It's still the beginning of the semester. But I already like him. He is very responsive, helpful, and knowledgeable. He is young too.

Very nice professor, passionate about what he is teaching. Just come to class, pay attention and you will pass! Oh and don't forget weekly quizzes Brianna D

Good professor for intro to business, once a week, only one pop quiz. plenty of extra credit. take his class!

Good teacher, sloppy hand writing.

Highly recommended. The course is relevant and useful the way the teaches it.

Love the class

If you have to take BUSN 110 I advise you to take him. He makes the class easy, you have one book report that doesn't take too long and a group project which isn't hard. Since we meet once a week you shouldn't skip. I would take him again.

Very good professor. The class is never boring. You learn a lot if you listen. Like him very much.

Take his class. Easy and fun. He was the best professor I had this semester.

Mr. Abbassi is a very helpful professor. His lectures are enjoyable and easy to understand. It is clear that he cares a lot about the material he is teaching and wants everyone to develop a better understanding of it. The online quizzes are not difficult if you listen to him in class. He's funny, intelligent, and very motivated.

This class is almost impossible not to pass. As long as you check blackboard, take the quizzes, and do the group project you will succeed.

Hamid Abbassi was the best professor I had all semester.

Great professor if you are forced to take this course for business

Not a hard class.

Hamid is a good teacher. Is accent is a little difficult to understand at times, but overall, pretty decent.

I enjoyed this class because I would like to pursue a career in a field involved with business and this class taught me a lot on the basic knowledge of how a business operates . The professor explained the topics clearly and understandable, he related it to studies he had studied and learned him self and related it to the topics of business. Smart.

Very good at talking in front of the class and giving great examples when you are having trouble understanding. He is helpful especially if you are participating in class.

Very useful class for those who mean to learn about what issues real businesses face. Professor Abbassi is knowledgeable and communicates his knowledge effectively.

Great professor, easy to work with and does an excellent job at teaching the knowledge needed to pass the course.

Great business teacher.

He gives online and pop quizzes on the chapters in the textbooks. His lectures seem pointless but pay attention because they are quite helpful. He also gives you a group commercial project and a book review.

If you didn't get a good grade in this class it was due to pure laziness. Professor is extremely knowledgeable, sometimes he would bounce around on the lectures but it was probably due to the lack of participation in the class. Chapter quizzes, book report, group assignment, final.... all are cake. Take his class!!

Lecture class. Not a lot of quizzes or tests. just have to pay attention

Good Teacher. Makes the class interesting by involving a lot of class participation.

Great guy

Hes a great guy ! Very down to earth ! Funny , and will respond back to you with any questions you have... Make sure to read the chapters!

I would take this class again he is helpful and gets straight too the points.

Great guy! Very down to earth! Gives good lectures! Overall good class, not that hard. I recommend him for everyone taking this course.

Gives few assignments and few tests but are waited fairly heavily. Good Teacher, helps you for the most part and as long as you do the work you will get a good grade

He is very helpful and is very detailed in the lectures

Abbassi is a really cool professor. He is relatable and makes the class fun to be in.

Funny professor, makes information interesting. As long as you do the assignments, you'll do excellent in the class. Expect a group project toward the end of the semester--easy though. Overall, would take with this professor again.

As long as you do the assignments, you'll do excellent in the class. Expect a group project toward the end of the semester--easy though. Funny professor, makes information interesting. Overall, would take with this professor again.

This was my favorite class this semester due to how open the class was to all types of discussions

Easy class ... Doesn't take a lot of effort to get an A

Great teacher, I would recommend this class to anyone interested in Intro to Business 110

I honestly did not go to most of his classes but he was always very nice. My class was only for one credit, an hour a week so there was not much work to be done. He would definitely help you out if you needed it. His study guides for exams suck though!!

I enjoyed the class. Nice professor. Would definitely recommend it.

Prof. Abbassi is a young PHD candidate and could relate well to us students. Since this class is only for 1 credit I don't think he could fully show his potential as a teacher. I would absolutely take him if he is assigned to any higher level business classes.

