Sunayan Acharya is a Finance professor at Northeastern University rated 4.00/5 on Rate My Professors by 16 students, with 3.4/5 RMP difficulty and 69% who would take them again (RateMyProfessors + Reddit, updated October 2026).
Sunayan Acharya professor reviews and ratings: 4.00/5 from 16 RMP ratings at Northeastern (69% would take again). RateMyProfessor + Reddit.
Lectures are monotone, I couldn't learn much from them and stopped going last month of class. He's understanding and grants HW extensions, also curves exams. 75% of grade is exams…3 midterms (15% each) and final (other 25% is homework with unlimited attempts). Lowest midterm drops and its weight is replaced by final (if beneficial to your grade).FINA2201 2026-05-12 01:45:47 +0000 UTC
Great professor, super accessible and passionate. The concepts are hard, but he cares more about making sure you understand the material and are learning than being super nitpicky about gradingFINA4512 2025-04-06 03:43:32 +0000 UTC
FINA is a difficult subject, in general, but I feel like he made it more difficult than it was. My class is often chapters ahead for no reason. Dr. Acharya knows what he is talking about and will help you outside of class. He talks quickly, so barely anyone is able to focus in class. Tests (4) are 75% of your final grade...FINA2201 2026-04-01 17:24:43 +0000 UTC
really tough class!! but prof made it really accessible. his instruction style is a bit fast for me, but he records everything on zoom so its easy to teach yourself the concepts. even though he says attendance isn't mandatory, i would recommending going in person to learn the topics.FINA4512 2024-06-23 16:52:46 +0000 UTC
I would take any in person class with Prof Acharya but avoid his online class. I just did not find that the lectures or textbook covered everything that was on the exams, so this class tanked my GPA.FINA2201 2025-12-30 13:44:51 +0000 UTC
AMAZING PROFESSOR. Clearly knows his stuff, makes derivatives easy to understand, math intensive but nothing difficult. 3 tests each worth 20% and 1 final worth 40% but as long as you study the slides and do practice problems, you're set. Professor Acharya really enjoys the math side of finance, gives great advice, and has a great sense of humor!FINA4512 2022-05-07 13:16:19 +0000 UTC
I expect my guidelines for the exam to be clear. The fact that there is over 5 major discrepancies in different parts of the canvas regarding the midterm is intolerable. Quite frankly this should be brought to the attention of Northeastern management as the confusion and discrepancies on the canvas page is unbelievable.FINA2201 2024-10-06 01:12:41 +0000 UTC
Amazing professor who really cares about his students, and also super accessible outside of class. If you go to his lectures, he explains the concept really well, and you will do good on his exams. His class is majority based on exams, but If you go to class and pay attention, it's very doable!FINA2201 2024-02-22 05:54:19 +0000 UTC
he is one of the best professors i've had he's super smart and just a great professorFINA2201 2024-01-08 04:24:30 +0000 UTC
TERRIBLE MISTAKE!! please don't take him! he really brings your GPA down!FINA2201 2023-12-11 04:32:29 +0000 UTC
This professor seems like a very nice guy but he curves the class average to a C which could mess up your grade if you struggle with the content at all. The excel works for some people and not others during tests which severely hurts your chances if you don't have access to it.FINA2201 2023-10-25 02:29:53 +0000 UTC
Curves the class to a C average, doesn't make accomodations for if your excel doesn't work during exams. Exams are way harder than for other professors.FINA2201 2023-10-25 02:25:33 +0000 UTC
He is a really good professor, if you get the chance, take his class. He is super helpful, and explains everything in detail. testa weren't that bad either. For HWs, he gives you unlimited tries and also helps out during office hours. I really enjoyed this class especially because of him!FINA2201 2023-04-12 18:04:08 +0000 UTC
Love Prof. A. One of the best teachers I've had at Northeastern. Very funny and interesting lectures, made finance accessible even if you have no prior knowledge going into the course. Clear grading criteria and adds 5 points to your average if you attend every class. Exams are easy as long as you study and put in the work. Take his class!FINA2201 2022-12-24 19:47:09 +0000 UTC
Professor Acharya is a great professor. I know a lot of business students complain about having to take fin management / struggle with it, but he made the course very clear and easy to understand. Also if you go to office hours, he will be a huge help. Couldn't recommend more!!FINA2201 2022-12-21 13:27:32 +0000 UTC
Sunayan Acharya is rated 4.00/5 on Rate My Professors from 16 ratings. 69% of RMP reviewers said they would take them again.
Sunayan Acharya's classes have a difficulty rating of 3.4/5 on Rate My Professors.
Sunayan Acharya has taught FINA4350, FINA2201, FINA6412, FINA6433, FINA6337, FINA6334, FINA4512, FINA4370 and 2 more at Northeastern.
Data updated October 2026.