3.4

Elizabeth McKinley

Business - San Jacinto College South

3.4
Quality
3.3
Difficulty
49%
Would Retake
124
Reviews
3.4
Quality
3.3
Difficulty
3.4
Helpful
3.4
Clarity

49%

Would Retake

124

Reviews

Rating Distribution
Official

5

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4

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What Students Say

Tons of typos in instructions/syllabus, not clear

BUSI2301 - 2.0 rating

The worst professor I have ever had

BUSI2301 - 1.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

84%

Textbook Required

20%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

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Predicted Grade

B+

95% confidence
Based on 61 grades
Most common grades:
A (16)
A- (12)
A+ (9)
Grade Distribution
A(25)B(9)C(5)D(4)F(2)A-/B+(17)
Based on 67 reported grades
A: 16
A-: 12
A+: 9
B+: 5
Common Tags
Test heavy (19)
Lots of homework (18)
Accessible outside class (17)
Tough grader (17)
Participation matters (15)
EXTRA CREDIT (14)
Group projects (14)
Caring (12)
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Ratings by Course

HRPO2301

5.0

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BUSS1301

5.0

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BUSG2309

5.0

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BUSS2301

5.0

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ECON2301

5.0

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Difficulty by Course

BUSI2305

4.2

BUSLW701

4.0

BUSIN1301

4.0

BUS23012305

4.0

BUS2301

3.5

Reviews (124)
5.0
3.0
HRPO2301
Sep 29, 2006

No Comments

5.0
2.0
BUSS1301
Dec 15, 2008

Mrs. Mckinley was great. She uses real life examples in her discussions. She allows you to use notes on her tests. Additionally there are opportunities to earn some extra credit points to boost your grade. You need to read the chapters before going to class and use the powerpoints off of Blackboard.

4.0
3.0
LAW2301
Dec 17, 2008

Great Class

5.0
1.0
BUSG2309
Jan 20, 2009

mrs mckinley is seriously the best teacher and is super funny. i had her at night class and she keeps you not bored. she lets you use notes on tests and explains everything good.. there is a project but its not hard at all and neither really are the tests bc you get to use notes. take her for as many classes as you can :)

3.0
1.0
BUSILAW
May 15, 2009

Taught straight from power-point presentations that are provided on the textbook website. Boring lectures.

1.0
4.0
BUSI2301
Aug 8, 2009

Took for Distance Learning Business Law. Not so great. She never responded to my emails, her tests were ridiculous. My computer internet would freeze because of how she set up the tests and I would not be able to load questions after question 50. I tryed the next exam on campus and the same thing happened. Wrote emails, she never responded, never l

3.0
5.0
BUSI2301
Dec 10, 2009

If u think u can summary all the study materials for a exam in a paper...go for it...u will make an easy A coz she allows to have a cheat sheet in her exams...

4.0
2.0
BUIS1301
May 13, 2010

I took the online class and it was very educational. It was easy everything on the tests and quizes come straight from the book. She is a very nice teacher but it sometimes takes her a while to respond to you.Last thing.. watch your grades, i received zeros for things that i turned in(but who is perfect).Overall I recommended this class and teacher

5.0
4.0
BUSI2301
May 25, 2010

Professor is funny and tells real life cases to help students apply; lets you bring in a cheat sheet for the exam; exams are hard, but if you read, you should do very well;

5.0
4.0
BUSI2301
May 26, 2010

She is AWESOME!! The best professor I had this semester and maybe even the best professor I have had at SJC. She makes you want to learn and tells stories to get you to relate to the law - you can't help but to learn. You do have to come to class - but it's fun. I had her at night and time flew by in class. Take her if possible - she's GREAT!

5.0
1.0
BUSI1301
Jun 4, 2010

Information well presented; comes with an e-textbook (I like e-books) or regular textbook; teacher lets you bring a cheat sheet - every test has some matching problems. I would take her again

5.0
4.0
BUSI2301
Jul 15, 2010

This is an intense class for a 5-week course. The schedule was clearly laid out and followed and the professor was always available to answer questions and respond to e-mails. I really enjoyed the Discussion Boards. The exams are tough but fair.

1.0
5.0
BUSI2301
Aug 24, 2010

Do not take this class.. i took her because there was no other option... if possibe go to San Jac central where the professors are little flexible.. doesn't not curve the test.. at the end of semester you will learn more of her life than the laws of business,every thing has to be perfect with her.. got a D even after extra credits and full attendac

4.0
2.0
BUSI1301
Nov 3, 2010

Interesting class; let's you bring a cheat sheet - part of test is matching; she cares about her students;

5.0
4.0
BUSI2301
Nov 12, 2010

Knows her stuff; makes class go by fast; likes discussion; hard tests; gives lots of examples in class to help you remember the law; would take again;

2.0
4.0
BUSILAW
Dec 5, 2010

Terrible professor, she gets a kick out of making the tests hard!! She uses her Law Degree as her identity...She is hostile, in class and very insecure....I took this class because there were no other options..I guess that gives her the right to be a "Terrible Instructor" It seems, she likes to FAIL Some Students...