He is a great teacher all you have to do is take decent notes and you will pass. I missed a few classes and still did well. He is a kind teacher, always joking around making the learning environment interesting.

Professor Abassi was a joy to be with. He would always make jokes or allude to different things which made the class very interesting. I highly recommend him to anyone looking to pass!

Prof. had good command of class. Information was constant flow from beginning of class to end. Class interaction required and assisted in flow. I would recommend him to others.

Prof. Abbassi was a great teacher he went over the material well and explained everything to you as you needed it if you came to class then you will pass he is not a harsh grader by any means I would recommend his class to anyone that needs BUSN 110

Easy A. 1 book report, 1 group project, 2 easy tests

I really like this professor mainly because he is straight forward and you know exactly what he expects when he expects it.

He is a great teacher. You can tell he is really knowledgable about teaching business and recruiting people in the business major.

The syllabus explains every single thing that will happen in the course and all reading and homework assignments. There is a book report that you should start at the beginning of the course. He lectures during class and they are interesting. The tests are based off of the study guides he will post which are extensive but make sure to look them over

This class was relatively simple and to the point. He has a great understanding of the materials and doesn't require you have a textbook. Everything for this course is lined out in the syllabus (expect a book project and group project).

Great professor, encourages students to learn, not just to get through his class, but for the betterment of each of his students. The class is outlined from the beginning, very organized. Class discussions are interactive and interesting.

It was a great class. If you do the work and participate, you will get at least a B. Its an easy going class and he really helps out a lot, most importantly, you learn a lot. He will challenge your thinking

Professor Abbassi engages the class during the lecture. He expects students to participate in class discussion and think critically about the theories pertaining to consumer behavior.

If you go to every class of his Intro to business course it'll be very hard for you to fail.

Only had the class every Wednesday and his lecture were quite interesting

Good professor and encourages class participation to improve students understanding of the subject.

good teacher, really cares that you are learning something. Someone I would talk to outside of class. He encourages discussions and participation is important in his class

There are no tests given, but it is important to participate in class. Professor Abbassi is well read and can offer a lot of feedback. I found the course material very interesting.

Excellent professor. Never felt lost about anything (requirements, grades, expectations, etc). I would highly recommend this one.

I took him over the summer and he did a really good job of explaining the concepts. He's a really knowledgeable professor and really knows the subject well. He's also always there to answer questions. Overall, I would recommend taking him. His tests are all essay questions though so make sure that you pay attention in class.

Professor Hamid is a really good teacher. All of his test are in essay format.. If you pay attention and take good notes in class, then there's no reason why you shouldn't make an A in this class.

This professor is awesome, clear in lecture exactly tells you what he wants and really understanding when it comes o talking and getting help. he is fairly grading and gets personal with student if I could have paid for it I would have took 411 with him. Best teacher in business department. I am engineering and I learned so much in his class.

very nice and interesting teacher. he personally hates classes, so he tries to make his classes as easygoing as possible.

Great professor, very nice.

He's pretty great! and hilarious.

Great instructor. Uses current forms of marketing principles to teach the class. Exactly what we go over is on the test. Test are not hard, but require critical thinking to present day marketing. Over all good class.

Very easy class if you pay attention to what he is saying during the lectures. He gives extra credit and also is an easy grader.

This is my first semester with him, and I've talked with other students about him, and they think he is great. He ha to replace our original teacher for my MKTG 311 class, and we learned more when he started teacher than we did when our original teacher did. Everything that was on our graded assignments, was talked about in class, and in the book.

Cool professor, helped out, and class was fairly simple.

Mr Abbassi is a dynamic professor that encourages participation in the classroom. The more you participate in the discussions, the better your grades will be.

I didn't have to take Mktg 311 as he would usually teach the course, we took test instead of doing book reviews. But the instructor has a great teaching style and will answer any questions you have.

