Steven Francis - San Jose State University, San Jose, CA

Professor: Steven Francis

Department: Business

College: San Jose State University, San Jose, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: BUS160
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Consider his experience as a true business owner, Steve got the drive and he teaches to give back to the next generation. Steve did not come to SJSU for a job but he comes to really give his mindset his exp to the next generations. It will take work, but the work makes sense because Steve knows why he teaches what he teaches. You're in for a treat.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: BUS187
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great lectures. Tests are heavily curved because its tough, not hard to get an A if you study for it. Take advantage of the challenge that gives you a chance to correct your incorrect answers from the test, considering its easy three points as long as you shows your understanding!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: BUS160
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

There are concepts which never made sense to me till he explained them. I think he gives the best examples and can simplify any problem. Very informative lectures! Great personality, funny, approachable, respected, genius! one of the best teachers out there! He is a successful businessman, but was born to be a teacher!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: BUS160
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Steve is crazy knowledgeable, and is really good at lecturing. He keeps them interesting enough that you don't lose focus. No Book needed, but you have to show up to class in order to get the information for the exams. The group project he assigns is pretty easily graded, but can be time consuming. Highly recommend !

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: BUS160
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I took his class twice for different classes and both times was great. As long as you take notes from his lectures and read the textbook it's super easy. He heavily curves all his midterms and final. Make sure to pick a good group for the project too. Really straightforward and easy to talk to.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: BUS160
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Teaching method: From his personal experience as a manager of his own business (don't expect powerpoints or use of textbooks) Personality: funny, inspirational, somewhat young, understanding Grades: 2 Midterms (65 Q's each), 1 Group Project (3-6 ppl), Final curves exam scores and to challenge 3 questions u scored wrong Should still buy book

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: BUS187
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Great lecturer and helps make complex concepts easy to understand. Tests--though sometimes wordy--were not that difficult to understand and do. You don't really need the textbook, but I'd recommend getting it in case you didn't catch a concept covered in class. The group project is semester long and extremely simple. Personally this was an easy A.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: BUS187
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Exams are challenging which might hurt your GPA. Overall, it was a worth taking class if you want to improve knowledge. Choosing a bad group could make you suffer whole semester. He was very knowledgeable, nice and respectful.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: BUS187
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is a very inspirational person. You will get a high value from his classes. He teaches his real life business knowledge and experiences. He does a great job explaining the concepts from the text book, so I recommend you to do the reading after class.. His strong experience in economics is reflected during his lectures. He is flexible and nice

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: BUS187AND160
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

It's been a year since I've taken these classes with Prof. Francis and he's the best professor i've had at SJSU. Hands down his classes are so interesting. The group projects kind of suck but I would take him again if i had the chance. Study for his exams all of the questions are tricky but if you take good notes in class you'll do fine!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: BUS160
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Super easy. Curves exams and the group project is easy as long as you have a good group. I took him for both 187 and 160 solid choice for both classes

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: BUS187
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

smester long Group Project that is time consuming. really hard exams that you probably end up getting a C or Cplus on even after hrs of studying and taking really good notes. but really does know his stuff when it comes to international business. maybe there is an easier option w/ another prof

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: BUS187
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Mr Francis is a really good instructor and is very knowledgeable. Makes the class lectures interesting and is really good at explaining the concepts in the book. The only downside is his tests are not clear and very difficult and studying for it is very time consuming since you have to read the book and go thru notes. also big group project.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: BUS187
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I enjoyed his lectures because they are engaging. I liked how he actually used the white board to draw out elaborate examples to help the concepts sink in. His lectures cover everything on the exams and he gives a great review.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: BUS160BUS187
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

BEST BUSINESS PROFESSOR I HAVE HAD, he knows what he is talking about and is very engaging with students. He makes up the test questions, lectures are extremely important and he will curve your grade depending on your attendance. I enjoy going to this class because I feel like I am actually learning.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: BUS187
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Steve is a great professor. He is extremely knowledgeable about economics and international business and he brings a great amount of practical knowledge and real-world experience from his business outside of school. Most of his lectures build on the material in the textbook so being in class helps a ton. Tests are tough but not too bad if you study

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: BUS187
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

he curves his exams because he has to. he takes attendance but not for participation. His lecture are different from what's in the textbook. you are tested on what's in the book and his lectures. hopefully the curve will be in your favor. but he does let you get three points back on every exam

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: BUS187
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

There is one group project, two midterms, and a final. His midterms are from his lectures and the textbook. Honestly, his tests are really hard because he words the questions weird. This class is like an economics class but he makes his midterms really difficult. But other than that, he's okay.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: BUS187
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

BEST BUSINESS PROFESSOR I HAVE HAD! This guy knows what he is talking about and is very engaging with students. He makes up the test questions so GO TO CLASS because his lectures are extremely important and he will curve your grade depending on your attendance. I enjoy going to this class because I feel like I am actually learning.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: BUS160
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I really enjoyed his lectures. I feel like I learned A LOT, but however his test are extremely hard. My grade definitely does not reflect the amount of stuff I learned. I would not take him again for 187!