The best parts of this course were the entertaining lectures and in-class discussions. Many students thought the midterm exam was too hard and that they were not given enough guidance on what to expect of it. Students suggested changing the format of the midterm or better exam preparation beforehand. Students said the course covered interesting and ethical questions. Students should expect a discussion-based course and should be prepared to be an active participant in class.

Students thought that the professor was the best aspect of this course, as he made the class discussions interesting and the materials relevant. Students also liked the case studies, which they felt provided great insight into the workplace. They did not like the length of the class, which they believed was too long. Suggestions for improvement included having the class meet twice a week instead of once, and incorporating more current events into the class discussions to keep the materials fresh. Prospective students should be prepared for a steady workflow and a class that encourages them to read about and analyze hard issues within the workplace.

Students liked the way this class emphasized discussion, as well as the incorporation of videos into lectures. Students’ least favorite aspect of the class was the midterm which many thought didn’t accurately reflect the material of the course. Students also did not like the long class times for this course. Students thought that the course could be improved with smal er class sizes that were more conducive to discussion. Students also thought they could receive better guidance for exams and assignments. Students felt it was important for future participants to know that participation in discussion was important to success in this course.

The best aspects of this course included the documentaries, guest lecturers, and engaging class discussions. One student felt the instructor didn’t introduce al the material on which he/she was later tested. Another student felt the grading on assignments was arbitrary. Suggestions included requiring fewer pages on the final paper and incorporating some free-response questions into the exams. Prospective students should know that this is a reading and writing-intensive course.

Students real y enjoyed the class discussions they had during this course and the games they played. The professor incorporated real life issues into course material, and he used interesting ways to get his students amped up. In addition, the professor used non-traditional ways to get his students to really ponder certain topics. However, grading was arbitrary, the case studies were confusing, and the lack of feedback frustrated students. Technology also was off limits during this class. Suggestions for improvement include: fairer grading, shorter class periods, and teaching students how to debate before throwing them into it. Prospective students should know that the course workload isn’t terrible.

Students enjoyed the manageable workload, intellectually stimulating class discussions, interesting guest lecturers, and accessible instructor and TA. Students remarked that the professor created an atmosphere where students felt comfortable sharing their opinions. Students felt that the final project was difficult to coordinate with six group members and that feedback on assignments was not helpful as the comments were difficult to read. Suggestions for improvement included having smaller group sizes for final projects and clearer feedback and guidelines for assignments. This discussion based course was highly recommended for prospective students interested in business.