5.0
3.0
BUSI2301
Dec 9, 2010

Having taken many online courses this is one of the most organized and well taught classes I have been a part of. Everything has always been very clear and understanding. The homework assignments are fairly easy if you have read the material. She gives a review ? lengthy and a lot of info. Overall, the class was wonderful, clearly taught and I

4.0
5.0
BUS2301
Dec 12, 2010

Her class to me was extremely hard and I barely passed because of the extra credits and project...she is a wonderful person and she will answer any questions you may have..she will also let you make up every exam if you aren't ready to take the test on exam day, which was cool for me... final exam was the easiest test with alot of definitions.

4.0
4.0
BUSI2301
May 11, 2011

I took her for Business Law and subject is interesting but her test are very hard. Lectures are pretty much mandatory if you wanna do good. Grades balance out with a project and passing should not be hard.

5.0
2.0
BUSI2301
May 16, 2011

She is extremely helpful and goes out of her way to help. Her classes are interesting and she gives great examples to help on tests. You can bring in a cheat sheet for exams which helps. I would take her again if I could.

5.0
3.0
BUSI1301
Jul 9, 2011

Great teacher! The on-line class was very well put together. You must read and study. The discussion posts are great. Helpful teacher, gives extra credit.

1.0
2.0
BUS1301
Nov 9, 2011

Took her for Intro to Business online - would NOT recommend her. Seems very unorganized and never has the assignments posted on time, then just gives zeros for them and you have to email her to get the situation fixed (although half of the time she does not email you back). The class itself is easy - when she tells you what work to actually do.

5.0
2.0
BUSI2301
Nov 21, 2011

Tests have leway for 115 point range. 1 project. Small bonus for good attendance. Lots of room for ex cred. She's the dominate Bus Law teacher, and i'd deff recommend taking her.

4.0
3.0
BUS2301
Dec 10, 2011

She gives alternate test date which allows much more time, and since her tests are at least 65 questions, lot of them are provide example questions, you need extra time. Pay attention in class as she gives a whole lot of examples using students in them. Class would be totally boring if she didn't have such a cute personality;she wants you to pass

5.0
1.0
BUSI1301
Dec 12, 2011

Very good online class. Well organized. Responsive to all e-mails. Uses mybizlab.com site (some problems with that site, but professor helped to resolve them). Would take again.

4.0
4.0
BUSLW701
Dec 13, 2011

Took her online and it was as difficult as online classes can be. I read the textbook, took notes, failed exams but am still managing to pass the class. Expect roughly 60-70 questions in a two hour slot every 3 weeks. She never posts the answers to discussion boards on time. Take her in class if you can.

5.0
3.0
BUSS2301
Dec 18, 2011

She is the only teacher who can teach Business and make it cool. Amazing personality and extremely helpful. She made my first semester of college cool!

3.0
4.0
BUSIN1301
May 10, 2012

never take her online class. very tough and unpredictable.its better to take her at class. if u r a B student dont try to take her

5.0
3.0
BUSI2301
May 16, 2012

Business Law is a difficult course. However, Dr. McKinley goes out of her way to make it clear as it can be. She uses silly illustrations in class to help us remember the material. You do have to study, but if you come to class & do the reviews, you should be fine.

1.0
5.0
BUSI2301
Oct 28, 2012

McKinley is a horrible online professor. The tests are difficult and do not come from the understanding of the book which is the primary source of info in the online class. Does not grade anything in a timely manner nor do you ever get to see what questions you had wrong. You are left in the dark, it's a guessing game.

4.0
3.0
BUSI2301
Dec 6, 2012

She is very nice, gives nice examples to make sure student understand the concepts. lots of extra credits project, 1 research paper (mandatory), 4 tests. I won't say it is super dupper easy, if you work hard, pay attention to class it is a very nice class. Aso allows a test guide during the test.

2.0
3.0
BUSI1301
Dec 12, 2012

She is very unhelpful! Responds to questions with belittling attitude. Didnt feel any kind of connection with her when I tried to talk to her. She would just respond373 rudely and sort of shoo me away.No direction on projects. Tests are easy, you can make a help sheet to help on test. Keep up with chapter quizzes to pass.

4.0
3.0
BUSI2301
Dec 16, 2012

I made an A in the online class with a significant amount of effort.

