Randy Brown - Pennsylvania State University - Erie, Erie, PA

Professor: Randy Brown

Department: Business

College: Pennsylvania State University - Erie, Erie, PA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PSU007
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Get ready to do work, not an easy grader, the cafe simulation has many assignments in it as well. Honestly too much work for a 1 credit course. Professor Brown takes the class way too seriously.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: MGMT471W
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The simulation sucks but that's just part of the class. He honestly is there to help you and it's not like you won't pass the class. He has a dry sense of humor and a lot of people think he's boring for that, but he's actually pretty funny. The class itself didn't teach me much aside from how to better work in a group or team.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: MGMT471W
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Tough grader, long assignments, annoying simulation. Avoid at all costs.

Rating # 4

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Nice guy, but very boring lectures. I've nodded off once or twice. The topic is common sense and super easy. He messed up my grade at the end of the year and isn't clear with directions. He changes assignments throughout the year. Take care.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: MGMT471W
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Pleasant guy to work with. Can sometimes be rude, but I believe he has good intentions. Lectures aren't too interesting in 471w, but his personal anecdotes are usually helpful and humorous. Attendance is mandatory, which can be rough since the lectures are sometimes sleep-inducing. Other times, discussion is really solid. Lots of group work!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: MGMT301
• 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:

Well, he's not that bad actually. You just have to do a lot of learning by yourself. I got most out of it from his class than my other classes. The test is hard but if you study hard, you'll be fine.His lectures are useless until the last 2 exams.Use class time to take notes in the textbook.He's very boring. He takes attendance most of the time.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: MGMT301
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

One of the worst profs Behrend has to offer. Tests straight out of the textbook and going to class does not help on tests. I changed my major based on not learning a thing in MGMT 301. Read the book and you will do OK, but don't expect over a B. The project wont teach you a thing, but don't put it off, it takes some time.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: MGMT341
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Prof Brown is easily one of the worst teachers i have ever had. Nothing personal, but i can't believe he makes a living by teaching at the college level. Seems to be a nice guy but the class is extremely non-important and the amount of material you will learn is close to none.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PSU007
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Prof Brown is certainly knowledgeable and teaches his material well, however it was apparent he did not take the class seriously between his snide and condescending comments (esp replying to questions) and his unclear answers and expectations. Brown might be a good professor for higher level business classes, but avoid him for freshman seminar.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: MGMT301
• 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:

A really nice professor and a great guy- but his class makes an easy subject a difficult one. Test averages are really low for just a management class. Tests straight from the textbook material. His classes can be really dull. Can't hate the guy though.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: FNC300
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Decent teacher. Read the book and do the assigned problems and you’ll be fine. Most chapters build upon previous chapters, so don’t fall behind. He must have put a nice little curve on the final grade: I earned a B but ended up with an A! Also, if he doesn’t make you come to class, come anyway! He made changes to assignments, readings, etc th

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: MANGT340
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

A really good teacher. Read the book to do well on the tests, as everything comes from the book not notes. Group project is pretty cool.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: MANGT470W
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Don't volunteer to be the group CEO. You'll do four times more work than the other group members and there is no extra credit for this tremendous effort.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: MNGMT300340
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Very nice guy. Always willing to help out and answer questions. Assigns papers and groups, but grades very fairly. The tests are extremely hard, and the average is a D, but he applies a major major curve at the end of the semester. If you want to pass without the curve, read the book. But recommmended as a teacher.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: MANGT300
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

His class is really dull. I dont think I scored higher then a 65 on any of the tests but at the end of the semester I got a B so hang in there. Bring something to do to class because they are a complete waste of time.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: MANGT470W340
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Get to know this prof! he's cool as hell and it will help your grade. Def. recommended.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: MANAG300
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

No Comments

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: MANGT300
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

His classes are boring. I end up playing games on my Palm for most of the class outa bordom. His first test it really hard and after that it gets easier. Gives bonus usually at the end of the year so your grade is higher then predicted.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: MNGMT300
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

TESTS ARE EXTREMELY HARD!!! dont take this class unless you are willing to study hard.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: MANG300
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Average test score is 62%. Ok management is an easy subject. Why the hell is he giving tests with an average score of a D? Real nice guy but tests require memorization of the book. Nothing he says in class relates to the test.