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“Her class was really easy, but EXTREMELY boring”
BUS110 - 3.0 rating“Easy A, horrible to sit through”
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Reviews (114)
Really boring class. Teacher has a nervous random laugh that interupts the lecture and confuses the students. Basically easy and on any assignment you can B.S. it unless its a scantron.
her laugh has got to go... very boring class. An easy A though!!!
Good teacher, easy tests, and you will learn some business basics. She is very professional, but has an interesting personality.
Professor Sionko is VERY clear on what she expects and gives students the benefit of the doubt. The class is not hard if you are interested in business. Actually it's easy either way.
Kind of strange. Her personality is weird. However when it comes to her grading system she is easy.
Sionko is a great teacher, and she is hot.she is a very easy and fun teacher to have
Easy class!!! She is very professional, a little weird, but great nonetheless. You will learn a lot about the business world.
she is the most boring teacher. I slept evey lesson and i still passed with a B. It is hard to concentrate but the class is really easy
She is very boring, but is one of the hottest teachers I know. She always had the 2 tails on each shoulder with a black jacket and black skirt. Easy class. Easy A.
SO EASY! great sweet nice caring lady,no fashion sense what so ever,but its ok cuz its an easy A+
She's very nice but understand she does business BASICS. It's a basics class but shes nice it is easy tests.
Boring. She snorts when she laughs (very annoying). Ugly as hell. She looks like an albino she's so damn white. If you are tardy, she marks you absent (which is complete BS). She treats the class like it's an elementary school. Wish I could have gotten out, but no other classes were available.
good class, she is weird and laughs funny. It is a boring class but if you take notes you will be fine. Tests are easy. but she needs some fashion sense..
Nice, good teaching, but goes slow. Prefers to be called professor Sionko and makes it clear every class! Tends to be a little awkward when relating to students and long winded.
she was an odd one. a lot of notes but they did help out on the tests. she has a wierd laugh that makes you laugh. and her hair is way too fried.
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This teacher is not at all professional nor prompt.Have been late to class every day since semester began.Quick to mark a person absent when have legit reason for not attending class.Don't take this class if you want a teacher that talks in circles not relating to business management period. Won't learn a thing a waste of time.
This was an odd class. I'm not sure if i learned anything, or if it was all common sense... in any case she is a very nice lady, and if you do the work you will get the grade. Oh, and study for the tests!
prof. sionko was really easy and she didn't care if you came late. just make sure you have an excuse. you don't really need to buy a book, you can just say you left it at home etc.
She looks like shes about to die. Kind of disturbing sometimes. She makes this weird noise when she laughs like she inhales too much through her noise. kind of gets annoying when she asks "are you with me? are you with me" every other sent. but she's nice. class is pretty dull though.
Sionko is a strange teacher. She has somewhat of an accent (from NY) so pronounces somethings wierd. Could get annoying when she repeats "are you with me? or understand?". Tests aren't too difficult if you know you're key terms and go to class. If you leave early, you are marked absent. Has a wierd laugh and makes wierd jokes.
I took her Management Class over the summer. In hindsight, I learned A LOT, I am a communications major and much of her material was applicable to my classes now. I really think her depth and style have prepared me for my future career. I recommend her if you're serious about Business and succeeding in your field.
HSe was really dull. I do not recommend taking her class. She's kind of obnoxious, especially when saying "are you with me?" It felt like she was trying to teach us as if we were children.
Just one of those typical obnoxious old lady teachers who should be retired. Although she assigns a really interesting group project at the end. Good Luck!
I took her Management class. She is very helpful, she explanes everything very clear. I learned a lot. She is easy, gives expamples from different companies's cases. All you have to do to have a good grade is to come on class, takes notes and do a little review before the tests.
this teacher is nice
I have to admit, she is a little strange. She speaks to the class like its 3rd grade. She always uses someone for role-playing but she does all the talking! When the class starts ignoring her, her voice gets noticably louder. Don't need the book. tests are easy if you show up everyday. Only counts 3 of 4 tests. No hmw or classwork.TAKE THE CLASS!!
She is okay. She explaines good, is pretty clear on all the material, but ALWAYS assigned group or individual project wchich i hated. i took 2 of her classes, but next bus class i would take with another teacher.
she is good but she is kinda weird and she has a really weird laugh. haha. its effed upppp. but shes overall rpretty good.
I really liked her, I learned so much. She is a unique person but so intelligent and serious about her work. Students just wanted to mess around and she got on them. I recommend her.
