Robert Kent - University of Delaware, Newark, DE

Professor: Robert Kent

Department: Business

College: University of Delaware, Newark, DE

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: BUAD471
• 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:

3 exams which is 50% of your grade and one paper which is the other 50% of your grade. Each exam is only 15 multiple choice questions and one short answer so if you get two wrong then your already at a B. His lectures are EXTREMELY BORING and he rambles on. super nice and knowledgeable guy though. Attendance is never taken ever. DON'T BUY TEXTBOOK

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: BUAD471
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

There's only 3 exams, and a one paper you can do with a group. Lectures were extremely boring and hard to get through. There were only a few questions on the exam so if you get 2 wrong you already have a B, but they weren't ridiculously hard. The paper was about 20 pages long, but it wasn't terribly hard and I don't think he graded it too hard.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: BUAD471
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Bob is a pretty funny guy. His lectures can feel long towards the end of the semester, and he gets sidetracked alot. Tests are pretty easy if you study the notes. Final paper worth 50% of your grade, definitely get started on this early and ask questions because the assignment isn't too clear.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: BUAD471
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

The three exams aren't difficult, but they aren't so easy either. Walk out feeling unsure, get a B+ or A back. The final project is a LOT of work and his guidelines aren't so clear. Make sure to ask him lots of questions about it, he's really helpful. Class is fun though, just long sometimes. Def take him if you can!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: BUAD471
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

The tests are really easy, but you have to go to class to do well. He says a lot in class that is not in the book, but are on the tests. You don't need to buy the textbook. The final project is graded very hard, so spend a lot of time on it and make sure you use a unique product. The grading on the final project brought me from an A to a B.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: BUAD471
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I really enjoyed class with Bob Kent. He tries to make his classes more discussion based and provides a lot of current examples to make the material more relevant and easy to understand. I didn't buy the textbook and received an A in the class, but I did go to most classes because the exams come from class notes. Final paper is LONG.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: BUAD471
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I enjoyed this class a lot. Class attendance isn't mandatory but the tests are only on lectures so if you miss the notes you have to read the textbook. Only buy the textbook if you know you'll skip class a lot. Course grade is based on 3 easy tests and 1 final project. Start the project at least 2 weeks before it's due. Kent is really nice.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: BUAD471
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Pretty straight-forward class. Just go to class and take notes. For the tests, you should be fine if you just study the notes. However, you'll need the book for the final project that is worth 50% of your grade. It's pretty involved so make sure to start at least a week before it's due if you want a good grade.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: BUAD471
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

long written project that is HALF of course grade.. also exams with mult choice and written essays... not the most exciting, and he wont even let you text :)

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: BUAD471
• 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:

He is so boring. Nice guy, just not the best teacher. His notes are literally just lists of material that you learn in other marketing classes. Reading the textbook doesn't really help on the exam either. Just go to class, study the notes, and try to BS the exams as best you can. Try to avoid this class if possible.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: 471
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

not as fun as some say... but use class notes to study for exams, and review the syllabus before writing the project, and it's drama-free and as easy as spending someone else's money...

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: BUAD471
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Not as good as everyone is saying, I think he grades too many exams in one night because he'll tell you what answers he was looking for and you may have them but you'll still have a B+ on the exam. The project is long, if you start a few weeks before it is due you should be fine, mine was 19+ pages and I only got a B+. Should have had dif. prof.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: BUAD471
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Hilarious teacher, funny, makes you want to go to class.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: BUAD471
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Definately take this class with him, he is a really cool/nice guy. Tries to make class funny and interesting. One of the best professors i've had at UD.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: BUAD301
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

No Comments

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: BUAD471
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

3 essay exams that are real easy, one huge project that takes a lot of time but not too bad, class is mostly discussion but as long as u get the notes from someone u dont really have to go to class, nice guy

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: BUAD471
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

great class. lectures pretty much enitrely group discussion of commercials. easy tests (no need to study too much, just go to class)

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: BUAD301
• 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:

this prof is so funny...tells the craziest stories so class isn't boring. he isn't hot, but he asked for the peppers. def would take him again.

Rating # 19

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Take him if you can, he is easy and fun. Talk in class, take good notes, and start your paper early!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: BUAD471
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Great teacher, very funny. Easy and interesting class. Study notes and tests will be easy.