Indira Somwaru - York University (all campuses), Toronto, ON

Professor: Indira Somwaru

Department: Business

College: York University (all campuses), Toronto, ON

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: HRM3422
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I took Indira for 3450, but I chose to take her again for 3422. She's honestly a really good prof online, she gave us reviews for what the final and midterm was based on so you don't have to worry about the unnecessary content in the dry boring textbook. She tells her TA markers to be fair which is so much better than the other HR profs.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ORGS4560
• 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:

Indira is a great professor; she is very clear about her expectations and how to do well in the course. You literally cannot get higher than an A in ORGS 4560 if you miss more than 1 class, because participation is worth A LOT. The only downside are the readings, which were sometimes dry but it was heavily tested in the quiz and midterm.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: HRM3450
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Indira is a great prof, I'm midway through semester and I'm glad I went with her! Shes fair and honest. Ppl below complained about the presentations taking up class but who cares? Textbook is not mandatory, tests aren't black and white bc all questions are based on her lecture in class. Shes lenient and so helpful in class and life/career advice.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ORGS9999
• 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:

Indira is a very pleasant lady and a great professor

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ADMS3422
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Had her for 3422 and 3450. Shes amazing at teaching and is nice and quirky. I feel like she knows 3422 better but still, a great prof.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ADMS1000
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Indira is an amazing professor who is great at teaching! Although a lot of information was given each lecture, she made them all interesting. Indira is funny, intelligent and understanding. I'm extremely grateful to have had her as my Intro To Business professor!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ADMS3422
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

By far the best prof. for Industrial relations (HRM 3422). Shes funny, smart and straight to the point. Condenses and explains materials well using PPT slides, chalkboard notes and group discussions, and also shares relevant personal stories/experiences. The group project and exams were easy. Couldn't have asked for a better prof for this course.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ADMS1000
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great prof you can either learn from the lectures or the text provided really doesn't matter very easy to learn in her class because she engages the class. pay attention and make good notes and you will be fine.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: 1000ADMS
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Amazing Prof, she really knows what she is talking about and cares a lot about the students in her classes. Very funny and sweet. I will take more of her classes.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ADMS1000
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Great prof, explains what you need to know. Humorous, makes the class interesting and includes personal discussion and stories in her lectures.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ADMS1000
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great prof, pay attention, and take good notes. Most of her stuff is based from the textbook, but there will be the odd application question that's based on things she talks about in class.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ADMS3410
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

her lecture is so boring and she totally read the book!!! each lecture is 10mins and no passion no emotion just read the textnook and slides!!!!! the worst prof Ive ever have!!!! so boring !!!!!!!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ADMS3422
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

2nd time take class with her, first time 2400 and this time 3422. and she is so nice no bs, she tells whatever that gonna be on the exam, and you dont have to read the book. i took it online the lecture is really boring, but short and everything is what you need to know. love her, if she's teaching other classes im taking it for sure

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ADMS2400
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I liked her so much for ADMS 1000 I had to take her again for OB. Smart, funny, and inspirational. The textbook is necessary for 1000, but not for 2400. She teaches other theories and concepts that make a lot more sense actually. I read the OB textbook. Quite strange how there's a formula for motivation. Nonetheless, Prof Somwaru is my top choice!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ADMS1000
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I really liked her classes. She does go off topic sometimes, but time flies with her! She's funny at times too. Reading the textbook is key! Make sure you make your own notes for this lecture and from the text book because the textbook has a lot of unnecessary details.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: HRM2600
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Received little or no feedback for first few weeks of the course. Feedback was essentially "please expand" or "well put". She was slow or didn't reply to some questions. On the final we received our marks but there were no marks justifying the reason for the grade.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ADMS1000
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This is not a difficult class but you must do your readings. The prof is interesting and cares about her students. Recommended

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ADMS2400
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Follow her instructions as it is , you marks are assured. You will hear in her class, how she made her career as HR expert, but she wont generate that kind of interest for anyone to choose HR as their career

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ORGS4560
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I accidentally labeled my last comment for ORGS 4200 instead of ORGS 4560, so i'll repost it here with the correct course code, which is ORGS 4560, conflicts and negotiations. Overall not a difficult professor and was helpful. However, she was not very clear in explaining course concepts and did not seem to enjoy teaching this particular course.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: HRM3422
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Took Prof. Indira's class this fall& highly recommend her. Very knowledgeable about the course & actually tells you what to study for exams. Midterm wasn't tough but watch out for the MC. Easy marker. Great sense of humor, very nice & honest. I have nothing negative to say about her. Would definitely take another class with her without a doubt.