2.3

Byron Tobar

International Business - Seneca Polytechnic

2.3
Quality
4.2
Difficulty
7%
Would Retake
86
Reviews
2.3
Quality
4.2
Difficulty
2.2
Helpful
2.3
Clarity

7%

Would Retake

86

Reviews

Rating Distribution
Official

5

12

4

11

3

13

2

11

1

39

What Students Say

It is a terrible experience for students

SIB560 - 1.0 rating

Tobar is not good pros

SIB650 - 1.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

79%

Textbook Required

74%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

C-

83% confidence
Based on 11 grades
Most common grades:
F (3)
Not sure yet (3)
D (3)
Grade Distribution
A(2)B(0)C(0)D(7)F(3)A-/B+(1)
Based on 18 reported grades
F: 3
Not sure yet: 3
D: 3
Drop/Withdrawal: 2
Common Tags
Tough Grader (10)
Get ready to read (2)
LOTS OF HOMEWORK (2)
SO MANY PAPERS (2)
Skip class? You won't pass. (2)
TEST HEAVY (2)
Hilarious (1)
GROUP PROJECTS (1)
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Reviews (86)
1.0
5.0
INB355
Jan 8, 2003

not clear, not helpful,

1.0
5.0
INB355
Jan 9, 2003

like to see students failing

2.0
5.0
INB355
Jan 13, 2003

made me fail

1.0
5.0
INB355
Dec 6, 2003

WORST TEACHER EVER. TRUST ME

1.0
5.0
INB355
Dec 6, 2003

terrible,very terrible.dont choose him

2.0
4.0
INB355
Dec 22, 2003

Nice guy, but tough marker.

5.0
4.0
INB
Feb 4, 2004

Very good teacher... explains very well.. excellent.. but such a hard marker.. very unfair marker...

4.0
5.0
INB355
Feb 4, 2004

The deal with this teacher is you show up to class, you learn ALL and I mean ALL the material and you'll do fine. The guy is a jerk and doesn't care about his students but he is organized and can explain things clearly.

3.0
3.0
INB355
Jul 4, 2004

Hard teacher, but an earned mark...thats all i can say! Acts like one of the students sometimes...

5.0
2.0
INB355
Sep 8, 2004

He's a responsible teacher,but very strict.

3.0
5.0
INB355
Jan 20, 2005

Too strict - Teaches @ a high school level

5.0
2.0
NIB
Apr 15, 2005

He is very responsible and patient. Follow the marketing concepts, you will learn and fulfill yourself.

2.0
5.0
INB355
Jul 3, 2005

Not a good teacher at all. Does not know anything about method of payments. U r sure to fail in his class.

1.0
5.0
MRK200
Jul 13, 2005

Students! If you really want to learn something in a class don't choose him. Lots of talks, no sense.

2.0
5.0
355
Oct 13, 2005

No Comments

5.0
5.0
INB355
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Nov 25, 2005

it is a hard course, he is a very hard marker but if u ask for help he is always willing to, and cares a lot for the success of his students. I love him as a teacher and thank him for his concern

1.0
4.0
MRK200
Dec 7, 2005

I don't if he is a good teacher in INB355, but I got him in MRK200. He is the worst teacher, over demanding, and he doesn't even know how to teach Marketing course in the first place. DO NOT TAKE HIM FOR MARKETING.

4.0
3.0
INB355
Dec 8, 2005

VERY GOOD TEACHER.... HE EXPECT U TO KNOW THE READING BEFORE YOU GO TO HIS CLASS.... AND IF U DO THAT... I THINK U WILL BE OKAY.... STILL YOU NEED PRAYER ;) GOOD LUCK

3.0
3.0
INB355
Dec 10, 2005

He is definitely a hard marker, but you lean your stuff. He likes looking at girl, too bad I am a Guy… Study for the Tests and let him know your interested ask Questions and soon you will be the only one in class talking to him. He is a good guy, don’t know why everybody is so scared of him ????! He has a “small man complex “

4.0
4.0
INB355
Dec 12, 2005

you have to be in-class all the time and read the book unless you will fail for sure

5.0
5.0
INB
Dec 16, 2005

No Comments

5.0
5.0
SIB650
Dec 18, 2005

Well, a very nice guy. although he's tough, you learn a lot from him at the end of the semester. I confidently sure you will learn the most useful knowledges from him!!

