3.8

Holly Hapke

Marketing - University of Kentucky

3.8
Quality
2.5
Difficulty
68%
Would Retake
142
Reviews
3.8
Quality
2.5
Difficulty
3.7
Helpful
3.8
Clarity

68%

Would Retake

142

Reviews

Rating Distribution
Official

5

56

4

38

3

22

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What Students Say

She has homework due at 9 am on the days you have class

MKT300 - 1.0 rating

She is absolutely the worst and I suggest NOT taking her if you dont have to

MKT300 - 1.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

63%

Textbook Required

40%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

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Predicted Grade

A-

95% confidence
Based on 101 grades
Most common grades:
A (48)
B+ (16)
B (16)
Grade Distribution
A(56)B(19)C(2)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(24)
Based on 108 reported grades
A: 48
B+: 16
B: 16
A+: 8
Common Tags
Clear grading criteria (26)
Caring (26)
Lecture heavy (26)
Participation matters (19)
Test heavy (19)
Respected (11)
Online Savvy (11)
Skip class? You won't pass. (9)
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Ratings by Course

300

5.0

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MKT410

5.0

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MKT430

5.0

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MGT430

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Difficulty by Course

MKT001

3.0

MKT300

2.7

MKT310

2.5

300

2.0

MKT330

2.0

Reviews (142)
5.0
1.0
MKT310
Dec 12, 2007

AWESOME teacher. Attendance somewhat required, as "participation" is a big part of grade. She'll know you by name within a couple months. Review sessions for exams give you EXACTLY what is on the exam. Easy A. Very nice lady.

5.0
1.0
MKT310
Mar 26, 2008

She is a great teacher and probably the best teacher I have had here at UK. She makes a point to know everyone's name within the first month of class and gives you exactly what's on the exams. You HAVE to go to class thou, because she is a stickler on attendence. But the class is genuinely fun and interesting. TAKE HER CLASS!!!

5.0
1.0
MKT410
Jul 22, 2008

Material is challenging if you are not into personal selling, but Hapke is a fantastic teacher. I would recommend her to anyone I know. She genuinely cares about her students and wants to get to know everyone. Best professor at UK!

5.0
2.0
MKT410
Dec 16, 2008

Hapke is by far my favorite professor at UK. She is extremely nice and she really cares about the students she has. MKT410 was a challenging class, but it wasn't impossible. The tests are pretty easy, but the projects are a little difficult. But overall, I would recommend any class with her!

3.0
2.0
MKT330
May 5, 2011

Hapke is really nice but as far as helping you with your project, good luck. It seemed that the students weren't her first priority and she would rather spend her time elsewhere. Class was fun and tests are pretty easy as long as she gives you a study guide.

5.0
1.0
MKT430
Oct 27, 2011

Mrs. Hapke is an amazing teacher! She tells you everything you need to know for the exams and she really cares about her students. She is one of the best teachers at UK. Easy A if you go to class, take notes, and participate!

5.0
1.0
MGT430
Nov 7, 2011

Holly is an awesome teacher. She is enthusiastic about helping students learn, and her class is very straightforward. The work is helpful, the notes are excellent, and the tests are given and graded fairly. Without a doubt one of the best teachers in Gatton. Those who disagree either had a personal problem or didn't put any effort into the class.

5.0
1.0
MKT435
Mar 7, 2012

Great teacher and funny. She gives you an incomplete outline of the book which you fill out in class throughout the semester. Tells you exactly what will be on the tests. Project is broken up into 5 easy sections to be completed throughout the semester.

4.0
2.0
MKT300
May 4, 2012

She's nice... but I really did not enjoy her class.. at all. It was too long and she WILL GO TO THE END. There are daily quizzes but she is really fair with those- she only takes the highest 15 quiz grades. Youll also do just fine on her exams as long as you dont lose your notes and you study.

4.0
2.0
MKT300
Jun 14, 2012

Good!

5.0
3.0
MKT001
Sep 17, 2012

Requires attendence but very helpful, nice prof.

4.0
1.0
MKT300
Nov 11, 2012

Super easy class. You do one clicker quiz per class (5 Q's), but only need 15 for the whole class (she drops the worst 9). Just get a study guide from notehall and you'll Ace the tests (which are insanely easy). Basically no homework, just about 3 very easy, small assignments. Easy A or B. Take this class.

