Grant Havers - Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, BC

Professor: Grant Havers

Department: Business Administration

College: Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, BC

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: BUS303
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

No Comments

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: BUS303
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is absolutely THE BEST TEACHER I've had in business. If you are interested in the subject and listen to what he has to say in class, you'll have no problem with the exam. He is really smart and makes of his course more than another dry business-type empty talk. However, if you are the typical "business-type", you might hate him.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: BUS303
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

worst prof ever! the exams and assignments were unfair. we dont get part marks even with explanations. we have to get the answer write then he marks on explanations. the scoring system intentionally makes students' marks lower. he doesnt tape the lectures, so going to class is mandatory to get the notes. not a very nice person to talk to either

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: BUS303
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

You have no choice, I guess. It seems like he's the only one teaching this course. This is useless, at least i think, and boring class. He keeps talking in the class, so you gotta write down what's out of his mouth. each and every word! class average was so high, so you gotta do really hard. He's a good prof, but I think the class sucks.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: BUS303
• 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:

Havers is the most entertaining and interesting prof I have ever had at SFU. Exams are hard but worth the trade off of actually learning about the theoretical paradigms of business. Far more interesting than memorizing meaningless definitions and figures like other bus courses. He also has a wicked sense of humor!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: BUS303
• 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:

No Comments

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: BUS303
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Absolutely the worst professor I've ever had. The exams were unfair and his stubborn elitist nature was impossible to deal with. Thank goodness they've finally added other professors to teach this course. It wasn't even about "ethics in business", more of a philosophy course. Avoid Havers at all cost. You're welcome.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: BUS303
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Generally an interesting prof and very good course content for future business people. Good language skills are very important for this class, though. The readings use high-level language, and the exam expects you to be able to interpret abstract questions. Lastly - you might find him offensive if you are a conservative or republican.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: BUS303
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Im confused, why did we buy the textbook? It becomes apparent during lectures that he himself hasn't read it. If you look at the page references he gives during lectures and then what he explains the concepts as, sometimes they are completely different. If he finds your writing to be the least bit vague he will take marks off, because he can't b

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: BUS303
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

well he tries to fail students during the finals.. i was getting B+ and A before finals, then during the finals, he tested stuff that he even didn't mention or appeared in the text books at all. clearly he wants to fail most students who doesn't attend to class or even the students who go to class EVERY TIME

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: BUS343
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Wicked prof, he enjoys talking abuot stuff and you don't fall asleep in his class! However, his exams are tricky if you haven't studied his notes inside and out. FOCUS ON HIS NOTES, ignore the textbook you don't need it, just ask him to clarify if you need help! Make sure you listen to his lectures or record them, and you will do well in this cours

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: BUS303
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Class was VERY interesting. And Havers lecturing style was also great. BUT TERRIBLE prof- he marks like a robot. Gives extremely subjective questions but will only accept set answers. In addition he stopped recording lectures becasue "people stopped showing up" but this was absolutley not ture, there is a full class every week. terrible prof.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: BUS303
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

the best prof i ever had! he is very clear about his lecture. but you have to study hard for it in order to get a B or A.. read his notes do his sample midterm. it is very useful!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: BUS303
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Tricky class. Like everyone else says, don't waste money on the book. It is key to attend all the lectures, then listen to them again online. He's fair, but you're going to have to work hard. Take advantage of the fudge factor for participating. It helped me.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: BUS303
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I enjoyed this class. He is a good lecturer.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: BUS303
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Good prof. Cases are tough but exams are fair. You must attend his lectures and listen to his recorded lecture. Don't buy the books. Useless. He really promotes thinking.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: BUS303
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

worst prof ever.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: BUS303
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Go to his lectures and understand the concepts inside and out and you'll do really well in the course. He explains things better than the textbook. The M/C for the exams were a little tricky though.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: BUS303
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

if u want to fail, go ahead to take his class. the worst prof i ever met

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: BUS303
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

A hard prof, uses the same joke for every single class, the markings are unfair specially for the cases. The worst teacher ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!