4.0
3.0
BUSI2301
Dec 21, 2012

Dr. McKinley is a very good professor. She uses real world examples and gets the class involved. She is very responsive and cares a lot about her students. Class is fun.

4.0
3.0
BUSI1301
Dec 25, 2012

The professor set out a good schedule at the beginning of class with good timeframes with enough time to get things done. Allowed for make-ups. Used a publisher website with lots of helpful stuff. Very responsive

5.0
2.0
BUSI2301
Jan 3, 2013

The class was interesting and well done, but you do have to study. The teacher was very easy to get in touch with and responded well when I had questions. She met with me outside of class to go over my review even though this was an online class.

2.0
3.0
BUSI1301
May 9, 2013

There is a good amount of work if you take this course online. Studying a lot is a must. Nice teacher, but doesn't update on blackboard on textbook page. You have to rely on her course schedule document to see when things are due, discussion boards weren't listed on mine so I had no idea they were expected which ended in a lower grade than expected

5.0
2.0
BUSI2301
May 21, 2013

Dr. McKinley is the best professor I have ever had. She makes the class interesting and fun. You do have to study for her tests, but she lets you use a "cheat sheet". She gets to know you and uses lots of good stories in class to get you to understand the material. Take her in class if you can. She's great!

3.0
4.0
BUSI2301
Jun 1, 2013

I took her 3-week mini & it was intense. This instructor is very straight & narrow - she has this "notion" about her that she doesn't like being disturbed if you email her so please digest the syllabus and READ. READ. READ. the book! Also note that all of her quizzes and tests are timed and the essay is what counts the most. Good Luck!

5.0
2.0
BUSI2301
Jun 24, 2013

The Syllabus and calendar was set out well at the beginning of the course and the professor stuck to it. She posted reminders when things were due. Easy to get in touch with via e-mail. A lot of material in a short period of time. Tests are hard and timed. so be prepared

5.0
2.0
BUSI2301
Oct 11, 2013

The class was very well done and laid out well. It was only a 5-week class, which was intense, but doable. The professor was easy to contact and responded quickly. Tests were hard to do the amount of material, but it was a 5-week class.

4.0
4.0
BUSI2301
Grade: C+
Dec 3, 2013

Everyone else in my class seems to love her but I honestly don't get it. She always talks down to me and looks at me like I'm stupid. Her class is all lecture and she'll even admit her tests are awful. You get a "cheat sheet" but somehow that doesn't help. Attendance isn't mandatory. Overall it was okay.

5.0
2.0
BUSI2301
Dec 5, 2013

Dr. McKinley clearly loves teaching - she makes class interesting and she uses examples to help you understand the concepts. You do have to study for the tests, but she gives you a study guide, lets you bring in a cheat sheet, and gives lots of extra credit if you need it. Take her if you can. You will enjoy the class.

5.0
2.0
BUSI2301
Dec 9, 2013

There is a lot of information in this course. However, the course was laid out well and allowed me to do my work at my own pace (which I needed as I took it online). The professor always responded promptly to my e-mails and I really enjoyed the class. I learned a lot. I would take this professor again.

5.0
2.0
BUSI2301
Grade: A
Dec 12, 2013

This was the best online class that I have taken. It was a lot of material, but it was divided up well, good schedule, lots of help and extra credit, and she responded fast to e-mails.

5.0
3.0
ECON2301
Grade: A
Apr 11, 2014

I absolutely love her. She is by far one of the professors at SJCD. I took her for both intro to bus and bus law. She is a great lecturer and keeps the class's interest by creating riveting group discussions. She is very quick at responding to emails, posting grades and her blackboard page is FULL of helpful links, documents and everything else

5.0
2.0
BUSI2301
Jul 11, 2014

This course was one of the best organized classes I have ever taken online. Professor McKinley responded fast to my e-mails, gave extra credit, and was great. It was hard in 5 weeks to get all of the material learned and you have to study the material, but it is there for you. Take her if you can.

5.0
2.0
BUSI2301
Jul 24, 2014

Awesome class and prof. Dr. McKinley is great. Her classes are interesting and gets the class involved. You learn real life stuff that you can use.

5.0
1.0
BUSI2301
Grade: A+
Aug 8, 2014

Coolest Instructor is college history. Go to class every day and do the work assigned and you will receive an A.

5.0
2.0
BUSI2301
Grade: A-
May 29, 2015

This was one of the best online classes I have taken. While the subject matter is a little tough (especially online), the course was laid out well and Dr. Mckinley gave plenty of time to do the work. The tests are hard, but fair. Gives extra credit. Easy to get in touch with.

