Gerald Aase - Northern Illinois University

Professor: Gerald Aase

Department: TBD

College: Northern Illinois University

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: MGT301
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Awful class and an even more awful teacher. Everything you learn, you learn yourself. Super monotone voice and a RIDICULOUS amount of work for such a pointless and useless class. For a class required to be taken by everyone, its crazy how much of your time out of your week this will take up. Basically an online class with required attendance.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: OMIS338
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I took him this Spring Semester and I enjoyed his class. He knows what he is talking about and he is willing to help students with homework, information, and more. You will need to read the books for the exam and homework. His exams are straightforward. My tip for his class is to come to his class and engage a lot, then you will easily pass.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: OMIS498
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

There certainly is not enough professors like him. He truly cares about his students and goes out of his way to help you. His class is very challenging, but as long as you put the time in and ask questions/participate you will be just fine. Make sure you get a good group when it comes time for the final project and do not fall behind.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: OMIS338
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Gerry knows his stuff. Plan on spending a lot of time with the Pearson MyLab. The homework is intense. Tests are hard, and attendance counts. Make sure to participate in class discussions. He cares that students comprehend lean thinking and practices. Overall, not a bad teacher, just a lot of work for a class that was not part of my major.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: OMIS498
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He will work you harder than literally anyone else ever has but in the end it will be worth it. I have never been challenged like I was in this course but I grew more than I have in any other because of it. Going in to office hours is essential to passing this course. Gerry Aase demands your best work to pass. Expect 25+ hours of hw a week minimum.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: OMIS498
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Aase is helpful prof that take care his student. if you have question, stop his office talk with him. and when you have a team project, hope you find good team members.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: OMIS338
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Mr. Aase is a great professor who actually cares about his students. His class is straight forward because he provides a lot of guidelines and recommendations that are important to follow to do well in the class. Mr. Aase wants his students to get more out of the class than just lectures. He offers a lot of extra credit to help your grade.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: OMIS505
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Aase was just amazing. Very compassionate and knowledgeable off his area. Reading and doing your assignment is a must. I believe students are suppose to be tested on course material, so please do yourselves a favor, take his class, do homeworks and online quizzes on time. He is also ready to help outside class. Great

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: OMIS338
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

he is one of the best professors I had in NIU. I would love to take more classes with him if I could. Do not expect the material to be explained in class, dig deep on the Pearson and self-learning is the key. I was at eh beginning annoyed but I realized he wants us to think out of the box and be lean. you have to read Gemba Walks 'cause it is wow.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: OMIS338
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

His lectures are based on the PowerPoint slides that is readily available on BlackBoard. He expects you to read ahead so that the topic can be discussed in greater details. I think that his teaching style is great. He encourages you to participate in class for discussion points which is great for learning the material. ^_^

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: OMIS338
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Aase is one of the best professors at NIU, he actually cares about his students' wellness. Lots of extra credits that will help you to boost your grade! Just make sure to attend all classes and participate in class discussions, and do online homework

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: OMIS338
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Interesting course. A lot of independent work. As long as you do the online homework/quizzes, participate in class, and read/do Gemba Walks assignments you will do fine. He offers many extra credit opportunities to boost your grade up.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: OMIS338
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Great teacher, hard material. Get all the easy points you can b/c exams suck Attendance goes in participation grade

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: OMIS498
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

One of the smartest teachers in the OMIS department. Taught some of the most valuable lessons and concepts I've received in my undergrad. Hard to follow from time to time but if you meet with him out of class he will help you soooo much and teach you soooo much. Awesome experience but I'm not gonna lie the class was hard as hell.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: OMIS498
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Do not take this class for granted. Semester long project (75% of grade) starts first day. Each semester is a different project, but get a good group, participate in class, and GO IN TO SEE HIM.. He thinks you do nothing unless you go to his office. Very fast paced with stuff due every week so manage time and good luck.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: OMIS498
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Do yourself a favor and avoid this professor at all costs. Disorganized, lack of clarity on course expectations. Your grade depends on mostly attendance, and how much he likes you, not actual work. Didn't really learn much of anything from this professor at all. Would not take another class under his instruction if I could avoid it.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: OMIS498
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Aase was my professor for OMIS498 - the Capstone course for OM&IS Majors. He is a well-prepared, concise, and fair teacher. The only reason he gets a bad review is because non-business chumps can't handle the workload of an actual business course. EVERY email, phone call, or request for meeting was honored. He will help you but you have to ask.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: OMIS338
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Very strict grader. AVOID him! unprepaired for class.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: OMIS338
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Avoid this class & prof. at all costs. Avg of 3 assignments a wk, 4 exams & group project, which are all graded HARD. I took this as a business elective when my major is not even in business. Out of my 4 years at NIU- this was my least favorite class. Unorganized, never at office hours, never replies to emails- and if he does- unclear responses.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: OMIS450
• 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:

Rude, un-prepaired for class. Avoid at all costs.