Joseph Penbera - California State University Fresno

Professor: Joseph Penbera

Department: Management

College: California State University Fresno

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: MGT187
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Great teacher

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: MGT187
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

You need 2 basically write word 4 word his lectures 2 As his exams. His exams are take home and are based on his lectures. Literally word 4 word. Group project is picked on 1st day base on where you sit. Best to present first his more lenient. I Got As on all his exams. No book required. Again, figure out a way to have his lectures word for word.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: MGT187
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He is chill! Exams are relatively tough but take-home! Overall, his lectures are interesting so it's good to attend class. One group project which isn't bad as long as you don't procrastinate!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: MGT187
• 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 P was one of the best professors I took at state. You get assigned a group on the first day based on the sitting next to you (be aware). Presentation date depends on which you're assigned. Little group assignments that are done in class here and there. Find the textbook free online somewhere. DONT BUY. Exams based on lecture and are take home.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: MGT187
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This is one of the best, most valuable courses I've taken at Fresno state. Dr. P is a very successful entrepreneur who has been around the block many times, and he delivers real-life, relevant, funny stories. If you don't take good notes, or are not willing to study, then you may not do so well. If you study/research the material, you'll be fine

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: MGT187
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Penbera isn't the worst, but also not the best. His exams are take-home but they are difficult to do. Final exam is easy. Midterm is hard 80 questions. Group project was the hardest, however, we got an A. Drills you on the group project if you don't do well. He's a chairman of his own company so be prepared to present in front of this guy...

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: MGT187
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is very strict, very successful, and was the Dean before. If you come late to class, he will eye dog you because he HATES it. Always come on time. If you do poorly on the projects, he will criticize you heavily. Luckily my team and I got an A. Exams are take home, but not so fast, they are TOUGH. 2nd exam is 100 questions. No textbook needed.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: MGT187
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

This guy paints the picture of the real world very clearly. His lectures can be very amusing, and are critical to exam performance. Textbook is almost non-existent. Google, google, google can not be reiterated enough! Take home exams, open notes open book. Watch for specific key words on exams, majority is true false.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: MGT187
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Knowledgable professor. Teaches from experience. Exams are take home, which you would think would be easy, but the exams are pretty tough (true / false). Another big part is the presentation - just make sure you're in a good group (groups by people you sit next to on first day of class). He knows everyone are seniors and just ready to finish.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: MGT187
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Best professor in School, if not University. Draws you in to business with a passion. Extremely entertaining, funny, yet compassionate.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: MGT187
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Penbera is a very knowlegable professor. He is blunt and to the point. I think I learned more about real world management in his one class than all other management classes combined. I will say the tests are very hard and you should take notes on everything he says. He's a bit rough around the edges but will help you if you need it.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: MGT187
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Best professor at the Craig School of Business, if not Fresno State, by far. I've learned more from him than anyone else at that school combined. Very knowledgeable and easy to understand. Little intimidating but he does care about his students. Likes to talk about his relationships with well-known people and his successes but rightfully so.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: MGT187
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He knows a lot about the business world and gives a lot of great examples. He gives take home, scantron tests. He calls on you in class. If you don't know your stuff, he'll rip you apart.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: MGT187
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Very experienced businessman who knows what he is talking about. I would recommend taking his classes if you want to learn what the business world is really like.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: MGT104
• 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:

Smart guy, he direct and to the point

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: MGT110
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Best teacher in the Craig School. Listen to what he has to say. This guy is extremely successful and could care less about what you think of him. All MGT majors should try to take all of his classes, especially MGT187.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: MGT104
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Very nice professor, easy class, has great corisma!! Recommend!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: MGT1046
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Inspiring the first time through. He knows his business but beyond that, leave him alone or he'll bite.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: MGT
• 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:

Entertaining and interesting. Honest and to the point. DONT NEED BOOK, take notes only.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: MGT110
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Very good professor. Makes it seem as though he wants you to pass and guides you in the right direction. Fastest 3 hr class I've ever had!