2.8

Gary Rupp

Business - Farmingdale State College

2.8
Quality
3.3
Difficulty
39%
Would Retake
110
Reviews
2.8
Quality
3.3
Difficulty
2.8
Helpful
2.9
Clarity

39%

Would Retake

110

Reviews

Rating Distribution
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5

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What Students Say

Professor Rupp is honestly the worst Professor I have ever had

STRATEGICMGMT - 1.0 rating

Terrible online class

BUS291 - 2.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

80%

Textbook Required

38%

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Based on 34 grades
Most common grades:
A (14)
A+ (6)
B (4)
Grade Distribution
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Based on 42 reported grades
A: 14
A+: 6
B: 4
Drop/Withdrawal: 4
Common Tags
Tough grader (19)
Lots of homework (15)
Participation matters (11)
Get ready to read (9)
LOTS OF HOMEWORK (9)
Skip class? You won't pass. (9)
Tough Grader (7)
Hilarious (6)
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Ratings by Course

BUS

5.0

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BUS1012

5.0

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ACCT2

5.0

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ACCT12

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BUSSECT

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INVES1

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ACCOUNTING

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Reviews (110)
5.0
1.0
BUS
Mar 8, 2004

No Comments

5.0
1.0
BUS1012
Mar 21, 2004

Extremely funny guy! Easy and clear materials. Tests are very straight forward. He is not a teacher trying to trick you in the test. As long as you understand the concept, you will do fine in the test. Highly recommend him.

5.0
3.0
ACCT2
Sep 30, 2004

Very funny man. Makes the class interesting. I love his stories. Exams are not bad as long as you do the homework and study a little. Very straight forward.

5.0
2.0
ACCT12
Dec 10, 2004

very very funny teacher! his tests are easy as long as you pay attention to the material. His class isnt boring and he usually lets you out early. reccommend him for accounting 1 and 2 strongly.

5.0
2.0
BUS
Mar 24, 2005

The best teacher ever! So cute! Very cool guy and pretty hot!

5.0
3.0
BUS101
Mar 28, 2005

So nice and big!

4.0
2.0
ACCOUNTING2
May 21, 2005

Do homework when assigned. Professor has a great sense of humor. Ask for help if needeD, he will help you. Gives Study-handouts prior to exam ( make use of them ). Exams are relatively easy, part multiple choice, part hand-on. Had a good time in this class. Would take another class with Professor Rupp.

4.0
1.0
BUS404
Jun 6, 2005

I do not want to be demeaning, but people, THIS GUY is a LONG way from a genius: He in no scholar. It is easy to see WHY student love him: his class is EASY to pass. Sure you could raise your GPA,BUT PEOPLE: YOU DO NOT LEARN ANYTHING. Farmingdale said that I get 100% back in the first week, DEAL—I will take it. I am much better keeping that $

1.0
4.0
ACCOUNTING
Aug 30, 2005

what an ****, if you fall behind dont look to him for help!

5.0
1.0
ACCOUNTING2
Sep 21, 2005

Hilarious, this guy was alot of fun he went through topics very quickly but easy to get an A, just do well on his tests

3.0
2.0
BUS291
Apr 18, 2006

Took course online and did not have any difficulty or problems until the end of the semester. After several emails and calls to the department for a final grade on a 15 page term project, never received the courtesy of a reply. Not much of a virtual personality though. Material was fine and learned about investments.

5.0
2.0
BUS404
May 21, 2006

Took him for online class, and got an A. Overall he is a good professor. all we have to do is homework and movie reviews. Better than most people in this college.

4.0
2.0
INVESTMENT
Jul 29, 2006

He is okay professor and easy on grades. I took two online class, he give A in both of them.

2.0
4.0
INV201
Dec 7, 2006

No Comments

3.0
5.0
BUSSECT
Jan 12, 2007

terrible professor, tells tons of stories and then gives extremely hard tests!

