4.2

Claudia Cafarelli

Marketing - Hofstra University

4.2
Quality
2.5
Difficulty
96%
Would Retake
84
Reviews
4.2
Quality
2.5
Difficulty
4.3
Helpful
4.2
Clarity

96%

Would Retake

84

Reviews

Rating Distribution
Official

5

54

4

16

3

6

2

3

1

5

What Students Say

Very nice lady class was also very easy

IB101 - 3.0 rating

Stay away from this professor if you want to pass and learn something

IB150 - 1.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

95%

Textbook Required

47%

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A+ (3)
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Grade Distribution
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Based on 23 reported grades
A: 16
A+: 3
Not sure yet: 2
B+: 1
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Inspirational (7)
Participation matters (7)
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS (5)
Respected (4)
Tough grader (4)
Caring (3)
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Reviews (84)
4.0
2.0
IB150
Dec 18, 2002

Very good, you have to submit paper every wk, but very easy.

5.0
2.0
IB150
Mar 5, 2003

Knows the subject inside-out, and gives interesting, real world examples. Encourages discussion. A lot of work, but not overly hard. Open book tests.

5.0
2.0
IB150
Apr 2, 2003

Definitely one of the best professors i've ever had. I took her at 7am and she kept our entire class awake. That was a task in itself. Everyone gets an A if you put the work into it!

5.0
3.0
IB150
Apr 17, 2003

Excellent teacher. She knows business very well. Instead of just lecturing to the class she relates the work to reality and always asks questions to get the students involved. Tests are fair, take homes and in-class tests are always the class notes.

5.0
1.0
IB150
May 17, 2003

Hot. Smart. Whatelse do you need? Oh yea. EASY

5.0
1.0
IB
Nov 11, 2003

You hate Midterms-finals??? THen this is the right professor!!! NO EXAMS AT ALL! Just quizzes....but guess what? They are all takehome or open book! MAD EASY COURSE......hmmmmm

3.0
2.0
IB150
Nov 12, 2003

She's got to be kidding--this is an INTRO course. The amount of work (while simple) is OURTRAGEOUS. She conducts the class like it's on the junior high school too, too.

5.0
1.0
IB150
Nov 12, 2003

Really knows her stuff. One of the few prof's I've seen whose really interested in the course and in teaching it well. A lot of work, but easy. Be on time though!

4.0
3.0
IB150
Nov 21, 2003

Shes hot, but its a lotta work and she emphasizes participation so if ur a mute or mime - dont take the class. There are 2 group presentations but shes not a hard grader on those.

5.0
1.0
IB150
Dec 4, 2003

Amazing teacher, has so much personal experience which she brings into class. Her workload is not too bad, although u have to do 1-2 articles each week. And 2 group projects. She has open book quizzes. NO TESTS! Very nice lady, always there to help

5.0
2.0
IB150
Dec 22, 2003

AWSOME CLASS - EARLY IN THE MORNING BUT WELL WORTH WAKING UP FOR. REALLY NICE LADY - VERY FAIR BEST CLASS

5.0
2.0
IB150
Feb 4, 2004

She is HOT and she is a great Proffesor, Learned a lot of information from her.......Maybe b/c she is Hot

2.0
4.0
IB150
Mar 9, 2004

She had an un clear grading policy and takes out revenge umong certain students.

5.0
1.0
IB150
Apr 21, 2004

great teacher.. have to work a lot in this class but is a fun class with good grading policy

5.0
3.0
IB150
Apr 28, 2004

she certainly has a very business like attitude but she explains everything real well. make sure you go to class otherwise she'll fail you with thinking about it twice.

5.0
1.0
IB150
May 19, 2004

open book 10-20 question quizzes. just look at the first line of every paragraph and you got the answer. i got an A- and did nothing. class projects (2) are very easy. you have to get ib articles for every thursday, but thats the only work.

5.0
3.0
IB150
Aug 31, 2004

One of my favorite classes ever! Her real-life experience helps her to explain everything clearly and concisely. She's very good at answering questions and just really knows her stuff. There's a fair amount of work for the class, so come prepared.

5.0
2.0
IB150
Sep 24, 2004

I hate her grading policy, too much work in the course, every week sumbit one page summary with a newspaper article & open book quiz for 14 weeks. Plus 2 team project presentation. No exams for course, she is asking too much, I earn that A, hate her meth

5.0
1.0
IB150
Oct 21, 2004

Nice. You guys love me.

5.0
2.0
IB150
Nov 2, 2004

Although there is a lot of work, and if your in a group that doesn't want to do anywork that adds up. Her quizes and assignments are easy, just a lot of work. Just glance through the chapters before each quiz and you'll do fine. Nice teacher who talks a great deal about current events. Take her.

