Surya Ciryam - Winthrop University, Rock Hill, SC

Professor: Surya Ciryam

Department: Marketing

College: Winthrop University, Rock Hill, SC

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: MKTG333
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He was my professor some 10+ years ago. Some of the things he taught us then still make sense. His motivation about careers and life has somehow always guided me in my career and even personal life either directly or indirectly, and they do even today. A very special teacher indeed.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: MKT330
• 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:

The best professor that I ever had. Why? Many years after I took his marketing class, I think of him often because of the motivation he gave us to help me advance in my career and life. I think he could teach any class, marketing or even calculus and still make that difference in a student's life.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: MKT333
• 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:

Prof Ciryam was one of the 3 remarkable teachers I had in my life. It's because of his encouragement I decided to do my Master's degree and later my Phd. On second thought, I'd say Prof. Ciryam was the best of my three favorite teachers.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: MKTG380
• 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:

If you haven't taken his class in marketing then you ain't seen nothing. He taught me (us) about JND by just jumping on the desk and standing still for a full minute in a class of 60 plus students. The class went to pindrop silence as everyone just stared at him. Then he calmly said, "This is JND". Now, I have never forgotten the term and made care

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: MKTG333
• 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's one hell of a professor (in a good way). In fact, the only one on the faculty who had the qualification of "been there & done that". Very hands on. From what I've seen, has won numerous awards in marketing. A great prof. I was told he left Winthrop. Their loss. If you get a chance take his class. You'll know difference between a theoretical bu

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: MKT333
• 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:

An excellent professor who isn't just academic. He has a lot of marketing experience with many awards to show. I was part of his marketing class which won him the presitgious General Motors for Teaching Excellence. We performed in his classes at levels we never thought we could. I strongly recommend his class. You will get to meet a great teacher.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: MKT380
• 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 have to say he is someone whom you would always remember, as a teacher who cared. Always understanding, motivating, and caring. It's not just me but all of us loved Prof Ciryam's class.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: MKTG380
• 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:

The best professor, I ever had period. There are professors and professors, some teach you the subject and some don't, but Professor Ciryam motivated us to accomplish levels that we never thought that ever existed. He's someone you'll always remember as a great teacher rest of your life. That's not just my opinion but a feeling many of us shared.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: MKTG333
• 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:

Excellent teacher. Cares for students and movitvates you to do well.

Rating # 10

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

He is very easy. Only way not to make an A is not show up for class. He gives you the answers to the test.

Rating # 11

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Ciryam got canned

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: BADM180
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor Ciryam was an Okay teacher. He cant speak english well but go to his office and he may try to help you out. Get on his good side and I promise you will make an A in the class, or at least a B. The hardest part in the class is the group project, just trying to work with people. Otherwise the class is easy! You can even sleep in class!!!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: MKGT380
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is very hard to understand. He has a heavy accent and you have to strain to understand him. He never makes anything clear about what he wants on projects. He is very knowledgable however, on the subject. It is the matter of getting him to teach it to you.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: MKTG380
• 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:

very unclear about expections, expectations are very high...not a good professor

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: BADM180
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He is a very cool professor, if you don't make an A its because you complain and don't come to class!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: BADM180
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

His accent is impossible to understand and he doesn't teach at all. He puts a power point up and lectures for three hours. Also, he is never available and takes forever to respond to emails. My money was wasted on this class.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: BADM180
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

The class itself is very easy, its basically economics all over again. The group project can be hard though because he does not explain it at all and you have to depend on other in your group to also pull through. Very hard to understand his thick accent at times. At least he'll let you sleep.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: BADM180
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Nice guy. Helpful and genuinely cares about students. Asks how you think you did on the tests which are based on powerpt. Lets you sleep if you must, but doesn't like it when you're late. A good way to impress him is to "be professional". Clothing, attitude,& presentations. Tests not always easy.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: BADM180
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He is hard to understand sometimes. Overall, he is pretty easy. Just review his powerpoints (he emails them out to you) for the tests. If you ask him a question, don't expect a clear response.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: BADM180
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Ciryam is a difficult professor. He can be hard to understand and sometimes not very helpful. He does let you sleep in class, but whatever you do, don't be late!