3.0
3.0
BUS271
Jan 15, 2007

I took Investment class last semester. He is lazy MF. His test is very hard. If you take his class you should read WSJ and FOOL.com. then you will be OK. or else buy ice tea from Starbuck for him. start the term paper early or else you will be F. I got b+.

4.0
2.0
BUS102
Apr 10, 2008

Good teacher, tells lots of funny stories. explains everything. treats you like an adult. i look forward to coming to this class. make sure you read the chapter beforehand tho, it makes it easier to understand what is going on.

1.0
5.0
BUS404
Jul 18, 2008

I didn't care for him. I took his class online and he graded extremely harshly. His point system is disorganized and discussion comments are all over the place. I do not reccommend!

4.0
2.0
BUS201
Jan 25, 2009

Great professor! After reading all these comments, I almost dropped the class, and I am glad I did NOT. He explains really well and goes over the homework. He also gives a review before the tests. He is not out there to get you. Go to class, do homework and study and you will do great. I got an A, and I did not need to take the last test.

2.0
5.0
BUS404
Dec 16, 2009

Took him online and This guy is a complete jerk. Didn't respond to my emails at the end of the semester, and he doesnt count discussion posts that are posted a day or two before the due date, even if they are good responses.

5.0
3.0
ACCT202
Jan 23, 2010

This guy is not only histerical but he is a great guy. If he sees that his class is working hard and putting an effort in (doing their homework and studying) then he'll do things like let you leave early or give you a day off. Rupp is one of the best professors I've had and his values are very old school and I like it. I definitely reccomend him!!!

3.0
3.0
FINAN404
Feb 22, 2010

I heard alot of good things about Gary, on this site particularly. I took his winter session class online and it was tough. He seemd to be a tough grader and put alot of confusing financial formulas and questions in the HW. Im thinking that its his online format that gets people (including me)alittle annoyed. Take his classes in person,ull be fine.

1.0
5.0
BUS404
Mar 5, 2010

This guy is no help whatsoever. He thinks everyone is a stock broker. He doesn't answer questions. PLEASEE DO NOT TAKE HIM

1.0
5.0
BUS409
Nov 4, 2010

This guy is terrible if you are taking him online. I had him last semester and he is very nasty to all of the students. He is a very hard grader. Even if you follow all of the guidelines, you still get a bad grade.

4.0
4.0
BUS101
Mar 4, 2011

Witty-intense-fair-cute

1.0
5.0
BUS409
Apr 25, 2011

Had him for strategic management online. His grading is impossible not matter how much work you do never good enough always un-happy with class work and he pretty much didnt help me with anything if you can stay away from him

1.0
5.0
BUS404
Jun 26, 2011

DO NOT TAKE HIM. Will not respond to e-mails when he is proven wrong. Only goes by school "handbook" with no leeway. Impossible grading system that is changed in an instent at his consent. Do not recommend taking him unless you want a stressful semester

1.0
5.0
INVES1
Sep 27, 2011

Currently have this prof. he is by far the worst teacher I have ever had. I am taking two of his online courses(investments&buis strategy) i am a 3.5gpa student, and am told after every assignment how bad me and the entire class did. Maybe were not the ones with mediocare work. Look in the mirror.

2.0
3.0
BUS201
Oct 17, 2011

Ugh.. if you are someone who needs a strong lecture don't take him because you basically have to teach yourself everything.. His classes move too fast, his voice will annoy you, and his stories are so pointless.. Just a horrible teacher overall, thinks he rules the universe and I'm here to learn not listen to his conceited stories. Tests are okay.

