Michael Tomlin - California State University Long Beach

Professor: Michael Tomlin

Department: Business

College: California State University Long Beach

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: MKTG300
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Don't recommend if you cannot take upfront honesty and criticism. If you suck, he will bluntly tell you that you suck. Might bother some people, but it didn't bother me. I enjoy honesty. You must read the textbook in order to do well on test; he does not lecture about it, instead, he mostly brings guest speakers. 2 group projects and presentation.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: MKGT300
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Honestly the biggest jerk I have ever met. He called his student leader and I have it on recording. I was in his class one time and I had to switch so I wouldnt feel like I could be his next victim. He is a bully and truly no matter how much marketing experience you have, acting the way he does is cruel, unprofessional, and honesty unprofessional.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: MARKETING430
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

people who complain about Tomlin don't think outside of the box. Easily one of the most important teachers at this school, has INSANE amounts of experience in his field & truely cares about shaping his students into better marketers. Although you have to really study for test and consider non-typical sources his class is amazing.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: MKGT300
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

If youre lazy dont take. He doesnt lecture on the book, should be reading on your own hes not going to feed you answers & the tests are not hard if you read. For people saying they dont like group projects news flash youll be working with a team when you graduate and get a job, get used to it. Overall tries to prepare you for the real world.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: MARKETING330
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This professor changed my life. Step up, get involved, take ownership and accountability for your work! The project decks you walk away with are portfolio worthy. Take advantage of his office hours and drop by to say hi. Prove yourself and he will set you up for interviews/internships. He got me my first marketing job and it was incredible!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: MKTG430
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He is so egotistical. First day of class he asks everyone why you're there & if you dont say someone referred you he wont accept that answer. He does maybe 4 lectures on content from the book & the rest are situational projects that he gives to you, then tells you how HE did it. the only good thing are the decks you make. I went to every class. BOO

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: MKGT300
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Do not take Professor Tomlin if you are lazy. He is a MUST take if you are a marketing major. If you can keep up and do well in his class, he WILL jumpstart your career. The grade is based on 2 group projects and 4 tests from the textbook. He does not lecture the material from the tests. Listen to all of his advice about his class, he hides nothing

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: MKGT300
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Be ready to read the whole textbook on your own. The professor does not use class time to lecture about what will be on the tests so all learning will be done on your own. There are group projects that are a big part of your grade and he gives pop quizzes randomly. The guest speakers are good but he could have gone more over marketing in class.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: MKTG330
• 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:

Professor Tomlin's class is not designed for weak people. His class is hard and that's great. He's trying to show you that you need to rise above mediocrity and develop your critical thinking skills. He spends his class talking about valuable first-hand experiences and has great guest speakers. No point wasting valuable time on the textbook.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: MKGT300
• 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:

DO NOT TAKE if 1)suck at tests- 4 & he teaches literally nothing you must read ALL on your own!(75?s each test) 2)dont like working in groups, big part of grade 3)lectures about real life but wont help for tests 4) hes full of himself & thinks you need him to succeed, makes you look dumb 5)guests speakers 6)only go when you need to I suggest

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: MKTG300
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

If youre shopping around for a Marketing Professor its an all-around no for this dude. Doesnt teach the class a lick. Literally. Gives tests where you have to memorize the entire book. Claims to give extra credit but it wasnt represented in my final grade. Skip him at all costs.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: MRTK330
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

AGREE: 1. Rambling about unrelated topics for half the class. 2. Telling you how mediocre you are and how much he gets done every day without sleeping much. 3. Guest speaker (only interesting part of his class). 4. Midterm based on textbook (doesn't teach a single thing about it). 5. Irrelevant team projects with no specifics.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: MKGT300
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Avoid Tomlin! I just signed up to this website to warn you people! He will be only talking about himself and won't teach you anything. Mostly female guest speakers will be there in every class talking about how great he is.. On the other hand, he will be expecting you to know every detail from the book. Avoid him and save yourself a trouble.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: MKGT300
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Tomlin is a good guy but he doesn't teach anything. He has some guest speakers that can be interesting. But otherwise you'll need to thoroughly study the book since there's no study guide and he goes over nothing. 75 Question tests worth 150 points each x 4. And group projects.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: MKTG300
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Not that great. Here's a preview of his class: 1. Rambling about unrelated topics for half the class. 2. Telling you how mediocre you are and how much he gets done every day without sleeping much. 3. Guest speaker (only interesting part of his class). 4. Midterm based on textbook (doesn't teach a single thing about it). 5. Irrelevant team projects.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: MKTG430
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

100% of lecture time is devoted to his opinions, guest speakers, and real-world case studies.... yup, nothing from the textbook! Yet 95% of the exam is textbook based... You're left to your own devices for these weighty exams. HOWEVER, you also get to walk away with 2 potential promotions portfolio pieces. Choose teams for these projects wisely.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: MKTG430
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Yes, the class might not be per say easy, but easily the best class I have taken in the CBA. Sure he is on his high horse all the time, but by far I have learned the most "real marketing" lessons. All other classes are based on a textbook that is non beneficial , but Tomlin's class are another level. Might not be easy, but most learning.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: MKTG300
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I really enjoyed Professor Tomlin's class, he takes a different approach to teaching. There are no lectures, only guest speakers who currently work in the field of marketing. If you're a Marketing major, Tomlin is definitely someone you want to take & get to know. Also pick your members for group projects wisely, GPs are a big chunk of your grade.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: MARKETING430
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

It's a good class to take if you're interested in working in an advertising or promotions agency. The project is a nice booster for your portfolio if you do well on it. If you blindly agree to everything he has to say he will like you. Basically don't have your own opinion and just smile and nod. Not sure of the appeal of him but the class was cool

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: MKT300
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Not a single lecture, only guest speaker, you're expected to read a book. If you're late for his class, just wait till break time and sneak in, otherwise he will take that chance and humiliate you in front of class and he enjoys doing this.