2.5

Beverlee Anderson

Business - California State University San Marcos

2.5
Quality
3.9
Difficulty
25%
Would Retake
93
Reviews
2.5
Quality
3.9
Difficulty
2.4
Helpful
2.5
Clarity

25%

Would Retake

93

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Rating Distribution
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What Students Say

She is nice and wants what's best for her students

BUS302 - 2.0 rating

i hate classes where teachers teach and not apply the concept

BUS302 - 1.0 rating
Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

100%

Textbook Required

100%

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Predicted Grade

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Grade Distribution
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Based on 6 reported grades
A: 3
B: 2
D: 1
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Skip class? You won't pass. (3)
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Tough grader (3)
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Reviews (93)
4.0
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BUS30203
Apr 19, 2003

Tough class, especially at 7 a.m. This woman may look genteele, but she's knows her stuff. Don't take class if you're not serious. The most consistent prof so far as material and exams following the syllabus. Only accepts crashers on day 2. Loves rules.

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BUS302
May 17, 2003

Tough, but fair; a Great Teacher ; prepare for a 4 units worth of work!!

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BUS302
Jun 10, 2003

Class is very informative. I enjoyed it. Tests are easy if you study materials assigned. Case analysis become easier to do over time. See student examples in library. Easy A if you do the work and study some.

2.0
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ANY
Jul 15, 2003

Boring!!!!!!!!!!!

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BUS30203
Jul 17, 2003

zzzzzzzzzz

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BUS302
Nov 12, 2003

Lot of writing in the class, but a VERY fair grader. Final project is long but esay to get material for. Very boring at times, poor quality slides. Tests are easy if you do ALL the reading (a lot) but she has an EXTREMELY annoying had movement(in circles)

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BUS302
Nov 18, 2003

DO NOT TAKE THIS PROFESSOR!!! If I were you, I would take Bennett or Nichols. She grades super hard and the class is not fun, on the other hand it will put you to sleep.

1.0
5.0
BUS302
Nov 20, 2003

No Comments

4.0
3.0
BUS302
Nov 21, 2003

College is about what you put into it. Good business class.

1.0
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BUS304
Nov 25, 2003

She lost one of my Business Week articles, now I have a zero!

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BUS302
Dec 9, 2003

She sux. hard core. dont take her for ur own sake. i turned in an assignment one day late and got a 0. She's not flexible at all.

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BUS302
Dec 11, 2003

her hand motions and the way she talks make her look crazy. often condescending. everyone gets a 30 or below on the case analysis and she STILL gives everyone a 50 or below on the second case. if the whole class does THAT bad TWICE, it makes HER look wors

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BUS302
Dec 17, 2003

She makes a 2-unit class like 4-unit class!!!!MY GOD!!!

2.0
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BUS302
Dec 19, 2003

No Comments

3.0
2.0
BUS302
Dec 21, 2003

Generally good lass. No freebees here, but if you do the work you will get the grade. You didn't expect a lecture class of 100+ students to be fun did you!?! You'll have to earn your degree eventually people.

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BUS304
Mar 20, 2004

Anderson challenges the individual. However, in the event u read all that she assigns at least 3 times in addition to attending class u will succeed. Anderson makes one truly "earn" their degree. If u would like to learn a lot about business mod

1.0
5.0
BUS302
Apr 9, 2004

No Comments

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5.0
BUS302
Apr 13, 2004

She is awful. If she had actually worked in the business world, she may understand the concept a little better. She may have even been able to give some real world examples (from personal experience) and be able to give TRUE reactions.

1.0
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BUSENVIRO
Apr 15, 2004

Not easy to talk to at all

1.0
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BUS302
Apr 29, 2004

Awful teacher, can she get a clue?

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BUS302
May 5, 2004

Too much work for a 2 unit class. Teacher is snippy with students. Hard to follow procedures for the case papers. Should be an interesting class, but was not.

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BUS302
May 6, 2004

Hmm, I can't say anything too bad, so I won't, otherwise it wouldn't be posted. Go figure. But yea, this woman is evil, and instead of a car, she rides a broom to school...if you don't understand that, then she is the teacher for you.

2.0
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BUS302
May 18, 2004

It's not what she says, it's how she says it...this profesora is out to get the unwary, casual college student. Good luck.

5.0
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BUS302
Jun 16, 2004

Very helpful.