5.0
2.0
BUS1301
Oct 20, 2015

Mrs. McKinley is a fantastic teacher. She's super nice and gets the class involved when going over lessons. On top of that, she is always giving out easy extra credit, and allows a couple pages of notes/study material for the day of the test. It's nice to have a professor who's very passionate about what they do, so I highly recommend her.

5.0
3.0
BUIS1301
Grade: A
Dec 8, 2016
Would take again

This class was not that bad! You do all the work and tests on Connect and discussion boards on blackboard. You have to read a lot but that's pretty much it. You do learn! Take this class! I recommend it.

Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
TEST HEAVY
5.0
4.0
BUSI2301
Grade: A-
Jul 13, 2017
Would take again

While there was a lot of information in this class (especially in a 5 week class), it was interesting and well laid out. The textbook was good, but can be a little difficult to understand, but Professor McKinley provided lots of helpful information and was there to answer all of my e-mails. The class was excellent and stuff I will use.

Gives good feedback
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Clear grading criteria
2.0
4.0
BUSI2301
Jul 14, 2017
Wouldn't take again

5 week class. T/F quiz after every chapter (15 total), 3 exams (w/essays), 1 paper. Tons of typos in instructions/syllabus, not clear. No rubric for paper (10% of grade). Would not take the prof again for online. She was so unhelpful. I gave up on emailing about anything about a week into class. Very tough material, you can buy book or use Cengage

Get ready to read
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
5.0
4.0
BUS2301
Grade: A-
Aug 8, 2017
Would take again

It was an intense 5-week summer class - lots of material, but it was laid out very well. Dr. McKinley was very responsive and quickly replied when I had questions. Prompt grading and good feedback. Very organized and really enjoyed the cases and learning basics of law.

4.0
4.0
BUSI1301
Grade: A+
May 17, 2018
Would take again

Fantastic class, learned A LOT. She is super smart about a lot of subject matters for business. There is a group project and an individual project. Don't get behind on connect or she counts it late. Be prepared and do the work and you'll do fine. She gives lots of instructions and extra credit opportunities

Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
GROUP PROJECTS
2.0
2.0
BUIS1301
Grade: B+
Apr 12, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Class is pretty easy, as long as you write your cheat page before your test you're good to go. Professor can be VERY sarcastic so if you're sensitive I wouldn't advise to take her. She can be rude at points but you just have to ignore it. Lets you reschedule exams on Fridays if you cant make it on the original test day. Dont use phone during class

Participation matters
Graded by few things
Group projects
5.0
2.0
BUS1301
Grade: A
Apr 18, 2019
Would take again

Professor McKinley is very passionate about her job - she clearly loves her job. She speaks a little fast at times, but she explains things well. She is very approachable. There is a group project, but I had a good group so it worked well for me.

Accessible outside class
Participation matters
Group projects
5.0
3.0
BUS2301
Grade: A+
Apr 18, 2019
Would take again

Best teacher I have taken yet! Mrs. McKinley knows what she is talking about-- very information class about business. Allows you a piece of paper (front and back) for tests. Tests are easy as long as you study. If you want to get into law, this is the course to take.

Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
4.0
BUSI2301
Apr 30, 2019
Would take again

Her test are super hard but she is a great professor! She makes you work for extra credit! Her classes are fun and she is always telling funny stories that relate to what she is teaching.

Test heavy
Hilarious
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
2.0
BUS1301
Grade: B
May 31, 2019
Would take again

Good instructor fun class. Must be a team player and work with others. Easy A online courses and work.

Gives good feedback
Group projects
Caring
1.0
4.0
BUSI2301
Jul 5, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Dates on assignments on blackboard and syllabus are different and only goes off of what benefits her. Tests were only open for one day and I had to email her twice because they were not available. Tests are hard and she's a tough grader. Assignments are easy but there are multiple choice and essay exams for each unit. Choose a different professor.

Test heavy
Tough grader
5.0
4.0
BUSI2301
Grade: A-
Jul 11, 2019
Would take again

Took online for 5-weeks. There was alot of work, but manageable. Schedule was clear - posted reminders often on due dates (had one due date that was unclear, but she opened it up when e-mailed). Responded timely to e-mails. Good communicator. Learned a lot. Face to face may be better, but good online class. Great examples. Mindtap optional

Accessible outside class
Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
3.0
2.0
BUSI1301
Grade: A
Aug 13, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Relatively unorganized and not very helpful when questions were asked. Gave decent outline of expectations for due dates. Otherwise there was no communication throughout the course. Pretty easy class. Took 5 week summer course and as long as you read and study before the tests you will pass.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Graded by few things
1.0
5.0
BUSI2301
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 13, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Professor McKinley seems never want to help students. She just wants to give what she wants, never help, never answer directly when students ask and assume that her students would definitely do it with no obstacles. Tests are open book but you will never find anything. Longest tests ever! Never want to meet her again in my life!