4.0
5.0
INB355
Dec 23, 2005

hard marker!! but you will learn much from him.

1.0
5.0
SMAL307
Feb 6, 2006

this professor is the worst professor that i ever had due to the following reasons: he is stright , he doesn't accept late assignment even if you have a good reason and he seems that he 's really educated but in fact i have no idea what he 's saying folks, i recommand you should drop the course if he is your professor.

1.0
5.0
SIB650
Feb 23, 2006

This is the worst escuse for a teacher ever....worst marker...worst person, has made me cry so many times. Dont take this course with him if there is one message u should listen to it's this one ..trust me.

1.0
5.0
SIB650
Mar 30, 2006

No Comments

3.0
3.0
SIB650
May 14, 2006

well what can i say ...He is the hardest teacher in 5th semester of INB. he wants alot of detail...very strict marker.....alot of people have taken his markings to the chair of our program...all i can say is you cant slack off in this subject and if you want good marks.. everythings got to be detailed and well presented..

5.0
3.0
INB355
Aug 9, 2006

He is frank and detailed..I dont think he is the worst prof at seneca because there are alot of rotten apples. I started off failing the class because of my full time job but once my contract was up i started to do better and he didnt hesitate to bump up my grade to a B+. He will Help you if you try!!!

5.0
3.0
INB365
Aug 9, 2006

This is exactly what fair is all about. If you didnt like him you slacked. If you achieved its because you listened. This is hands down the most fair teacher ever. No favourites and if you blew one of the 4 major tests and talk to him normally he ll let you do another one at a later date. Good man overall

3.0
5.0
INB355
Dec 8, 2006

He is a very hard marker,very strict with marking,you have to give him everything he asks for and well presented,he doesn't teach bad but i don't think he is fully aware of the topics,always check your tests, he makes mistakes and doesn't care about it, but a nice person

4.0
4.0
INB355
Dec 14, 2006

He is really nice teacher, if I had the chance I would take him again:) he will explain everything you don't understand and help you if you have problems. It is hard at first, but at the end of the course, it gets easier and fun:)

4.0
2.0
SCM950
Aug 20, 2007

Has good knowledge about marketing. Looks tough and hard grading but worth the nerves.

1.0
5.0
INB355
Oct 16, 2007

How can you call yourself a teacher if you want your students to fail? Gives ridiculously hard tests that everyone fails, and is known as 'that teacher you don't want to take for INB 355'. He plays around with words and makes things intentionally hard to understand. If you pass his class, consider it a miracle from God.

1.0
4.0
TRUEMARK
Apr 6, 2009

He is an unprofessional idiot, who does not like students. He is narrow thinking, biased and finally very slippery. Never give good advice or exact answer. All his advices are too general and unhelpful.

2.0
4.0
INB355
Dec 8, 2009

OMG NEVER EVER TAKE THIS TEACHER....HE IS SOOOOOOOOOOOO STRICT.I DONT KNOW WHO TOOK THIS BASTARD AS A TEACHER.HE DONT EVEN KNOW HOW TO TALK.AND ANY TIME HE CAN TELL HIS STUDENT THAT ITS A SURPRISE TEST.NEVER EVER TAKE HIM I AM TELLING YOU GUYZ AGAIN AND AGAIN.

1.0
5.0
INB355
Dec 15, 2009

not good at all

1.0
5.0
INB355
Dec 16, 2009

If you think you are beaten, you are If you think you dare not, you don't If you'd like to win but think you can't It's almost a cinch that you won't If you think you'll lose, you've lost For out in the world you'll find Success begins with a fellow's will- It's all in the state of mind. Yes ! i was beaten good luck guys!!

1.0
5.0
INB355
Dec 24, 2009

He will send a email to you guys, and i did change some of them becuase it represent what he is trying to write.If you think you are beaten, I am the one who beat you If you think you dare not, I kick your as* If you like to win but i think you will get Fuc* Success begins state of the mind that you will get F with taking my section.

