Great teacher, it’s obvious he is obsessed with teaching strategy. It shows in his passion for talking about it. You’re guaranteed a “B” unless you totally slack off and don’t show up to class. Mid-term and final are both short answer and are intellectually challenging. As always, try to get a good group. It makes life so much easier.

Dr. Lee is a dynamic, energetic teacher. He expects you to have the same energy and drive to discuss the material that he has.

Dr. Lee delivers interesting lectures and he is very enthusiastic about the material. His enthusiasm spreads and it makes for interesting class discussions. Grading- wise he's hit-or-miss; you have to determine EXACTLY what he wants in order to do well. Overall, I recommend him.

He is very hard, but the best professor in SOM. He does challenge you and the exams are VERY difficult.

Prof Lee is regarded as the hardest SOM prof. He makes you work hard, but he grades accordingly. There's no reason you should get below a B in his class. He's happy to help, was one of the most intelligent and knowledgable profs I had, and I learned a lot. Tests are 5 question essay, that's the big difference compared to other SOM profs.

Lee Rocks! He came to class full of energy and you couldn't help but catch the bug. His is highly intelligent and pushes you to think analytically/strategically rather than recant terminology. Lee pushed me to do my best and I sweated the bullets to prove it.

One of the best profs I ever had. If you want to learn things that are a bit more out-of-the-box (meaning, not directly stated in the textbook) take him. He definitely will make you rethink your current views about businesses and their strategies.

Lee is the best professor I have ever had at Mason. He is very difficult and his test questions and lectures don't come right out of the book but he will teach you more than you could imagine. If you are looking for an easy A don't take him but if you want to learn he is extremely beneficial.

Works very hard and expects you to as well. He is clearly brilliant and is a very animated and interesting presenter- I won't say lecturer, because he demands participation. Don't take this class if you are intellectually lazy.

Intimidating at first, but one of the few professors I've had at Mason who really pushed students to learn & not just to memorize. The assignments and their grades were meant to challenge you, but you really do learn valuable information. If you put the time in on assignments to turn in quality work and he sees that, you can get an A in the class.

If you choose to take this professor, beware, this class will be VERY time consuming. The professor is interesting and very helpful, but the material is very challenging. He curves dramatically at the end, but you aren't sure by how much until you receive the final grade, so I was not sure if I was graduating until the day before convocation.

Just the meanest professor ever. but Awesome. You had better learn your material and go see him in office hours if you want to come close to passing this class. I struggled to pass and I have a 4.6783 GPA-cumulative. I would recommend if my brain didn't hurt from the Final!

Harrrrrrrd!!!!!!!!!!!! DO NOT, for you own sake, take him! You will learn a lot but he will crushhh you on the exams which are worth 45% of the final grade. You have about a 100% chance you won't get an A, 80% chance you won't get a B and 70% chance you won't get a C. So you decide!

You will learn a lot. He requires students to understand but not memorize. If you take him, DO NOT memorize but understand the material! Enough said.

498 is a hard class but I did enjoy Lee. He's actually a pretty cool guy. Visiting him in his office helps out and he'll provide insight and direction for the two projects. If you are marginally competent and can follow rules and instructions, you shouldn't have trouble getting a B, takes work but actually understanding the material is key.

Dr. Lee is a great person, and he is very helpful if you go see him in his office hours. Honestly he is the first professor that actually taught me something that I will always use. His class helped me get a great job. The exam are hard and so are his assignments. But if you follow instructions you will be okay. keeps you on your toes the whole yr.

I am really glad I was able to finish my undergraduate career by taking Lees Som 498 class. Unlike almost all the other SOM req. courses, Lee actively challenged his students and required them to critically think. God forbid you learn anything in college/have to critically think. If you didn't pass his class, maybe you should revise your work ethic

I took this section understanding it would be a challenge and I got what I bargained for. He challenges you to connect concepts and insists on clear and precise thinking. This can be frustrating at times but also immensely rewarding when you succeed. If you have a passion for strategy and learning in general take this section but get ready to work.

In the real world you don't get asked multiple choice questions. Dr Lee challenges you to think critically and not just take things at face value. In my opinion other classes should be taught like this. Dr Lee is fair and you can't B.S your way through his class.

I learned a lot, but my grade suffered.

