A very demanding professor and works well with very uninteresting and unsubstantial material. Very enthusiastic, expects a lot from his students. Tedious work but you learn a lot. Tests are hard and require studying.

Overall a really nice guy and cares a lot about his students. The tests are challenging and require a lot of prep. The SWOT project takes the whole semester to do but it can boost your grade a ton. Not the hardest class in the world but if you put in the effort you will succeed in this class

Professor Macarie is a great, sociable guy, but as a professor he is very strong-willed. Personally I liked this because he forces you to pay attention and participate in class. I would advise reviewing the chapter before class so you can answer his questions (if he calls on you, he will make you stand up and answer).

Great guy. Hard class. Tests are very difficult but they are only 20 to 25 percent of your grade. SWOT project in the fall and the business plan in the spring will keep your grade up. He loves students to participate in class!

Prof. Macarie is a great guy who really knows what he is doing. His lectures do involve participation and material knowledge, so ALWAYS come to class with the chapters read. If you do not finish the chapters in class, note taking is on you. Tests aren't bad if you study for them. The SWOT project in the fall should help keep you grade up.

I like him, and he is a nice professor.

MaCarie is intimidating at first but he lightens up after the first few weeks. He is super knowledgeable and super funny. He is stricter with the international students.. barely any homework. he expects you to read the chapter before class but he goes over everything. DO NOT FORGET YOUR NAMETAG. takes attendance weekly & tests aren't terrible.

COOL DUDE AND THE FIRST REAL PROFESSIONAL I HAVE WITNESSED IN MY ENTIRE SCHOOLING. HE NEEDS TO REPLACE TIM COOK FROM APPLE.

I honestly loved Macarie's class. He is a super cool guy and there to help whenever you need it. Catalin seems super scary at first but get on his good side in the beginning by answering questions in class and reading the chapters prior to class and you won't have a problem.

You might think hes a tool at first, but macarie is one smart dude and has the resume to back it up. Hes a really nice guy and is willing to go out of his way to help anyone from course material to resume critiques. Come to class with chapters read. Dont take tests lightly. SWOT and Business plans help boost your grade alot!! Learned alot from him

Professor Macarie is by far the most engaging professor at the University of Cincinnati. If not for him, I would not have been equipped with the necessary tools to become an exceptional student.

If you study the text, his class will be great

Read the text and powerpoints and you'll get an A

The tests are bad they just aren't dumb easy. Forget the book. Just raise your hand and answer the common sense questions in class to get your participation and THOROUGHLY memorize the powerpoint and you will get an A

He was probably the nicest teacher I have ever had, he seems really intimidating but he is really an understanding guy. As long as you study for the exams it is easy to get an A in his class.

Very intimidating but helpful. You could email him about anything and he would be willing to meet or talk with you. Tests are a little difficult but projects are majority of your grade. He's willing to yell at anyone in class and make you feel awkward but gets information out of people.

Great guy that cares a lot about his students. Although he makes you read a lot and know the material, he makes the class enjoyable and is energetic. I recommend.

Scares people pretty bad on the first few days of class, but really a caring guy who wants all students to succeed. If you do well on the semester project and study his power points before tests, you'll likely get an A. Professor Macarie does not put up with annoying students or students not willing to work. Never use your phone or show up late.

Prof Macarie is the best teacher I have ever had. He is interactive, fun, and very very intelligent. Be on his good side. He makes you work, but in an enjoyable way. Go to class and participate. Make him know who you are. Tests are tough, but are a small portion of your grade.

One of the most polarizing profs. at UC. You either love this guy or hate him. I personally love him. If you slack off you WILL get called out for it. If you're not participating in class you WILL lose points. He's not afraid to speak his mind, extremely outgoing and in-your-face. That being said you will absolutely learn a ton from this professor.

Very good at communicating new concepts to students unfamiliar with any business topics. His tests can be tricky so read and know the power points at heart. Mainly what sets Prof. Macarie apart from all other professors is his ability to push you out of your comfort zone, different students react to this in different ways so keep an open mind.

Go to class and put the work in and you should get an easy A

Students either love or dislike professor Macarie. I had him for two semesters and have nothing but great things to say. He shares intriguing and impactful stories that can help mold a prosperous future for yourself. He is a great educator and tries to make his lectures "more interesting" than standard. His tests are hard, but he is helpful.

Prof. Macarie has a lot of personality and fun stories to tell. Class is often fast paced and participation is graded by the TA. Reading chapters in the online textbook is the only homework. He also gives you one semester-long group project; it's a lot of fun. The textbook costs $70 and a software called TopHat which he makes you download costs $30

His course is pretty well set up. You take notes from a PowerPoint and if you just study the information on that slideshow, you should do pretty well on the test. I loved his teaching style. He expects you to have the chapter read before you come to class so you will need the book and he loves participation. He is a little intimidating at first.