Test heavy
Lecture heavy
Tough grader
4.0
2.0
BUSI2305
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 19, 2019
Would take again

All there really is are connect hw every week, and 4 exams (pretty long), there is also a project. She is ok, pretty disorganized, but fairly easy!

Accessible outside class
Graded by few things
Clear grading criteria
5.0
2.0
BUS1301
Grade: A
Nov 21, 2019
Would take again

Talks a little fast, but she knows what she's talking about. There is a group project, but we have time to get it done. Her door is always open. Can bring a cheat sheet for exams and gives easy extra credit.

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Group projects
1.0
4.0
BUS2301
Grade: B+
Dec 7, 2019
Wouldn't take again

I took her for a 13 wk course. She was very unorganized and graded tough on everything I turned in. She never gave me feedback on what I was doing wrong the essay part of the exam. DO NOT TAKE HER unless your are ready to read. Very rude when send e-mails to make sure you are doing the work right.

Accessible outside class
Get ready to read
Tough grader
4.0
4.0
BUS1301
Grade: A-
Dec 13, 2019
Would take again

If you are a business student at the south campus you have take her. Very important though, you should take her in person. She is a very friendly, family oriented, and professional woman. Do all your assignments and you will be fine.

Accessible outside class
Participation matters
Group projects
1.0
5.0
BUSI2305
Grade: B
Mar 7, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Worst professor I've ever had. Doesn't reply to emails, and when she does the answer is so vague and unhelpful. Doesn't give clear instructions and expects us to know what she wants. Isn't willing to help students because she only thinks she's right. Definitely would not recommend taking her ever, take these business classes elsewhere.

Lots of homework
Test heavy
Tough grader
5.0
3.0
BUSI1301
Grade: A
Mar 9, 2020
Would take again

Prof McKinley makes class fun and gives extra credit assignments. We have a Shark Tank group project which was fun. Tests are a little long, but you can bring a cheat sheet, so not bad. Meets with students outside of class gives lots of help and extra credit.

Respected
Accessible outside class
Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
BUSI2305
Grade: A-
Mar 9, 2020
Would take again

Bus Stats - math is not my thing so I was nervous taking this class - especially online. But the professor showed us how to use Excel to do the work and so it wasn't that hard. Responded fast to my e-mails (and there were a lot since math isn't my thing). She walked me through the problems.

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Caring
1.0
5.0
BUSI2305
Grade: C
Mar 12, 2020
Wouldn't take again

honestly after reading the good reviews about this prof i think she writes them herself. shes very incompetent, unorganized, offers no extra credit, and doesnt respond to emails at all. and even when she does, she doesnt help at all leaving the students to figure this class out ourselves. dont take her, shes so rude and conceited

Lots of homework
So many papers
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
BUSI2305
Grade: B-
Mar 14, 2020
Wouldn't take again

honestly the worst professor ive had!!! why is she so rude and inattentive towards her student?? just dont take her unless you want a lower grade than you should get

Test heavy
Tough grader
5.0
3.0
BUIS1301
Grade: A-
Apr 9, 2020
Would take again

This class is a good class and pretty easy. Do work in CONNECT. Good orofessor - wanted to take in person, but couldn't. She answered me quickly and gave extra credit. Very nice

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Participation matters
1.0
4.0
BUSI2301
Apr 12, 2020
Wouldn't take again

I had so much stress with this professor, she is very un-organized and she doesn't understand or care how her students are doing in class! During the covid-19 pandemic there's lot of wifi connection problem so I tried to email her, takes forever to respond and misunderstood my questions! Overall find a better professor for business law 2301!

3.0
5.0
BUSI2301
May 7, 2020
Wouldn't take again

She has great lectures but test are HARD. Lectures dont relate to test. Attendance matters. Group project required. Its hard to make an A in this course.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Group projects
Test heavy
2.0
4.0
BUSI2301
Grade: D
May 11, 2020
Wouldn't take again

She does not accept late work, if you communicate with her about due dates she will work with you. McKinley gives out projects, they are very difficult and she expects a lot from them. McKinley class requires a lot of attention and focus in her class. If you miss a day there is a lot that you have missed. McKinley talks a lot and gets off topic.

Lots of homework
EXTRA CREDIT
Tough grader
3.0
5.0
BUSI1301
May 11, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Professor McKinley is kind and responsive. The online Connect assignments were very easy however, the exams were challenging because some of the questions were very long winded. Im not sure if they were put together by connect but they didnt seem to connect with the assignments very well. I would have appreciated access to real time grading.

