Jim Rand - Seattle Pacific University

Professor: Jim Rand

Department: TBD

College: Seattle Pacific University

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: BUS4644
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I did not appreciate the grading style of Professor Rand. I understand that he wants to prepare students for the real world, but sometimes that isn't applicable in a learning setting. He is very passionate about his subject matter, but the group project and grading guidelines were stressful and at times very confusing.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: BUS2000
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Whole class was the same group for all projects so pick the right people. His lectures were very disorganized and executive summaries were vague on what he's looking for. Makes you buy his book and it's filled with typos and grammatical errors.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: BUS4644
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Most business majors at SPU will either hate Dr. Rand or love him. Personally, his teaching style is the opposite of what I prefer. He claims that he is "intentionally vague" in directions because it's "real business." which just ends up making everyone stressed out and aggressively competitive. Get a good group at the beginning or you're screwed

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: BUS4644
• 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:

After taking Operations with Dr. Rand, he has become one of my favorite professors at SPU. Not only a great instructor, but a great person. He believes in real-world application rather than tests. My only regret is he doesn't teach more undergraduate courses. TERRIFIC professor!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: BUS4644
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Very helpful, knows his stuff, but does also have is favorites.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: BUS4644
• 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 possibly the most difficult class in the business school. The entire quarter is a series of group projects that are highly competitive, but you can fire people from your group if they're not pulling their weight. This class will teach you how to think and how to really work collaboratively. This is the class you will cite in job interviews.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PRMGTBUS
• 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:

He plays favorites

Rating # 8

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

the actual class sessions are interesting and engaging but outside work has nearly no business education value!!

Rating # 9

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Rand is my hero! Never before have i laughed so hard in class and learned something at the same time. Whoever washes rental cars belongs in a padded room.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: OPMANAGEMENT
• 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:

great guy! great teacher. the topic isn't the most interesting at times but the beer game is amazing.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: BUS4644
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

You really have to think in this class, but don't be afraid to speak your mind. Dr. Rand really wants students to engage the material and make applicable connection to real life. Bonus: very few classes have taught me more and he doesn't believe in tests.

Rating # 12

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

He's da bomb! By far the best prof I've ever experienced in my life. If you have the chance to take him, you MUST.

Rating # 13

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Great Instructor -- tons of real world experience he share energetically.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: BUSIS
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

very easy prof, doesn't believe in exams, i learned a lot focusing on group projects.