Augustus Colangelo - Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA

Professor: Augustus Colangelo

Department: Business

College: Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: BA304
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Gus is a great guy, but a horrible teacher. He has a psychology degree, nothing in business. His tests are super hard for no reason, and contain information that wasn't covered in class or the text. His class is based off four tests. No papers, no homework nothing but tests. Mess one up say goodbye to that good grade. Would NOT take again.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: BA304
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Loved taking class with Prof Colangelo. He has an incredible resume and provides real life experience for almost every topic. The tests are not hard if you study and you can opt out of the final if you are happy with your grade. Typically in class group activities the last class of the week that are not graded and fun.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: BA304
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Gus is such a great professor. He's really engaging during lectures, and makes MGMT easy to understand. The only grades are the exams, but he gives a lot of extra credit opportunities which make all the difference. The final is optional. Read the book because he writes it, and it's an easy read. Take him!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: MANAGEMENT451W
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I loved his class. He is by far one of my most favorite professors. He is very likable and intelligent. I enjoyed the material and discussions and learned a lot. He really cares about his job and what he's teaching.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: BA304
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

My favorite professor @ Penn State by far! Take his class-- will change your life

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: MGMT301
• 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:

Gus is a great guy to have as a teacher. Pretty much everything you need to know for the exams are from his lectures so go to class, but still buy the book because he writes it. He talks fast, but you'll get used to it and he is definitely better than some of the other management teacher's you might get stuck with.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: MGMT301
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Gus is a very funny and genuine man. However, his class is hard as fck. His exams barely use textbook information, so you have to go to class and listen to the lectures. Also for the test MAKE FLASHCARDS ON TERMS. It will save your life. I took this class the summer of my freshman year for LEAP, so it was pretty difficult. Upperclassmen expect Bs

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: BA242
• 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:

Gus is probably the best professor I've had a PSU. He knows his material and is very engaging and easy to listen to. The class is not easy but you will learn A TON. He is extremely helpful and wants you to well in this class. I highly recommend taking a course with him

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: MGMT301
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He talks fast but if you study for the tests for a few hours and go to class youll get an a or a- in the class

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: MGMT301
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great professor but a lot of studying is needed for exams. Note cards and outlining is a must for A's on exams. Not too many exam questions come from readings so mostly just have to attend class to understand material. Recommend taking him just study and you'll get the A and learn a lot.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: MGMT301
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Gus is awesome, you have to go to class though. Read the material before class and take clear notes. If you can memorize and make sense of his material and examples then you will be fine!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: MGMT301
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He's a great professor. Gives a lot of real life examples with each concept he teaches. Though I've got to say his exams were pretty tough. You definitely have to study well in advance. Then again he does offer a lot of extra credit opportunities...never miss the extra credit movies!! A lot of reading is assigned so don't leave it till the end.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: MGMT301
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is impossible to understand and the tests brely come from the textbook readings. however, the textbook has all the power point slides he uses for the lectures so without the textbook it is impossible to take notes, the majority of the test material. nice guy, but poor teacher

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: MGMT301
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Gus is a great guy. His class is somewhat challenging, but if you study and go to office hours you should be fine. Don't miss class, you can't teach yourself the material from the book. Definitely take his as a professor.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: MGMT301
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Gus is a fantastic guy with many great real life examples to go along with his lectures. That being said this is not a great class. Some lectures Gus is solid but more than often he jumps around and is very confusing. The key to doing well is taking down every word he says and writing them on FLASHCARDS. Would not take another class of his.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: MGMT301
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Gus is as everyone else says a good guy. He just cannot teach. He's an interesting speaker to listen to, but not every class. The entire class is memorization, not much "understanding of concepts." It is sad that this is the first business class that most students take. Gus just has this stigma attached to him as being a legend-- don't be fooled.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: MGMT301
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Gus is a great guy, lectures are interesting, he's lively and doesn't make you want to fall asleep. Best advice would be to go to class to get all the extra credit, make flashcards and study for the exam from them. Understand the concepts as well as definitions and you'll pull at least a B+.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: MGMT301
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Not a bad professor. The lectures were really boring unless we did an in-class project (several throughout semester). Take notes in the book and attend class even though he can be hard to follow at times. Overall still a good and helpful professor.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: MGMT301
• 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:

Basically a class of memorizing - not learning. Gus is a great guy. A little hard to understand a times, though. Go to class, make flashcards, and you'll do fine.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: MGMT301
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Really nice guy who really knows a lot about organizational behavior. To do well on his exams: take down every single thing that he says in class and turn them into flashcards that you memorize backwards and forwards. Make sure you know everything from big overall concepts to little details and you can't go lower than an A in the class. Flashcards!