Michael Harper - University of Colorado Denver, Denver, CO

Professor: Michael Harper

Department: Business

College: University of Colorado Denver, Denver, CO

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: BUSN6630
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

By far the worst professor I have ever had. Wishy washy, goes off on long drawn out tangents that have nothing to do with subject material, doesn't teach information well in class, and expects students to use "instructional videos" for homework and memo assignments. Spend 12+ hours each weekend working through worthless assignments. Stay Away!!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: BANA6
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Harper is a good guy, but not a good proffesor. He consistently wastes students time with uninspired stories and long lectures with little actual content. He is patronizing in the level and speed at which he teaches his class. Often he will teach the class as if they are in kindergarten. He also makes mistakes in his grading and presentations.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: BUSN6530
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

DO NOT, I repeat, DO NOT take a class with Michael Harper, if it can be avoided. His class for graduate students requires over 20 hours outside of class time for work per week! Additionally, he does not teach in class and expects you to learn all the material through his videos found on his website...

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: BANA3000
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I feel Harper gets a bad rep and his rating doesn't accurately define him. His expectations of the class is not very clear at the beginning but once you realize his meaning behind the homework and the test, you'll get a good flow. Tips: put ALL notes in the redbook, collaborate on the homework, and utilize him as a resource (on the hw).

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: BANA3000
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Harper is a very knowledgeable Professor! Don't get me wrong the first week I felt so lost and very stressed, but he was very supportive and helped me. He really wants people to learn the material and cares about his students success. If you are willing to learn and put the work in you will do fine! REDBOOKSUCCESS, use it to take notes in.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: BANA3000
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He gives a lot of info but, only about 25% is on tests. If you have the patience to take your time, go through his lectures and really listen, this class is easy. Dr. Harper cares, he gives additional info b/c of this, which makes the class seem complex. Don't be fooled, it's not hard, he gives you all the info you need and is very kind and caring.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: BANA3000
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Do not take this Professor unless you want to spend hours teaching yourself! His lectures don't teach you anything, homework is hard, and tests even harder. Poor teaching all around- highly recommend you take with another Professor!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: BANA3000
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

It's more like skip the videos & you won't pass. SPEND A LOT OF TIME ON VIDs b/c he will not go over items in class. He spends like 80% of class on tangents. Does not often reply to emails. His exams literally take questions from hw/quizes. Spend the time doing those every week & you will do fine on exams. Exam points are high 4/question Beware!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: BANA3000
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Harper is terrible! Do not take him! He is knowledgeable about the subject but awful at teaching. He has you watch lectures online but then doesn't talk about the topics again in class. He gives 0 feedback on HW or Quizzes, 0 practice problems in class which dont prepare you for the exams. Uses excel only for hw/quiz but not needed for exams

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: BANA3000
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Beware his homework is literally harder than his tests. He's a nice old guy but the how he teaches contains to much useless material and how to use excel along side it, goes off topic a lot and refers to his Youtube videos. His tests are based or is similar to previous semesters so study that and at least understand the topic and easy A.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: BANA3000
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

AVOID AVOID AVOID AVOID - worst professor ever, he spends more time telling stories than teaching the material on the test. Hard to follow and understand with lil to no resources available. Makes you watch utube videos to learn, this professor is not suited to teach or create curriculum for students. He hands down is the worst prof I have ever had

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: BANA3000
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Inarguably the worst professor Ive ever had. Instead of going to this class, you should use your time more wisely and get a side job staring into the sun.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: BANA3000
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Harper will refer you to this YouTube videos that show you how to work out the material using Excel. However, the exams do not use Excel. No partial credit. Do not buy the textbook. Try to take the class with another professor.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: BANA3000
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Harper is one of the nicest professors you are ever going to have. He's not going to feed you answers but he's more sympathetic than these reviews would have you believe. Your grade will primarily come down to tests but if you've done all the homework you'll be fine. He lets you use your companion book on the test so make sure you keep up.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: BANA3000
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He spends class time talking about his personal experience instead of doing practice problems. His answers to any student questions are unclear and he tries to connect every lesson to "the real world". HW and Quiz assignment due every SATURDAY that are time consuming but nothing like the test. You'll have to teach yourself the content before exams

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: BANA3000
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Michaels tests are killer. The material really isn't difficult to learn, he gives you a red book to use on all tests and homework. Going to the review sessions are a must! If you can do the homework you can do the tests, so really study the homework beforehand. Tests are only 15 questions-multiple choice and no partial credit. So you must do well!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: BUSN6630
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He knows the material inside and out and is excited about teaching it. The lectures are dry and there is A TON of outside of class work. I spent 8-12 hours every Saturday just to do the homework. The exams are really challenging but he gives everyone a 100% on the final project which increases your grade. Don't buy the book because we never open it

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: BANA3000
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is the worst professor and I can't believe he is the only one that teaches this class. He will not work with you to receive a better grade in the class , the homework is hard because you have to teach yourself by looking at his videos online that are not even related to hw. Exam content is hard and you'll have no idea what is going to be on it.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: BANA3000
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

It's as hard as you've already heard. Go into it strong, ask for help from he TA and tutors, hire someone if necessary (it's worth it), do the homework and practice based off previous material. If you start weak and have to take the optional final you won't pass.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: BUSN6630
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I am not a math person, and this is definitely a tough class but you can do it! Do not buy the text, I didn't crack it once, you just need the red book. How to pass: get a study group ASAP, stay after and get help if you need it, don't fall behind! You will learn really useful stuff