Loren Kuzuhara - University of Wisconsin - Madison, Madison, WI

Professor: Loren Kuzuhara

Department: Business

College: University of Wisconsin - Madison, Madison, WI

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: MHR305
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Loren really cares about this class and his students very much which makes you want to go to class. Lecture content can be repetitive at time but he really wants you to do well and gives a lot of opportunities for extra credit to help you make up points taken off on exams - reuses a lot of old exam questions too which is very helpful.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: MHR305
• 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:

Loren is the only reason I show up to class. He is the sweetest person ever and gives you so much extra credit. His tests are surprisingly a little hard but he gives you 4 old exams and a study guide to study off of. Loren is the best, I hope I have another class with him

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: MHR412
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Took this class with Loren after taking him for 305. The class was as expected, showing up to class is part of your grade, one large group project that he assigns towards the beginning of the semester, and many chances for extra credit. Lots of in class activities, only one midterm, and no final exam.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: MHR305
• 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:

Loren makes class fun and always tries to make the content relatable, for example he literally gave out gift cards to encourage participation in class demonstrations. He wants everyone to learn and do well in the class, so if you put in the effort you will get an A. Work hard on the tests and group project and you won't be disappointed.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: MHR305
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Loren is amazing. He is a goofy guy, tells a lot of jokes and gives out candy. Tests are exactly like practice/ lectures. Everyone gets an A on group project, he wants you to do well in the class! Easy A would take every class if I could.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: MHR305
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Loren is the best profI've had at UW .Everyone should take this course. You learn a ton, it's based on a group project and three tests, and it's relatively easy if you just put in the work. Great class, great teacher.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: MHR305
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

This class is like communism: why try if everyone gets an A? Exam reviews are posted online, and all exams are direct copy and pastes from the reviews. Dr. Kuzuhara does not add anything meaningful to the slides, so lectures are not mandatory. He copy and pastes the same project feedback to all students, and posts grades very late.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: OLA563
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Mr. Kuzuhara gives poornfeedback if any. Fails to grade assignments on time creating it difficult to know how you're excelling or failing in the course. Gives homework load that is infeasible for the working adult. Finally, the manner in which material is presented leaves one more confused than anything. In a positive note he is in class on time.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: MHR305
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

One of the nicest professors I've ever had. Sincerely wants everyone to succeed in class. Almost all exam questions are taken from reviews. One group project but graded very generously.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: MHR305
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

MHR 305 was a breeze but I also learned a lot from the course. Loren was enthusiastic about the material everyday and he brought a positive energy to the TAs as well. There was a lot of group work in discussions as well as project wise. If you give a good effort, there should be no reason not to do well. I never dreaded going to class with him.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: MHR305
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Lecture slides are posted online, so there's really no incentive to go to lecture. Loren is very funny and gives out gift cards and prizes in lecture so it's nice to show up, but definitely not necessary. Posts previous exams and repeats the majority of questions word-for-word.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: MHR305
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Loren is hilarious and he really wants you to succeed, almost to a fault! The class is probably one of the easiest classes I've taken in the business school! Easy A, and counts toward management track for MHR major.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: MHR305
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Amazing teacher

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: MHR365
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

One group project, so manage your time well. He doesn't give very clear expectations throughout the semester, but once it's time to present your project or final paper, it's clear. Don't buy required HBR, rather, count on classmates for in class activity or google it. Gave TONS of gift cards, had food in class, and mini field trip! Most get As

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: MHR305
• 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:

Loren was an excellent professor. He was funny and related the topics to the real world. He used many movie references and TV show clips (the office). He gave many opportunities for extra credit and internship opportunities. For each exam he provided exam practice questions which he used verbatim on the exams. Overall amazing class.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: MHR305
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Amazing professor. He cares if you understand the material or no.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: MHR365
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I took Loren's Leadership class and he was outstanding! The whole semester revolved around a group project where you could literally do any project you wanted to do. My group decided to do a fundraiser at a bar. He also has the best laugh in the business school. And there is very little homework at all! Cases aren't super necessary to read.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: MHR365
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Kuzuhara is an amazing prof, don't listen to the others, if you work hard and show you are engaged he will reward that. He wants to coach his students and help them learn, not fail them. A great mentor an A in my book!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: MHR305
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Loren is a good lecturer and overall funny guy. Keeps class interesting. The material isn't hard, do the practice exam questions and you'll be prepared for the actual exam. Strategic HR project is a lot of work but not hard to do well on. Attendance in section is mandatory, but you can get away with missing lectures

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: MHR305
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Loren is very laid back so if you are self driven it isn't hard to do well since he is there for you when you ask him to be. However, sometimes because he is so laid back you have to try to figure out why some material is relevant. But overall, the class is very easy and he puts out reviews for the test that if you look over you will do just fine!