Jim Eckert - Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI

Professor: Jim Eckert

Department: Marketing

College: Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: MKTG3600
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Clearly defined expectations if you follow them, make an effort, and try your best, you will succeed. He respects that. Hes fountain of sales knowledge and knows what hes doing. Be prepared for quizzes every class, lots of papers, and extensive role playing. Hes a tough grader, but you will learn so much and be so prepared for your career.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: MKTG4600
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Eckert is an absolutely amazing professor. He cares a lot about his students. He puts in a lot of time and effort into this program and in return, expects time and effort from his students. He is tough and the workload is intense, but if you want to get an amazing sales education, he is the BEST to learn from. Put in the work and you will succeed.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: MKTG4600
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

BEST SALES PROFESSOR IN THE COUNTRY. BEST SALES PROGRAM IN THE COUNTRY. IF YOU'RE SERIOUS ABOUT A SALES EDUCATION, HE'LL GIVE IT TO YOU

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: MKTG4600
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Eckert is an amazing professor. An invaluable learning experience you wouldn't get anywhere else. Make sure to audition for a sales competition to work with him. Thanks for everything Jim.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: MKTG3710
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Eckert is a very straight forward professor. He is understanding when you need extra time or are not getting the material, but he doesn't just hand you the answers. He makes you work for your grade but his class is really rewarding. He teaches real business strategies and focuses on real world situations. Take him! You wont be sorry!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: MKTG4600
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Self centered, vague, this class is geared for "serious sales" people, so forget it if you want to do anything else with your degree. Borderline rude, doesn't respect when class time ends, isn't afraid to hurt your feelings. Should have picked a different major- but graduation is in a month.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: MKTG2500
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Eckert is a great guy. Personally, my favorite professor at WMU because of his AMAZING speaking abilities. He believes in working hard to earn a good grade so make sure you pay close attention. Tests a moderately tough, but if you read the chapters it's an easy A. Not to mention, he is hilarious.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: MKTG2750
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He isn't clear about what he wants and gives you poor grades if you just don't "know". You can ask a question and he gives the most vague response. I'd rather take another engineering class than deal with him.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: MKTG3600
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Jim Eckert is the best teacher I have ever had in my life. I just started a sales career and still use my textbook because his training and principles directly apply with my job. Jim Eckert is THE BEST TEACHER of sales, and taking this course if you want success in sales IS A MUST.

Rating # 10

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Dr Eckert seems to have a vast understanding of Sales. Unfortunately, he does not really know how to teach. Just throws a bunch of information at you and expects you to understand. He doesn't care about students, he's just in it for his international trips. He has never muttered a positive word about the class and can be very demoralizing.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: MKGT2500
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

This class is actually extremely easy if you go to class. Exams are straight from the powerpoint presentation, so attendance isn't mandatory, but exams are tough if you don't go to class and take notes on the slides. Assignments are easy A's if you follow directions EXACTLY. He is a little arrogant, but he knows what he's talking about.

Rating # 12

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

A great professor! His exams are straight from the power point slides but don't let that fool you...they're pretty difficult. This was one of my favorite classes. If you're going to take marketing, take it with him! He's easy on the eyes too...

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: MKTG2500
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Eckert is a gem. seriously- his class is hard. OMG huge ego always throughing in something about his personal life bla bla bla...Tests are imposible to pass. Totally vague. Take with someone esle

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: MKTG2500
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Easy class. Don't need to buy the book to get an A. He puts the powerpoints online and basically goes over them word for word so missing a class isn't a big deal.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: MKTG2500
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

really nice guy; easy class

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: MKTG3000
• 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:

go to class and participate you'll do fine..just gotta put the effort into the class..good class overall

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: MKTG3600
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Bravo Eckert...Knows what he is talking about and has plenty of real life experience to back it up..Tough class but you'll walk away with a lot

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: MRKT4600
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

What Dr. Eckert is best at is selling the class and program. I went into this being a marketer who wanted to differentiate myself from others by being part of this unique and exclusive major. In all reality, sales is NOT fun, and not as exciting and independent as he makes you think. Considering SBM as a major can be a very regretful decision.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: MKTG4600
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

One of the most challenging instructors and classes I have taken. I had 15 credits and I spent more time on this class then my other 4 combined. Well worth it however. Taught me some important skills that helped me kick ass in interviews. Had my pick of jobs! Lot better than an easy B.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: MKTG4600
• 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:

Eckert is awesome. I have learned so much, and feel very prepared coming out of this class. Tons of experience, and good examples to back up lectures. Extensive assignments and role plays. Hard class, but everything is useful to your life