3.5

Bill Tumblin

Business - Clemson University

3.5
Quality
2.7
Difficulty
63%
Would Retake
84
Reviews
3.5
Quality
2.7
Difficulty
3.5
Helpful
3.5
Clarity

63%

Would Retake

84

Reviews

Rating Distribution
Official

5

31

4

20

3

10

2

6

1

17

What Students Say

If you want to spend hours doing work for a 1 credit hour class then avoid Professor Tumblin

BUS1010 - 1.0 rating

He messed up on one of my assignments and when I pointed out that he was incorrect according to Clemson University policy he refused to admit he was wrong

1010 - 1.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

100%

Textbook Required

0%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A-

95% confidence
Based on 78 grades
Most common grades:
A (37)
B (13)
A+ (11)
Grade Distribution
A(48)B(15)C(2)D(1)F(0)A-/B+(13)
Based on 79 reported grades
A: 37
B: 13
A+: 11
A-: 7
Common Tags
Participation matters (30)
Tough grader (25)
Respected (22)
Clear grading criteria (20)
Accessible outside class (11)
Lots of homework (11)
Gives good feedback (10)
Caring (8)
Rating Trend

Declining

-1.58 avg change
Apr
May
Jul
Oct
Nov
Dec
Last 6 months
Ratings by Course

BUS101O

4.0

(1)

BUS1010

3.5

(77)

1010

3.0

(2)

BUS101

2.8

(4)
Difficulty by Course

1010

3.5

BUS101

3.3

BUS101O

3.0

BUS1010

2.7

Reviews (84)
5.0
4.0
1010
Jan 6, 2015

Very tough class, but he is the best teacher. Very helpful and an overall great person.

5.0
2.0
BUS1010
Grade: A
Apr 8, 2015

Really nice and helpful. Weekly quizzes so do your reading and article readings!

5.0
3.0
BUS101
Sep 8, 2015

Professor Tumblin has been one of my favorite professors at Clemson. He's a super helpful and nice guy who obviously loves what he does. He gives weekly quizzes which can be irritating if you don't do the readings. Lectures can be a little slow here and there but it's a fairly simple class.

4.0
3.0
BUS101O
Grade: B+
Oct 26, 2015

Tumblin was one of my favorite professors here. He was so nice and so helpful and was always genuinely interested in what you had to say. His quizzes were a little tricky if you didn't read the articles and book over very thoroughly, but overall, he was an amazing professor.

5.0
2.0
BUS1010
Grade: A
Nov 4, 2015

Not a bad prof for an intro class.

5.0
1.0
BUS1010
Nov 16, 2016
Would take again

He truly cares about the success of his students.

Respected
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Caring
5.0
2.0
BUS1010
Grade: A+
Dec 16, 2016
Would take again

Professor Tumblin is the man, great guy and really cares about his students and Clemson. BUS 1010 is an easy class and Professor Tumblin makes it enjoyable.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Clear grading criteria
5.0
1.0
BUS1010
Grade: A+
Jan 14, 2017
Would take again

Tumblin is a boss. Great at what he does, and its not a hard class. He makes it clear what you need to do to get an A. Best bus1010 professor.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Clear grading criteria
4.0
4.0
BUS1010
Grade: B
May 17, 2017
Wouldn't take again

I liked Professor Tumblin at first but by the end of the class I could not be done with it fast enough. He takes it very seriously & is very strict for a foundations class and gives no wiggle room.

Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
2.0
BUS1010
Grade: A
Dec 20, 2017
Would take again

Mr. Tumblin is a fantastic professor. He is an extremely nice guy and he cares about each of his students. The weekly quizzes can be tough, so be sure to study. I highly recommend Mr. Tumblin.

Respected
Inspirational
Hilarious
3.0
3.0
BUS1010
Grade: B-
Jan 28, 2018
Would take again

I would take his class again, he's a cool guy but he can be a little intense/strict on testing and stuff. There's a quiz everyday on the Wall Street Journal readings that I never read lol. Just go to class and do the (easy) assignments and you'll be fine.

