Stephen Lawton - Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR

Professor: Stephen Lawton

Department: Business

College: Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: BA347
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This dude is a great teacher. Very upbeat older guy with strong knowledge of the subject. Beware, reading the text before EVERY class and going to EVERY class is a MUST!!!!! Daily quizes basically is what makes your grade. Easy if you read. Impossible to pass if you don't. Consider this when picking other classes with this one.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: BA347
• 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:

Steve Lawton is my favorite OSU business teacher by far! He is so passionate in class and I learned so much. You will need to read every chapter before the class he discusses, then the same class you take the quiz. Tough quizzes so you HAVE to read the chapters and pay attention in lecture. Love Steve!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: BA347
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Whoa! Really have to study to get an A. I recommend reading the chapter two days before and then the night before re reading and taking notes.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: BA347
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I rated him a 3 on easiness because the class is what you put into it. If you read the chapter assigned for retention rather than memorization it helps a lot especially because he lectures on the chapter in class before the test as well. He's extremely dedicated and is very helpful in office hours. He is the best professor I have had at OSU.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: BA347
• 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:

Hands down the best professor in the COB. His class is not easy and definitely takes a lot of reading/studying, but he does a great job at keeping you interested and engaged. Great guy

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: BA347
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Wow. Class is deceptively hard. 25 question exam EVERY class. That's 17 of them. Wayyy more than a regular class with a midterm and final. you miss just a few on each. BAM a C. impossible for an A. I don't see how anyone can get an A.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: BA347
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I'm in week four with Lawton right now and honestly he is the best teacher I have had since being at OSU. He is so well rehearsed in the material, the class is really well organized, the quick feedback is just the best as well. Oh and you don't feel ripped buying the textbook because you actually use it. The class is only at 8am but it wakes you up

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: BA347
• 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 a great professor! His course is based upon daily quizzes. If you do not read, you will fail. Be prepared to put in 6-8 hours of reading/studying per chapter if you want an A. He drops your 3 lowest quizzes. He gets a bit preachy at times, but he is extremely knowledgeable in the area of international business.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: BA347
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Quiz every class. The lectures are not enough to do well on the quizzes. You must read the entire chapter in order to do well enough on the quizzes. A lively energetic teacher which is great since his classes are usually held early enough to seem like its at the buttcrack of dawn.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: BA347
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

You must read the book. Daily quizes worth 75 points. Drop lowest 3. No midterms nor final. I paid extra for textbook's website premium content and felt it was worth it. 8am class a drag but he has high energy/voice level. Kicks cheaters out of class and COB. Have to attend full class to take quiz. Can't show up last 30 min and take quiz. Good guy.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: BA347
• 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:

Very relaxing class, just read, and listen to class. No final or midterm just quizzes everyday. Although you have to work hard for a good grade. Steven is a fun professor, I highly recommend him.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: BA347
• 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:

definitely need to do the reading and know the material before class or you will struggle on the daily tests. The instant feedback is encouraging and Lawton's enthusiasm is kind of fun first thing in the morning

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: BA347
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Awesome Teacher.Very knowledgeable about the global economy.You learn so much.Reading the text before the lecture is a must if you want to do well in the daily tests.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: BA347
• 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:

You take a test at the end of every lecture. Be sure to read the text before class because his lectures aren't enough to do well on the tests. Good professor, crappy lecture time, 8 AM..

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: BA347
• 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:

this is the worst class I have ever taken. Daily tests mandatory lectures that are flown through. be prepared to put in more work that any of your classes put together. no matter how much work you put in to studying an A is impossible.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: BA347
• 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:

awesome teacher, probably the best and most useful class I have ever taken

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: BA347
• 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 like Lawton because he cares about what is right and he has great energy, it's a good way to start the day since class is at 8am. Read the book, it will help your grade and it makes class a lot more interesting.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: BA347
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Such an easy and interesting class. One huge advice for those who don't like to read for four hours, right down your own notes on key points and definition and then study it in class. Thats if you have great short term memory. it really helped my grade

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: BA347
• 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:

Great teacher. He made an interesting topic even more relevant with his experience and willingness to share. Class structure was straight forward and you get the grade you deserve.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: BA347
• 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:

You will read this book completely. Test every day on one chapter. No midterm or final. Retired emeritus, teaches only this class but is advising Executive MBA program. The global knowledge this guy has is Phenomenal. If you have any interest in globalization this is the class to take. 8am and only one section a term.