To get an A, you just have to know the material for the weekly quizzes and participate in your group project. His quizzes are straight from the book and the concepts are all very simple- mostly vocab. Everything he expects from you is laid out from the beginning and he is willing to work with you if you show you care.

Professor Macari is such a respectable man. He has a vast set of experiences from his time in the business world and shares amazing stories that are so helpful to an understanding of business and overall make his class so enjoyable. He's also always ready to talk to any of his students and give them genuine guidance in their careers.

Very well-respected professor. Wants to see his students succeed. Have to read a chapter every week and then there is a quiz every Monday. Quizzes could be hard for how much material was expected to be covered in a week. Class activities really helped tied everything together. Can be intimidating.

Professor Macarie is amazing. His lectures are meaningful and informative. He stated several times how much his students mean to him, and he will ALWAYS make time to meet with students 1 on 1 if requested. The main part of your grade is the group presentation at the end, which is fun and challenging, but not difficult. Quizzes are easy, just read.

I thoroughly enjoy going to Macarie's classes. You are required to go to class because attendance is taken by your PACE leader. There are also lots of participation activities during class. Outside of class there are very few hw assignments and then your group project. There are quizes every week that are fairly easy

The in class quizzes are difficult if you don't read his text book. That is the one thing that brings down most peoples grades in this class. There are only two homework assignments a semester and each of them are pretty easy. If you show up to class and work well with your group you will do fine in the class

Amazing man, be prepared for daily quizzes and pray for a good group becuase your grade depends on them.

If you ever need help with anything not related to his class he is very accessible, and offers so much for his students(like job opportunities)that few people take advantage of. As long as you read the chapter every week you will be fine. also, groupwork is huge considering the entire basis of the class is a project. super caring and inspiring guy.

The projects were a cool experience, however, working in a group of twenty kids is difficult. Make sure you study for the quizzes every week because the points add up. Also, participate like crazy because that is a good portion of your grade. For the projects, make your deadlines EARLY. Get ahead and don't fall behind!!!!

Participation is a large part of your grade, along with the weekly quizzes based off his textbook. Very busy and I would say hard to get in contact with but he has TAs also.

This class is all about participation and working hard on both projects assigned at the beginning of the semester. There's a weekly lecture that is required, and he assigns activities for all teams to do. Professor Macarie is smart and knows what he's talking about. He can be a bit aggressive at times, but he wants the best for his students.

Macarie can seem intense, but he truly wants his students to succeed. The weekly quizzes can be hard, but as long as you read the chapter and go over the vocab you will be okay. You HAVE to show up and participate in class. The more you participate, the better you will do. Make sure you stay on top of the group project, and do your part.

He is intense but in a good way. His quizzes are pretty easy if you read the book.

Macarie's class has a very manageable workload and there isn't very much weekly homework outside of reading one chapter a week. Downside? The quizzes are kind of unpredictable even if you read the chapter. Attendance and participation are a major part of this class and your grade.

Macarie is truly inspirational - you can tell he cares for his students. The weekly quizzes are either extremely difficult or easy; not much leeway in between so be sure to read and study the chapter. The group projects are fun if you make it fun, and boost your grade a lot. Makes you stand in front of the class each week and present workshops.

He definitely cares and wants the best for his students although he comes across a bit harsh/mean. He is very funny and makes lectures enjoyable. Be ready to read and take quizzes. Class is based around project so be ready to present, attendance and participation are very important.

I'm not a business student anymore, but I still think Macarie is one of the most intelligent people I've ever met in my life. He's intense but caring. If you aren't a slacker he's also incredibly understanding.

he thinks like businessman, he cares about his students. If you will put effort on it you will ace it. He cares about international students. If you will study key terms of the book exam is easy. One of the best professors in Lindner.

Just awesome professor

He has instincts a business person should have.

Catalin Macarie is one of the best professors in Lindner. He is also one of the most intimidating. If you aren't wiling to put in the effort and work hard you aren't going to like this class. If you have anything against Macarie that is your own fault. He teaches real life and what it means to be a business student.

Macarie is truly an amazing professor. He runs his class like a business, which is very beneficial to incoming freshmen. He is intimidating at first, but if you put aside some time to talk to him one-on-one, you'll see that he genuinely does care about his students. Read the textbook carefully, put in effort for your project, and you'll do fine.

He fits as much into the class as possible. The material is not the main point, he cares for every one of his students getting as much out of his class as possible. He has a big ego, he pokes fun, he's loud, and can be annoying if you are not open to his style, but if you open up to him and try in his class he will help you.