2.0
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BUS302
Jul 1, 2004

Avoid her like the plague!! Her grading system is whacked and even if you ace the exams, you will still have a hard time with the case studies and writings over the readings. She makes this the most difficult 2 unit class you will ever have

2.0
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BUS302
Nov 10, 2004

PHEW! Tough stuff for a 2 unit class. Lots of current info. discussed in class. Must subscribe to Business Week, though, and type up 1 pg. reports every week. Essay questions every week w/ 2 or so on each exam, randomly picked. Overall, ok, just LOTS of work! :(

3.0
5.0
BUSINESS302
Grade: A
Nov 17, 2004

She is very clear on what she wants just DO IT HER WAY or eles she will give you a bad grade. You are REQUIRED to sign up for Businessweek (19.97 for 12 issues)&then write a summary of an article everyweek.She requires 2 case studies plus 2 tests and 1 final project.TOO MUCH WORK FOR A 2-UNIT CLASS!

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BUS302
Nov 18, 2004

Her grading is very hard and her lectures are super boring. She is easier than Antoniou and you can get a solid B in this class if you do a little bit of studying.

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BE302
Nov 19, 2004

a lot of writting!

3.0
3.0
BUS302
Nov 21, 2004

She should be teaching at a real school, 'cause that's where she thinks she is. My other classes are simple compared to this two unit train wreck. She needs to take some of the classes at this weeny campus to get an idea of what her peers are letting us sleep through. Skip her unless you're crazy.

3.0
3.0
BUS302
Nov 28, 2004

She gives too much work for a 2 unit class. Work load is about the same as my 4 unit classes. Expect to work outside of class atleast 5 to 7 hours a week for a passing grade.

1.0
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BUS302
Dec 1, 2004

OMG WE ALL HATE THIS TEACHER!!!! Her lectures are boring as hell, and she waits until after you turn something in and fail on it before she explains what she wanted to you to do to begin with! WAAAAAAAAAY to much work for a 2 unit class!!!

4.0
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BUS302
Dec 5, 2004

It is true that it is a lot of writing for 2 units class. However, it is intersting class and Prof. Anderson is a great teacher. You can get a good grade if you are paying attention and studying. You are in college, what did you expected???

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BUS302
Dec 6, 2004

Rediculous! Worse mistake of my life! TAKE BUS 302 with Bruce Nichols, he is cool and a "real world" success!!

3.0
5.0
BUS302
Dec 7, 2004

Way too much work for a 2 unit class, and the test material is taken from every little piece of info that you are exposed to in class. Everything is game from an oral example, to videos, to links she emails out and "suggests" that you look at, to the normal stuff from the readings and her lectures.

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BUS302
Dec 14, 2004

This class is a LOT of work but I learned a lot too.

4.0
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MKTG302
Dec 15, 2004

Requirements a little less strict than her BUS 302 class, but still a hard class. Text is good, but jammed with a lot of information. Quizzes are fairly difficult, but the final is somewhat better. 6 quizzes, 1 presentation, 6 1-page reading responses (don't make grammar errors!), and the final.

3.0
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BUS302
Dec 21, 2004

I liked the material, very interesting stuff, but she is a hard teacher. There is a lot of writting. The material could be presented a little different, quicker (?), it felt like it all came together at the END.

2.0
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BUS302
Jan 16, 2005

Dr. Anderson requires way too much work for a two unit course. She expects a lot from students, forcing them to work hard. I would recommend her if you're truly interested in learning the material and aren't over-loaded with too many units. I did get an A in her class, but I definitely earned it!

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GBM351
May 9, 2005

Global Ethics. Short class (1 unit) Same level of writting is expected (10+ pages) and she is a hard grader for papers. If you know her from BUS302 you know what to expect.

5.0
1.0
GBM351
Aug 8, 2005

This class was a fun 1 unit class. Her other classes are more difficult from what I hear. She doesn't accept any slop, so every paper must be well written. Overall, she has been one of my favorite professors.

2.0
3.0
BGA690
Aug 23, 2005

Difficult to work with.

2.0
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BUS
Sep 7, 2005

WAY too much work for a 2 unit class... wasn't worth it. She also had a Napoleon complex and didn't seem very seasoned in "real" business, although she claimed she was.

4.0
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BUSINESSENVIRO
Sep 18, 2005

No Comments

4.0
2.0
BUS302
Jan 5, 2006

Lots of work. Make sure you understand the business models FULLY! If you don't, all your homework will get bad marks. It's best to sit down with Dr. Anderson if you're having trouble; she was very helpful. The paper was the biggest time consuming project. See the librarian early if you can. I've heard that she's better than Dr. Antinou...

