Elliot Sherman is a Finance professor at Northeastern University rated 3.8/5 by 73 students, with 3.3/5 difficulty and 47.0% who would take them again (TRACE + RateMyProfessors + Reddit, updated July 2026).
Elliot Sherman professor reviews and ratings: 3.8/5 from 73 student reviews at Northeastern (47.0% would take again). TRACE + RateMyProfessor + Reddit.
Has very vague lectures where he talks in circles without addressing curriculum. Lack of structure both in and out of class. Word on the street is this guy used to be a legend and one of the best professors but he seems to have lost his touchFINA2201 2020-08-26 01:41:43 +0000 UTC
Professor Sherman is dedicated to his students, however, expect to mirror his dedication to the class. Certainly a lot of work, but very rewarding in the end. Sherman's class was eye-opening, and I came out with a completely fresh perspective on corporate finance.FINA3301 2020-05-02 22:05:54 +0000 UTC
The best finance professor at Northeastern. Harvard Business School educated and understands finance on a fundamental level. He takes class concepts and teaches students how to go a level deeper. This is a great class if you want to learn.FINA3401 2018-08-11 16:12:25 +0000 UTC
An experienced Finance professional and can talk a lot about real-life examples. No powerpoints, no notes, only open discussion based class/lecture. Helps you understand the concept applications, but the approach many times contradicts with book material, which you must cover on your own to complete HW. Grading is tough and not always clear why.FIN301 2017-12-05 18:53:15 +0000 UTC
It happens that a teacher you like becomes someone you dislike. That's Sherman to me. I've taken many classes with him. At first he was a genuine, caring, and nice person. Sadly, he's changed for the worst: he never replies to emailscalls, his classes are really monotonous, he's not as friendly as before, his grading has become brutal... a shameFINA 2015-01-26 04:38:12 +0000 UTC
Taking him now for Entrepreneurial Finance and although the class is a lot of work, he is always available for any help needed and is definitely fair. There is a business plan required for this class with financials that he lays out exactly how he wants it completed.FIN312 2012-04-21 13:27:48 +0000 UTC
Great Professor! I left this class understanding my other classes much better because he puts forth great effort to ensure students understand the material. Although Aplia and problems may be hard, simply do it (work with others) and you'll get credit. One of the best classes I've taken thus far.FINA201 2010-01-10 17:42:12 +0000 UTC
Professor Sherman is a great teacher. He's always willing to help. His exams are hard but he curves. Take his classFIN201 2009-07-08 11:46:29 +0000 UTC
Highly competent professional and experienced financial executive. As a professor, Elliot Sherman may not have a PhD but boy can this guy teach finance. I left this course seeing everything from a financial perspective. The course is not very technical but instead focuses on principals and overall concepts, thus the book is somewhat irrelevant.FINU201 2009-06-30 14:46:21 +0000 UTC
EXCELLENT Prof, very clear and always there to help. You can call him or email him anytime and he'll answer rapidly. Class is very interesting and he has a way of making you understand how things work. Very practical, hands on. He will also let you redo work to improve your grades.FINU310 2009-03-17 11:23:12 +0000 UTC
Great prof. really knows what he is talking about and really helpful !FIN210 2008-09-11 22:11:37 +0000 UTC
Agree with those comments completely. He was a really nasty peice of work. Would always have a bad face on him and was always glaring at people. Kept saying "be careful" like a parrot all the time when asked anything. He screwed assignment requirements many times and would always blame the students as he was too childish to admit error. AvoidCORPFIN 2008-01-30 20:28:28 +0000 UTC
Not clear about expectations on assignments. Smart guy, knows his stuff, but doesn't actually teach the material - just discusses real life examples. Read the book to learn, and listen to his discussions to further the lesson. Not an easy grader since you don't know what he's looking for. Gives pretty much everyone a B+ or A-FIN320 2007-12-18 15:47:12 +0000 UTC
he's a good professor i never came to class but his midterms and finals are easy just read the book and talk in class once in a while.FINU301 2007-04-02 17:57:46 +0000 UTC
Great at going over case studies. Willing to work extra with any student. Tries to get to know all students. Some times goes a little too slow but all in all a very strong teachedENTFIN 2007-01-20 14:09:37 +0000 UTC
Elliot Sherman has an average rating of 3.8/5 from 73 student reviews. 47.0% of students said they would take them again.
Elliot Sherman's classes have a difficulty rating of 3.3/5 based on student reviews.
Data updated July 2026.