5.0
2.0
BUS201
Nov 15, 2011

He's great if you can stay on your A game. tests are fair, and if you don't understand the material he'll stop and help you no problem. he's hilarious and quick-witted. Plus very knowledgeable and experienced in the field. Even if you're not going into finance or accounting, he'll still relate finances to investment decisions you'll make one day

4.0
2.0
BUS201
Dec 18, 2011

In all honesty, professor Rupp can be perceived as demanding, but no one can say that if you show up, pay attention, and do the assignments, you can't get an (A), very easily. As for his wittiness, humor and story telling; it's just part of his teaching style. I didn't mind it in the least. BOTTOM LINE... I WOULD RECOMMEND GARY RUPP TO ANYONE!!!

1.0
5.0
BUS409
Jan 16, 2012

This guy is terrible. DO NOT REGISTER FOR THIS CLASS! He is a very hard grader. Even if you follow all of the guidelines, you still get a bad grade.SAVE YOUR MONEY AND GRADE!

1.0
5.0
ACCT202
Mar 4, 2012

Do not take him, you will end up teaching yourself the material.

5.0
2.0
BUS102
Mar 15, 2012

This guy is seriously hysterical. One of my favorite professors. Moves at a relatively fast pace but will definitely slow down to help you out. I recommend him. I hear his online class is very tough though. Classroom is a better idea.

1.0
5.0
ACCT102
May 14, 2012

You are seriously wasting your time with this guy. He is useless and doesn't care if you understand it or not. Do not take him as a professor.

3.0
5.0
BUS409
Jul 13, 2012

I will start out by saying that he will help you if you ask for it, but you have to ask. My BIGGEST problem is the amount of work he expects from you. I have taken 9 online classes and none of them have the workload he throws at you. It is impossible to do if you have a 50 hour a week job and family obligations. My advice: find another professor.

5.0
2.0
ACCT2
Mar 12, 2013

This professor is great and very funy. His fair with everything. Your in class to learn not to play around. So those of u with bad comments about this professor probably did not do any homework or study at all. He keeps u awake and have so many jokes. Study and u will do great

5.0
3.0
BUS102
May 27, 2013

Funniest professor. Jokes around all class but gets the lesson done. If you have questions ask him cause he will explain it until you do understand. Doesnt check the homework but, doing the homework helps you understand everything 100 times better.

5.0
1.0
BUS404
Jul 1, 2013

very funny and nice, makes you understand the material. Do not believe what other people have posted on here. He is a great professor

4.0
3.0
BUS101
Jul 7, 2013

Great Professor. Do the work and do it correctly and you will earn an A. He doesn't appreciate when people do not do their work. Follow directions and you will learn!

2.0
4.0
BUS291
Oct 8, 2013

Terrible online class. He states specifically that he has eliminated notes to "see what happens". He didn't get the outcome he expected, but left them out anyway. There's a lot of work, directions are unclear (bad grammar) and not current with the text or the online resources. He sends angry emails after each assignment. Maybe it's not US, Gary.

1.0
5.0
BUS291
Oct 13, 2013

Extremely difficult! After every assignment you will receive an angry email about how awful you are as a student and as a class. There are no notes because it is an experiment. The same people have to answer the same question with the same answers and somehow you have to respond to all of them with something exciting.worst online class ever.ever.

4.0
2.0
BUS409
Oct 30, 2013

His online class is definitely difficult and requires a legitimate commitment in order to do well. He doesn't provide gratuitous feedback but it's enough to get by. The class is 5 assignments for 25 points each. He won't tell you, but the last assignment is all extra credit. It is not an average of the 5. You have the opportunity for 125/100.

1.0
5.0
BUS101
Jan 21, 2014

Avoid like the plague if you can. Has no interest in your understanding of material or offers clarity. Disappointing experience.

5.0
2.0
BUS201
May 8, 2014

Not sure why everyone is giving this guy such a bad rating, really great teacher, all of his tests are open note book & textbook. Do the homework and pay attention in class and you'll do great. He relates all topics to personal stories and make the class interesting and makes you want to go. Definitely taking him again next semester.

2.0
3.0
BUS409
Grade: Not_Sure_Yet
May 8, 2014

This professor sounds great in a classroom setting, however most of his "bad" reviews come from people who have taken his course online unfortunately i took his online class too. He didn't offer any notes, or guidance, he had an outdated book so the assignments didn't match. I would not recommend people to take his online class.

