James Swanson - Worcester State University

Professor: James Swanson

Department: TBD

College: Worcester State University

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: BA210
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I had hard time passing the class and dropped it because of his test. His test was 15+ years old showing year 19**. (currently 2014) It didn't follow the textbook we used and I didn't understand the questions. I requested to take another professor's test or requested to put an assistant for improving his test. But it didn't work out.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: BA220
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This guy is a spaz and if he runs out of diet coke class is over. He tells some personal stories about his abusive x wife but the ret sucked and take home tests were even impossible no matter how much you read of his book he knows by heart. Literally every word and every page. READ IT!!!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: BA220
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Very unclear, forgetful and scatter-brained teacher. I was annoyed with the class a majority of the time. Was thankful it was over, I didn't think Accounting II needed to be that difficult.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: BA220
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Seriously, if you're looking for get an A easily, i really need to tell you that you need to find somebody else to took with! His tests are somewhat hard even you read well and prepare well. As I know, the A- is the highest grade in my class at this Spring semester. And you need to get a 93 in average to get an A!!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: MANGACCT
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Basically if you want an A++++, go find someone who had him and buy their exams cuz obviously someone or a 'few' were so intelligent in his views. Just basically study hard and get extra help if you want to do really well. Work hard to get where you are, he's not easy

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: BA230
• 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:

Hes not easy but he makes class interesting. Time goes by fairly fast.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ACCTME2
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Not really hard subject matter if text is read and excercises are reviewed but the tests are difficult and apparently as old as time.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: BA375
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

CRAZY!!! As others have said, it's a hard class. You HAVE to put in the time. Only thing that annoys me is he's over 60 and tries to act 20.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: BA230
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He moves VERY fast. Classes are short, this was more like a guided self study class. You really have to read on your own. He gives lot's of extra credit points. Assigns a lot of homework, but it only counts as extra credit on exams. You can get up to 112 on every exam, but they aren't that easy.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: BA375
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He does move fast, but not because he wants to get through it. He drinks a LOT of caffeine. He really does love accounting. If you don't like it, don't take him. You won't do well.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: AF211
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I agree completely. The Prof. is a very cool guy. I wish as many professors at Harvard were as enthusiastic as he was in a class room. He is very passionate about what he does!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: BA375
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Everyone can agree on one thing-he's crazy! I don't think he's had enough real world experience. Most of his experience has been in the classroom. Many other profs. in the Bus. Dept. do have experience outside the classroom. He is book smart, though. I mean, he can teach from a book!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: MACCTSECT
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

No Comments

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: BA375
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I didn't like him or the class. Completly annoying personality. I couldn't wait for the semester to end. He seemed to rush the info. so as to get it over with.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: BA375
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I didn't like him or the class. Completly annoying personality. I couldn't wait for the semester to end. He seemed to rush the info. so as to get it over with.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: BA375
• 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:

Slow down man! What's the rush? Cool guy,though! Heavy duty caffeine addiction but it helps with dull tax talk.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ACCT220
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Weird is an UNDERSTATEMENT! If your not awake by the start of class, you will be by the end. He's a fair and decent guy though.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: MANACCT
• 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:

He's a little wierd,,but he's the man! Very fair!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: MACCT
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He isn't one of the best in the bus.dept.,but he isn't one of the worst either. I don't know what the rush is-but he really should slow down. He's too hyped up on caffeine(understatement!)The tests are MC-much like the exercises in the book. The tests are long and there are many! I tried to block him out(not easy) and basically taught myself.

Rating # 20

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

This professor is pretty awesome. He's funny, knows his material, and is willing to help you no matter what. He is willing to help you in the class and outside of class with other questions that you may have. His tests are multiple choice, but you have to know the material to pass the tests. You just have to READ and come to class!