Michael Gendron - Central Connecticut State University

Professor: Michael Gendron

Department: Business

College: Central Connecticut State University

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: BUS540
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Gendron has a wealth of experience and is very smart. However, his class work is rigorous and he is very detail oriented

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: BUS544
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr . G is probably one of the best professors I have had at CCSU for my MBA. He details in his syllabus what to expect with due dates for homework so there is no surprises. He's fair but pushes you to work to your capability. Very smart but also down to earth. If you have the opportunity to take his classes make sure to do it.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: MIS201
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Gendron is a great professor! I am currently taking his online MIS 201 class. If you slip up once or do bad on one exam it really does have a major impact on your grade. It is a lot of reading but if you take notes and highlight while reading the book you should do ok in this class. He emails back very fast which is a huge plus!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: MIS410
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Professor Gendron is a good guy and smart former IT professional. He really cares about students and will give as much help as anyone asks for. Despite his helpfulness, this class is Very Difficult. Hardest class I've ever taken, harder than MIS 361 with Jarmozko. Be prepared to contribute in your group, and give up your weekends! Work hard.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: MIS201
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

As long as you put in the time and effort to do the work, you will be fine. Dr. Gendron is very clear from the beginning to let you know what he expects.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: MIS211
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. G used Blackboard to the fullest. He provides video lectures (powerpoint w voice), weekly quizzes, blog entries and exams. His requirements include a lot of reading. If you put in the effort, you'll learn a lot and feel good at the end. Sorry, you must read the textbook! Hook your laptop to a TV for lectures. Good for busy students.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: MIS460
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr G is a great professor. He knows his stuff and authored several books on the subject including the one we used in this class. He keeps students informed of any job opportunities or extra curricular activities throughout the semester and is available if students have questions or concerns. Down to earth, funny guy that seems to enjoy teaching.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: MIS410
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Great professor. Very helpful and clear in a very confusing and hard course.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: MIS410
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Dr. G is the best professor I've ever had. Easily the hardest class of the major. If you want an A, I promise you will work for it. The project is a semester long project that isn't easy. But taking it seriously you'll learn more from this class than any other. Always there to help, literally always. Would take the class again. Take it serious.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: MIS201
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Took this class online, quizzes every week based on Learning Objective videosbook. Watch the videosread the book and you will do well. Microsoft Word, Excel, and Powerpoint projects, take a while to complete but they offer step by step practices that are literally just like the actual graded project. If you take your time you will do well.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: MIS201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Great Professor, you will really learn in his class. Practical examples and videos are the source to learn practical aspects of the chapters. I would like to recommend Dr. Gendron for MIS class if you really care to learn.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: MIS201
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I liked the guy but the workload is huge. Word, Excel, Powerpoint, and Access projects that take forever. Quizzes every week. It's an Intro class but it seems like every professor has the same requirements. Every assignment is posted and completed on Blackboard. There is so much work you just want to give up. 10+ hrs work outside class every week.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: 201
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

If you are only taking this class because you need it, drop it and wait to be in a class with a better teacher. he does not listen to what you are saying and does not even generate the tests himself. he was talking about how poor we did on the midterm and basically told us there is no hope for the final. ill probably have to take this class again:(

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: MIS201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Gendron is a great professor. Yes, there are quizzes once a week and assignments due Sunday nights but they aren't hard if you read the chapter. The class is straight out of the book and he makes it very clear what you need to know. Class consists of powerpoint lectures and sometimes an activity afterwards. Lots of extra credit and loves to help!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: MIS201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Great class

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: MIS201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I took this class as a requirement for my major and I'm very glad I ended up in his course. He gives a good number or quizzes and online assignments but offers many chances for extra credit. His classes are typically very interesting and he has a great sense of humor. Not an easy course, but if you do the work you will do well

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: MIS410
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This course is very involved. Extremely helpful in learning what is really invovled in creating a business case as well as infrastructure. It is extremely helpful to have prior understanding of network and the cloud. Expect to spend a good chunk of your spare time in this course, especially if you are taking other courses as well.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: MIS410
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This course may only be scheduled for 2 days a week, but this is a life consuming course. Forget all of your friends, forget about going out at night after class, this course will become priority number 1. Dr. G is very helpful and will meet as long as you schedule time, If you do bad on any of his exams you might as well drop the course.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: MIS410
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This is the most excruciating course I've ever taken at CCSU. Professor Gendron is very helpful and meet with you upon request, however, this is the most time consuming course imaginable. Attendance isn't mandatory, but you have to go to learn and he has extra web sessions that you'll need to attend to stand a chance. Good luck,muahahahahahahahaha!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: MIS410
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The class is tough and there is a lot of work in the group project. However, he is extremely helpful, and even comes on weekends to meet with his students. The course is a senior level class so it's obviously hard. Regardless, it will prepare you for grad school, and you will have fun with your group (if you get a good one). Excellent Experience