Thomas Brashear-Alejandro - University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA

Professor: Thomas Brashear-Alejandro

Department: Marketing

College: University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: MKT301
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

One of the worst professors I've ever had. No structure to the lectures but attendance is mandatory. All he does is talk about himself, Brazil, and Cars. Often demeaning. He doesnt actually teach but is a super harsh grader. To get an A you need a 95 which is basically impossible. If you don't go to office hours you probably wont pass.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: MKT437
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Brashear is an interesting fellow. While it seemed that I wasn't learning anything in the class, looking back, I learned more from him than most. There are very few notes, and no exams, but a lot of homework that is all group work. His grading is unclear, he is disorganized, and very sassy. He just wants to be listened to. Very knowledgeable guy.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: MKTG437
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This guy is honestly one of the worst teachers I have ever had. Asks questions to students but doesn't really care what they have to say, very demeaning in his response. Very disorganized and grading is subjective. Good guy it seems, but just a genuinely bad teacher.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: MKTG437
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Thomas Brashear is the absolute worst professor I've had in 4 years of school. Extremely unhelpful, rude to students, often insulting, has no idea how to answer simple questions clearly, and offers absolutely no guidance. He doesn't seem to have any interest in what his students have to say... ironic considering participation is 40% of the grade.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: MKTG437
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

As long as you know how to write a case study, you will do well in the class. Other than that, there is not much structure to the class. No organization or clarity. All the professor talks about are his trips to Brazil. You don't really learn much from the class overall. He's not a very good teacher.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: MKTG301
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Online class during 6 week summer session. Covered 19 chapters. Quizzes through textbook company. Weekly Essay's and must post DQ's along with answering but not on same day. Not alot of feedback. My calculations were higher than grade received. Not sure if all my papers were actually read and received 90's or 100's.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: MKTG437
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

All he does is talk about Brazil. Participation is 40% of grade. Pretty much anytime you raise your hand, he makes fun of what you say and shuts it down. Very unclear about what he expects. Don't take this class unless you have to.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: MARKE1
• 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:

A good professor and cares about his students. Likes to go on tangents and tell stories in class. Very laid back, but knows an incredible amount of information. Would recommend taking his course, he is very smart and a good resource.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: MKTG437
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He seemed like teaching was secondary to his career in business. His class was designed with as little structure as possible to give him flexibility. 40% of the grade was participation in a class of over 50 people! No tests, so don't bother buying the book. He was vague with requirements, and equally vague w/ questions to clarify. Terrible class.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: MKT437
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Horrible teacher. I even got an A- and I'm pissed with the guy. Hes not for the faint of heart, so if your taking his class, get ready to do work.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: MKT437
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

class isn't hard but it is a TON of work. 1st test MC (easy), other 2 tests take home but all essay and LONG. Project will require you to write almost 100 pages + presentation! This class will OWN YOUR LIFE for the semester if you take it. Brashear is a nice guy and helpful if you ask him, class is interesting, very rarely takes attendance.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: MKT437
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He is a jerk. No interest in teaching at all. Waste of time..taking his class.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: MKTG437
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I wouldn't say he's lazy... he just has a laid back style of teaching. This class is harder than you think. The exams are challenging and the project requires a lot of time and effort. But then again, this is a 400-level class.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: MKT437
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

the worst teacher ive ever had at umass. is insulting to students, and is just flat out lazy and clearly does not care about the class. I still have no idea how he gets away with this

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: MKT437
• 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 Professor! I strongly recommend.. Intl Mktg was the best course I took last semester. Professor Brashear is smart, helpful and he's always trying to make the contents of the course interesting to us.The couse is not very easy, but it's not so demmanding.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: MGMT660
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Quite possibly the laziest, uneducated professor I have ever had the disfortune of being a student of. He didn't answer postings at all in an online course. If you can write a case study, you can get an A in this course. Otherwise, there is no learning involved.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: MKT
• 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:

Worst teacher ever. He is incredibly lazy and it shows.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: MARKETING
• 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's all talk and no walk. Expects you to be his slave but does the absolute least amount of work he can do. Kisses everyone's butt to get by.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: MKTG301
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I took an online class with him. It was very easy to understand, he was very organized with all the materials and clear about assignments. Very easy class. He posts really detailed notes, chapter outlines, and powerpoints on the website. There were 20 - 10min quizes (3 of which r dropped), 5 discussions, and 5 essays. Take it online!

Rating # 20

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Had Brashear back in 2001 and the guy is great. Easy to understand and a great guy to get to know. Keep it up Brashear. Sorry but not hot guy! and keep at the hot sauce!