2.0
4.0
INB355
Jan 7, 2010

HE IS GOOD FOR NOTHING.HE LOVES GIVING D BECAUSE HE LOOKS LIKE A DICK SO D IS EQUAL TO DICK.

1.0
5.0
INB355
Jun 9, 2010

Horrible teacher i've never see in my learning life?

1.0
5.0
SIBBB
Jun 22, 2010

His test and his lecture are not related. If you see other students test paper, you can find out there is no exact answer at all. He also don't know what is his test's answer. Having his class is a disaster!

4.0
4.0
SIB460
Aug 20, 2010

He's an interesting teacher but his tests are very difficult. It is very hard to get a good mark with him (though some people are able to do it). Very hard marker, but you'll learn a lot in his class.

1.0
5.0
SIB460
Oct 20, 2010

terrible terrible, probably worse prof for sib460... I hear their all pretty bad professors though

3.0
5.0
SIB460
Dec 9, 2010

He is organized with his content materials, but boring presentation. He doesnt know how to make it interesting. He makes a boring class, worse. Not sure about his knowledge. Horrible in his judgments. In my college lifetime, I think he is only proff I will never ever would want to take again. NEVER EVER !

3.0
5.0
INB355
Dec 10, 2010

No b.s. with this guy! You better come to class knowing your stuff inside/out or else you're screwed. Basically, read and take notes ahead of time before attending his class. He wants very precise and detailed answers, so no beating around the bush or being imaginative when it comes to tests.

2.0
5.0
SIB460
Apr 3, 2011

Unfair, Unjust, Irrational. Probably the worst professor I ever had to face. To all my dear future students, take my advice; if you want to fail and have frustrating semester, go ahead and join his class.

4.0
4.0
SIB460
Apr 10, 2011

Hard course but very useful. It's tough in the beginning but as you get more into the material it all connects. Teacher explains well and goes over the material, and in return expects full participation during class. He also expects students to read ahead and prepare prior to the lectures.

1.0
5.0
SIB650
Apr 19, 2011

where to start...low skills, horrible teacher, doesnt know if he is actually right, or you are right, or god is right, or mother goose... "where i want you guys to be in terms of", "at this point in time", quotes from his everyday language that make you go nuts. pops one of these up very often. hard unfair marker, does not explain what he wants

1.0
5.0
SIB650
Jun 11, 2011

If you are taking, import/export or export marketing. Remember, both of these two courses are the most important ones. And if you take this guy, you are simply doomed. All you will be left with are poor grade and frustration.so, careful. tc fellas.

1.0
5.0
SIB650
Jul 29, 2011

wanna fail? take his course ! the worse prof ever in my life!he is rediculous!if u wanna ask questions? he will ask u back! if u wanna get high grades ....unless u finish a MBA before u take his courses!

1.0
3.0
SIB650
Sep 28, 2011

horrible and useless prof. ever!!! wanna fail? take this. especially, if you are an international student, fail! fail! unfair marker. selling books for unreasonal price and never use it. no feedback. negative comments and marks only. that's everything he does at seneca for making his money. destroy student's future and get money from students.

1.0
5.0
SIB650
Jan 17, 2012

unfair marker, helpless, if you don't like him he will fail you for sure and say everything you do is wrong.

2.0
2.0
INB355
Apr 9, 2012

Instead of explaining new materials, he always reads the book aloud very fast. He says 'not memorizing, but understanding is needed', but in reality he checks and marks every word on the test.If your sentence lacks two words compared to the textbook, he will give you half mark. So, sleepping with the book day and night is the the only way to get B+

2.0
4.0
INB355
Apr 9, 2012

Never explains how to fill in the documents. Instead, he asks you to do so with a partner, so you have no idea whether you're doing it right.You see the doc for the 1st time! However, it will be on the test, where he will check everything word by word! That's why the average mark is 50.

5.0
1.0
SIB650
Dec 8, 2012

he is best prof..

4.0
4.0
SIB650
Dec 19, 2012

He is a very fair teacher I have met and your efforts will be valued from his marking. If you want to learn in this course, you will know he is helpful.