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
5.0
4.0
BUS1010
Mar 1, 2018
Would take again

Willing to get to know you and help you begin building a career. Definitely would take his class again

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
Inspirational
5.0
1.0
BUS1010
Grade: A+
Dec 2, 2018
Would take again

Bill Tumblin is a freakin awesome professor. If you need help doing anything whether about class or not he will gladly help you out. I had an idea for a business I wanted to start and he helped me out with it connecting me to people and even offering to go to lunch to talk about it. Bill is awesome take this guy you wont regret it.

Inspirational
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Hilarious
3.0
3.0
BUS1010
Grade: B
Apr 15, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Daily quizzes and very few grades. Do not miss a class!

Skip class? You won't pass.
Graded by few things
Tough grader
4.0
2.0
BUS1010
Grade: B-
Nov 19, 2019
Would take again

Pay attention on your project directions and his class should be an easy A

Accessible outside class
Participation matters
5.0
2.0
BUS1010
Grade: A
Dec 5, 2019
Would take again

This class only meets once a week (attendance is mandatory), and you will have to complete a weekly homework sheet which the quizzes will take the questions from directly. This is an EASY A!! Just do the hw, and you'll do fine. Professor Tumblin is also very helpful, and you can tell he likes his job and loves Clemson football very much so.

Respected
Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
4.0
2.0
BUS1010
Grade: B
Jan 15, 2020
Would take again

There are quizzes every class so make sure to go to class and do the homework sheets. He definitely is passionate about Clemson and his students. He's very approachable and open to questions. Make sure to pay attention to project criteria and again, the homework sheets (quizzes come directly from those questions).

Gives good feedback
Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
4.0
3.0
BUS1010
Grade: A
May 6, 2020
Would take again

Attendance is mandatory! Quizzes every class on the readings, and sometimes get called out so actually do the readings. Class is really easy if you put a little work into it. Really helpful for business majors in terms of planning for next couple years. I changed majors but this still counts as an elective that boosted my GPA.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Clear grading criteria
Beware of pop quizzes
4.0
2.0
BUS1010
Oct 21, 2020
Would take again

This class was really easy and bill was super nice. There were post class and pre class quizzes that were super easy. The only homework was to write reflections on articles which really helped your grade out. Super easy class and easy A as long as you did the work. He is strict about attendance though.

Clear grading criteria
Respected
4.0
2.0
BUS1010
Grade: A
Nov 18, 2020
Would take again

Business 1010 is a pretty simple class anyway you have it, but Mr. Tumblin is a good professor. He knows Clemson well, and he knows business well. He also wants to develop relationships with his students which is nice.

Respected
Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
5.0
1.0
BUS1010
Grade: A
Nov 18, 2020
Would take again

He's super sweet and a great lecturer, but is way too strict on attendance. I had food poisoning and was dying, and he made me show proof. Overall, easy class and very informational for the business realm.

Lots of homework
Participation matters
Hilarious
4.0
2.0
BUS1010
Grade: B
Dec 14, 2020
Would take again

Assignments are not hard at all just a little time consuming. He honestly cares about making sure his students get the best out of Clemson. Absolutely no extra credit. If you miss any assignments you will regret it in the long-run, but you could try and contact him. Great guy altogether.

Respected
Graded by few things
Caring
5.0
2.0
BUS1010
Grade: A
Aug 24, 2021
Would take again

Professor Tumblin was my favorite professor this past semester. He's straightforward with what he expects and rewards you if you try. He also does a great job of connecting with students outside of the classroom and wants you to succeed. The class itself has a weekly discussion post, homework sheet, and quiz which took me about 1.5 hours per week.

Respected
Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
5.0
2.0
BUS1010
Grade: B+
Nov 29, 2021
Would take again

Professor Tumblin is the best professor there is! Being my first semester here, he has been more than welcoming to me. He genuinely cares about his students and makes sure that they start building and working on the skills they'll need later in the future. I promise, if you go to class, listen and talk, you will gain so much more from the class.

