Claudia Smith - University of Victoria, Victoria, BC

Professor: Claudia Smith

Department: Business

College: University of Victoria, Victoria, BC

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: COM495
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Although her criteria sheets are vague and ambiguous, Claudia really cares about her students. She is readily available to have discussions, give feedback and help outside the classroom. She makes her lectures interesting and lively.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: COM495
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Claudia is committed to the success of the students in her course and puts a lot of work to ensure her students learn. Although the final project is big, I learned and retained the course content through the process more than I would have ever with a multiple choice test. This is one of the most practical courses you can take in your undergrad.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ENT100
• 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:

Claudia truly cares about her students and their experience with this class. She helped guide me with my venture and went out of her way to assist me in my efforts. Would recommend her and ENT100 to anyone interested in starting their own company.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: COM495
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This was by far one of the most useful business classes I have ever taken during my 4 year degree. Not only did Claudia skillfully manage to teach us almost everything about Marketing Communications, but she also made us apply that knowledge in a greatly beneficial way to give back to our local business community. Would take this class again!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: COM495
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I definitely recommend registering in COM 495 with Claudia! Our class was required to complete a marketing communications plan over the term, which was a very rewarding experience. Claudia provided guidance and in-depth feedback as we completed this assignment. This prepared me to write the midterm (which was a very fair test).

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: COM495
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Claudia is passionate about marketing, and has TONS of knowledge & experience in the field. I would highly suggest taking her course (specifically COM 495) as it is such a fulfilling, educational experience, and you will walk out completing this course having learned skills that you will ACTUALLY use & that will make you stand out in your career.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ENTR100
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She is great at teaching concepts visually and is kind and compassionate (without a note I got an extension on an assignment because of family trouble). I have seen some of the same guest lecturers in other classes, they do the usual I'm great rant. I believe her high emotional intelligence prevents this. It was night and day seeing the same guest.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ENT100
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The first two years of my degree mainly comprised of easy/boring electives so let me tell you, although there is a lot of work, ENT100 was the best class I have ever taken. Claudia Smith brings in over a dozen inspirational and highly successful entrepreneurs making the course relevant, engaging, and extremely interesting. Absolutely loved it!!!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ENT100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Claudia is passionate about Ent. and her students. The grading is purposefully ambiguous to make you think creatively, but she is always willing to clarify in and outside class. Ent100 is about developing your entrepreneurial mindset, not memorization and regurgitation. Don't be scared away by entrepreneurially savvy classmates,you will learn tons!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ENT100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Smith was extremely knowledgeable and passionate about the material she was teaching, her strong connections and reputation in the entrepreneurial community allowed for some phenomenal guest lecturers. Every assignment had real-world applicability and could be used to develop a strong portfolio. Overall amazing professor and course.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ENT100
• 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:

The variety of topics explored gives new understanding and appreciation for entrepreneurship and innovation. Instead of exams, the assignments help to apply what is learned in lectures, activities, and guest panels to realistic situations. The unique assignments provide opportunities to be creative and reflective. It is a fun and engaging course!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ENT100
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

The guest speakers who came to this class inspired to pursue entrepreneurship. Claudia had no part in this. The grading criteria is impossibly & ridiculously ambiguous, and half of what she says is nonsense in the real business world. If you regularly use the word "serendipitous" or are already pursuing a venture, you'll ace the class.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ENT100
• 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:

If you have an opportunity to enroll in her class, take it. Claudia is easily the most inspirational/passionate professor I've had to date. ENT 100 offers influential guest speakers that students would not normally have access to plus she cares about every individual student's success, so she's accessible for questions and guidance.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: COM495
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This course has been the most useful course I have taken, albeit one of the hardest ones. The final project is something that you can use to impress future employers which is great. Do not take if you're not willing to put in some serious effort.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: COM495
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

COM 495 was the most influential class of my degree. It's the only class I walked away with work that was worth something to myself and future employers. It was invaluable and the course load isn't too heavy if you balance it. Claudia is a great professor who makes herself available for students and is very fair in all aspects. Highly recommend!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ENT100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Claudia is a truly inspirational professor! Her class for Ent 100 allows you to think outside the box and personalize your learning experience. She is very understanding and helpful outside of class. Furthermore, her passion for the subject is evident in her lectures. Probably one of the most inspirational course I have ever taken!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ENT100
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Ent 100 is a great class; It was what I wanted when I took Com 100, but this class is far superior. Claudia does a great job at inspiring success by giving great advice and bringing in lots of successful entrepreneurs (some of which are VERY rich). The class is definitely on the easier side; no book, no final, but some of the projects are tedious.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ENT100
• 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:

Claudia was great, flexible with due dates if need be, no textbook, brought in CEO's and local business owners to tell their stories and answer questions (great way to make connections), she understood and cared about how everyone was doing in her class. You take away what you need and want to enhance your ability as an entrepreneur in this class.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ENT100
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Claudia as well as this course have made the single most significant impact on me to pursue my own business. ENT 100 is inspiring, a mix of guest speakers which comprise of heavy hitters like Jeff Mallett (worth $8billion, past founder of yahoo) as well as small business owners that are all local. An amazing opportunity for aspiring entrepreneurs.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ENT100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

She cares about her students but the course was very disorganized