Harvey McPhaden - Ryerson University, Toronto, ON

Professor: Harvey McPhaden

Department: Marketing

College: Ryerson University, Toronto, ON

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: MKT504
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is a decent prof. He gives you what you deserve in terms of grades. If he sees that you work hard for it, he will award you for it. Even if doing readings are enough, don't skip class, as that shows that you put in the effort and he will appreciate that.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: MKT504
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Truly the worst professor I have ever had. He actually yelled at my group and I before our exam. He refused to answer emails, believing our questions were not worthy of his time. Condescending, rude, inconsiderate, stubborn, hot headed. Truly awful.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: CMKT504
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Would not answer emails. Strict. Unclear with regards to assignments and expectations. Would never take a class with him again.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: MKT504
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

The good thing about this course is that there is no final exam and also the final interview was easy. Midterms are based on the book, not the slides or lecture. The group project is the worst part of this course, its long and you are required to build financial metrics and other topics that where not covered in this course. Class average is a C-.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: CMKT100
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Very Boring, just study the testbanks because that is 100% of all his tests.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: MKT100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Didn't even go to class and just read the textbook and did well. His lectures are the worst! Doesn't know how to present his lectures very well, Very Boring, and will bore you to sleep. Adds a useless 15 page report worth 10% when other classes did metrics for marks instead.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: MKT100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Worst prof ever has no idea what he is doing and no knowledge of what he is teaching does not seem suitable to teach this course what so ever

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: CMKT504
• 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:

Harvey is a very nice guy and knows his stuff. However I found his lectures very dry. The group project/final interview also didn't really have a value add. The content of the course is interesting but I didn't find Harvey to be a great teacher even though he clearly knew his content.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: CMKT504
• 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:

I loved this class! By far the most 'real world' and usefull class I have ever been in. Harvey is a fair but tough teacher. He explains very clearly he does not allow phones or computers to be out, so it is simple - don't bring your phone or laptop out. His tests were harder than I expeted, but the class is amaizng!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: MKT504
• 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:

He is one of the best TRSM profs, and if you put in the effort, this is one of the best courses that is most applicable at Ryerson, you will work for your mark, and you won't be allowed to use your cell phone in class. That's life! Take his class!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: MKT504
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Honestly, when i got pt into his class i was scared because of the ratings on here.. but hes the opposite of what all these rating say. hes passionate about what he does. hes a nice guy, test are fair, helps with the group work aswell.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: CMKT1
• 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:

you might as well just read the text, that's all he does. no added value, no transfer of knowledge. it feels like he's a supply teacher.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: MKT504
• 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:

Harvey knows his stuff. If you like sales in a business to business environment, you'll do well in this course. The textbook is an absolute keeper, and the concepts and methods I learned from this course can get you far in the real world. Pay attention to class, don't use electronic distraction devices (laptop, cell), answer questions and show up!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: MKT504
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I would highly recommend against this professor. I didn't do poorly, but for hard-working 4th years who want A's this isn't the class for you. Midterm and exams were fairly simple. However the project and sales call was silly. Wasn't horrible, but I wouldn't take him again.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: CMKT504
• 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:

Beyond the comments regarding lectures and test questions not indicative of course content and emphasis the man is rude and lacks compassion. He treats ce students with distain. I witnessed him berating students for use of electronics in class & his closed minded view of the world of retail is discrediting a multi-billion $ sales industry

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: CMKT504
• 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:

I was terrified to take this class when I read these comments. But, you know what? He knows what he is teaching, has the experience and is a good prof. Yes, he is more serious than a lot of others, no cellphones during class, no laptops, but you get better concentration that way. PLUS, he lets you out early!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: MKT504
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

this class is about effective persuasion and he cant even do it to get himself a good rating on this site, good thing i dont have to take this course cuz i dont see other teacher options

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: MKT504
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

his lectures are terrible the material he covers was not well put together and fails to put the material what he talks about in class on the tests and he doesn't give part marks. he grades you based on attendance.if you miss one class for whatever reason you choose to leave class at the break he deduct marks and to do the project didn't make sense

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: MKT504
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

if there was an award for the worst professor of the year. i would nominate this guy and i hope he wins it..his lectures are terrible and he doesn't give part marks. i recommend taking art pierce over this guy. he grades you based on ur attentance. he shouldnt be teaching a university

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: MKT504
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

dont take this professor avoid at all cost..this class was suppose to be easy but he makes it ridiculous hard for no reason...worst proffessor i eva had in my three years at ryerson..