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Caring
4.0
2.0
BUS1010
Grade: A
Dec 7, 2021
Would take again

Nice guy. Weekly quizzes. Easy A for sure just show up to class and answer when he asks questions.

Respected
Participation matters
4.0
1.0
BUS1010
Grade: A-
Feb 18, 2022
Would take again

The attendance is very strict and missing one class will heavily affect your grade. Professor Tumblin has a lot of great experience in business, and does his best to foster engagement in his class. Easy assignments too. Just make sure not to use your phone or other things in his class, he will call you out.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
2.0
2.0
BUS1010
Grade: A-
May 3, 2022

Very tough grader and won't budge on anything. He's a nice guy but he's very traditional and old

Tough grader
Participation matters
Lecture heavy
1.0
5.0
BUS1010
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Oct 4, 2022

You literally spend 30+ minutes on a homework assignment that you're not allowed to use on the quiz. And even if you could, you would still get a bad grade. Switched out of business just to get out of this class.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Lots of homework
5.0
3.0
BUS1010
Grade: A
Nov 18, 2022
Would take again

Go to class if you want an A. Very experienced and credible prof. Weekly quizzes are somewhat difficult but not too bad. He is very kind and cares about his students.

5.0
3.0
BUS1010
Grade: A
Dec 8, 2022
Would take again

Attendance is a big part so make sure you show up. Other than that, he is a very nice and easy-going guy that cares about his students. Make sure you do well on the quizzes though as they determine your grade. Also, do not get on your phone because he'll call you out but no punishment. Very caring and passionate about the world of business though!

Clear grading criteria
Caring
4.0
4.0
BUS1010
Grade: A
Dec 15, 2022
Would take again

Weekly homework sheets that take a while to finish and are very article heavy. Weekly quizzes based off of the hw that are way harder than you may expect. He is nice, willing to meet outside of class, gives lots of info about things around campus, but he will never give you the benefit of the doubt so if your technology screws up you are screwed.

Get ready to read
Respected
Accessible outside class
4.0
2.0
BUS1010
Grade: A
Dec 17, 2022
Would take again

There's probably a little more homework than there needs to be in this class but it's not difficult at all. Get into a routine and get your work done every week and you'll get an A in the class. Tumblin is good guy, maybe a little full of himself, but he's very nice and helpful.

Participation matters
Respected
Accessible outside class
5.0
4.0
BUS1010
Grade: A
Dec 19, 2022

Tumblin is a great teacher and cares about his students but is strict on grading and class attendance. If you miss one class or are late, your grade is screwed. Homework wasn't the worst thing in the world as long as you manage your time correctly. I did like how he did musical trivia at the beginning of each class and helped me understand iRoar.

Tough grader
Participation matters
5.0
3.0
BUS1010
Grade: B+
Jan 11, 2023
Would take again

Professor Tumblin is definitely one of my favorite professors at Clemson University! He is very respected and really caring, his class is super fun and I enjoy interacting with him in class and outside of class. Definitely go to his office hours and build a personal relationship with him you will learn a lot from him!

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Caring
1.0
4.0
BUS1010
Grade: A-
Feb 9, 2023

Awful. Your grade is all based on attendance but his class is always at 8am. Lectures consist of him talking about nothing at 8 in the morning and checking to make sure everyone is in his class so he can screw over whoever didn't show up.

Tough grader
Participation matters
Lots of homework
1.0
4.0
BUS101
Grade: A
Mar 3, 2023

He is completely unreasonable about everything. I went to him multiple times for help and every time his response was basically "deal with it". He messed up my grade for the biggest assignment of the semester and when I pointed out what he messed up, he refused to admit I was right and kept my grade low which tanked my grade.

Tough grader
3.0
1.0
BUS1010
Grade: A
Apr 11, 2023
Would take again

Pretty good for a Bus 1010 professor, but didn't wow me. he's kinda nice and kinda funny, but I did not look forward to going to his class.

