall 2015 · Phillips · 3 units
This is a good class to take if you have no prior knowledge of venture capital or private equity. Unfortunately the professor does a rather poor job of explaining the course material and spends far too much time on non-practical aspects of each industry. Expect more of an academic approach to the subject matter rather than a practical approach. With that being said the guest speakers were excellent and are well respected VC/PE industry professionals.
Fall 2015 · Phillips · 3 units
This class should be amazing, but the professor drops the ball. The speakers, cases and material are all great, but good luck understanding it all. His lectures consist of 100 slides that can be incoherent at times, if you can learn on your own and have a solid team, then you'll get something out of this class.