really easy class, long lectures, stays all 3 hours, but he provides good examples and you will do well if you just pay attention in class because his tests are based a lot on the lectures. I didn't read the book at all for the first test and just went to class and got a high A. His accent is difficult to understand either in my opinion, hes funny

Do not listen to the negative comments other people wrote. Kumar is funny and interesting, and his accent is more humorous than confusing. You don't need a book for this class, just download the powerpoint notes and study them. He is not boring if you go to class to learn something, now that is a novel idea!

I agree, I think he is a good prof. and makes the class interesting with his examples and side jokes. His accent is easy to understand and his tests are easy and based on the lectures. I would def. take him again. Don't listen to anyone who says otherwise, they want their grades handed to them instead of having to pay attention and learn something

Nice guy, his lectures are okay, I wouldn't call him funny though. I also wouldn't call the class easy. I personally don't think he made the subject interesting enough, but he is not a bad teacher. It is helpful that he provides his slides on blackboard.

He is a new teacher at U.S.F, and i am actually enjoying his class. His notes and lectures are very clear. If you ever have a problem, he is very willing to help out. His exams are straight from his powerpoints. Trust me, he is a very good teacher "IF" You go to class and take notes.

Excellent teacher! Just go to class and take notes and there is no need to get the book... Don't listen to all the other idiots on here, if you want an easy A then take Kumar. He is pretty funny too when he says wersion instead of version!

As long as you attend class, you will do fine on the exams. His grading policy is fair, his exams are straightforward, and he is always willing to help.

Go to class and you'll do fine. He gives a good lecture, although you'll have to get used to his accent (I've heard alot worse!). He knows what he's talking about and is very willing and able to help you out in any way possible. Don't listen to the idiots on here that can't type properly.

Go to lectures but he's a very nice teacher not to difficult. Read the book and watch power point and you'll pass

All you have to do is study the slides from class. He is bit unclear of what he is asking for on his tests.

He is a very good teacher. If he doesn't get to the slides on the powerpoint....he will not have it on the test. If you don't go to class, make sure you know all the slides well. If you want an A, go to all classes, you didn't need to read the book, only when he told you too. Awesome teacher......Don't listen to the neg. replys, i would take hi

He's a good professor but his exams aren't exactly easy. Exams are challenging but if you attend his lectures and study the powerpoint slides you'll cruise through the course. Not as easy as I had expected for basic marketing if you attend classes you will be fine.

Lectures are boring but the class is easy as long as you study.

Very easy professor. Just fill out PP slides. Not too interesting tho, could b better. Book is good, thick, but u dont really need it to pass. Easy course.

I enjoyed this class. He makes jokes, and really wants you to get into Marketing. Take lectures and print out slides, and you should get an A or B. Only need textbook for definitions. I recommend him.

easy class, go to every class and you should be fine, all mult choice tests, u may use the book to study but very easy class!

Professor tries to make it fun. only used notes to study, got an A.

It's a VERY easy class that isn't all 100% strait forward w/the book. DON'T READ the book, just study the exam reviews prior to the test and you should be fine (Answer EVERY question on them!!). Use the book for definitions and clarity, but study the SLIDES, LECTURES, and REVIEW. He gives extra credit for attending and drops ONE QUIZ!! Take it!

Nice guy and very knowledgeable, very straight forward class but I don't know if I would recommend him because it is hard to study for his tests. The questions are almost all situational so you have to be well read in the text and listen to his lectures carefully to get an A.

Anyone who says this class is hard are lazy just don't want to go to class. Yes he rambles,his lectures can be torture but print out the lecture powerpoints to follow along and take notes. You only need the book for reference, if that. He gives a tests reveiw sheet and his tests are so easy it makes up for any other flaws the class has.

Easy A--go to class to fill in powerpoints, theres a few extra credit points, but study, don't really need the book just for terms if you missed them in class. he's a nice guy

Easy B. 3 tests/1 final, drop the lowest grade. 4.5 grade average points extra credit offered. His teaching style is questionable. He asks questions and keeps calling until he gets the answer he wants as if he doesn't know it already. He comes across as a complete idiot in the subject, but knows a lot. I probably missed 1/4 of the clases, did fine.

Cool teacher, I enjoyed his class. He is very helpful and sometimes pretty funny, would recommend again.

Awesome teacher! Learned alot from this class and would recommend!

SO EASY as long as you go to class and take detailed notes, you don't even need to buy the book if you do this. He uses a lot of examples for clarity. He is funny and very helpful...if you email him, he writes back within a day. There's no reason not to get an A if you go to class and take notes...i would recommend bringing laptop if you have one.

Took his class in the summer. Very easy, only 3 exams and optional final, which cancels lowest test grade. Exams based mainly on power points and class notes. He was helpfull, as was the textbook. I thought he was a nice guy.

Easy summer class. Dont buy the book, just take good notes.