Gives good feedback
3.0
3.0
BUS1010
Grade: A-
Nov 14, 2023

He's a good guy but insanely strict when it comes to reading directions. He doesn't care if your internet went out or if you slipped up, if you don't do exactly what he said and in the way he wants it you will get points taken off.

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
Respected
5.0
2.0
BUS1010
Grade: A
Nov 14, 2023
Would take again

Tumblin is an absolute goat. The the assignments are staitforward and very helpful, especially for first years at Clemson

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
Respected
2.0
3.0
BUS1010
Grade: A
Nov 25, 2023

He is mean. He believes he is superior to his students, and he is rude. His assignments are pointless and the whole class is busywork. If you miss one class say goodbye to your attendance grade.

Tough grader
Lecture heavy
5.0
2.0
BUS1010
Grade: A+
Dec 8, 2023
Would take again

He is super helpful and highly respected. He gives weekly open note quizzes and grades heavily on attendance. Super easy A and you'll hear some cool stories and advice. Also go to office hours and get to know him as he can help you network.

Participation matters
Inspirational
Accessible outside class
1.0
5.0
BUS1010
Grade: B+
Dec 9, 2023

I would NOT take again! Take any other business 1010 course! Professor Tumblin really really likes to talk about himself! Be prepared to hear about how everything relates to him -I am a computer engineer teaching business 1010. The quizzes are super hard and you have very little time to complete them!! Do your homework sheet! Take any other teacher

Tough grader
Participation matters
Lecture heavy
1.0
3.0
BUS101
Grade: B
Dec 10, 2023

He honestly just not helpful at all. The class is annoying and clemson is wasting a large amount of money for no reason on this guy. I would recommend taking someone else for business 1010 even though its just a very dumb class anyway

1.0
3.0
1010
Grade: B
Dec 10, 2023

He messed up on one of my assignments and when I pointed out that he was incorrect according to Clemson University policy he refused to admit he was wrong

Tough grader
2.0
3.0
BUS1010
Grade: A+
Dec 12, 2023
Would take again

This class was not this bad, but there are homework sheets every week that you have to fill out in detail otherwise the quizzes that you have only 10 minutes to complete will be very difficult. He likes to talk about himself. Didn't learn about business, but just business majors at Clemson or the resources in the business building. Calls on people.

Participation matters
Lots of homework
3.0
2.0
BUS1010
Grade: A
Dec 21, 2023
Would take again

Overall, Prof. Tumblin isn't too bad. He's really sweet and all, but is pretty strict on phone usage in class and will sometimes call on us even when we don't have our hands raised. Other than that though, the class is an easy A. You get homework quizzes each week, but they're open-note, and three other small projects.

Clear grading criteria
Respected
1.0
5.0
BUS1010
Grade: C
Feb 29, 2024

The entire class is only about 150 points, if you miss 1 class you get a -5/0. He is not helpful, talks about himself, is in love with all the athletes. Quizzes once a week that are impossible and you have 10 minutes to complete them. This class is not about business, its learning about Clemson websites. Take any other teacher.

3.0
3.0
BUS1010
Grade: A-
Mar 28, 2024
Would take again

Professor Tumblin cares about his students and is an avid story teller with lots of experience. However, this class is MUCH harder than it should be, the work you have to put in for one credit hour is absurd. If you are taking the class because you have to, take another teacher. If you actually want to learn, Professor Tumblin has a lot to offer.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Respected
1.0
5.0
BUS1010
Grade: A-
Apr 12, 2024

If you want to spend hours doing work for a 1 credit hour class then avoid Professor Tumblin. Class and lectures are pointless. Weekly homework sheet that is needed to take a quiz, the homework sheet is like a jigsaw puzzle and quizzes are impossible to finish in time. Answer choices on the quizzes are also not what you fill in on homework sheet.

Get ready to read
Lots of homework
Graded by few things
2.0
2.0
BUS1010
Grade: A
Apr 15, 2024

Professor Tumblin is fairly egotistical and only talks about himself. This class is anything but "Business Foundations." Don't get me wrong, the class is easy if... you never miss ONE class, spend an hour researching HW sheets for an "open notes quiz" that has hardly anything to do with the actual quiz and if you are an athlete!