She is one of the easiest teachers I have ever had. All you really have to do is show up and take notes. Uses powerpoint which is helpful, always goes over a review before your test. The group project at the end of the class is a pain, just start as soon as you get it and you'll pass the class with a A or B. EASY!!!
She is really nice and understanding. She can be a little silly. I would really recomend that you take her. Her class is'nt hard but you learn a lot.
Slowest and easiest class ever! She talked to the class like we are Kindergartners. Does these role plays that lead the lecture to no where. Took role at the end of class. The class time would consist of her talking about tests and extra credit...again... then about 20 minutes before class would be over she would begin lecture.
ONLINE. Bus 100 is easy until you get to the business case analysis project. This project is way too ambitious for an intro class. Her directions are convoluted and contradictory, but don't e-mail her about it. She'll nicely tell you act like a college student and figure it out. Basically she tells you to eff off. Ummm, nice!:(
The class was the easiest I've taken at COC. She is really nice and gives NO homework, which is great. The group project at the end sounds scary, but you meet great people. The class is really boring however, so get a friend to take it with you otherwise you'll want to pull your hair out. She's really nice--just a little weird.
Second worst teacher I have ever taken. Always 20 min late for class. assigns large group project at end of term with little class time. ALthough she hands out specific guidelines for project she will tell you that if you do excatly what is stated in direction you are sure to get a "D". Tests are easy.would not recommend if you really want to learn
Constantly late to class. Usually between 10-15 minutes late each class and it takes her about 5-10 minutes to set her things down and begin class. No homework which is nice and her exams are not hard. Only problem is she rambles on &on which makes lectures boring and harder to learn. She is very nice and if you put some kind of effort you'll pass.
Miss Sionko has her own unique style of teaching which makes it easy and fun to learn. She will teach and motivate you in an inspirational way the material in class. She is funny and very nice. No homework but you will need the textbook and show up to every class. Group projects are fun and important worth 20% of your final grade. Study!!!!!!!!
The teacher is awesome!!! Take her if you want to learn and have fun at the same time.She always says "are you with me guys?" Don't listen to any of the negative comments because they are unhappy people!!! She has been my favorite college teacher thus far!!!! Way to go Dianne Sionko, You ROCK!!!!Attendance and participation is mandatory. Study!!!!!
This teacher sucks, if you honestly want to learn about opening and managing a business DO NOT take her class!! i took business in high school and it was much better. she rambles on and on, and doesnt ever get to the point. she always says "are you with me everybody?" like we are dumb, she talks to the class like we are a bunch of idiots.
Prof. Sionko is a great professor. She explains everything in great detail to ensure you understand. She really wants her students to learn. If you attend class and study you will do well.
She is so easy! But if you want to know your grade throughout the class, don't plan on having her tell you. She'll just say "oh, you're fine." I got an A in the class, and so did everyone else. I wonder if she even gives real grades, or just gives everyone A's!
Shes kind of hard to pay attention to. But she has good intentions. She tries to make you understand. Says "are you with me everybody" several times each class. But definitely an easy A.
Doesn't teach anything, useless information, easy A though, picks on certain people, inefficient, don't take if you want to learn, I'm an honor student and I wasted my time in her class. Does pointless role plays, spends tons of time on things that don't relate to class or exercises that can be condensed. No homework except reading. Don't take her.
Easy Class But Boring Make Sure You Have Something With Caffeine Before You Come In Her Class So You Wont Fall Asleep. She will drop the lowest score of you're first 3 tests so that's plus.
ONLINE - Best online professor, ever! She will send you e-mails to clairify when test, quizzes and discussions are due. Helpful. I will take her again, she's great.
pretty basic business class. You get a 'taste' of different business field. If you already know what field you want then do that class rather than this. Tests are easy and I never bought the book. Group project is challenging so make sure your group works hard on that. Sionko is very kind of weird and over-repetitive but gives candy after tests.
She means well, but lacks any kind of credibility. After a semester of dedication to attendance I felt that my time was completely wasted. She is inefficient, always late, rambles, gives very out-of-date examples, and does not welcome critical discussion. I earned an A, but would not recommend her.
I took her online class and she seriously highlights everything! You have no idea what to look at when you go to see your schedule. At the end you have to take a final and an assessment exam within two days of each other. During the semester I emailed her and it literally took her a month to respond, after I emailed her three times.