5.0
3.0
SIB560
Jan 27, 2013

HE IS A HARDMARKER ONLY TO THOSE WHO DONT PRESENT THEIR WORK WELL. HE EXPECTS GOOD EFFORT/QUALITY FROM STUDENTS. SO GET TO WORK PPL..I INTENTIONALLY CHOSE THIS PROF CAUSE HE IS GREAT!!!

1.0
5.0
SIB560
Aug 12, 2013

DO NOT TAKE HIM , YOU WILL NOT LEARN ANYTHING AND THAT'S BECAUSE HE DOES NOT TEACH ANYTHING.

1.0
5.0
MRK108
Grade: F
Feb 19, 2014

Messed up teacher, hard marker, always stressing students out, doesn't clarify when quizzes are.

4.0
4.0
MRK108
Apr 16, 2014

Overall a good prof. Class is hard so read the textbook. Explains everything pretty well. Easy to approach. Easy marks on projects. However, hard tests.

4.0
4.0
SIB560
Grade: Not_Sure_Yet
Jul 18, 2014

He is an excellent professor. Not all students like him. why? students want their easy way out. Seneca has very poor professors, and Byron is probably one of the few good ones. I know is hard to change from easy profs to a challenging one, but if you want to actually learn something. Take him!

3.0
4.0
SSC100
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 27, 2014

Think again, If you are taking this professor. He would confuse you with the confusing confusion. Did you get that, Nah!!. The course is pretty much easy but he would try his level best to make it more difficult for you. Best of luck...

1.0
4.0
SSC100
Dec 3, 2014

Don't take this EASY course with this prof. You can probably get an A with another prof than with this guy. Save yourself from the stress and hair loss.

3.0
4.0
SSC100
Dec 28, 2014

No organization. Structure kept changing based on student votes! One day he had an in-class assignment (when the syllabus said it would be next week!!!) and if you weren't there you're out of luck! The instructions were fast and if you missed something you had no chance to go back because it was due in 15 minutes. It was worth 10%! Beware!!!!!!!!

2.0
4.0
SSC100
Grade: A+
Jan 8, 2015

Byron is a really challenging teacher. he is tough grader, doesn't clarify anything. He has so unclear grading criteria and if you ask him to explain it, he is getting annoyed. However, I am satisfied that I have taken his class, because he helped me to overcome my problems.

1.0
5.0
BMI702
Jan 14, 2015

He is so bad that makes bad teachers look good.

3.0
1.0
SSC100
Jan 24, 2015

Overall welcoming professor who likes participation, relaxing class & some lean way to student, though lectures are purely based on textbook & sometime not giving clear instruction (handing in assignments on time is a must). Easy A+ if you do your job as a student. For SSC, student should aim to understand course material rather than memorizing.

3.0
3.0
SIB560
Grade: D
Jul 3, 2015

Man I remember taking international business back in 2010 and it was global marketing. I am pretty sure Tobar was nice enough to pass me and my group members given how much of a shambles we were in, drama after drama probably the worst group ever existed.

3.0
3.0
SCM950
Grade: B+
Oct 9, 2015

Decent grade, B+. You do have to read the book and attend classes. Did i work hard? Yes, as any student should. Life isn't easy, neither is learning. Byron's style of teaching is out of date to be frank and ineffective. He gives quizzes at 5% each and you have to answer 3 paragraph style questions in a matter of 20 mins only. Mr. Tobar, it's 2015.

2.0
5.0
SIB650
Grade: D+
Dec 3, 2015

He always changed his minds and the course outline. Meanwhile, he expected too much to us. You will feel very frustrated if you take his course.

5.0
4.0
BMI603
Apr 25, 2016

Tobar is a pretty tough grader and rips your group apart with questions after a presentation and it was rough. But I do like his lectures - interesting and sometimes about current events. He also likes to give bonus marks mini assignments and questions on tests which is cool.

1.0
5.0
SIB650
Grade: D
Aug 9, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Tobar is not good pros. He teaches how to walk but test requires you how to ride a bike.

1.0
5.0
MRK519
Grade: Not sure yet
Sep 23, 2016
Wouldn't take again

The worst prof ever! Never take him if you have an option. Doesn't teach at all!!!!! Just talks about random general things, and overuses words "Explicitly", "Specifically " and "Actually"! Expects you to be an expert without teaching a single chapter!!!!!! Horrible horrible horrible!!!