Wonderful teacher! Different than any other teacher i've had at ODU. Very understanding of personal issues and is pretty lenient with due dates for this reason. If you come prepared to class to engage in discussion he will really appreciate it. Definitely recommend!

He is a great professor and really understands things from the student perspective as well. He makes the class not such a drag to take as other professors do. I would take him as many times as possible. No tests, fairly simple assignments, and cares more about application than book knowledge and memorization.

awesome class and professor

All he does is walk into class, picks up a marker, and teaches class with just that. He's brilliant and loves open discussion. His class has no set lesson plan and no powerpoint. His interaction forces to you learned from his class ... Not memorize. He's a brilliant professor and I can't wait to take another lecture with him.

He is not like any other traditional teacher you would find at ODU. He has an engaging personality and portrays it during his lectures which makes for a good class. Funny guy.

Great professor. Really is passionate about the subjects which keep you interested. Would highly recommend. Offers help whenever you need it.

Pretty good proffessor. I'm a very shy person so I don't participate much in class, but the test are essay style so it gave me a chance to make up for it. He is focused on students getting something from the class vs just copying a PowerPoint which I loved. Attendance didn't matter which was awesome, but I didn't skip much so I would take him again

Gives very engaging lectures and is forgiving with grading. Beware the group projects if your group members aren't intelligent or proactive, you're grade is impacted by their efforts.

Nice professor and tests are not hard so much.

Class is mandoraty. No book needs to be purchased. Love his class. Makes you think critically about his questions

Very Energetic Instructor and you can tell he is passionate about the class. There is no book for the class and he doesn't use a power point for lecture. I am not a fan of group projects and there are two for this class. Overall, a good instructor and if you pay attention and participate you should get a good grade.

He is a good teacher

It was a very insightful class and the professor made the class fun.

great class! Awesome professor

There were two major group projects that really helped the information sink in and the book options were interesting easy reads. I would recommend this instructor for those taking Marketing.

I took this professor in the summer so the class was 2.5 hours. He was a good teacher and made us engage in a lot of conversation. He had a few group projects and 2 tests. The tests were all open note.

Easily one of the best choices for any of your marketing classes. Understanding and flexible teacher that will make class interesting. 1010 would take again!

Great instructor that is very understanding of his students personal lives. Come prepared to class to help in discussion. Funny and interesting lectures.

It is great to have a professor that is passionate about the subject that is presented! I thoroughly enjoyed the lectures presented and looked forward to the next class. He uses real world applications about Marketing so a textbook is not needed for this course. You will however need to do research which will help you grow as a student.

Exams weren't difficult, he tries his best to make sure everyone understands the material on the exam.

I'm definitely taking him for more marketing classes! Take him you won't regret it !!!!

Best dressed professor at the university. Very helpful and knowledgeable about the material.

Very Knowledgeable instructor.

Text and lectures are taught on general, broad level of knowledge yet essay exams and project are on more specific or applied level. Be ready to not feel comfortable, but overall a good teacher.

Great lectures, can jump around a bit but ties material together well. Lots of real world examples and explanation of how material applies. Overall fun class that gives good insight on basic marketing concepts. Definitely recommended.

Took class in summer, two projects and two tests. Teaching style and engaging methods are great. If you come to class everyday, listen to what he says, jot down some information and apply yourself, A is possible. One issue "group projects" can be very difficult when group members are lost because they don't come to class... Fun class to take.

i recommend him

I would recommend him.

He's a pretty chill, laid back professor, really nice guy. He kind of rambles a bit in class but he lays out what he expects from you and helps you out if you ask for it!

Dope professor. Doesn't really take attendance or have a book. Come to class and pay attention and its easy

Good class.

No clear format for the class but he is a very smart guy and wants everyone in the class to get an A. No textbook or homework.

Not my favorite topic but I liked him. He's smart and funny and different from the typical professor you see at ODU.

Good teacher. Not hard. Make it enjoyable.

Good class if you wanna learn stuff.

The group project will be tough if you don't follow each class. He knows what he is talking about though.

not the easiest marketing course I've taken. The instructor was good but the the group project sucked since nobody else did anything.

