Bob Kimball - University of West Florida

Professor: Bob Kimball
Department: Marketing
College: University of West Florida
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: MAR4403
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
I just walked out of his class for the last time after having Dr. Kimball for three semesters and was incredible sad. This professor has changed my life and I would recommend him to anyone who desires to really learn something during their time in university. This professor is a genius and I wish he had a class where he just gave life advice.
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: MAR4403
  • Grade Received: A+
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Dr. Kimball is one of the greatest professors I've ever had. He is a really funny person and his classes are interesting. Instead of textbooks, you read books weekly and take quizzes. His tests are PURE memorization. He tells you whats going to be on the test and tells you the main points and its up to you to follow it and memorize it. Great class!
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: MAR3023
  • 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:
Bob is a fantastic professor who knows what he's talking about. Lecture is worth coming to. If you actually study his outlines he gives and the examples from class you'll be fine. (Marketing fund.)
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: MAR3023
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Dr. Kimball is a gem. He gives you real-world material without the academic fluff. Attendance is not required as all the lectures are online, but his in-person lectures are really the way to go IMO, plus he's funny. The tests can be hard (which is your only grade); you'll need to study his examples extensively if you want to do well. No textbook!
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: MAR3023
  • Grade Received: Not sure yet
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Attendance is not mandatory because lectures are all online. There is no homework and quizzes. There's only 3 exams and the 4th is optional. He is very enthusiastic and I can tell he loves what he is doing. Studying is a must. Exams are hard! I might have to take his class again :/ Some examples aren't in the notes.
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: MAR4403
  • Grade Received: Not sure yet
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Im currently in his sales management class. This is a HARD class. You have to read a new book every week and be prepared for weekly quizzes. His test are all based on memorization. 8 blank pages you have to know word for word. I devoted four days to study for the first exam and felt confident and made a C. He is a great professor though.
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: MAR3023
  • Grade Received: B
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Mr. Kimball is a really intelligent guy. His in class lectures are optional because he uploads them to his website where you can view them on your own time. The only time I came to class on test days. A little tip for the tests (they're challenging) but if you memorize the examples he uses in his lectures you'll do fine on the tests.
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: MAR3023
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Just finished Dr. Kimball's Marketing Fundamentals course and it was a great course! To study for exams, he recommends memorizing the key terms and examples he uses in class. I did that and easily aced all his exams. The lectures are interesting and you can listen to them online; however, I still went to his classes.
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: MAR3023
  • Grade Received: B-
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
You don't have to show up for class and his lectures are verbatim on his YouTube videos and pay extra attention to his examples that he uses. Tests were a bit hard so make sure you study but, overall, he's pretty awesome.
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: MAR3023
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Gave extra credit opportunity that was worth about a whole letter grade. Offered to mentor me. NO textbook - inexpensive class, print out his topic terms, watch his youtube videos (which are his class lectures verbatim). NO homework, so extra time for other classes. Tests are a little difficult to study for, but do-able. Lecture one, rather funny
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: MAR4701
  • Grade Received: A-
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
I graduated in 1991 & was an avg. student at best. Dr. Kimball forced me to work my hard & I loved it. He inspired me that I could be better!! He inspired me to achieve more!! He prepared me for the real world. Today, I'm a sales director for a major CPG Company & have earned over $200k annually the last 12 years! Believe in him!!!
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: MAR4412
  • Grade Received: A+
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Prof kimball knows his stuff. He he a great teacher and willing to help you learn anything. He gives you the opportunity to meet with him before a test. Be prepared write out the info Ge gives you and memorize it. If you train yourself to memorize your notes you will ace the class. Plus he has a special surprise for people who make perfect score.
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: MAR4412
  • Grade Received: B+
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Very arrogant. Talks about himself and how wonderful he is A LOT, which can get annoying. His tests are extremely difficult. Memorizing 8 pages of 20 lines and trying to decipher his short hand. He is very knowledgeable, but it's hard for me to personally take someone serious when they clearly think they walk on water.
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: MAR3023
  • Grade Received: D
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
The only teacher in the world that can make you think "man he's a great guy" right after you failed 1 of 3 tests that make the grade in the class. He is VERY funny. I just failed his class and taking it next semester. Know the examples + outline. He's the #1 booster at UWF with tenure so don't expect to be coddled. Please don't think this is easy.
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: MAR3023
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
The best professor I've had at UWF. He teaches you real life material and ensures you know it. Don't understand something he said in the lecture? Talk to him, he loves helping students that look to pass the class. Want to just pitch ideas at him for your potential future? Do it, the man's a genius.
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: MAR4412
  • Grade Received: A+
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
He's a tougher professor on campus. He's not difficult, you just really need to study for his tests. He offers real-life experience and wants to hear how students are using the skills he is giving them.
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: MAR3023
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.5
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Lots of memorization. All of his lectures are online though for Fundamentals, so that was helpful. His tests are pretty tough though. 50 questions of marketing situations. But he's pretty funny and tells a lot of stories of when he worked for Coca Cola.
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: MAR4401
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
You must read and put in the effort to do well in his class. But he makes it worth while. He teaches the way all classes should be taught. He actually brings interesting material into class and teaches you skills you can use throughout your whole life. Amazing instructor, highly intelligent and will inspire you to be great.
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: MAR3023
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Not an easy A. Study meticulously. You will learn a lot. Pay attention. Very engaging professor makes you enjoy the material. Some stuff on exam not in notes and that made a big difference. Wish there were homework and assignments to help with the grades but you only sit the exams. And if you've got test anxiety you're screwed.
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: PROSELL
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Just got done with my 3rd Kimball class. Had pro sell and sales management. His courses will kill you, lots of memorization and reading but it will be the most useful, applicable classes of your life. Also, clear expectations, never vague.Highly entertaining. The man is an institution. Not to be missed!!
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