5.0
1.0
IB150
Dec 6, 2004

The est experience of my 4yr life at Hofstra....Need more people like this in England, even though she intimidates the hell out of me...maybe because she is so hot

4.0
1.0
IB150
Dec 19, 2004

the easiest class ever. did terrible on our group project and still got an A for the class. all quizes are open book.

5.0
1.0
IB150
Dec 21, 2004

This Professor was one of the greatest I've ever had. She was very helpful and gave alot of opportunities to make up old articles due. It's very hard not to get a good grade in this class.

3.0
1.0
IB101
Jan 25, 2005

Very nice lady class was also very easy. I do agree she can be very unclear and the articles can be a pain i personally did very poorly on them.

4.0
1.0
IB150
May 25, 2005

Cafarelli was an overall good professor. She definitely comes off as a business woman which can sometimes be intimidating. However, the layout of the class was very easy (no papers, no tests). The pop quizzes and group projects were a piece of cake. It was an easy A.

3.0
4.0
IB150
Mar 20, 2006

She is cold and calculated, gives very time consuming assignments and is a hard grader. Even though she only gives quizes - you have to study like its a test. She is very interesting and informative.

2.0
4.0
IB150
May 5, 2006

okkkk....so maybe it was my mistake to take a class at 7am.....but wen u walk in at 7:03 and she says that u can t take a quiz because youre 3 minutes late...at 7 in the morning i think thats a little ridic........i would stay away from this one, she is cold, and not personable at all.

4.0
3.0
IB175
May 9, 2006

There is a lot of work in this class. She will bring out the best in people as long as they pay attention and follow what she says

1.0
5.0
IB150
Aug 17, 2007

If you like classes where the professor will smile at your face but make you feel stupid and worthless than this is the class for you. She is not helpful, very poor grader, and if your the littlest bit late you will get dropped by a letter grade if it's more than 2 times. Stay away from this professor if you want to pass and learn something

1.0
4.0
IB150
Aug 17, 2007

Professor Cafarelli tries to be helpful but it unfortunately comes off as her being rude and not caring towards her student. I agree that if you are late then you will be heavily penalized. She speaks down to you and doesn't give you a second chance to hand in even a day late assignment

1.0
5.0
IB150
Nov 12, 2007

REALLY BAD! VERY RUDE TALKS IN A PUT DOWN MANNER, HARD GRADER DOES NOT TAKE INTO CONSIDERATION THE STUDENTS TIME AND EFFORT. HARD GRADER

5.0
4.0
IB150T
Dec 18, 2007

I cant believe what these people are saying.She is a very nice professor and offers alot of opportunities to people.She does give alot of work weekly but it helps to learn.She actually teaches and makes you learn things.First time I read the book every week in any class.Test are not hard at all.Weekly current events articles biggest part of grade.

4.0
1.0
IB150
Dec 20, 2007

She is a very good professor. It's not true that she doesn't take into account your hardwork and effort because she does. If you do your work then you'll have no problems. Also, I took her class at 7am so I was almost always half an hour late for class but I still got an A cause I tried to make up for being late by participating and doing my work.

5.0
1.0
IB150
Feb 11, 2008

This class is really easy and interesting, and the professor is mad cool. Keep up with the articles, and spearhead group projects and you'll do fine.

1.0
4.0
IB101
Jul 23, 2008

OMG...Professor Cafarelli is the worst teacher ever!!! Do not take her class...she will screw you over! She is never clear with anything and unless you're one of her favorites...she will make you do the hw over and over again because it was "WRONG!" She has no feelings for anyone and could careless if something happens to you!

1.0
4.0
IB101
Jul 23, 2008

Worst teacher EVER! Don't take her class...you will get screwed over!

5.0
3.0
IB150
Aug 4, 2008

She is full of knowledge. She has you do weekly news clippings which help your grade extremely and is pretty simple. The final was on exactly what she said it would be on. Easy A/B... depending on the effort you put in it.

5.0
3.0
IB150
Sep 23, 2008

very helpful and very fair. approachable during post office hours and likes when you show interest or will talk about things of interest. has a lot of real world experience which makes the class more interesting

5.0
4.0
FIN110
Nov 12, 2008

Most helpful professor out there. Great to look at too

5.0
4.0
IB150
Jun 28, 2009

Good teacher, made the class fun, especially with group presentations. However, assigns a lot of homework, and you can fall behind real quick if you don't keep up with it. She is very helpful, and does care about her students. I would definitley take her, but be prepared to do a lot of work for her class. Did learn a lot.

