The best aspects of the course were the class interaction and the patient professor. He tried to engage all students and was able to teach them about information security in a very effective way. The worst aspects of the course included the lengthy class time and lack of student participation which made conversations dul . The course would improve if students had breaks and more activities to engage them during the lengthy class periods. Prospective students should know that this is an enlightening course that they will enjoy, as long as they put forth an effort.

Students believed that the best aspects of this course were the professors, who were both very personable and easy to approach with questions. Students also liked the group project, which they found gave them insight into managing secure projects. Some students did not like that the entire course was focused on the presentations, and wanted to add more interactive features to the class like discussions and additional readings to discuss. This course is highly recommended to prospective students who are interested in both economics and technology. Having a good understanding of computer security is highly beneficial as well as some financial background.

The best aspects of the course included the exposure to non-technical but important financial issues surrounding information security that were often omitted from other courses. Many students agreed that the final project was particularly interesting and useful in developing an understanding of the material. Some students found the final exam to be exceptional y difficult, in part because there was some uncertainty about material that was going to be included. To ameliorate this problem, they suggested providing more comprehensive class notes and a course outline. Prospective students can expect a lighter-than-normal course load, and need not have a financial background.