2.0
5.0
BUSI2301
Sep 24, 2020
Wouldn't take again

I personally found this professor to be one of the worst professors that I've ever seen. Each year, at my university, it is Business Law for this year. I wish I never picked this class. It is an online class AND THE PROFESSOR JUST KEEPS TALKING AND TALKING. She doesn't care much about her students and her voice is very monotone.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Lecture heavy
Tough grader
5.0
2.0
BUIS1301
Grade: A
Jan 9, 2021
Would take again

Took Fall in a Zoom class. Loved the class - would have liked face to face but not offered due to COVID. She's very sweet and knows her stuff. Talks a lot but gave time for group work in class. Assignments were easy and gave lots of extra credit. Took her for 2 classes - she's great

Gives good feedback
Group projects
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
4.0
BUSI2305
Grade: B
Jan 9, 2021
Would take again

Took Bus Stats online. She provided some very helpful videos and answered my questions when I needed help. Stats is not my thing but she showed how to do the formulas in Excel and that helped a lot. Took her for 2 classes.

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Caring
1.0
4.0
BUSI1301
Grade: A
Mar 22, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Extremely irritable on her best day. Talks incessantly and forces everyone to turn their camera on. If you do not immediately turn your camera on she will cry and make it a big deal (even though she refuses to turn hers on). She is a mediocre teacher that relies on pp and Youtube videos in order to teach. Don't take this class. Your Welcome.

1.0
5.0
BUS2301
Grade: D
May 11, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Tough grader, not advised to take this class unless you just have a need to fail a class. Lots of test and difficult assignments, unclear instructions.

Lots of homework
Test heavy
Tough grader
5.0
3.0
BUS2301
May 17, 2021
Would take again

Sends lots of reminders, extra credit and make-ups, and responded to my e-mails often. She wants students to learn. I would take again

Accessible outside class
Participation matters
Caring
5.0
3.0
BUSI2305
Grade: B+
May 23, 2021
Would take again

Met with me in Zoom to go over how to do the assignments using Excel; cares about students; there are a lot of assignments and one project;

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Caring
5.0
3.0
BUSI1301
Grade: A-
Jun 14, 2021
Would take again

Professor McKinley is really good and makes class interesting. You can tell she loves teaching and wants the class to get excited. Group project - gives some time in class to work together. Lots of extra credit opportunities. She talks a lot and wants us to talk too.

Accessible outside class
Group projects
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
BUS2301
Grade: A-
Jul 9, 2021
Would take again

Best online class I have taken. Very organized. She responds fast to emails and Zoomed with me when I had questions. Very nice and knows her stuff.

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Caring
1.0
5.0
BUSI2301
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Nov 11, 2021
Wouldn't take again

The worst professor I have ever had. She doesn't reply to emails and doesn't answer any questions. She's extremely rude. The course is not organize at all. We gonna file a complaint about her. She likes to fail some students.

So many papers
Tough grader
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
BUSI2301
Grade: F
Nov 12, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Just don't take her. You will regret.. I promise you. you'll either fail or you'll drop the course.

Lots of homework
Tough grader
Lecture heavy
1.0
4.0
BUS23012305
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 7, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Took her for buss principle, buss law, and buss stats. Was horrible experience. Lack of effort, not encouraging, boring bookwork. HW and tests not same, no reviews. Students dropped, lots failed, so much struggling. Not responsive. Proctored tests. Some projects with lack of information takes pts off for extra research. Take it at your own risk!!

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
Test heavy
5.0
4.0
BUSI2305
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 10, 2021
Would take again

lots of homework, project and exams, but she will help you with extra credits. She cares, but that doesn't mean you can cheat or skip the materials. She met me through zoom to go over a question I had. Project is a little bit hard, but she has many materials to help you with it. I loved her and I loved the way she supported us.

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
Caring
5.0
3.0
BUSI2301
Grade: A
Jan 14, 2022
Would take again

I wanted to take her face to face in the Fall, but could only take her online so I was a little worried. Didn't need to be. She is such a caring professor and took time to meet with me via Zoom (and in her office when I asked) to go over the material. Class was laid out well and she knows what she's talking about. Great discussions as well.

Respected
Accessible outside class
Caring
1.0
5.0
BUIS1301
Grade: B-
Feb 8, 2022
Wouldn't take again

Horrible teacher. Was NOT responsive at all! Wouldnt answer questions when needed, took a long time to respond to questions and if you needed help .. well forget that your on your OWN!