4.0
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BUS302
Feb 13, 2006

Worked w/ Biz models a lot.Get to know those suckers.Shes very condescending towards students questions.But if she remembers you/your name she'll grade you better.The paper was crazy-hard but I did it 5 hours before it was due and failed most quizes and still managed to get an A in the class.Prolly cause I shot the sh*t w/ her when I turned it in.

4.0
2.0
GBM351
May 8, 2006

This 1 unit (7 weeks) course goes pretty fast... there is not too much reading but there are four 2 page papers and one 8+ page final paper. Prof. Anderson grades fairly and anyone who makes an effort should do well.

5.0
3.0
MKTG302
Sep 28, 2006

No Comments

4.0
2.0
MRTG305
Apr 29, 2007

GREAT PROFESSOR, HELPFUL, INTERACTIVE, INNOVATOR. I WOULD RECOMMEND HER FOR A MARKETING OR BUSINESS 302 CLASS.

1.0
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GBM351
Jun 30, 2007

worst professor i ever had, boring, she expects students to finish her sentences.. she stares at you and its unconfortable. She is unclear on what she expects you to do on a paper.DONT TAKE HER trust me

4.0
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GBM351
Sep 7, 2007

GBM 351 was so easy. Class was fun, she expects communication from the class so if you don't participate, she gets mad. Overall, an enjoyable class and nice professor. Not sure what the problem is with the previous post, but they are wrong.

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BUS302
Oct 8, 2007

Quiz every class and she tries to trick you. Only get credit on assignment if it is exacty what she wants so if you are a good guesser take her. does not explain well and grades low because what she wants is unclear.

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BUS302
Nov 11, 2007

The most worthless professor at CSUSM. Never explains things, and reluctant to show up or schedule office hours because she always has a "meeting" to go to. Take Prof. Antoniou instead.

1.0
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BUS302
Nov 13, 2007

This teacher is horrible and ridicously hard. Don't take her, if you dont write exactly what she's thinking in her head, you will fail all your assignments. Horrible class and teacher.

2.0
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MGKTMGKT
Dec 29, 2007

Her tests are short response, essay multiple choice fill in the chart/blank and matching. Don't be late or she will screw you on the quiz which is almost everyday. You use a clicker. Class participate is mandatory however gives little to no points in grading for it. Hwk is not hard though it has to be in the exact format she wants or its a F.

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BUS302
Jan 7, 2008

Having escaped from the mental hospital, Prof. Andersen is completely insane. Lectures are useless but she takes attendance. Quizzes are mostly common sense. Her teaching style can best be described as a blind woman leading a group of deaf kids through a rock concert. But seems to grade easy so take her, but prepare for frustration.

4.0
1.0
BUS302
Jan 11, 2008

All these peoples comments are ridiculous!!! All of you just want an A handed to you. She is always prepared for class and she is a nice lady, just misunderstood. I received an A in her class. The people that got bad grades on cases or business weeks just didnt take the time to study the business models. Geez, grow up...welcome to college!

3.0
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BUS302
Jan 12, 2008

It takes a lot of hard work and dedication to pass this course. Antoniou is actually the harder professor of the BUS302 professors. I did bad in the beginning of the class. But did very well in the end. Very helpful through e-mails (e-mailing is a must!). This class is a lot like taking accounting class for the first time, so you must work hard!

3.0
5.0
BUS302
May 18, 2008

One of the most boring teachers I have had. She grades by favorites. Ppl with the exact same work would get diff grades. Stay on top of all assignments and study for tests. She does curve, but wont outright admit it. I got an A in the class but it took a lot of work. You have to buy the clicker and the book is NA online bcuz she wrote it herself.

4.0
4.0
BUS302
May 28, 2008

This class is super boring and requires a lot of work for a 2 unit class. Do the work and study for the tests and you will pass the class.

5.0
2.0
BUS302
Jun 17, 2008

She's a GREAT Teacher. You just have to review the notes often. Her lectures are to the point. She will REPEAT IT what's important! She's a NO BS kind of person. See her during office hours. She wants you to understand the material!

1.0
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BUS302
Jul 1, 2008

This professor was the worst at CSUSM...she almost made me quit college. She grades very poorly unless you can recite her every word. I hated the class.

4.0
2.0
BUS302
Aug 8, 2008

She's a great professor. Really sweet! She is tough and picky with her grading. Read the materials. No tests just quizzes, but a big final. Pay attention to her she when she speaks in the beginning of class. There's usually some quiz questions that are talked about. Take her during the summer if you can. No big final project.