5.0
2.0
IB150
Nov 1, 2009

Very helpful with weekly assignments and let's you hand them in later if you talk to her(analyze a newspaper article per chapter). Extremely knowledgeable in her area and will help you with anything as long as you ask for it.

4.0
4.0
IB150
Jan 5, 2010

Good teacher, clippings are hard and you must stay up to date. only one test which is a final that is 100 multiple questions that is online. overall a very good teacher

5.0
2.0
IB150
Jun 25, 2010

Awesome professor. Goes out of her way to help you out, explains the material well. 2 group projects, a midterm and a final. Best advice is to make sure you do the newspaper clippings on time, they're annoying but they weigh alot.

5.0
2.0
IB150
May 15, 2012

Really helpful and straightforward with grades. 4 tests that are all online (use her notes= youll get 90s all the time) Clippings are easy enough, plus extra credit opportunity. 2 projects that are pretty easy and everyone should get over a90 on them. Very helpful, loves her job, take her

5.0
2.0
IB163
Jun 26, 2012

Had Prof. Caf for ib 163, ib 150, and global fashion mkting. hands down, best prof in zarb school for biz, prob all of Hof as well. gives a ton of useful real-world experience/advice to accompany course material. if you cant get 90+ on all tests/quizzes, you are a complete lazy idiot. HIGHLY recommend CC for any biz student at Hofstra!!

5.0
3.0
MKT173
Dec 12, 2012

AMAZING professor! Helps peak all students interest and has so much knowledge of the fashion world. The best professor I've had at Hofstra and a great mentor. Hard class but you learn a lot!

5.0
1.0
IB150
Dec 24, 2012

She is an great professor. Her classes are always interesting and you learn something new everyday. However you have to work hard in her class to get a good grade, but the thing you learn are so helpful to your upcoming courses. She really help me throughout the semester.

4.0
3.0
IB150
Jan 25, 2013

Great professor!! Fair with grades, and helpful!!

4.0
2.0
IB150
Dec 23, 2013

First of all she's pretty hot for a prof, i.e nice legs. Assigns a current events article each week that isn't too hard. The two projects were easy and u worked on them online so it was easy to collaborate. Tests were online she wanted ppl to participate and put some on the spot overall great professor considering I got an A

3.0
3.0
MKT173
Jan 7, 2014

Cafarelli gives an interesting class but with way too many assignments to enjoy the fashion you're researching. She doesn't explain the assignments, but will then give you a 75 for some unexplained reasoning. Poor clarity, but nice personality.

5.0
1.0
MKT173
Jan 29, 2014

She is super helpful and will do what she can to make you understand the class.She is very easy to converse and explain any situation you are dealing with. The assignments are easy as well as her online tests.I entered the class with a "this is just a girly class about clothes" mindset which she completely proved me wrong. very fun class shes great

5.0
2.0
MKT173
May 5, 2014

Professor Cafarelli is AMAZING! This is by far the best class that I have ever taken at Hofstra. Some Friday classes were even optional because she encourages you to take trips to the mall or NYC to look at fashion marketing in person in order to fully bridge learning in the classroom with real world experience. This class changed my life. Take it!

5.0
3.0
IB163
Grade: A
Jun 25, 2014

Class isn't necessarily hard, but it can be a little draining. We had to a ton of research in this class, like thorough/scholarly research. Some times this class felt like an internship but you'll def get some real world skills in this class. Prof C's teaching method may be weird at first, but it def works. Plus she's super nice and understanding

5.0
3.0
IB150
Dec 19, 2014

Cafarelli is the best. She has a unique way of teaching that works. Learned so much in her class, she defiantly likes to keep her students on their toes by calling on them randomly so be prepared. If you do all the clippings right and take your time out to read the chapters you will do very well in professor Cafarelli's class.

4.0
2.0
IB150
Grade: A
Jan 2, 2015

Class seems intimidating at first but it's an easy A. Two group projects, three online tests and no final. Prof's real world experience in IB makes the class informative and interesting.

5.0
5.0
IB150
Jan 16, 2015

Taking her online class now and the workload is unbearable, if you don't have 8 hours a day to allocate to this class, don't take it.

5.0
2.0
IB150
Jan 25, 2015

Prof Cafarelli does a phenomenal job keeping you focused and interested. She is self motivated and really wants her students to understand and master the work. There are two group projects that a fairly simple and 3 online tests that are very easy. Would absolutely take Prof Cafarelli again and definitely recommend her.

