John Donovan is an Economics professor at Northeastern University rated 3.8/5 by 28 students, with 1.6/5 difficulty (TRACE + RateMyProfessors + Reddit, updated July 2026).
John Donovan professor reviews and ratings: 3.8/5 from 28 student reviews at Northeastern. TRACE + RateMyProfessor + Reddit.
One of my favorite professors I've ever had. Genuinely nice man who will do anything for his students. Quick to respond to emails, and is incredibly helpful whenever a student has a question. Also had very lively lectures, and was constantly giving me tips and advice on how to succeed. This guy is the best!!!ECN1115 2016-03-31 15:47:20 +0000 UTC
No CommentsFINU201 2005-09-23 09:31:09 +0000 UTC
BEST teacher! so nice...he showed up late sometimes! haha easy grader if you do the work...great to talk to and very willing to helpMICRO 2005-08-25 13:09:07 +0000 UTC
Very easy class. Pulled an A and only went 4 times. Awful teacher, hard to stand for an hour and a half. Don't take this class if you don't like people who are slow, in more ways than 1. Goes on ridiculous tangents, doesn't cover most of the material. Final was on less than 4 chapters.ECNU115 2005-04-20 17:55:07 +0000 UTC
You guy's are geeks for wanting to learn. This is a great class taught by a great man. Tells great stories about hockey. Attendance is not necessary. Easy AFINMAN 2005-01-04 18:41:29 +0000 UTC
Class was extremely boring and skip-able. I handed in the the 2 HW assignments on the class of the final (due months earlier) and got full credit. I didn't learn much but he's a nice guy and means well. If you are a finance major i dont recommend b/c you wont learn anythingFINU301 2005-01-03 01:29:52 +0000 UTC
He's quite easy. He's lazy so he doesn't give any work. There's just two homeworks and 4 extra credits in addition to the midterm and final. Just make sure you study for the midterm and final. He mainly tells stories in his lectures and reviews stuff in the book.ECNU116 2005-01-01 23:05:00 +0000 UTC
he rambles and tells stories in class. he doesn't know whether the class understands what he's teaching. he's happy to help you at office hours but rambles then, too. also, he gives a complete listing of subjects/formulas to know for the tests but you have to teach some of it to yourself. good luck.FIN301 2004-12-06 17:52:15 +0000 UTC
really bad teacher. VERY boring, i fall asleep in his class everytime. not helpfull at all, he ****s his way through all the lectures - doesnt know what he's talking about.FINANCIALMNGT 2004-11-19 14:07:45 +0000 UTC
This guy loves wendy's, always carries his one-strap bookbag, and black baggy jeans. You are guaranteed at least one cheeky smile per class. So much cheating goes on it's not even funny. Guy loves to repeat stories about hockey and saving money.MACRO 2004-07-20 13:43:16 +0000 UTC
Very easy. Told awesome stories about his hockey team. I skipped november and still got a B. Great guy always has a cheeky smile and a wendy's cupHST350 2004-07-20 13:40:01 +0000 UTC
Donovan is the man! You will be pleasantly suprised. Tells stories all the time that make you think "What the F" study for exam and you'll get an A.ECON 2004-05-13 13:30:47 +0000 UTC
JD IS THE MAN!!!ECN234 2004-05-10 14:27:02 +0000 UTC
His so easy, oh my gosh...I hardly go to class, and I got a B. none of my grades were above B, I don't understand how I end up with a average B at the end... and yes, for both classes...ECN11156 2003-11-20 12:22:12 +0000 UTC
Donovan rocks. Totally nice guy, and literally i went to 5 classes the whole quarter. The first day, the day before the midterm, the midterm, day befoer the final, and the final. He gives you the test the day b4 and homework can be handed in whenever.PRINCMACRO 2003-08-20 20:32:57 +0000 UTC
John Donovan has an average rating of 3.8/5 from 28 student reviews.
John Donovan's classes have a difficulty rating of 1.6/5 based on student reviews.
Data updated July 2026.