1.0
5.0
BUS111
Grade: D+
Jun 28, 2014

This professor was not helpful whatsoever. I have never taken an online class and I never will again because of this class. He barely gives credit for assignments even when you do the work and does not respond with helpful advice when you need it. It is an intro course and his assignments expect much more. Don't take unless absolutely necessary!

1.0
5.0
STRATEGICMGMT
Jul 18, 2014

Professor Rupp is honestly the worst Professor I have ever had. I completed detailed work in a timely manner and he tore my work apart with no good explanation. I have a 4.0 GPA and I have never failed an assignment till I took this class. DON'T TAKE HIM!

5.0
3.0
BUS102
Oct 29, 2014

Rupp is an awesome professor! He is funny and interacts with the class. You won't be bored. Do the homework and you're golden. He is willing to go over a question as many times as you need. He explains the material in an easier way than the textbook. Tests are fair and he allows one page (front & back) of notes. Super helpful!

5.0
1.0
BUS404
Grade: A+
Jan 14, 2015

Great professoor. easy class. Gives you review sheets, simple tests and fair grading.

5.0
1.0
BUS404BUS201
Jan 23, 2015

Excellent professor. He has helped me over the past year and I got an A in both of his classes. I willing took 404 with him because he was so good in 201. You have to be mature to follow his sense of humor and you have to respect him and he will respect you back. Whenever I need recommendation I know he'll write it for me. Best professor at fdale!

5.0
1.0
BUS109
Grade: Not sure yet
Jan 24, 2015

Professor Rupp was great! I took him for intersession 2015 and I actually looked forward to going to his class! We had great class discussions and he was always very interactive with the students in the class. I am taking him again for BUS 404 (online) for Spring 2015 and I am sad that it is not in class! Thanks Professor Rupp! YOUR ROCK!

3.0
3.0
BUS 109
Grade: B
Oct 28, 2015

Overall, not as bad as people here have made him out to be. He knows the subject well.

5.0
2.0
BUS404
Grade: A
Feb 20, 2016

Ive taken Rupp for 404 and 409. I had him in an actual class and an online class. He has a great deal of knowledge and he is always looking out for his students. The structure of his online class' are awesome. No tests just a lot of responding to classmates and posting your ideas from the text. Got an A in both classes.

5.0
1.0
BUS411
Grade: A
May 5, 2016

I took Professor Rupp for BUS 411, he was very clear and precise from the beginning of what he expects from you. My suggestion, if you finish the work asap, and subscribe to the discussion to receive alerts on when conversations are started. Do the work, finish everything quickly.

4.0
3.0
BUS102
Grade: Not sure yet
May 12, 2016

Professor Rupp is a very good professor. I took him for Accounting 2, and he gave homework every single day that we had class. However, he doesn't check to see if you did the homework or not because he says it's up to you. But I do advise to do the homework because he gets all the questions from the homework. He lets you bring a cheat sheet on test

1.0
5.0
BUS404
Jul 9, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Horrible prof. Took him for an online class and he is the absolute worst. Gives no positive feedback whatsoever to students, offers hardly any notes for the class. Sarcastic, condescending comments emailed to the class and does not organize the online curriculum well at all. Super confusing and hard to understand his "assignments." SKIP

5.0
2.0
BUS404
Grade: A+
Nov 29, 2016
Would take again

I took him for accounting 2 and signed up with him the following semester. Down to earth professor that treats you like and adult. If you don't do your work or study you won't pass, and thats the way school should be. Makes lectures enjoyable and creates easy exams if you know the material. Easy A.

Respected
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
3.0
4.0
BUS404
Grade: A
Dec 11, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Tough grader, and a little confusing with his review of your work. If you do all the homework and papers, and participate you will do fine. If you have an A before the last assignment, he will exempt you from the last assignment. You do have to check blackboard every day. Overall, a lot of work, but it is doable.

