Tom Hughes - University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC

Professor: Tom Hughes

Department: Business

College: University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ACCT324
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Homework is online and is easy. Exams are not too hard with over half from each test coming directly from the connect homework. Lectures are not super exciting, but attendance is taken via tophat so it is easy to get the code if you can't go. Overall Hughes made a course I was reluctant about fairly interesting and it wasn't too hard.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: SCHC274
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Great professor and really nice guy, would absolutely recommend.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ACCT324
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Hughes really knows the material and tests more on application of concepts. Do not count on him giving answers during the review (only gave about 8 questions during the entire semester). Tests cover 4 to 7 chapters and are riddled with typos and duplicate questions. Assigned seating. Overall all a decent class.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ACCT324
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great class and Professor Hughes really seems to know his stuff! The tests are difficult, but if you pay attention and study the book you can do well.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ACCT324
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

TAKE THIS MAN! Tests are somewhat difficult but with a little bit of effort you'll get a B. He loves this university and his students.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ACCT324
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

ABSOLUTELY TAKE HIS HONORS SECTION!!!!! It's much easier than his normal section. Honors section had take home tests while I had 3 sit down, fairly difficult tests. His lectures have nothing to do with what's on the test but attendance is pretty much optional. He really does know his stuff and is a great resource to go to.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ACC324
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

really nice guy but i think the other business law prof is way easier. was not expecting this class to be as hard as it is

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ACCT324HONORS
• 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:

LOVE MR. HUGHES! you will want to go to class, trust me. besides, what professor cooks authentic paella for his students?! Mr. Hughes honestly cares about his students and wants them to succeed both inside and outside of the classroom. I never considered law school before this class, but now cannot wait to be a 1L!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: POLI391
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

One of the best teachers I've ever had. He is a bit scattered, but very knowledgeable and insightful. He's very understanding if you are having trouble, and he really makes students important in the course.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ACCT324HONORS
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He is the best professor I've had for USC. Do not miss out on taking him. He gives great real-world examples and is very engaging. He really cares about the students. You have to go to class, but you will want to.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ACCT324HONORS
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Mr. Hughes is the best teacher at USC. He presents the material fairly and in a unique way.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ACCT324
• 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:

Professor Hughes is so nice to his students. He gives you a lot of the exact exam questions in the class before the exam so make sure you take pictures of those.( You can find all the answers if you look..) He says he takes attendance but he doesn't look at who has missed. There's not reason why you shouldn't get an A from him.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ACCT324HONORS
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Mr. Hughes cares about his students more than most any other professor I have had. The Honors version of ACCT 324 is essentially an Easy A. Go to class and do the work and you will do fine.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ACCT324
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Awesome teacher. Class is nothing but lecture but I'd say he's the best option for 324. 2 exams and a final, and he even gives most of the questions to you the class before the test. Highly recommend!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ACCT324
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Two exams and a final. Final is not cumulative!! Takes attendance but does not use it in computing final grade. Gives 2 points on overall grade if you do a very simple extra credit assignment. Exams are hard but he gives the questions out the class period before the exam. Literally gave out 48/50 questions on the final! Very nice but long lectures.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ACCT324
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

All the tests and quizzes are on quizlet. If you can't make an A in this class, you don't deserve to be at USC. He gives no homework and you can BS the extra credit for 2 points added to your final grade. Super easy class. Takes attendance all year, but at the end lets you know it isn't mandatory. Won't bump up your grade if you skip class though.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ACCT324
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He is literally the sweetest man ever. Gives connect quizzes, but all the answers are online. The tests are 50 questions but super easy since he basically gives the questions away. A lot of people are on their phones in class, you dont really have to pay attention to pass...

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ACCT324
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Tommy is the man. Kind of dry at times, but he grades very easily and gives you questions that will be on the test in advance. He takes attendance, but doesn't deduct from your grade for missing, only holds it against you if you ask for a grade boost after not going. He explains things very well and is an all around great guy

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: SCHC387
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I took Professor Hughes for a class Spring of freshman year and he has been my favorite professor ever since. He really wants to help and thoroughly enjoys teaching and hearing from his students. Take honors sections of his class if possible, because he's an easier grader in those. Fantastic guy (and he and his wife are awesome cooks)

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ACCT324
• 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:

Love Professor Hughes! Take the Honors section if you can (it's basically passfail)!! Lots of cases to readwrite case briefs for, but not overwhelming.