Ajax Persaud - University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON

Professor: Ajax Persaud

Department: Business

College: University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ADM2320
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Took this class 2 years ago before switching to science. One of my favourite and most memorable profs, and was really entertaining to be in his lecture. Cares a lot about students' success and extremely accessible outside of class-- i definitely visited frequently during office hours. All in all, really nice guy and passionate about his field!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ADM2320
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Ajax is a great prof if you're looking to learn, however, his midterm (2 essay style questions) were very difficult. Although he had a bonus question which really increased the class average. He is an easy marker. I would recommend this professor. His multiple choice are however, very difficult. there are a lot of opportunities to get a good grade

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ADM2320
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

One of the best professors at Telfer. If you go to class he will provide you with midterm and exam hints and if you visit his office hours he will layout both group assignments. Also, conveys information with real life material and lots of jokes. Highly recommend over any other Marketing professors.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ADM2320
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Maybe it was harder in the past, but over the past few years he's been teaching with VERY clear expectations of what he wants done by students. Amazing lectures and stories, really enjoys what he does and it shows as he's really good at it! Go to class, listen and you'll really enjoy his lectures!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ADM2320
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Persaud is simply awesome. Really nice guy and cares. Definitely pick Ajax if you are taking marketing.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ADM2320
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Really good prof! He keeps class interesting, tells jokes and although the lectures closely reflect the text he explains more thoroughly in class so its best to go. Tests are difficult but if you take the time to go see him to review and ask for help he genuinely cares and will help you achieve the grade you're looking for. Definitely recommend!!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ADM2320
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

He makes marketing so interesting that I would actually consider switching out of finance!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ADM2320
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

He is a good prof but the course material is boring as hell. There were two huge group projects that were very time consuming. He is funny and makes a lot of jokes during class, and he also cares quite a lot about his teaching. Beware of the final, it was 90% multiple choices but extremely hard.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ADM2320
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Ajax is the best prof i have ever had. He is great! he does want people to participate by giving answers but normally they are common sense. Would highly recommend to anyone taking marketing.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ADM2320
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

I loved Ajax! He was such a nice guy, took the time to get to know everyone. The course was a lot easier than past years apparently, although the midterm had just 4 questions on super specific things for a lot of marks! Still one of the easiest courses though, and if you go to Ajax's office hours he'll really help you out!!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ADM2320
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Seemed like a good professor, enjoyed taking his class, until the midterm. The material that was on the midterm was never discussed in class or if it was then it was discussed very briefly. There is no point in going to class since the topics he brings up are irrelevant to the exams although attendance is mandatory. Just read the textbook instead

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ADM2320
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Makes a lot of dirty jokes. The course load was quite heavy with connect assignments due every week. Midterm was two very broad(vague) essay questions and exam was difficult multiple choice questions.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ADM2320
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Decent prof. Really loves what he does and that comes through. I mostly just studied trigger words and put decent effort into assignments.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ADM2320
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Tough class, but only because he asks you questions that make sure you really understand the material in a real world setting instead of just memorize it. If you're interesting in learning, take him. If you're interesting in your grade, don't take him. Super clear about his expectations and how he grades everything.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ADM2320
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Not a very good prof and his lecture style is very unorganized and hard to follow along. I would avoid if possible. The textbook is 100% necessary because going to class is almost pointless. Does not convey the subject well at all, although he knows the stuff well

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ADM2320
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Laziest Professor at the University. His midterms are usually 1-2 essay style questions (ex: What have you learnt about Marketing thus far?). When he marks he doesn't give marks for information you input, he takes marks off for the information you missed, because of this combined with his question style it is very easy to lose marks.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ADM2320
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Easily the best teacher I've had. He gets super into everything he's teaching and makes it really easy to listen. Like everyone said, he messed up bad making the final exam though.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ADM2020
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Very frustrating teacher who is both lazy and ignorant. Midterm consisted of 2 essay style questions each of which were based on a very minor subsection of the studied chapters. Final exam consisted of multiple choice riddled with broken english and contradictions as well as 2 "long answer" questions that involved long division without a calculator

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ADM2320
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Ajax is soooo thirsty... He talks about picking up girls almost every class. Their was too much work in the class and the final had 20/100 marks on a calculation we barely covered in class

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ADM2320
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Awesome guy! He shares a lot of stories, which REALLY helps you understand the material. HOWEVER, he is a very hard marker and you need to know the textbook inside out to do well in that class. He wants you to understand the stuff rather than just giving out the marks, so his midterm and final was quite difficult.