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
1.0
4.0
BUS411
Feb 25, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Horrible for online classes. He grades very unfairly. Gave ten questions, got one wrong and he gave me a 0. Really need to pass considering im set to graduate but I doubt I will pass this class.

Tough Grader
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
4.0
3.0
BUS409
Grade: A
Feb 28, 2017
Would take again

Deadlines are VERY important to him. You are expected to start online assignments the first week, even though they aren't due for several weeks. But as long as you do the reading and submit assignments on time then you will pass.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
1.0
5.0
BUS411
Apr 12, 2017
Wouldn't take again

He's absolutely awful. He's ridiculously rude, compare students to each other, and is not clear with what he wants AT ALL. He's a horrible grader and sends obnoxious emails saying how poorly we are doing.

Tough Grader
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
5.0
1.0
BUS411
Grade: A
May 23, 2017
Would take again

If you get anything less than an A in this class you don't care about putting in the effort. I took him online, there are no tests and there are only 6 modules, which include 6 discussions and 6 homeworks. He gives you a chance to have 125 points. You don't even need to do the last module. Such an easy professor, do the work!!!

5.0
3.0
BUS111
Grade: A+
Aug 4, 2017
Would take again

Professor Rupp is a tough teacher, but great. As long as you follow his requirements (which are clearly laid out) then you will be fine. He expects you to work early and submit quality work that has been well researched. Just work on-time and you will be fine.

Participation matters
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
Clear grading criteria
5.0
2.0
ACCT102
Grade: A
Oct 18, 2017
Would take again

He is a straight shooter and is very knowledgeable in the area of accounting. He tells you what he expects upfront. If you show up to class and do the work its an achievable A.

Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
Clear grading criteria
3.0
2.0
BUS409
Grade: B
Dec 10, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Decent professor. Had him online. Very interactive but too casual. Overall you get the grade for the effort you put into the class. The modules are straight forward. However mandatory outside sources for most of the work. The discussions require you to participate at least 3 separate days to get credit. Seems tedious but do the work and get an A.

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
1.0
3.0
BUS102
Jan 28, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Professor should be ashamed of himself. Took him this past intersession, and he is not clear on anything. He at times is spiteful, and finds anything wrong with your work, even when it clearly deserves full credit. Guys a joke, and if you see him or get him, run for the hills cause he is terrible. Again, he should be ashamed of himself.

2.0
4.0
ACCT102
Mar 29, 2018
Wouldn't take again

I took him for BUS102 and it was fine, he stated a lot how the people in his online class don't take the time to do the work and wonder why they are failing but I figured that I am good about doing my work so I will be fine in BUS411. WRONG! I do all the work on time and ask questions in emails and I get vague answers and am not doing good at all.

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
4.0
4.0
BUS404
Apr 15, 2018
Would take again

Only 5 modules but usually 3 diff topics that need to be posted on, you have to post 3 diff days, answer other posts, ask a question. You earn the most points doing all of that, hw can be ridiculous how many questions he assigns on top of outside questions being multiple pages long and multiple outside sources. You have to work, don't be lazy

Tough Grader
Participation matters
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
4.0
4.0
BUS404
Apr 19, 2018
Would take again

HW and assignments can be 20 or more questions long out of 18 points usually. Get 1 question wrong takes off multiple points, ridiculous. 3 diff discussions each module so about 15 for the semester, make posts on 3 days or get no credit, have to use support articles for points made, answer other posts, ask questions to engage class, lot of work.