2.0
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BUS302
Aug 12, 2008

She is the WORST EVER. Take her in summer. Super easy just do the work. You'll never get 100% on anything but your grades do progressively get better. 2 people can turn in the same work and get 2 different grades. Quizes are super easy, never scored below a 90%, the final quiz was easy. No one will ever do a business model correct, so don't try.

3.0
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BUS302
Aug 17, 2008

I think she missed her calling as a kindergarten teacher. The class is easy enough, but her grading is inconsistent as is her method of teaching a couple of the business models. It's a painless class, but not very interesting.

2.0
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BUS302
Aug 26, 2008

If you want to take a nap, take her class. Everything you learn is on your own doing the homework, and she grades by throwing darts, it is easy and its hard to fail, so show up and be amused. dont buy business week because she will hand them out for 3 weeks then you can just read the articles online

2.0
3.0
BUS302
Nov 14, 2008

She is really unhelpful and doesn't really care what you have to say. She doesn't know anything about technology and wastes half of the class trying to figure the clickers out. My Midterm score of 68% was considered high. I know there is not much choice for BUS302 - but at least be aware what you are getting into.

2.0
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BUS302
Dec 8, 2008

Terrible teacher. Seems like a nice old lady at first but shes not. The good comments about her literally must have been typed up by her. The entire class of 100+ argues with her over her ridiculous grading, and shes as stubborn as a mule. Nearly impossible to get above a C in her homework. Class usually averages out at 60-70 percent on her exams.

2.0
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BUS302
Apr 30, 2009

so tired

1.0
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BUS302
May 5, 2009

Horrible teacher!!! Do not take her, The only other prof. giving the subject does not look too great either, but everybody says he is 100% better than taking Anderson!!!

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BUS302
May 20, 2009

Go to her office hours at the beginning of the semester. If she likes you, and you do your work, you will pass. She is a very inconsistent grader. It was a class joke cause your grade was always a toss up. Slept through many classes and still got a 95 for participation. Overall, go to class and talk so she likes you. Also, read the book!

2.0
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BUS302
Jun 19, 2009

I'm currently taking this professor.Anderson is totally useless and I do not feel comfortable. If you want to do good in her class, you have to stay on her good side. DO NOT ASK HER QUESTIONS! She is easily stressed and inconsistent in her grading. If you must take this class, take her in the summer so you will ONLY suffer 6 weeks.

2.0
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BUS302
Jun 19, 2009

I been studying and attending class everyday, but she shows she does not really care even for those students that are dedicated. Stares at you and stubborn as a mule in what she thinks. Forget about questioning anything. Read the material, pay attention in class, and pray she does not grade you on your appearance. She is definitely a weirdo.

2.0
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BUS302
Jun 19, 2009

Nice at first, then it's total hell! She actually makes you feel dumb when you question her. Her grading makes no sense. I been studying everyday and she still makes no sense. She trembles a lot and has her favorites picked. She will make you feel like you don't belong in college. One of the worst professors I ever had. Unapproachable.

1.0
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BUS302
Jul 13, 2009

Completely INCOMPETENT Prof. Such a ridiculous class, Don't even know why it exists. To top it off, they put this (So called) prof. to teach it and totally screws it up. I asked her to revise a paper for me and she said it was really good and that I should turn it in like that and she ends up giving me a C- on it (That H.W. was worth 10% of grade)!

4.0
1.0
BUS302
Jul 26, 2009

She is a very good teacher.But she will make you think critically.Before the tests, go over the ppt presentation and you will be fine.The stuff is easy. Don't try to know the details, try to get the business concepts. I got an A without much studying. Did homework and model analysis. But that helps a just a little for the test and final.

3.0
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BUS302
Oct 5, 2009

WORST PROFESSOR!!! She is hard but, thats not why she is bad. She is so subjective in her grading. Her way or the highway, cannot/refuses to see any other translation to material than her own. Tough to know what she is looking for. I agree with below posts, she chooses favorites and is quite rude to the ones she doesn't like. I wasn't either side o

2.0
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BUS302
Jan 16, 2010

This lady needs to pull her head out of her ass. My friend and I did the exact same assignment the exact same way, I got an 8/10 he got a 6/10...WTF? Also, the homework is hard. I got an A on the midterm, A on the final, and an A on the final paper...but C average on the homework. Ended up with a B+? WTF? Also, it's her way or the highway!

