Karl Sooder - University of Central Florida

Professor: Karl Sooder

Department: TBD

College: University of Central Florida

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: MAR3391
• Grade Received: C-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I wouldn't take this professor again, he has little to no patience for students who are struggling with his class. Took him for Professional Selling.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: MAR3391
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Was a good class, learned skills to get a job and be able to sell my skills at job interviews. Really does know his stuff and cares for students, sometimes a little too overwhelming but he is very passionate.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: 3403
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

extremely boring. he doesn't articulate himself well and will spend 20 minutes saying the same thing in four different ways. he like to repeat himself, but doesn't go over important information that you need to know. ugh. an unfortunate summer school course.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: 3391
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is a great guy! Able to help after class and office hours. Role playing was fun and easy if you listen to him because he tells you what he wants. 2 Tests I found hard but if you do well otherwise you will be fine.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: MAR3403
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great Professor! Tests are challenging but you'll do fine if you read the book.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: MAR3403
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The class material is great if you are going into sales as a career. Prof Sooder's tests and quizzes are hard. The required papers are easier and he uses this to help offset his tough tests. If he tells you to look over something because he will quiz you on it, I suggest studying it and reading it several times. Just don't "look over" it.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: MAR3391
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

His class is a great way to get over your fear of selling or to just brush up your skills. Book is necessary in order to ace the tests. He makes sure everyone is clear on what the guidelines are in order to pass the class.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: MAR3403
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This guy is a nut and a terrible professor. All he does is name drop and talk about how great the people he associates with are. With that said its an easy B

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: MAR3391
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Sooder is pretty nuts, but in a funny way. The role plays are intimidating, but he helps you every step of the way with what he expects and is always approachable for help. 2 exams, 1 practice and 1 final role play. Get to know him and the class will become easier and less intimidating.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: MAR3391
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor Sooder is a bit crazy. The class over all was okay, once you start doing the role plays than it gets very boring! Don't buy the text book

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: MAR3391
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great teacher, He is very helpful and will go out of his way to make sure you succeed. the material a bit challenging and the role plays are intimidating, but he helps you prepare! Funny guy!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: MAR3391
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Mr Sooder is a bit crazy but an awesome teacher. Don't listen to other people. Yes, take his class. Do the work. He tells you how to get an A. Don't piss him off. He is one of the top teachers at UCF. If you need helpfrom him, ask!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: MAR3391
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This class offers helpful information for the future such as resume writing and how to communicate in the business world. Mr. Sooder is a character for sure, but he can be a bit difficult to understand because he goes off on tangents and he's too busy talking about his Vespa scooter. He can be somewhat rude and demeaning but the class is helpful.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: MAR3391
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This class requires a lot of work. He has 2 exams within the first 5 weeks of class. I read both the textbook and Lincoln book cover to cover within those first few weeks of class. He's very helpful on role plays and lets you do a practice before the final. Much less work required in this class than other teachers. Definitely recommend him!!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: MAR3391
• 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:

Taking his professional selling class and I enjoy the course. Doesnt favor his psp students just trying to get students involved. He does have a lot of the marketing organizations come and speak. His exams are a bit challenging even with the book. Personally, the roleplays are easy as long as you take notes. Interesting course you learn a lot

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: MAR3403
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Do not take him. He acts as if the only students who matter in this class are his psp students. Gave another student help before me and then told me too bad when I needed the same assistance. Unprofessional and he reads right from the slides that the textbook gave him. Take someone else if possible! Totally unfair. Confusing tests, unclear.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: MAR4304
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This guy is a JOKE! He only favors his professional selling students and people who are interested in joining.. the rest of the students are graded unfairly and he is extremely inconsistent!DO NOT take him if you value learning and being treated equal. He reads directly from slides and expects you to read entire book and know every statistic!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: MAR3392
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Sooder is GREAT! He tells you EXACTLY what you need to do to get an A. He's a former business person who worked with BIG NAMES in the REAL WORLD - his understanding of subject is evident in lecture. Do the reading, prepare the role plays, come to class, and you'll get an A. I would recommend this even as an elective for non marketing majors.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: MAR3391
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

This is the best professor I have had in UCF. He is really funny and makes class fun to be in. Unlike the other selling classes he gives you a chance to do a role play before the final which is VERY helpful. Tests are super easy but you have to read the books. Super helpful in class and out of class even if you dont have him as a professor anymore

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: MAR3391
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

One of the best classes I've ever had. If I could, I would take it again. He's very helpful and clear. You actually use what you learn every day in his class. 2 tests are book based and 2 role plays are easy if you prepare for them. Take this class with him if you can!