Tough Grader
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
1.0
4.0
BUS102
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Apr 24, 2018
Wouldn't take again

worst professor wont explain anything and then wants you to do the homework for multiple chapters and doesnt even check all the problems and he jokes around in class and im more lost in this class than i am in IKEA. >

Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
1.0
BUS404
Grade: A+
May 8, 2018
Would take again

Took this professor for the spring 2018 semester. He gives 6 very long homework assignments throughout the entire semester. You must post 2 questions and at least 3 detailed responses. Seems like ALOT at first glance but super manageable and easy A. You get nearly 30 extra points to play with. You can miss an entire week and still get an A. g4it

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
5.0
3.0
BUS201
May 24, 2018
Would take again

Hes HILLAROUS!!! You will laugh in class every day. Makes accounting easy to understand and has many funny stories from his work as an accountant.

Hilarious
Amazing lectures
Caring
4.0
2.0
BUS109
Jun 29, 2018
Would take again

Professor Rupp is at first intimidating I feel and the grading was a bit confusing to me at first. But overall it was an easy A. You get used to the course work. I recommend him if you're just trying to take a intro to bus class. There were no lectures just Tedd talks and youtube videos. Textbook is required b/c he assigns Q. to A. in the text.

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
5.0
4.0
BUS404
Grade: A
Nov 11, 2018
Would take again

Rupp has a great way of teaching complex business material in a manner that is easy to understand. He gives you all the tools you need to ace his course, and best of all he's hilarious! You will enjoy having him as a professor!

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
3.0
4.0
BUS404
Dec 15, 2018
Wouldn't take again

He has many funny stories, which would be great if it wasn't a 400 level course. Spends a short amount of class time to actually go over the material, and goes over it quick enough to assume that we all already know what we're doing.

Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
3.0
BUS404
Grade: A
Jan 4, 2019
Would take again

Should I say it? Ok,Ok, I'll Say it! Professor Rupp is amazing! He's very funny and you will learn a great deal from him if you pay attention and show up to class. If you do all the work he assigns it is not difficult to get an A since all of his tests are open book! Thanks G A R Y!

Skip class? You won't pass.
Hilarious
1.0
4.0
BUS404
Jan 28, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Class just started a week ago and I am already regretting taking him. Completely unorganized, his work is sloppy and makes it difficult to understand what he's asking of you...

Tough Grader
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
TEST HEAVY
3.0
4.0
BUS404
Grade: A
Mar 7, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Overall........ he's a funny guy and I received an A in his Financial Markets class. But I had to work really hard for A. He does not really teach, he makes jokes. He go over one example during lecture (and barely explain) and test you on it. His review sheets help, but you really have to follow along.

Lots of homework
Skip class? You won't pass.
Graded by few things
2.0
3.0
BUS102
Mar 30, 2019
Wouldn't take again

If you struggle with accounting and need to be taught how to do it, then this is not the professor for you. If you have great background in accounting and can understand the material then you can work with his style. He just answers problems on the board and you catch on. If you can teach yourself new material you can handle his class.

3.0
4.0
ACCT102
Grade: B+
May 2, 2019
Would take again

Professor Rupp's notes are terrible his writing is illegible and constantly yells out numbers and expects people to know where he got those numbers. When you go to his office hours his notes are much better and he explains step by step where he got his numbers. The textbook is way too hard to follow. His tests are straight forward.

Accessible outside class
Skip class? You won't pass.
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
BUS102
Grade: A-
May 15, 2019
Wouldn't take again

sometimes controversial, he does have a lot of experience in his field and often rushes through lectures.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
ACCT102
May 23, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Not a great professor, screams a lot, controversial

Participation matters
Hilarious
Tough grader
1.0
4.0
BUS409
Jul 28, 2019
Wouldn't take again

May be my worst experience in a course here at FSC. In our online class, the professor does not teach anything, no lectures, no slides, no notes. Just assigns large amounts of homework from the textbook and is very unclear on what he wants. Very unorganized course, and would never take his class again, as it seems he almost gets joy from failure.

Lots of homework
1.0
2.0
BUS109
Jan 8, 2020
Wouldn't take again

So terrible. He thinks everyone is lazy. He doesn't teach or help. Terrible class, dumb rules instead of grading on content. Terrible teacher. Worst class ever. Do not take this professor. Horrible.