4.0
4.0
MKT145
Grade: A
Jul 12, 2015

Quizzes were online and open notes. The book is very informative and you learn a lot from the class as a whole. Learning experience came mostly from the three main projects we had to do for class. Learned a lot about electronic marketing from this class and has made me interested in it even more. Take this class as a marketing elective!

5.0
2.0
IB150
Grade: A+
Nov 21, 2015

Cafarelli is a great professor; she is dedicated to her students learning, succeeding, and being able to apply concepts. The beginning of the semester made the class seem confusing, but after a week, the class structure became clearer: show up, discuss how you feel about the week's topics, do two (long but easy) group projects, and that's about it.

5.0
2.0
IB150
Jan 20, 2016

I loved her as a professor. Great projects, great feedback. If you are up to date on the news, then you will do fine. If not, you are going to have a bad time. The textbook will become your best friend and its easy to pull things for the clippings. Im a Geography major and did very well.

4.0
3.0
MKT145
Grade: A
Feb 25, 2016

Professor Cafarelli is hands down the best professor in the Zarb School of Business. She is so helpful and is always looking for ways to engage her students. She is so well-informed about the business world you can always ask her for advice and help. Class is fun and easy when you do the work. Undoubtedly, would recommend her! Plus she's gorgeous!

5.0
2.0
MKT145
Grade: A
May 11, 2017
Would take again

She is by far one of the best professors at Hofstra. She has lots of experience in the industry and she tells you specifically how you can use the skills in the classroom at an internship or future job. She always helps students with resume, job advice plus she helped me land my first marketing internship!

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
5.0
2.0
MKT145
Grade: A
Jun 8, 2017
Would take again

I had Professor Cafarelli for Electronic Marketing. She is such a sweet lady and is always available for students, giving good feedback and challenging people further. One presentation, online open book exams, small assignments. Allowed 4 absences unexcused. Inspiring to have a professor currently working in business and she gives career advice.

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
5.0
1.0
IB163
Grade: A
Aug 10, 2017
Would take again

If it wasn't for her I wouldn't have a job right after graduation. Any class you take, she will help you inside and outside of the classroom especially with all the experience she has.

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
5.0
3.0
MKT173
Grade: A
Oct 4, 2017
Would take again

Great professor & her fashion mkt course is awesome. She allows you the freedom to explore topics which you are interested in, so you are passionate about your work. You present on these topics in class & it allows you to think like a professional. It's interesting for anyone, no matter your prior understanding of fashion! Truly cares for students

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
Caring
5.0
2.0
IB150
Grade: A
Jan 15, 2018
Would take again

Best professor I've ever had at Hofstra and this is coming from a junior standing 4.0 Honors student. Trust me on this one, as long as you pay attention and do the assigned work you'll be fine. I can guarantee you will leave the class with knowledge which will come in handy outside in the real world since most topics discussed are current.

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
Inspirational
5.0
1.0
1B150
Jan 24, 2018
Would take again

One of the best professors I have ever had. Tests are not given. Instead she gives "clippings" every week which are similar to current events. Use your brain and give some effort and you will get an A. After taking this course, I came away with a lot of real-world advice that not many other classes have given to me.

5.0
2.0
MKT173
Grade: A+
Mar 1, 2018
Would take again

Professor Cafarelli is simply wonderful. I am a senior at Hofstra and I have never met a more genuine professor who truly cares about helping you with your career path. She has an insane network of connections which she even used in order to connect me with an internship! Her Global Fashion Marketing class (173-01) is the best class at Hofstra!

Inspirational
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
IB150
Grade: A
Dec 19, 2018
Would take again

Professor Cafarelli is an AMAZING professor. There are no exams but only terminology assessments, which are online. There are 5 clippings and 2 major presentations. She genuinely cares about her students and also provides great feedback if you make the effort to meet with her. Would definitely take a class with her again!

Gives good feedback
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
IB150
Sep 28, 2019
Would take again

Definitely the best professor/class I have taken during my time at Hofstra. No exams and no textbook. 5 clippings throughout the semester. 2 Group projects which take some time to prepare but will improve your presentation and team building skills. Approach Prof. Cafarelli outside class to improve your CV and build your network! Awesome professor

Accessible outside class
Inspirational
Group projects
5.0
3.0
MKT140
Sep 29, 2019
Would take again

Make sure to take advantage of the resources that Professor Cafarelli offers. She will not only help to improve your CV but also to connect you with companies for shadowing or internship opportunities. There are two longer case study presentations in this course which will improve writing/researching/presenting skills. Definitely recommended

Gives good feedback
Respected
Accessible outside class
5.0
2.0
BBA100
Grade: A+
May 17, 2021
Would take again

Professor Cafarelli is a very experienced professor, she will teach a lot of marketing insights from someone who still works actively in the field. She really wants to see her students succeed, and is very accessible outside class. If you can, have your marketing class with her.

