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This was definitely the hardest class I have ever taken, but also the most rewarding. I learned so much throughout the semester, and the work was completely worth it. If you're even slightly interested in finance, take his class. He will never waste your time, and if he taught more courses, I'd sign up instantly.Rate My Professors ↗
Best professor I've had. He cares so much for his students and doesn't sugarcoat how important finance knowledge is to our success. His lectures consist of definitions, examples, and practice problems to help us learn the material. He assigns a lot of readings that do take up a lot of time, but at the end of the day they ensure material mastery.Rate My Professors ↗
One of the best professors I've ever had. Cares a lot about his students.Rate My Professors ↗
Online class, but managing the structure and substance of this course is the most dreadful experience ever. 4 tests make up the entirety of your grade and those are pretty hard. You def have to study a lot, and even then it's unclear how much of a chance you have to get a decent score. The professor doesn't seem very involved with this class.Rate My Professors ↗
Cannot stress enough how essential Laplante's Finance 300 course is for finance majors. Gained the basic fundamentals that are needed in every facet of business. Tough course, lots of reading (he wrote the textbook), hard exams, but I do feel thoroughly educated in my knowledge of finance. If as you are willing to work hard, you will find success.Rate My Professors ↗
FIN300 is the hardest class I've ever taken. That being said, Laplante is the best prof/teacher I've ever had. Whether or not you decide to take his class should be dependent on how much you value learning finance. If you are interested in finance, he is the best prof. at UW - take it! If uninterested in finance, stay as FAR away as possible.Rate My Professors ↗
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Introductory corporate finance and investments course.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Past student reviews · Mark Laplante
Mark Laplante teaches a tough course with hard exams and extensive reading, as he wrote the textbook. One student reported gaining essential finance fundamentals and feeling thoroughly educated, noting that success requires working hard.
historical GPA · grades
Fall 2022–Spring 2026Multinational Business Finance applies financial theory to multinational operations, covering the international financial environment, capital flows, foreign exchange management, hedging, and multinational capital budgeting.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
historical GPA · grades
Fall 2022–Spring 2026Multinational Business Finance covers theory applied to multinational firms, including foreign investment analysis, working capital, and international monetary affairs.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
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Spring 2023–Spring 2026 · limited sampleAn introductory course for non-business majors covering basic concepts, practices, and analytical methods in the market enterprise system, with a focus on accounting, finance, and business law.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Past student reviews · Mark Laplante
Mark Laplante taught this online course with well-organized module readings, though students disagreed on lecture clarity. Exams were the primary assessment, with some finding them difficult and disconnected from the provided materials, while others noted they were straightforward if preparation was thorough.
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Fall 2022–Spring 2026Distinct courses recorded per term
Explore courses taught by this instructor →| Term | Course | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Spring 2027 | ECON/FINANCE 300 | Introduction to Finance |
| Spring 2027 | FINANCE/INTLBUS 445 | Multinational Business Finance |
| Spring 2027 | FINANCE/INTLBUS 745 | Multinational Business Finance |
| Spring 2027 | GENBUS 310 | Fundamentals of Accounting and Finance for Non-business Majors |
| Fall 2026 | ECON/FINANCE 300 | Introduction to Finance |
| Fall 2026 | GENBUS 310 | Fundamentals of Accounting and Finance for Non-business Majors |
Teaching history may be incomplete. Course pages contain course-specific feedback and citations.
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