ONLINE CLASS: Material isn't too difficult, but her assignments and emails are clear as mud. She tries to be specific & clear, but she clutters up messages and emails w/ highlights, bolds, italics, underlines, AND different colors - plus she will repeat the same thing at least 3X...ends up being a complete mess. Isn't too hard if you're organized.
She really is a great teacher because she does her best to personalize the material you need to learn in the class. She uses projects and examples to help you actually grasp the material. Easy A as long as you show up to class, take good notes, and apply yourself to learning the material she gives out in her slide shows.
Do not take her class. If you liked to be harassed or talk to like you're a middle schooler than she is the teacher for you. Constantly late & runs into other classes. Does not have the experience to teach this class. Easy A, horrible to sit through.
Sionko is an excellent professor! She does her best to personalize the course material for all students to relate to and understand. She may be a bit repetitive but only because she wants students to know the course material inside out. There is an emphasis on team work for the final so be prepared to deal with your classmates.
Professor Sionko is great. She repeats the important stuff several times so you know exactly what to study for exams. She gives study guides and handouts that help you study too. Doesn't assign hw but there is a huge emphasis on attendance so don't miss a class. Lot's of group/team assignments so choose your teammates wisely!
Extremely repetitive but she is an easy A. Prepare to be bored in class though
ONE OF THE EASIEST A'S I'VE EVER GOTTEN. PROFESSOR IS VERY REDUNDANT AND TREATS YOU LIKE A CHILD BUT THE CLASS IS EXTREMELY SIMPLE. I NEVER OPENED A TEXT BOOK, AS IT SEEMED THE TESTS WERE PURELY COMMON SENSE. NO HOMEWORK, BORING LECTURES, AND A SOMEWHAT ANNOYING GROUP PROJECT BUT AN EASY A. KNOW AHEAD OF TIME THAT SHE IS VERY , VERY AKWARD
Easy class but her instructions confusing and the more she repeats the less clarity you get. Irritating highlighting on all announcements and emails - kind of felt like a pre-schooler had drawn on everything.
Hilarious! One of the best teachers at COC. Teaches the essentials, no BS. No HW with opportunities to receive extra credit and a good grade. Participation equals pass.
really good
She definitely makes you work in her online class. 3 test , she drops the lowest score out of the first 2, & they are all PROCTORED. You have to take all her test in the TLC at the Valencia campus. There is an assessment exam along with the final & it is cumulative. Quizzes are at home and no time limit. Use quiz answers & online lessonstopasstest.
You have to put in effort to get a good grade in the class but the exams were pretty easy. She is very nice and respectful to the students. Gained a lot of knowledge after this course. She also offers a ton of extra credit. Definitely take her for any business class!
She means well but is super repetitive during lectures, and talks to students like they are in Kindergarten. Asks for participation from students, but does not like to be proven wrong. Class is easy, but very boring
Got an A in this class thanks to Quizlet! All her quizzes are easy to find online but she does make you take the exams at the TLC. Thankfully she uses exams that can be found on Quizlet, so study those mc questions before you go take it. Buy the textbook but don't buy the online lessons book, it is pointless and you won't be tested on it.
Good teacher. Very clear about expectations.
Fun class. Learned a lot of new things. Quizzes are open book. Repeats her self a lot which is good because it's stuff that will be on the exams.
I took my first business course with her and now I am so happy to say I am proud of being a Business major. She is a great professor and gives so many examples in her lecture to help students understand. If you listen to her lectures and take notes, you will definitely receive an A.
An easy A class, it doesn't have to get a textbook. She's really boring and her class is boring as well. She treats her students like they're little kids, she also repeat her lecture x1000 times until you get bored. Just do the quizes and the presentation project, and defiantly you'll get an A.
Diane Sionko is an average professor however her attitude is difficult to withstand during class. Her lectures are simple but she becomes outraged if a student asks a question which contradicts her teaching. Group projects are also common however, she does not care whether or not each group member does equal work.
Sionko is a fairly easy teacher to take however her class is extremely slow and boring. Her speaking style is very slow and she often speaks to students like children. She also teaches her class using case studies which are often irrelevant to the topics we are covering. Her tests and projects are simple but her class is very hard to sit through.
The online class was extremely easy. All the quizzes were open book and were basically just key terms, multiple choice. The papers and discussions while time consuming weren't difficult. Professor did tend to send a LOT of emails and the BlackBoard set up was not 100% organized in an efficient manner.