He is a very helpful professor who is passionate about the subject. He is willing to work with you. There is a semester long group project that is pretty interesting. He allows you to be in a group or work alone and pick your own topic. Very nice guy.

Would take again.

He was actually very helpful. He met up with our group outside class and helped a lot with the project. I'm surprised by some the reviews here. A lot of students would not show up for class at all.

The tests are tough. No powerpoints. But if you listen to the lectures, you should be fine. He has a laid-back style.

Pretty good professor, easy class, tests are essay format. Good luck!

Very nice guy. Tests are essay format and open-book but require reasoning and thinking. Flexible with deadlines. He wants everyone to do well in class. The topic is new and can be vague if you don't know some basics concepts. We got a very good grade on the project.

This course is for students who learn better through discussions and real time interactions. The professor is one who takes the time to answer these as far in depth as needed. The learning style is not one that expects you to memorize information and spit textbook info on paper but that the student can intuitively grasp the focus and relay it back.

For someone working full time this class is perfect. Gave two open-book, online exams and a semester project. Project is 35% of your grade but he is grade at helping and providing feedback if you ask. Wish more courses were structured like this.

The class made actually learn stuff. No memorization or multiple choice questions. The professor is very intelligent and approachable.

The Professor was very understanding of life happening outside of school and was able to work with me to ensure my success

This was the second course I took with him. The class had a distance learning group of students. I think this was a distraction to the other students. The professor is very knowledgable and passationate about what he does. He is supportive and understating if you approach him. I'd definitely take him again if it wasn't my last semester.

I took the online section. Not hard at all. Two open-book tests and one semester-long project. I did the project on my own and got an A. He helped a lot with my online survey and even answered the questions.

Good professor. Treats you like an adult. Very understanding of situations. Smart.

Professor goes in depth in his lectures that aren't mandatory, would still suggest you go to each class though. Option to do project alone or in a group

Great teacher

He gives a midterm, a final and two group projects (which are worth majority of your grade) . Good professor overall.

Overall he was a pretty good professor. His examples are very relevant in a class that had people from all age groups. I particularly enjoyed his dry sense or humor and the way he treats students as friends and not only students. He tries to be on the same level as students in order to facilitate communication and get the most from each student.

Doesn't use power point to give notes or use while teaching, lectures only.

you don't have to buy the book cause he gives you the option to use it for free. group project (book review and marketing plan)

Professor teaches important information that can be helpful in the job field. However, expect group projects and you must fully understand the content in order to do well on the tests

good professor. helpful and smart. attendance not mandatory

Great teacher, 2 tests, the midterm and final. 2 Group projects with presentations. Class isn't a easy A but you will definitely pass with at least a B if you put in the work. Highly recommend, taking him again.

Class is structured off the feedback he gets from students. He's really funny. 2 test most and a big group project. The class is so easy it's kinda hard. Really enjoyed the class overall.

Overall a good class, the group projects are a pain, and the tests make you think. It was a good experience and I would take him again.

great teacher, no structure to his classes though. i recommend bringing a recorder to his classes and record him to ensure you dont miss a thing he says bc it wont be on the board.

Hamid Abbassi was a very great teacher. He was very helpful throughout the course and got most of the students engaged. Attendance wasn't mandatory but advised. He's actually very funny as well and if you pay attention, you will be fine. Great course with a great teacher.

A very helpful and knowledgeable teacher.

Very knowledgeable instructor, make sure you do your reading

Fun class. Could be better organized.

Professor Abbassi is a great guy to learn from. His lectures can get a little confusing because jumps around with diagrams and discussions, so go to class and pay attention!Tests are non typical but with time and effort you can pass with ease. He is always willing to answer and questions and talk with students who are confused. Take him!

First test was closed notes, last test was open note but difficult. He is also available if you need help and will really try to help you if you reach out to him. Beware of group projects though, if you are active in the group projects then you should do well in the class. Also requires strong class participation.

useful topic and good professor. certainly recommended

group projects 3 of those. this guys is really knowledgable about what he teaches yet his way of teaching is a bit confusing. two tests midterm and final.