Accessible outside class
5.0
1.0
BUS1010
Grade: B
Apr 21, 2024
Would take again

He definitely favors the athletes, but it's manageable. Lectures are super easy to understand, and the only homework is the open-note take-home quizzes, which are pretty easy if you do the homework sheets. Attendance is mandatory, and if you don't attend, it does impact your grade quite a lot, and he makes you check in with an app.

Gives good feedback
5.0
3.0
BUS1010
Grade: A
Apr 27, 2024
Would take again

This class is interesting but requires outside work and pre-class quizzes. Prof. Tumblin does his best to make the class engaging and more enjoyable with student participation. He gives out t-shirts and Arnold Palmers if you answer in class. I loved it!

Participation matters
Gives good feedback
Lots of homework
4.0
2.0
BUS1010
Grade: B+
Apr 28, 2024
Would take again

GO TO CLASS!!! This class is easy if you get stuff done on time and go to class. I lost a lot of points because of late submissions. Stay on top of your work and show up and it is an easy A. He is a good guy and loves his job.

1.0
3.0
BUS1010
Grade: A
May 9, 2024

Awful

5.0
1.0
BUS1010
Grade: A+
May 10, 2024
Would take again

He was a really great professor and always tried to keep the class engaged. It is an important class for business majors but it does feel very boring sometimes. A lot of information is thrown at you and it's hard to retain all of it. The assignments were time consuming but helpful for navigating the business school.

Participation matters
Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
1.0
4.0
BUS1010
Grade: A-
Oct 8, 2024

This professor is horrible. You miss one classYou and your grade drops heavily (I had to miss class because I had mono, and he did not care at all and said, "You should come to class unless you physically can't walk here.") He Talks way too much about his personal life and how he took a $150k pay cut to come to teach us.

Tough grader
Participation matters
Test heavy
5.0
3.0
BUS1010
Grade: A
Oct 9, 2024
Would take again

Prof. Tumblin is a good professor, and you can tell he cares about Clemson. Grades are all off of attendance and take home/open note homework quizzes. You will be successful if you put in the work and do the homework sheets. Some people don't like him because he holds you to a high standard which is honestly ridiculous because you are in college.

5.0
3.0
BUS1010
Grade: A
Oct 30, 2024
Would take again

Professor Tumblin is such a kind person who genuinely wants you to succeed. He is a great resource for helping to connect students to future job opportunities and for help navigating the business world. Would definitely recommend him to anyone!

Amazing lectures
Inspirational
Respected
5.0
4.0
BUS1010
Grade: A+
Oct 30, 2024
Would take again

Bill Tumblin is an excellent communicator, who explains concepts in a simple, effective manner. He holds his students accountable for the course work, while demonstrating a genuine care for each of his students. He is very accessible outside of class time and is always willing to invest in individuals outside of the course material.

Participation matters
Caring
Respected
1.0
4.0
BUS1010
Grade: B
Nov 13, 2024

Bill Tumblin peaked in college. There is NO reason BUS1010 should be my first ever B. The lectures are pointless. No, none of us care that you closed triple t's back in the day. The quizzes are difficult, timed, and clearly set up for you to fail, rather than learn. Somehow he made lengthy meaningless assignments to sneak his way back to Clemson.

Tough grader
4.0
2.0
BUS1010
Grade: A+
Nov 15, 2024
Would take again

Professor Tumblin is a knowledgeable man that does care about your success. However, he shows it a little odd sometimes. With that in mind, just make sure you pay attention and do you work, then you'll be fine. Practically everything is done at home, but isn't anything too hard. Overall, easy class and a good guy.

Tough grader
Clear grading criteria
Respected
1.0
2.0
BUS1010
Grade: A
Nov 18, 2024

Professor Tumblin would constantly call me out for being too quiet and would go out of his way to embarrass me by asking the class if they could hear me. He would not even let me get 2 words out before doing so and instead of listening to what I had to say, he was more focused on embarrassing me. He enjoys calling people out and embarrassing them.