Her class is very extremely easy but very very very frustrating and boring. As long as you show up to class and take good notes, you'll be able to pass! I think i barely used the textbook as all the test materials are from her lectures. She talks A LOT. Expect roleplays, and a group project. As long as you can endure the frustration, you'll be fine
I never even bought the book. This class is ridiculously easy, but she has a pretty strict attendance policy. Her lectures can be really hard to sit through because she covers things so. Slowly. There are 3 tests, a final, and a group project. Take it online short term if you can.
a good class to start out. the class was pretty easy and helped me alot since i was coming in with no knowledge in this major. you get your grades fast and if you need help she is more than happy to help
Professor Sionko was a great professor and her class was very easy. She goes over things multiple times to ensure the students learn the concepts. Her class was dry at times but not too bad. Three exams (she drops the lowest one), a final, and a business case analysis make up the bulk of your grade. Put in the work and this class is an easy A.
Seemingly unorganized professor..
Extremely unorganized. Repeats nonsense but does not make due dates very clear. Sends SO MANY EMAILS about literally nothing important. Does not seem to know how her own class is supposed to function. One of the WORST TEACHERS IVE HAD at COC. And this is sad to say because it is an online class and should have at least some organization to it.
Considering a big part of the online class are full time working people Ill say its very tough to read through and grasp so many chapters assigned weekly. Doable, but only if youre very committed & plan well. Definitely explains why I noticed so many people drop the class after a couple weeks. If you put in the work though, its an easy A!
DO NOT take her for an online class! I've taken several online classes and she is by far the worst at organizing. You log into her class on canvas and she gives you so much information that you have to dissect what's really important. All the quizzes are on quiz-let but the tests are proctored. Study guides aren't clear so study the MC on quizzes!
Do not buy the book, other than couple key terms you are not gonna use the textbook. Save your money for snacks lectures are long and bored, fifty minutes of her class is her talking. 3 exams, if you did good on the first one you are not required to take the second exam (is optional). one presentation by yourself or a partner and one in group.
Really easy online class for BUS 140 Intro to Marketing. The only thing that I really don't like is that all of her exams (three total) are proctored and have to be taken in the TLC or other official areas. One good thing about her tests, though, is that she drops the lower of your first two exam grades, and they're based on the quizzes.
Her class was really easy, but EXTREMELY boring. Attendance is taken every class and participation counts. 3 tests (2 and a final) are all cumulative, but she drops the lowest grade and reviews questions that will be on the test before you take it. 2 presentations (1st can be done as a group or alone, 2nd is group). The book is pointless, no hw
Literally the most agonizing but easy class I've ever taken. Professor wastes time for nearly half class period and treats students as if we were in elementary school. You will not need the book, except for a few key terms on exams. Most important part of class is to participate, which highly impacts grades, and to remember cases she talks about.
Another student mentioned it and I couldn't agree more; the online class, while easy, was AGONIZING! Too many emails, emails constructed like you're a kindergarten student, and so much information thrown at you that it's hard to decipher what's important and what's not. The proctored exams were frustrating, why in person if it's an online class.
Incredibly boring class. You won't need the textbook, just write down her slides and you'll have all you need. The tests are all easy and the lowest one is dropped. There's also a group project that can be easy or hard depending on your teammates. She has no interest in making sure you learn anything, just reading what is on her slides.
Not really hard at all. Very easy grader and very understanding. Just dont miss class too often. Also she does not use canvas for her on-ground classes.
Lecture every class session. However she is not hard, but lectures are very boring. Also she is big on group assignments, and she takes participation every class session. If you show up, you are going to pass for the most part.
People will ask a simple question that could be answered in a minute or two. And she takes 20 mins to answer it. She talks to the class as if we are a middle school class not college students. Does more talking then teaching
Nice and caring. Offers extra credit, usually only 2-3 points, but they get added to the next upcoming tests. Tests are very simple, just use your notes from her slides and common sense. Never used the book. The final group project that can be simple if everyone participates and does their part, if not it's a lot. Against computer use in class.
I would definitely take her again! Always gives good feedback and advice on where you went wrong. If you do the work you'll know the tests, although I would suggest studying prior. That was my downfall. She wants you to succeed. Also, she gives plenty opportunity for extra credit.