TAKE HIM!! He is a really good teacher. Doesn't really go by the book in specifics because his lectures are more informative and relate to real life. He is funny and will keep you interested in learning more . I recommend him over anyone to take this class.

He is a good professor and is very well versed in the material, however his lectures are unorganized and the notes can be hard to follow. He's a fair grader, he invokes participation in the class and is hilarious! Definitely recommend his class but ask every question to be clear.

This is a good teacher. There are two main group projects that really don't have to be completed till the end of the semester. If you study the material he specifies for the exams then you will get a good grade. Show up to class because hes actually a good teacher if you listen to him.

Great Professor! It went beyond the class material and was very interesting.

Really good Professor. He cares about his students and doesn't just read off powerpoints. Class grade mainly relied on the individual class project.

He makes you Work for your grade.... lots of group work and you are going to write a paper and a book review

I took it in the summer so I don't think my experience with his class was normal, but it was weird. He basically just lectures and you have to write a paper on something related to the class. Either a book report or a research paper.

Teaches very relevant information and motivates students. Not a typical PowerPoint and note taking classy very informative. Highly recommend and be ready to participate

He is a good professor. You have the option to do a research paper or book report due at the end of the semester. Attendance isn't mandatory, but I think you should still come to class because sometimes class is entertaining. I have also learned something from taking this class.

Very good teacher

Love. I've taken him for all my marketing classes. Literally the best teacher ever.

Love him you won't regret taking his class.

Solid choice. He's funny and won't make you want to gouge your eyes out all semester. Exams are short answer and main assignment is a research paper. It's a 400 level class so expect to think. He wants you to leave and take something from the class. Would take him again but he's leaving :(

Great professor. Challenges you to think. The class material was difficult and requires a lot of critical thinking, but I have probably learned more in this class than any of my other MKTG courses. He has an unstructured teaching style; just ask a lot of questions, participate, and you'll get a hang of the material.

Great professor, very easy going, knows that college is tough so will work with you.

One of my favorite professors! Very knowledgeable and very funny!

Super chill professor. TAKE HIM!!!

great class to take

The lectures matter more than anything in this course. There are no powerpoints, no textbooks, it's all discussion and critical thinking. This class is the opposite of boring, it's entertaining and a nice change of pace from most classes.

Great class to take. Learned a lot about consumer behavior and theories. Text book not needed, he uses a different teaching method but its great. In class participation is necessary to help you understand about the theories

Solid! WOULD TAKE HIM AGAIN!

The best professor I have thus experienced at the undergraduate level. If you want an actual college class that will challenge you mentally and make you think critically, then take this professor. If you are a worthless student that wants to skate through the education system and not contribute to society once you graduate, then don't take him.

Summer Class: Challenges students to critically think and understand why its important. All homework and testing was done outside of class. Loose guidelines and parameters were the only thing I felt that could be said negative about the class. Very smart and cool professor who knows how to relate to students. Laid back

Dr. Abbassi is one of the best professors I have had for the past 4 years. he emphasizes reading books outside the textbook and has very lucid lectures. I asked for a recommendation letter and he was kind enough to accept it. he was always available.

A GREAT marketing professor. Understands what he's talking about and loves it. Unfortunately it was an online course but it was still the best class I have taken. Homework is easy but HUGE towards your grade, same with case studies. Show up to class and you will pass.

This professor was amazing. He makes it very easy to succeed because he understands what modern students have to face in academia and the job force. He is understanding but you have to make a solid case as to why you need any accommodation. He wants his students to succeed. I wish every professor used his organic and innovative teaching style. A+

I would take all of Mr. Abbassi's classes if I could lol. He was a fair grader, assignments were straight forward & easy (such as watch a video and answer the questions he asks). Didn't provide a lot of work (ex: 2 assignments per week). Test were not proctored/administered on the lock down browser. Made sure to look for him for 2023 registration.