Tough Grader
1.0
5.0
MRK519
Grade: Not sure yet
Sep 23, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Certainly the worst professor Seneca hired. He just babbles on in class and overuses the words "explicitly", "actually", and "specifically" almost every few seconds. Has no idea what he's doing, seems lost when he lectures students, kind of BS's when he talks. This was a marketing metrics course and ZERO metrics was tought. Never used the textbook.

Tough Grader
Hilarious
1.0
5.0
MRK519
Sep 23, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Tells us to go learn the fundamentals of class out of class. Has a very weird teaching strategy. Hard marker.

Tough Grader
1.0
3.0
MGMT704
Mar 7, 2017
Wouldn't take again

He is all messed up looking to adopt some innovative strategy but end up getting worst. He asks students to read themselves, get expertise on certain topic and explain to students. Gradually the whole book. So basically he roams around the class watching students teaching other students the ENTIRE SEMESTER. Just change the professor!

Tough Grader
1.0
4.0
SIB560
Grade: Rather not say
Jun 1, 2017
Wouldn't take again

WORST professor at Seneca College, gives u assignments last minute with less than 48 hours to complete.

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
1.0
5.0
SIB560
Jun 16, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Never ever take his course. He doesn't teach u anything. It is a terrible experience for students. It will ruin your gpa. I don't know why he still be a teacher. And I can't believe someone recommendation his course.

Tough Grader
SO MANY PAPERS
GROUP PROJECTS
1.0
5.0
SIB560
Jul 7, 2017
Wouldn't take again

worst prof. i ever had

Tough Grader
SO MANY PAPERS
LECTURE HEAVY
1.0
3.0
SIB650
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Jul 7, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Worst prof e verrrr!!!!!!!!!!

Tough Grader
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
1.0
4.0
BMI702
Aug 25, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Ok professor gives bonus marks on tests, but talks to much about nothing!

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
TEST HEAVY
1.0
5.0
ITA401
Grade: F
Aug 31, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Don't ever never take this guy. He'll give you fail what if you are good or not never take this guy this guy should leave college its wasting time,money. i wasted my time and money from him i want it back seriously.

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
TEST HEAVY
5.0
2.0
GBM2880
Grade: A
Dec 20, 2018
Would take again

Very nice professor. Attend all the classes you will get more than 70%. Lectures are very useful.

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
1.0
5.0
MGMT704
Grade: D+
May 3, 2022

Just read the article in the class, and too dull at the end. Video testing fewer times, the grading system is fantastic!!!

Inspirational
Test heavy
3.0
5.0
MGMT704
Grade: D
Sep 5, 2023

You should attend his class and follow his instructions or else you will fail this course. Apart from studying you can do nothing to pass this course and attendence is mandatory but great professor.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Amazing lectures
1.0
5.0
MGMT704
Grade: F
Apr 24, 2024

Please avoid being a bad prof. he can't explain it to you. when you defend your mark..I know soon you will end up in jail

Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

79%

Textbook Required

74%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

C-

83% confidence
Based on 11 grades
Most common grades:
F (3)
Not sure yet (3)
D (3)
Grade Distribution
A(2)B(0)C(0)D(7)F(3)A-/B+(1)
Based on 18 reported grades
F: 3
Not sure yet: 3
D: 3
Drop/Withdrawal: 2
Common Tags
Tough Grader (10)
Get ready to read (2)
LOTS OF HOMEWORK (2)
SO MANY PAPERS (2)
Skip class? You won't pass. (2)
TEST HEAVY (2)
Hilarious (1)
GROUP PROJECTS (1)
Rating Trend

Declining

-0.37 avg change
Jul
Aug
Dec
May
Sep
Apr
Last 6 months
Ratings by Course

INB

5.0

(2)

NIB

5.0

(1)

INB365

5.0

(1)

BMI603

5.0

(1)

GBM2880

5.0

(1)
+16 more courses
Difficulty by Course

355

5.0

SMAL307

5.0

SIBBB

5.0

MRK519

5.0

ITA401

5.0

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