Tough grader
3.0
2.0
BUS1010
Grade: A+
Dec 6, 2024

He provides many resources for success in the course and a career and is always willing to connect you with others. He clearly wants you to succeed, but his teaching style is atrocious. Time-consuming homework sheets and assignments that scrutinize every detail. Lectures are fast and overwhelming, and he seems to neglect students' mental health.

Tough grader
Clear grading criteria
Lots of homework
4.0
3.0
BUS1010
Grade: A
Dec 11, 2024
Would take again

Tumblin is a very nice and respectful guy. He and his class are an excellent resource to help further your understanding and knowledge of business at Clemson. However, at times I found the homework to be annoying. It's mainly busy work that you simply have to get through.

Tough grader
Participation matters
Respected
4.0
2.0
BUS1010
Grade: A
Dec 13, 2024
Would take again

Super chill and nice guy, starts class off with music trivia. The work/slides are alittle boring but he gives alot of great resources. As long as you pay attention and give effort it will be an easy/chill class. He has alot of great connections and is very willing to help you grow professionally.

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
5.0
1.0
BUS1010
Grade: A
Dec 16, 2024
Would take again

One of my favorite professors. He will challenge you but its worth it. Builds relationships with all of his students. Actually cares about you and gives tons of great resources.

3.0
4.0
BUS1010
Grade: A+
Jan 14, 2025

It seems like he cares, but he's just a pain. Can't go on your phone at all, or else he'll single you out in class. If he sees you typing or smiling at your computer, he'll call you out in class. Loves to yap about tailgating and networking. Class is not that hard but very little room for error. He does too much during class.

Tough grader
4.0
3.0
BUS1010
Grade: A
Apr 15, 2025
Would take again

Mr. Tumblin cares a lot about his students and that they are getting very involved on campus. He wants to see everyone succeed but he is a tough grader and you have to complete the homework sheets before taking the quizzes in order to do well. The weekly work consists of a pre class assignment and a post class quiz with an optional homework sheet.

Tough grader
Participation matters
Caring
2.0
4.0
BUS1010
Grade: B
Apr 26, 2025

friendly involved & passionate about providing resources/networking but makes things way harder than necessary for a 1 credit class. big stickler for procedures not very flexible & harsh grader. 1 unexcused absence & final grade drops 2.5%. Layout of assignments = overwhelming & weekly quizzes = hard to do well on. Build rapport & he'll help u more

Tough grader
Test heavy
Accessible outside class
5.0
2.0
BUS1010
Grade: A
Apr 29, 2025
Would take again

Professor Tumblin takes his job very seriously, but he truly cares for his students. Expectations are very clearly stated, and as long as you do the work (which takes maybe an hour per week), you will be completely fine. Attendance is a large part of your grade.

Clear grading criteria
Caring
Respected
2.0
3.0
BUS1010
Grade: B
May 1, 2025

Wouldn't take this section of this class.

Tough grader
3.0
3.0
BUS1010
Grade: A
May 4, 2025
Would take again

easy class just do homework sheets and read rubrics for assignments. def a strict prof who has a big ego. attendance is mandatory and he is not flexible on it and is a huge part of grade.

Tough grader
Lecture heavy
Graded by few things
4.0
3.0
BUS1010
Grade: A
Jul 22, 2025
Would take again

Timed homework quizzes each week, article reviews towards the end, and 15-minute zoom interview. Attendance is a huge portion of your grade. Try not to miss class because he is not very forgiving. Cold calls if no one raises their hand. Obviously knows a lot about the business school so use him as a resource.

Participation matters
Accessible outside class
1.0
5.0
BUS1010
Grade: C
Oct 28, 2025

Gives no grace on grading, makes everything harder than it needs to be.