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BUS302
Mar 15, 2010

This class is so vague, no wonder her grading is off the charts. Go to class, pay attention to current events, read the BW and you'll be fine. She grades easy on the presentation unlike Mr.A

2.0
1.0
BUS302
Jul 23, 2010

Interesting that Prof. Anderson is one of the highest paid prof's in the Bus. Dept. What a joke. Was this class invented just for her to remain here? The textbook is a cut-and-paste deal including copies from a mgmt textbook and outdated articles. Students have to take this garbage instead of a class that provides a good basic concept of business.

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MKTG442
Dec 9, 2010

I had Anderson for 302 and 442 I understand that people don't like her because she is a hard grader, don't get me wrong she is. But please take her for 442 you will have a new appreciation for her, go to her office hours she will help you! She is awesome you will learn from her.

3.0
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BUS302
Dec 20, 2010

Very vague in what she wants. After the first assignment, she will give examples from past students. USE THEM! They will seriously help you if you don't get it. I felt like I was going to fail after I got a C on the midterm and poor scores on the assignments but I ended up with an A! Just use those examples as guides/templates and you'll pass!!

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BUS302
May 28, 2011

By far the worst professor on campus. Me and my friend worked on the same project together and he got an A and I got a D. Clearly makes no sense. Her grading is pathetic, you better hope she is in a good mood grading your work. I don't know how I ended with a B but whatever...I guess attend all classes. Oh yeah, don't ask questions..god forbid

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BUS302
May 28, 2011

Prof Anderson is a cool lady. She's super-knowledgeable, and the information she covers is dense with a lot of meaning. The learning curve for this two unit course is long and hard. I think the grading is a little unfair, but you get whatever you put into the course. I thought I did great, but I got a C. Others try differently, and they get Bs. WTF

1.0
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BUS302
Aug 19, 2011

DONT TAKE ANDERSON!!! TAKE BRUCE FOR 302!!! i hate classes where teachers teach and not apply the concept. go to her office hour, once you're done, you'll feel like you should of stayed home and smoked that blunt than waste your time talking to a brick wall

2.0
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BUS302
May 15, 2012

She is cool... but her grading can be very subjective... I got A's on every paper in college. I put 20 hours into her final paper and got a C-... really?

4.0
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BUS302
Nov 24, 2012

Beverlee Anderson is a very knowledgeable professor. Many say her class is hard, but honestly, if you just apply yourself and do the work, you will do fine. Make sure you do the readings and catch up on the news. Your grade depends on the effort you put into it.

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BUS302
Grade: A
Sep 11, 2014

She is nice and wants what's best for her students. However she has very subjective grading and doesn't explain requirements very well. Tests are difficult - Read the material!

2.0
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MKTG442
Mar 8, 2016

She does not teach well at all... I would try and ask questions about what to do for assignments and most of her answers consisted of the word um. classes are boring but you have to go, she checks attendance every class Expect long homework assignments, between 3 & 8 pages each. only good thing that it was done in pairs.

3.0
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MKTG442
Grade: A
Jun 6, 2016
Would take again

Everyone is complaining about her but she really isn't that bad. I'm not a straight A student but I got an A in this class. If you look in the book as a guide for the assignments and ask her to look over it before it's due she will help you and tell you specifically what needs to be changed. If you actually try you will get a good grade.

4.0
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BUS302
Grade: B
Apr 19, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Prof Anderson is not as bad as the negative reviews left here. Her class consists of about 4 assignments, a midterm, a final paper, and a final. The midterm and Final are worth 45% of your grade. Best suggestion is make friends, study with them, go to her office hours before each assignment. Take notes and review them don't wait the day before test

Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
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4.0
4.0
BUS302
Grade: B
Apr 19, 2019
Wouldn't take again

In regards to previous rating, the midterm and final are 55% ! Go over the power points. Make sure you know what she is asking of you for each assignment and you'll be fine. I email her, and go to her office hours before each assignment. She lets you chose between 5 wsj assignments, only do it if you feel confident bc she won't let you make it up

Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
BUS302
Grade: D
May 14, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Dr Anderson is and forever will be one of the old dog professors. While she means well and is a loving and caring individual, she is known around campus as the hardest grader of the business school. Effort is not rewarded-only accuracy, make sure you memorize exactly what the slides or textbook says. If you have the option to avoid this class, do.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
Tough grader
Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

100%

Textbook Required

100%

Grade Predictor

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Predicted Grade

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Grade Distribution
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Based on 6 reported grades
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B: 2
D: 1
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