Excellent professor.Really easy class.3 exams and an optional final. Gives you about 4% extracredit for your final grade just for participating in online surveys that take about 5 minutes. Class is fun explains everything really well through examples. Makes you see marketing from a diff perspective. Highly recommended. Easy A

If you want an A, u will need the book, b/c the exam has a few questions not covered in the lecture. Don't listen to the ppl on here who say u don't need the book, or u will get screwed like I did on the first exam. Unfortunately, english is not his first language and his lectures are discursive and tangential. But hes easier than the other prof.

Any business major should find this class fairly easy, so anyone rating this class hard is probably just a communications major.

Had Dr. Kumar for basic marketing this summer. He knows what he is talking about in the world of marketing. The only thing I did not like was how he would go off on stories and rush to finish the material. I got an A with attending lectures, reading the text, and doing his study guide.

Take Pr. Kumar!! Really cool guy. 3 tests that are multiple choice and 1 group project. He is really easy to talk to.

Good professor and a really easy class. As long as you do the study guide its an easy A!

Great professor. Has no problem going the extra mile to make sure you know the topic. also great with tying in entertaining and interesting topics with the materials!

One of my favorite professors At first seems monotone, but when u listen he's pretty interesting & relates topics to current events. He cares about the students grasping concepts instead of regurgitating info. Passionate & cares about his students &their future careers. Easy A if u follow along in class, u wont have to study much. Useful info.

I took basic marketing with him and it was a breeze. As long as you go to his lectures, study the study guide and participate you will do great. Sometimes his exam questions are a bit misleading but they are usually 50 questions so it wont impact your grade a lot. There are 3 exams, final is optional, but warning, the exams are the only grades.

He's really nice and a sweet, older man. He definitely deserves respect. The lectures can be tedious but the tests are easy if you study the material he tells you to.

He is a sweet professor who understands the content well. There are 3 exams and an option final, and you need to get at least a 93% to get an A+, below that your GPA will drop. The textbook is optional but he pulls some test questions from it, and his lectures are the foundation for the test so you have to go to class even though its not required.

Professor Kumar knows his stuff about marketing. Very accessible and cares about his students. I had him in a large lecture hall (300 students) for 3 hours once a week. Study for the tests and not too hard to get an A.

Best prof ever! Super engaging you really learn. Assists you outside of class too. Helped with jobs and internships.

Br Mngmt: Easy class. It was online for some reason this semester. Since the material that was covered in the review session wasn't tested on, I was definitely incentivized to not watch them and put my time somewhere else. Def meet with him towards the end of the project to see what can be added. MBTN modules are easy points to boost grade.

Has a slight accent but me being a native Floridian, it is extremely easy to understand his lectures and he is quite knowledgeable and relatable when it comes to the questions he asks and his interactions with students. Moreover, he is kind!

Professor Kumar has an accent but I don't find it hard to understand at all. Even though he's not the best professor, he's caring and passionate about Marketing. He's accessible outside of class, I was able to schedule appointments with him because I can't go to his office hours. Very helpful, he's always make sure the students grasp the concepts.

25% for each test, the first 2 ones were honorlocked, the last one was on-site. Have extra credits.

Professor Kumar cares about his students. His lectures can sometimes be very tiresome to listen to as he docent let the class out until 9:45-10:15. I advise to pick a good group for the group project. There are two quizzes based on the modules which are easy and boost your grade. There is also a group case study along with 2 assignment and an exam.

Professor Kumar is very knowledgeable in the word of marketing, thus if you are a marketing major then taking professor Kumar is recommended. The class is very exam heavy. 4 exams for 75% of your grade - the closest one is dropped. Exam 1-2 are online but the last exam is in person

The course was just 4 exams and you keep the best of 3. Just show up to class and take notes. Tests are pretty easy if you go to class.

It was a very easy class; I took the 6:30 to 9:15 pm class, and he never kept us past 8:30. The exams were all extremely simple. Personally, I didn't need to study (no prior knowledge of marketing), and he only graded 3 out of the 4 exams. Overall great class

Maymester 3 exams, 5 quizzes, all multiple choice, and honorlock closed note and book for both. To succeed, I recommend reading the sections of the textbook that he tells you to, and do the questions at the end of each section. Those questions are very similar to exams quizzes. Watch the lecture PowerPoints, provides detailed notes on most slides!

3 exams and 3 quizzes with no homework. I'm not even a good test taker but the exams were easy if you just study. His practice questions were just like the exam questions. He also gives a study guide listing everything on the exam, so as long as you make a quizlet and study from there, you will get a good grade. I never used the textbook.

This class is very easy and attending lectures is not necessary to earn an A. The grade is based on three exams and quizzes. The final exam is optional and can replace your lowest exam grade. All class PowerPoints are available on Canvas. Lectures can be a bit hard to follow and require focus, but they are not mandatory.

This class is really straightforward if you're good at tests. 3 50ish question exams with a bit of extra credit and 3 10-question online quizzes. I went to most of the lectures and enjoyed them. He just explains things with more detail from the PowerPoint, which is really helpful but not mandatory. I would definitely recommend!

Great professor and good TAs. Class is based off of 3 tests, taken in person on a scantron, and 3 online quizzes. Easy if you study just a little. Do not buy the textbook, its not necessary.