1.0
3.0
BUS109
Jan 12, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Who hurt this man? Awful. Worst class I have ever taken. DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS if you can help it.

5.0
3.0
BUS109
Grade: A
Feb 1, 2020
Would take again

This was a really great Professor! His teaching method was great a lot of Ted Talks and very interesting videos. Very communicative. I wrote him a lot of emails and he always responded and helped throughout the course. Really happy I took his class

1.0
5.0
BUS411
Grade: B
May 7, 2020
Wouldn't take again

I have taken 3 classes with Gary so I can tell you better than anyone. Do not take any of his courses. I repeat, DO NOT take any course by Professor Rupp. Especially online. He is horrible!

Tough grader
1.0
5.0
BUS404
Grade: B
Aug 27, 2020
Wouldn't take again

He is the worst teacher ive ever had at FSC. He is mean, ruthless, no heart or even a soul. If you dont have to take him, I wouldnt. I bet everyone who rated him 5/5 was paid by him to do so. He is rude and doesnt care about your situations at home, etc. Worst. Teacher. Ever.

Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
Tough grader
1.0
4.0
BUS409
Oct 11, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Honestly terrible. Want incredibly strict grading policies where he wont even specify what you are doing wrong in the class? Take this dude.

Lots of homework
Group projects
Tough grader
1.0
4.0
BUS409
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Oct 15, 2020
Wouldn't take again

His online class was a complete mess. It was so confusing and all over the place. (I've been taking online classes since I was a freshman) He's tough and rude.

Lots of homework
Group projects
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
BUS404
Oct 27, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Do you want a professor that will give you 20+ hours of homework a week? Do you want a professor that wont teach you anything, but will grade you extremely hard? Do you want to burn all your brain cells? If so, Professor Rupp is the Professor for you.

Lots of homework
Skip class? You won't pass.
Tough grader
5.0
3.0
BUS404
Grade: B-
Dec 18, 2020
Would take again

Professor Rupp is a great professor; he cares for his students; he wants you to succeed in his class. He makes sure you earn the maximum points when he assigns work. I highly recommend taking his class; you will learn a lot and do the discussions.

Accessible outside class
Hilarious
Caring
1.0
5.0
BUS404
Feb 17, 2021
Wouldn't take again

This was one of my WORST remote class experiences. He gives a ridiculous amount of homework, but doesn't teach anything. If you ask him for help he will call you out in front of the whole class and make you feel stupid. He's extremely rude and unreasonable. Do yourself. a favor and DO NOT TAKE CLASSES WITH THIS PROFESSOR!!!!!

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
Tough grader
1.0
1.0
BUS409
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Oct 6, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Grades you on the time you logged onto the class Doesnt respond to emails Kicks you out of group leaving you to have to fail do not take

Lots of homework
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
FINAN404
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 29, 2021
Wouldn't take again

If I would you, I would try to stay away from him. He is not fair at all. No compassion, no understanding, no nothing. If you want to graduate, don't take that class. There is no willingness to help you. First day of class with 6 assignments due.

Beware of pop quizzes
So many papers
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
BUS109
Jan 12, 2022
Wouldn't take again

Professor Rupp is one of the rudest professors I have ever had. He gives no instructions and doesn't even bother to explain what he wants from his students. He doesn't even give lecture notes and expects us to sit in front of our computers for a long amount of time when we all have jobs and other responsibilities!

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
1.0
3.0
BUS404
Grade: D+
Jan 17, 2022
Wouldn't take again

This is an online class where the student does most of the work on their own but the course is so unorganized and the Professor never answers emails that in order to correct my wrongs I cant cause Im unaware of what is wrong. If you are at this point where you dont know how to respond to emails when hosting an online class, what am I paying for.