Lots of homework
Test heavy
Lecture heavy
5.0
4.0
BUSI2305
Grade: B
Mar 20, 2022
Would take again

An online Business Stats 8 weeks class was scary - but she responded quickly to my emails (and I did that a lot), zoomed with me when I didn't understand the problems, dropped the 3 lowest Homework Grades, and had a project which I really liked (has to do with baseball and I love sports). Helpful videos too, but the Zoom meetings helped so much.

EXTRA CREDIT
Caring
Accessible outside class
1.0
4.0
BUS2301
Grade: Incomplete
May 3, 2022

If you enjoy using McGraw hill to teach yourself, you'll love this class. If not, don't sign up. The material is difficult, requires a lot of attention, and is toughly graded (even on discussion boards). I often had to email twice to receive a response. Project instructions often dont reflect her expectations. Save your grade and take someone else.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Lots of homework
5.0
3.0
BUS1301
Grade: A
May 15, 2022
Would take again

I took this class in person (for an online class). She's great in person., I loved her in class. She's personable, gives great lectures, gets the class involved, gets to know us, gives extra credit, and the tests were not hard. Does use a lockdown browser for tests, but not bad. Take her if you can - and take her in person if its available.

EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
5.0
BUSI2305
Grade: A
May 15, 2022
Would take again

I took this class online - but it was okay. I had her face to face and would have preferred that, but she Zoomed with me when I had questions so it was okay. She responded very quickly to my emails. She gave extra credit and good videos on how to do the calculations (know how to use Excel - it's a lifesaver). Good class. Would take again.

Gives good feedback
Caring
Accessible outside class
1.0
5.0
BUSI1301
Grade: B-
Aug 11, 2022

5 wk summer course. She was very unclear on expectations and it almost seemed that she was particular about feedback and expected it on her perspective on discussion boards. Discussion Boards by the way were a killer. The fist DB assignment, in my opinion was research project. She cluttered 6 chapters in one exam. Save yourself the stress

Tough grader
Test heavy
Graded by few things
1.0
5.0
BUSI2305
Grade: C
Dec 13, 2022

The course was taught by connect, there is not interaction with the teacher whatsoever; the project was graded on her perspective even though the instructions were not clear enough. The homework was time consuming and didn't provide enough hints on how to calculate the problems, therefore get ready to read and teach yourself.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Test heavy
5.0
3.0
BUIS1301
Grade: A
Dec 17, 2022
Would take again

Loved taking Business Principles with this professor. She made the class fun and interesting with her lectures and made room for class conversation. If you're looking for a class to breeze by though and don't want to keep up with, I wouldn't recommend. If you want to have fun learning and all that I would highly recommend.

Group projects
Respected
4.0
2.0
BUSI1301
Grade: B+
Dec 19, 2022
Would take again

I will say the homework assignments are long like others say but they are not hard if you actually read the textbook and take notes in class. It was easy to learn with her and make sure to get ahead on the shark tank project!! Counts for a big part of your final grade.

Group projects
Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
1.0
3.0
BUIS1301
Grade: A
Feb 17, 2023

Hardly a professor, it's just mandatory discussions and 3 exams. The irritating part is just the lengths of having a proctored exam. Not only do you need a webcam and mic, AND to download the proctoring software (Proctoria) you have to disable other monitors. Why even take notes if you can't properly utilize them? Just so extra and stupid.

Test heavy
2.0
3.0
BUS1301
Grade: A-
Mar 27, 2023

Her lessons are textbook PowerPoints, so I feel disconnected to her and uninspired when she teaches. Always off topic and shows favoritism. No visibility of electronic devices (laptops allowed when lectured) is odd. They're paid by students, and so is her class. I do appreciate her flexibility for test makeups, and extra credit opportunities.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
BUS1301
Grade: D+
Mar 31, 2023

DB are graded hard, you pretty much teach yourself.

5.0
3.0
BUIS1301
Grade: A
Apr 7, 2023
Would take again

Ms. McKinley makes class fun - gives good examples and gets the class involved. She's "funny" in her own way - tries to relate the topic to us. Wants students to talk. There is a group project and tests use Proctoria and are taken online so that is an issue but not bad.

Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
Group projects
1.0
5.0
BUSI2305
Grade: C+
May 13, 2023

I was originally going to take this class in person but it got cancelled so I had to take it as an 8 week online class. Homework was A LOT of questions and the exams were nothing like the homework or the PowerPoints she uploaded. She does not reply to emails. The project was confusing and her grading was hard. DO NOT TAKE HER!

Lots of homework
Test heavy
5.0
4.0
BUSI2305
Grade: B-
May 16, 2023
Would take again

Professor McKinley was the best, I enjoyed her lectures. She was very heavy on lectures when It came to the exams. Take good notes during the lecture and study what you wrote down. I was allowed to use my notes during the exam so taking good notes was essential. Hardest thing in this class was the topic paper but start early you should be good.