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Inspirational
5.0
3.0
BBA100
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 21, 2021
Would take again

Great Professor

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Lecture heavy
3.0
3.0
BBA100
Grade: B+
May 12, 2022
Would take again

She was very particular about how she wanted things done in the group project, so keep that in mind. She will tell you exactly what she wants in the slide show while in class, so pay attention. I think she will boost your grade in a group project if she knows you were the leader or at least participating a lot.

Group projects
Lecture heavy
2.0
5.0
BBA100
May 27, 2022
Wouldn't take again

You must do your presentation word for word from what she tells you. You cant include anything that you think could be beneficial. She expected you to be an expert in marketing within 4 classes. Definitely the toughest grader out of all the BBA professors.

Tough grader
3.0
3.0
BBA100
Grade: A-
Apr 3, 2023
Would take again

She was strict, but I guess it helps instill discipline and accountability in students. Overall, pretty average.

Tough grader
4.0
3.0
BBA100
Grade: A
Apr 4, 2023
Would take again

Professor Cafarelli is a very respected professor in the business department at Hofstra. She's a very approachable and caring teacher and the projects/assignments were fairly easy. However, it is difficult to reach her outside of class. It often took her a bit to respond to emails.

Group projects
Respected
4.0
2.0
BBA100
Grade: A
May 20, 2023
Would take again

Very respected, kind professor. I was nervous about her BBA100 module, because I heard a lot of bad things. However, I was pleasantly surprised! Prof. Cafarelli has a very clear grading rubric and you can tell she really cares about her students.

Tough grader
Clear grading criteria
Respected
4.0
2.0
BBA100
Feb 4, 2024
Would take again

Prof. Cafarelli was such a great professor to have for BBA100. Her lectures ACTUALLY teach you. Very specific on what she looks for in her assignment, but has a clear rubric so can't complain. Take her for any class that you can!

Tough grader
Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
2.0
BBA100
Grade: A
Mar 6, 2024
Would take again

Professor Cafarelli provided a clear assignment where she gave multiple opportunities to receive full credit. She is strict but fair. She has a lot of information to give and her lectures are a wealth of knowledge. I definitely would recommend her class and take it again.

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
Respected
5.0
2.0
BBA100
Grade: Not sure yet
Mar 6, 2024
Would take again

Great professor. Gives some info. on marketing only because we have 4 classes in total with her. Only one BBA100 assignment for her section which is not too hard just takes some time to do. I wish the class was longer though.

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
Graded by few things
5.0
3.0
BBA100
Grade: A
Dec 26, 2024
Would take again

Very good professor. She allows easier grading for students who submit work early and works gives multiple opportunities for students to receive full credit on their assignments. She can be kinda strict sometimes but it's in a way that prepares students for the business world. Great lectures and is very knowledgeable in her field.

Participation matters
Gives good feedback
Caring
5.0
3.0
MKT146
Grade: A
May 13, 2025
Would take again

For her first time teaching Social Media MKT I must say she did an exceptional job. The same passion and energy that she presented us with at the beggining of the semester carried throughout. The class taught us about how to incorporate our own personal branding and skills. The simternship was enjoyable. Overall, good experience, few complaints.

Participation matters
Inspirational
Caring
4.0
1.0
BBA100
Grade: A
Dec 17, 2025
Would take again

Super underrated. My friends don't like her, but I thought she was inspiring and focused on teaching. If you participate early on, she will remember you and she will be nicer to you. I think she is a very serious teacher, but in a good way.

Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

95%

Textbook Required

47%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A+

95% confidence
Based on 21 grades
Most common grades:
A (16)
A+ (3)
Not sure yet (2)
Grade Distribution
A(19)B(0)C(0)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(2)
Based on 23 reported grades
A: 16
A+: 3
Not sure yet: 2
B+: 1
Common Tags
Gives good feedback (11)
Inspirational (7)
Participation matters (7)
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS (5)
Respected (4)
Tough grader (4)
Caring (3)
EXTRA CREDIT (3)
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Improving

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Ratings by Course

IB

5.0

(1)

IB150T

5.0

(1)

FIN110

5.0

(1)

IB163

5.0

(3)

1B150

5.0

(1)
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Difficulty by Course

IB150T

4.0

FIN110

4.0

IB101

3.0

IB175

3.0

MKT140

3.0

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