Jeffrey Fadiman - San Jose State University

Professor: Jeffrey Fadiman

Department: TBD

College: San Jose State University

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: BUS133C
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

NOT YOUR AVERAGE TEACHER. He lets you know that off that bat. He is not an easy A and you have to work for it. However, he really does prepare you for the real world. He wants you to think like an individual navigating international marketing with realistic scenarios. A great class if you want to actually learn.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: BUS2133A
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Jeff has an unconventional way of teaching. His quizzes are pass or fail, but he tells you what is on the quiz before you take it. His stories are really interesting and time flies in class. He is not going to be everyone's favorite professor, but he does have amazing lectures if you plan to be in international business. Write in business english!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: BUS133A
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Jeff was probably the most interesting professor I've had. His teaching style is very different from other marketing classes as he's more "real world orientated". Make sure you come to class and take notes because nothing is on canvas. Also, attendance and participation is a quarter of your grade, so make sure you're there!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: BUS133E
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Jeff has a different teaching method. I personally think it's quite refreshing. The only thing is that he is VERY SPECIFIC about EVERYTHING lol but come to class on time and don't leave early. Just take notes and follow his lectures. Talk to him if you need help, he will help you. NO homework & textbook.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: BUS133A
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

BEWARE: His lectures are based on his personal experience- don't expect powerpoint slides because he doesn't use it (nor Canvas). You only get a list of topics he'll be talking about in class that day so listen carefully and take good notes. Quizzes are pass/fail. Failed? He'll call you out and let the whole class know why you failed. Good luck.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: 133B
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Took professor for 133B. He is an extremely caring professor, but do not get on his bad side. When I mean bad, do not be late to class. He truly wants all of his students to do well. Go to his office hours - if you have any question. He wants you to answer his essay questions the way he told you to. He is a very knowledgable guy. He is a solid 8/10

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: BUS133
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This professor is very harsh, abrasive, and demeaning. If you didn't understand a concept or what his expectations for an assignment were, he would shun you in front of the class for not paying attention and being incompetent. There were multiple times where I was called out in front of the class and judged for my background and upbringing and it m

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: BUS133
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

As a graduating senior, I took his class. I loved every moment of it. He is an international man with a no nonsense, low-context method of communication. You learn a lot of history in this class because knowing the histories of countries will help you become a better marketer. I wish all teachers were like him!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: 133C
• Grade Received: C-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Best professor at SJSU. You will learn a ton. Class is lecture style with heavy participation involve. It's an easy class just do the work. Gives plenty of opportunities for help. Truly wants all his students to pass.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: 133B
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Fadiman is the best professor I've taken at SJSU. His lectures are hilarious and based on real life experiences. If you're an Int'l/ Mkting major, you should definitely take his class cuz he gives great advice. Don't skip class, you will not pass! His term paper is easy if you follow instructions . Midterm and final consist of 3-4 short answers.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: BUS133A
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Best professor ever!! Amazing man who really inspires students. Really makes you want to come to this class. Watch out for pop quizzes and you will learn how to draw maps. Nice class! And you don't need a textbook just some small little but very interesting books(cheap).

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: BUS133C
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Fadiman is the best professor in the business school. He's always there to help and not only does he want you to get an A but wants you to be successful after college. Always there to talk to you and help you better your communication and international business skills. Don't listen to these dumb people complaining about tough grading he's easy.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: BUS133A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

1 paper, many map quizzes, 1 midterm, and Final but extremely unclear instructions. He wants you to write in a certain way. He doesn't believe in textbooks so he lectures the entire class. Attendance is mandatory. His lectures are entertaining most of the time. He's got great personality and passion for teaching, but I wouldn't take him again.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: 133C
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Obscure instructions! Show favoritism towards his return students. If you don't write in EXACTLY the way he wants you to, he will gives you a bad grade. Each writer's style is different but he doesn't appreciate that, you must follow EXACTLY what he likes to read. Boring lectures since he repeats the same thing all the time.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: 133C
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

a delightful person to talk to but a horrible teacher IMO. The reason people would retake him is he talks about the same thing (meaning, if you take him the 2nd time then it's easy A). Instructions are not clear; only gives you clarification AFTER the assignments are graded. With the 25/each rule, say bye to an A if you did poorly on the first one

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: BUS133C
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Jeff is an incredible professor. I took a 2 hour 45 min night class with him and never got bored. Funny real life stories. All exams are essay format, which he will give you exact instructions for how he wants it. Inspirational guy. Not an "easy A" but go to class and pay attention

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: BUS133A
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

This is the best professor I've ever had. He's created a class that teaches you real world tools to survive in the international marketplace. Things like building trust relationships and bribery not common in the U.S. but necessary anywhere else. He's easy to talk to, go to his office hours Map quizzes, 1 midterm, 1 Final, 1 group paper. Great clas

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: BUS133
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He is a great teacher with hands on examples. He is always there to talk to you and loves comunnicating with students. He is extremely serious about learning everyones names so that he can treat you like a human and not a Number like most other teachers. even though I didnt get an A I still think I actually learned in his class.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: BUS133C
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He may be a best teacher ever! His lecture is a little bit different from others. It's more practical and insightful. One midterm exam, one group project, and final. He gives many pop quiz but it's not difficult. Mostly, the pop quiz are map test. He teaches not the theory but how to do in real business situation, how to prepare.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: BUS130
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

If you are looking for an easy A, take someone else. He is not the traditional teacher, he teaching things that you can use in business not from a text book. If you attend class, take good notes, and just follow his instructions you will do fine.