Not much time needed to spend on this class. Except for the tests and discussions which do actually take quite a bit of time to get done. The discussions should be fine to do but the tests are proctored and are not too easy. However, she does offer lots of extra credit. BTW. I didn't buy or read the textbook and I did fine in the class.
very easy
Best teacher I have ever had at COC thus far. She is extremely caring. I got a 86%, which is obviously not classified as an A by any means. I asked her early on for extra credit opportunities and she truly cared and allowed me to boost my grade 4%!!! she wants her students to succeed and if you want that a you should have no problem getting it.
Amazing teacher I got an easy A with no effort, did her online class and spent an hour max per week and always got full credit
easiest class i have ever taken
amazing teacher if you follow her directions. every single student should get an a if they can show effort
Great teacher. Passed with ease.
Opposite of concise. She will send repeated, lengthy emails that say the same information over and over. Directions on a not very complicated assignment can be 13 pages long (as long as another one of my class's lecture powerpoints!) and say the same thing over and over. Overall, seems disorganized. I recommend taking BUS100 with someone else.
Professor Sionko's online class was extremely informative. She hosted extra credit zoom meetings per project and exam including useful study suggestions and thorough project instructions. Discussions are based on marketing case studies. The text web app study guide with prof. Sionko's PPT and Zooms were most helpful in passing the class.
Overall a very easy to pass course. Discussions are long appear more difficult than what they actually are. There are 3 total exams and a two part marketing analysis that you are required to complete with a passing grade to pass the course. I like that she gives constructive feedback on each discussion.
Sionoko's marketing class was fairly easy, the only really difficult assignments are the big exams and the marketing plan. She was very friendly and accommodating, and was very understanding when I had asked for an extension due to an unfortunate loss.
So easy and I learned a lot. I didn't have to spend a lot of time to complete the work. Definitely recommend.
Not horrible, but incredibly disorganized and spams you with emails.
I just recently finished my 16 week course with her and the class is very well paced and she gives a ton of extra credit opportunities to boost your grade. She gives a lot of constructive feedback on discussion assignments and the final papers which she also provides a lot of time to work on. I highly recommend taking her class.
Could not have asked for a greater professor for this class. Her grading criteria is very explicit and she offers a lot of extra credit. She is also very active on canvas and will respond to your emails very quickly.
BEST TEACHER it was a lot of work and i had to read a lot, she was strict but really helpful she gives you a lot of extra credit and if you need something and you send her an email she will answer immediately. She also gives a lot of feedback on each assignment. I will definitely take more classes with her in the future I love her
Did very well in this class. Her material is very well plotted and she helps you understand it all. This course was a VERY VERY VERY introductory level class. If she would spend more time on the material rather than repeating herself then a lot more could get done. Some classes she went 40-50 minutes in before you saw a lecture slide.
She talked a lot and it felt like her lectures could have been summed up in the PowerPoint but attendance was mandatory. One Group project at the end of the semester that she didn't give clear directions on. Would call you out if you were on your phone. Super easy class to pass if you do the work and lightly study for exams.
Her class relied heavily on the textbook though it has a lot of good information. The assignments were not too bad through the semester, however the final paper is a big project and requires a lot of time. The final exam is also cumulative. She also does spam emails more so around due dates and end of course.
She talks A LOT but she is very nice, dead-lines aren't very set so you usually have an extra day or two to get things in, overall the class isn't super hard. For the tests just review the terms and you're pretty much good. For the final project at the end don't procrastinate it because you will get stressed.
Professor Diane's BUS100 class was a breeze. The coursework was straightforward, with lots of extra credit opportunities. I found unstuck study and the free textbook super helpful for preparing. Overall, an easy A if you stay engaged.
She overloads with informations and direction. Instead of clear direction, she bounces from point to point, thus confusing the shit out of me. She also provides way too many links for big projects. I understand the help, but linking 100+ documents is overwhelming becasue 90% either dont open, or are just terrible articles to use as references.
Great teacher, she does talk a lot at times but if you get used to staying engaged class goes by fast. She gives a lot of extra credit and it's an easy A if you do your work.
The material for this class is incredibly easy and so is the busy work. The midterm and the Final are both extremely easy as long as you have a brain on you. Sadly, the canvas is extremely bloated and her directions for group projects can often times be unclear. I recommend sitting/meeting people as it will make the group project at the end easier.
Professor Sionko class was Light work. Just be aware she does yap alot and sometimes get off topic but Make sure you study all your chapters really well and your final project both are also easy. You determine the grade u get its not hard to get an A in her class as long as you actually learn the materials. and put the work YOU WILL PASS.
Class Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
71%
Textbook Required
48%
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