Rob Drennan - Temple University, Philadelphia, PA

Professor: Rob Drennan

Department: Business

College: Temple University, Philadelphia, PA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: RMI3501
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Overall, I genuinely enjoyed Drennan's class. Gives way more articles than MMC and they are repetitive, but they help you maintain the material. Quizzes aren't difficult per say but you need to study a lot to do well. You get 3 weeks to do the final project at the end of class so I'd pick your candidate EARLY + do the interview ASAP. Welcome to BC

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: RMI3501
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I have never been as miserable as I have in my life than I was the semester I took Drennan's class. One time we had to teach the rest of a topic to ourselves because he threw a temper tantrum when a student went to the bathroom. He will assign fifty articles for one topic, textbook readings, and give you a quiz, as if you don't have other classes.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: RISK2101
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

One of the best professors Ive ever had. In top top 3 list. He takes his job very seriously, he knows what hes talking and can definitely challenge your intelligence. Ill miss having him as a professor. I dont know if I passed but I have to give him credit for his greatness. Thanks Prof Drennan

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: RISK2101
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Drennan is the best professor I've ever had. The course is difficult but he keeps the lectures super interesting and worth while. Don't let the negative comments scare you off, I've learned more in this class than I have in any other. Drennan truly makes you work for your grades so if I could give any advice, S T U D Y!!!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: RMI2101
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Drennan is probably the best teacher I've had at Temple. He makes the class absurdly difficult, but you learn a tremendous amount in the process. If you think you will be interested in risk management, take his class as it's your best option. For anyone trying to pass RMI2101 with a solid grade and without trying, please do not take him.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: 85
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

The class captures were very useful for me to understand topics from class lectures

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: RMI3501
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Drennan is the man. Hardest professor you'll have at Temple, but he's worth taking because you learn so much. Be ready to read 10-15 articles a week, many about dry material and study for at least 10 hours a week if you want to pass. This class caught me off-guard with how much work I actually had to put in to get a B, but I'm glad I took him.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: RMI3501
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Great lectures. Takes notes along with you so you know exactly what to write down and on what to focus. Engaging, asks lots of questions and answers them well. Get your group partner early, and start contacting companies early. Highly knowledgeable about the subject and, if you try, he makes it so you are, too.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: RMI3501
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Drennan is a great professor who really cares about his students and is very dedicated to the risk department. The course is tough but if you take good notes in class and on the assigned articles, you should be able to secure an A.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: RISK2101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is an amazing professor and he knows what he is talking about. I really did not know what to expect going into this class, but I have to say I am really glad that I chose Drennan.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: RMI3501
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Drennan is the best! Get ready to ready (3501). Make flash cards and you will do well on the exams, read the articles and take notes and you will ace the quizzes. If you fail 3501 it is simply because you werent willing to put in the time to succeed. Be prepared to spend a minimum of 10 hours a week on the class. Drennan is the best !!!!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: RM2101
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

RMI2101 is a very hard class at Temple. From what Ive heard, even after taking this class there is not a "best" professor. Take Drennan if you really want to learn. He makes the class hard but you learn a lot. He's extremely respected at Fox and definitely worth taking even though the class is tough. He's a great resource if you want to network too

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: RISK2101
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Drennan is the best professor I've had at Temple. He makes you work for your grade, but his no-excuses style of teaching makes it all worthwhile because you learn so much from him not just about the material, but about being a professional and a good person in general. Be careful - if you blow off class or don't study, you WILL fail!!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: RM2101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Drennan is the best professor I have ever had at Temple. I have never learned more about a topic before this class and that is all credited to Drennan's teaching style. This class takes an immense amount of work and hours of studying, but that's to be expected. The quizzes are tough, but he gives extra credit on exams plus 20 points for attendance

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: RISK2101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

ONE OF MY FAVIROTE PROFESSORS at Temple University!!!! His lecture is good with a great class atmosphere, he always use many examples to help us understand the concept. Many students think he is serious and not easy to get along with, but actually he is a very good professor, he is willing to help studets solve their problems, so does his TAs.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: RISK2101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I thought this lad was Christopher Walken

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: RISK2101
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This professor is strict for every student that take his course. U need to focus during his class and don't play electronic devices because he will kick u out. The quiz and exam are harder than I thought. Don't skip the class, attendance is important (20 credit). keep reviewing ur note (his handwriting is hard to recognize). Good luck

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: RISK2101
• Grade Received: F
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

All assignments must be given physically to him, and electronically. There is NO curve, and less than 3 students get his 30 points of extra credit per semester. He recommends studying 6hrs/ week, and you will need it.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: RISK2101
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Drennan can definitely teach, and he KNOWS what he is talking about. However, he wants 6hrs /week of work. Weekly its: read 2 articles, write a 2 pg paper on it IN HIS FORMATTING. If you don't have IRONCLAD prove that your answers are right you'll get penalized significantly. NO SET DATE FOR EXAMS. If you 1 minute late you are counted as skipping

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: RMI3501
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

One of my favorite professors at Temple. Read all the articles and you'll do well on the quizzes. Make flashcards from your notes for the exams and you'll do well. Sit in the first row right in front of him.