Lecture heavy
Test heavy
Graded by few things
1.0
4.0
BUIS1301
Grade: A
Aug 24, 2023

You're learning on your own, she doesn't reply to emails. Literally took 3 (midweek) days to get a response. I understand and respect work hours, but that's ridiculous. I would sooner take this class by two separate professors than to take it with this professor. Good luck.

Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
4.0
2.0
BUS2301
Grade: A+
Nov 13, 2023
Would take again

Tests are basically powerpoint slides. Extra credit per chapter on mcgraw.

Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
Clear grading criteria
1.0
4.0
BUSI2305
Dec 5, 2023

Please choose a diff professor because you basically have to teach yourself in this class. The project is extremely confusing and her instructions are not clear. Homework and exams are not even related. The lectures are not even good..you could spend your time doing something else.

EXTRA CREDIT
2.0
4.0
BUSI1301
Grade: C-
Dec 11, 2023

Powerpoints aren't really helpful. Especially in class when she rushes through it not giving us time to write anything down. Participation is also a thing, she will ask the class a question and expects us to answer but ignores those who aren't her 'favorite'. She has ignored me all semester and has embarrassed me in front of the whole class. 0/10

Group projects
5.0
3.0
BUS1301
Grade: A-
Dec 12, 2023
Would take again

Dr. McKinley makes class fun and gets us involved in class. She talks about current topics and shows how these are things we go through. She loves to talk, but also loves for us to talk. She is always there for us and wants us to succeed. She is very positive.

Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
Group projects
1.0
4.0
BUS2301
Aug 17, 2024

this woman is the most condescending professor you'll ever have.

5.0
4.0
BUS1301
Grade: A-
Aug 23, 2024
Would take again

Dr. McKinley 's great and her lectures are entertaining. She loves the class to talk about things and gets to know us a lot. She is funny in her way and gets us talking about things. I went to her office a few times to talk and she was always caring. She knows her stuff. (I was fortunate to have a good group. I would take her again if I could.

Participation matters
Group projects
Caring
3.0
3.0
BUIS1301
Grade: A+
May 11, 2025
Would take again

Gives a lot of extra credit. Fairly simple exams but the PowerPoints do not help, the book is better. She's just very opinionated and close minded when a lot of discussions are happening in class and needs to be more receptive to student viewpoints, often very condescending. Not a super hard class overall.

EXTRA CREDIT
4.0
3.0
BUS2301
Grade: B+
Jul 11, 2025
Would take again

Not a super hard class. I will say it is really a lot of busy work/homework, but I got through it pretty quickly. Exams are not proctored and super easy, and all assignments can be redone as many times as you want before the due date. Took this class over the summer and it was not super time consuming, can balance school and social life pretty easy

Lots of homework
1.0
3.0
BUIS1301
Grade: A+
Aug 1, 2025

Professor McKinley's class was a complete joke. She rambled about her family, football, and the Cowboys while we learned nothing. The Shark Tank project was chaos, and the SMIG assignment was a disaster—she knows zero about stocks. If you're not obsessed with sports, you're invisible. Worst class ever. Run.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Test heavy
2.0
3.0
BUSILAW
Sep 28, 2025

don't have study guide for exam or test.

1.0
1.0
BUIS1301
Grade: A+
Oct 16, 2025

Sometimes I wish I never woke up to go to class.

Participation matters
Lots of homework
Test heavy
1.0
2.0
BUSI2301
Grade: F
Dec 8, 2025

Don't know how to teach

Tough grader
Get ready to read
1.0
5.0
BUS2301
Grade: B
Dec 8, 2025

The course lacked proper organization, making it challenging to follow the material and grasp essential ideas. The professor frequently seemed unprepared Furthermore, the grading standards were unclear and appeared inconsistent, which caused frustration and uncertainty about how work was evaluated. Overall, the course did not meet my expectations.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
1.0
1.0
BUS2301
Grade: A+
Dec 9, 2025

This class consisted of four tests, two debates and lots of McGraw Hill SmartBooks. The class itself was very easy but the professor was bad she loved to ramble about herself and her family. She was so rude to where if I even laid my head down on the desk for a second she would immediately call me out since she wanted to be the center of attention.

Lots of homework
4.0
3.0
BUIS1301
Grade: A+
Jan 2, 2026
Would take again

Sometimes she has an attitude and seems like she is talking down to people, so be aware of that. Overall, it was easy as long as you do the work and she gives a lot of extra credit. If you do the work, take the tests and show up, its hard to fail. Basically, don't take the class if you can't handle a lawyer personality.

Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
Clear grading criteria
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