This class is absolutely ridiculous, but it's the only class at Mason where I've ever actually learned something. 60% is a C, but that is nearly impossible if you are not willing to put in the effort for the class. Beware of getting negative points on the exam and be sure to get a good group.

Easily the hardest working professor in the school of business. Projects/exams are difficult and if you are a slacker you WILL fail. I got an A- only because I went to office hours every week and took every recommendation he gave. I honestly wish there were more profs like him, he pushes you to learn and is there to help you every step of the way.

Toughest class you'll ever take because there's nothing like it in the school of business but incredibly rewarding if you get to pass it. Lee pushes you to learn and will help you. you just have to follow his instructions. good luck.

This professor is arguably the best one at GMU's School of Business. Everything about this class taught me to be a more logical, more informed decision maker. I am one of the few students who already has an established professional career and everything I learned in this class gave me direct insight into my job. I'd love to audit this class.

Ivy league teacher, but you study, work & learn at Ivy League level. He gives you everything you expect from the business school that that they failed to deliver. Slackers and those looking to curate a perfect GPA find another class; this one's for those who actually want to learn. Wish I had this class 15 years ago.

Capability of teaching: Strength. Professor Lee's class focuses on unstructured analytical problem-solving skills, and it is challenging but very rewarding. It is challenging as most of us are not exposed to these skills and concepts but once you overcome that hurdle you will find it extremely beneficial. Fun fact, he was Michael Porter's student.

Prof Lee is an extremely difficult teacher. He grades by looking for very specific answers, and he wants you to really understand how to reach those answers. In office hours, he will help lead you to the thinking required to find the answer, but will not give answers specifically. Definitely a teach a man to fish vs feed him kind of teacher.

Extremely rigorous class which requires very specific answers to problems. Group work will make or break you so pick a good group. If you want an easy section, this isn't for you BUT if you want to learn a ton and take what is pretty much a graduate-level applied econ class, take Lee. He is very knowledgable and brings out the best work from you.

Prof. Lees class is difficult, but he gives you multiple opportunity to receive help and receive the necessary information to pass. Most people who did not do well did not put the effort in class. Prof. Lee actually teaches you the material not like the rest of the GMU professors. You must earn your point, he doesnt not give away free points.

Prof. Lee is knowledgeable about business strategy, corporate strategy, and economics. Most importantly, he cares about his students understanding the material and not just reciting textbook definitions (unlike most professors). Frequent group meetings, office hours, and question asking are required just to pass! You will be tried in this class.

Yes, his class is difficult, but its because he actually cares and wants you to learn. You MUST go to all of his office hours. If you actually put in the time and the effort you will be fine. Most people complaining here clearly didn't try and are complaining. My group did well overall and learned real life concepts. One of the few classes u learn

Overall, Yes this class is hard. You feel like he's the final raid boss in a video game. You must put effort and go to office hours to have a chance. In the end, you learn real-life concepts that will get you the job offer in an interview! This is the only class where I have learned something very useful. You can pass, it's not impossible.

Most of the review about Professor Lee here are true. If you do not want a challenging class that will force you think critically and put real effort, do not take his class. But if you want a challenge, want to learn hard concepts, and are willing to put real effort into a course, then take his class because he is knowledgeable nd will challenge u.

Dont judge the professor based on all the ratings!! Hes tough, but youll never get another class like his at gmu. If youre working full time/taking hard classes, maybe think twice before selecting him. I worked full time and if I can pass so can you (but beware lol) He takes a lot of heat so be nice and respectful. Work hard and youll pass ez!

Tough tough class compared to other sections, but theres a method to the madness. Go into the class expecting participation credit, mandatory office hours, and a lot of group work.

It was okay to take his class

Harvard quality. He's very knowledgeable and harsh. Don't take him if you just want to graduate. His curriculum really opened my eyes and pushed me to critically look at businesses in a different way. Again, take him if you want your usual worldview to be challenged. Go to office hour frequently with a sense of curiosity and focus. Work hard on hw!

How I passed: 1. read the syllabus 12x. 2. Attend office hours as much as you can, set meetings as much as you can, and email your work too. You will be humbled real quick in office hours but go bc you need to pass. 3. communicate any problems you have with group members to the professor ASAP he'll take note. 4. put max effort into every assignment