Lots of homework
So many papers
Tough grader
1.0
1.0
BUS404
Grade: D-
Jan 19, 2022
Wouldn't take again

By far a terrible professor, will not give partial credit nor will explain why you got points off. he is rude overall with his emails and doesn't care if you pass or fail or if you need help, geniunely debating reporting how bad of a teacher he is to the dean.

Lots of homework
So many papers
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
BUS404
Grade: F
Jan 19, 2022
Would take again

The fact that this guy still has a job boggles my mind. He assigns 20+ hours a week of work and expects you to have them done all on time.

4.0
3.0
BUS404
Grade: A+
Jan 20, 2022
Would take again

I do not understand the low grading of Prof Rupp by my fellow student in Fall 2021. He gives almost 30% in extra credit in the form of discussion post. Yes, he is very strict about deadlines and wants you to post discussions over three days and answer two students. No test, just home work. Again strict deadlines. Its an easy class to manage online.

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
EXTRA CREDIT
1.0
5.0
BUS409
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Apr 5, 2022

He is demanding and not accommodating. His grading style is pretty rough as well. I never had a clear idea of what he was looking for and he gave very little direction in the assignment postings.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
1.0
5.0
BUS404
Grade: D
Jul 11, 2022

This professor is horrible. I DO NOT recommend him at all. I asked him to reconsider a grade because the question was not clear on what he wanted and he did not do it. He will email you nasty emails and will not work with you. I hope someone does report him to the dean.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
1.0
5.0
BUS404
Grade: D+
Oct 27, 2022

Absolutely worst professor. His expectations are unrealistic as well as his understanding and instructions being unclear and unorganized. When emailed for assistance and questions responses are sarcastic and condescending and of no help. Figure it out..that was one of his responses then failed me when I guess I didn't figure it out properly.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
5.0
3.0
BUS404
Grade: A
Nov 10, 2022
Would take again

Professor Rupp, great guy if anything he wants his students to succeed in class. Lots of work which is understandable from 400 level class. Go to class, pay attention, ask questions or interact, and most importantly do all the required work he demands becuause if you do both you and professor Rupp will be smiling at the end of the semester.

3.0
5.0
BUS109
Grade: A
Jan 19, 2023

this is an edited review. if you were to take his course, be prepared to do a ton of homework in short intervals of time. his grading system can be rather specific too. so if his instructions seem hard to comprehend, please make sure to email/speak with him about it. he may be tough, but his course material is extremely interesting and well-paced

Tough grader
Participation matters
Lots of homework
3.0
3.0
BUS201
Grade: A+
Dec 5, 2023
Would take again

A little rough around the edges but he's cool. He VERY CLEARLY states the course outline/grading system from the get go, and posts all the assignments day 1 so you can do it at any point in the semester, and he is very strict with due dates. He also gives plenty of chances for extra points. as a person he can be very extra, but ngl its pretty funny

3.0
3.0
BUS404
Grade: A
Feb 22, 2024
Would take again

His emails can be nasty and his lectures are boring but his course isnt hard. Many students failed his class bc they didnt understand his grading. 3 discussion posts on diff days with references, Show work on the problems, and turn in the work on time. He gives plenty of extra points but do the work right so you don't lose any either. 6 mods total

Tough grader
EXTRA CREDIT
Clear grading criteria
2.0
4.0
BUS404
Grade: D
May 20, 2024

Be careful with his homework instructions they can be very confusing. I did not understand the directions and did poorly because he is very strict with grading and deadlines. He is not always accessible and can be rude over email. He grades very harsh so make sure you understand the instructions and allow plenty of time to complete assignments.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Graded by few things
3.0
3.0
FINAN404
Grade: A
Sep 6, 2024
Would take again

I have taken this professor 2x and passed with an A both times. He gives specific directions to follow. Those who don't follow will fail. There's 5/6 modules- 3 discussion post on different days and 1 homework assignment. I passed without doing the last module bc I had enough points. His personality isn't the best but it's fairly easy to pass.

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