Tough grader
5.0
1.0
BUS1010
Grade: A
Oct 29, 2025
Would take again

very easy assignments, homework sheet and timed open note quizzes every week and a end of semester assignment of a 15 min interview. i have never had any issues with his grading - just follow his very straight forward directions and you will be fine.

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
Accessible outside class
1.0
4.0
BUS1010
Grade: A
Oct 29, 2025

Makes everything harder than it needs to be. Nobody gaf about this class it's 1 credit.

Tough grader
1.0
4.0
BUS1010
Grade: B
Nov 12, 2025

Makes a literal freshman year business class unnecessarily hard. You do homework weekly and timed quizzes after class which is fine, but they take a long time and are difficult. I always felt overwhelmed and stressed leaving his class. Never felt comfortable speaking up in discussion since I was scared he was going to shame me.

Tough grader
Participation matters
Graded by few things
1.0
2.0
BUS1010
Grade: B
Nov 24, 2025

It's a 1-credit course, and he acts like it's 3. Incredibly unforgiving and takes his class way too seriously. It should be an easy A course to boost your GPA and introduce you to the business school; however, he seems to use it to deter people.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
5.0
1.0
BUS1010
Grade: A+
Dec 3, 2025
Would take again

IDK what the misconception about Mr. Tumblin is, he is a very genuine and very smart man. I genuinely learned so much and it made the transition into college much easier. You don't learn about business as much as you learn about setting yourself up to be a successful business student. He is sometimes stern but he's very genuine and I loved it!

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
4.0
3.0
BUS1010
Grade: A
Dec 4, 2025
Would take again

Class has a little too much work for a one hour credit class, but it is pretty helpful and he always emphasizes networking. His class can be a bit overkill

Participation matters
Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
3.0
3.0
BUS1010
Grade: A
Dec 8, 2025

Professor Tumblin is very knowledgeable about the business world and does his best to prepare students to enter the field, but sometimes comes off as knowing everything and shaming us if we don't network every chance we get. Way too much work for a one credit hour class. Just do the homework sheets and the quizzes should be easy.

5.0
3.0
BUS1010
Grade: A
Dec 8, 2025
Would take again

Professor Tumblin was amazing. He is a very knowledgeable with many skills to teach students. This class is amazing, especially if you're still deciding what to major in. Some of the reviews are bad, but as long as you do the work on time, you should have no problem getting a A, this is an easy class that teaches you so much for your future.

Amazing lectures
Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
4.0
3.0
BUS101
Grade: B+
Dec 12, 2025
Would take again

Guy has tons of connections, he's happy to help with career stuff as long as you're trying in his class/taking his advice. That being said, also thinks his 1 credit hour class is the most important thing on your schedule, and assigns more homework than he should. Do NOT miss class, -2.5% off final grade per absence. Hates phones during class.

1.0
4.0
BUS1010
Grade: B
Dec 14, 2025

Most obnoxious and arrogant professor I have ever had. Walks around campus in his black leather jacket and ray bans club masters, which sums up his personality. Gloated about his new boat, tailgate spot, people he's met, and his previous jobs. Added the fact he worked at the pentagon (coffee run guy) every class like he's trying to impress us.

Tough grader
Participation matters
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

100%

Textbook Required

0%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A-

95% confidence
Based on 78 grades
Most common grades:
A (37)
B (13)
A+ (11)
Grade Distribution
A(48)B(15)C(2)D(1)F(0)A-/B+(13)
Based on 79 reported grades
A: 37
B: 13
A+: 11
A-: 7
Common Tags
Participation matters (30)
Tough grader (25)
Respected (22)
Clear grading criteria (20)
Accessible outside class (11)
Lots of homework (11)
Gives good feedback (10)
Caring (8)
Rating Trend

Declining

-1.58 avg change
Apr
May
Jul
Oct
Nov
Dec
Last 6 months
Ratings by Course

BUS101O

4.0

(1)

BUS1010

3.5

(77)

1010

3.0

(2)

BUS101

2.8

(4)
Difficulty by Course

1010

3.5

BUS101

3.3

BUS101O

3.0

BUS1010

2.7

Similar Professors