5.0
1.0
MKT435
Nov 30, 2012

If you can't get an A in this class you are legitimately brain dead. She makes it as easy as possible, and notes are taken through worksheets she provides at the beginning of class. She literally lets you know every thing that will be asked for on the test. Also, for her MWF class we only met on Friday twice all semester.

5.0
1.0
MKT435
Dec 9, 2012

So easy! Great teacher and super nice! Gives you a packet at the beginning for notes and you just fill in the blank. Group project is easy and if you ask her any questions she will help you. Tells you what to study for exams. If you don't get an A then something is wrong.

5.0
1.0
MKT300
May 6, 2013

Very easy. In-class quizzes, so you must be there. Note packet you fill out in class, she tells you which parts to study. Definitely an "Easy A"

5.0
2.0
MKT300001
May 23, 2013

The lectures are interesting, the lecture packets require you to pay attention to fill them out and seem to vary from page to page which keeps you engaged. The clicker quizzes are a motivator to get you to attend. Very helpful, and informative.

5.0
1.0
MKT435
Dec 12, 2013

Not mandatory. It is a MWF class, but almost all Fridays are "virtual"- you have to post something on BB. Very easy tests, she tells you what will be on it. Semester long project; get a good group or it will be hard and time consuming. You have to present 3 WSJ throughout the semester. Easy A, I recommended taking this class.

5.0
1.0
MKT300
Dec 13, 2013

Holly Hapke is so nice and helpful. Her class may seem overwhelming at first, but it's not. There are in-class quizzes, homework assignments per chapter (to help your grade), and the exams aren't bad either. Attend class and the exam review session. No final if you have an A going into the final. Highly recommend.

2.0
3.0
MKT300
Grade: B+
Dec 18, 2013

Started doing online homeworks this year that are bull. Had a homework set due the class after an exam over material we hadn't even learned, and she didnt remind us in the exam class, so I was .02 from an A and she wouldn't round or let me finish the homework. What teacher does that? Bull. Also the most nasal, shrill voice you'll ever hear

5.0
1.0
MKT300
Dec 18, 2013

Holly Hapke is a great professor. Clicker Quizzes and the answers to notes are an incentive to go to lecture Buying the notes is necessary and tests are directly from them. Attend exam review lectures for test topics and then study those. The exams are easy with the review. Super Easy A!

5.0
2.0
MKT300
Jan 8, 2014

Holly was a pretty cool teacher man. Honestly, I think her class is set up for you to do well. She drops the lowest 6 clickers (meaning you can miss six classes basically), online homework is a given, she tells you almost exactly what you need to know for exams, three exams (final is optional). There's no way you shouldn't excel. DONT BUY THE BOOK.

5.0
2.0
300
Sep 17, 2014

Absolutely amazing person

5.0
1.0
MKT435
Grade: A+
Nov 3, 2014

Such a devoted professor-- genuinely cares about her students

4.0
2.0
MKT300
Nov 17, 2014

You go to class, do your clicker questions(aka sit there and ask the person next to you the answer), ALL of the homeworks have a "check my work button" before you submit, and you'll pass. the only thing you need to do is study for tests. I haven't don't well on the tests because I'm an idiot, but you'll do really well!!

5.0
1.0
MKT300
Grade: A
Dec 5, 2014

Love her. She makes it very easy to do well in her class and tries to make it as interesting as possible. Don't buy the textbook, you get an eBook with your access code and a super helpful note-taking guide can purchased at Johnny Print.

5.0
1.0
MKT300
Grade: A
Dec 5, 2014

She is such a nice and happy person. She will cheer you up every morning. The in class clickers are easy, the homework assignments are easy, she tells you everything for the exams. Put in an hour or two of studying and you'll get an A. Don't buy the textbook. The notes from Johnny Print are a must though!

3.0
3.0
MKT300
Grade: C
Dec 18, 2014

Hapke's MKT 300 is huge (600 people!), which can be very distracting. Her lectures can be boring if you don't like marketing, but pay attention and study because her exams are difficult, and worth a huge part of your grade. Her clicker questions are for attendance, and build up to be a big part of your grade.

5.0
2.0
MKT300
Apr 9, 2015

One of the best professors at UK. The class size is big but as long as you go to class and pay attention it is easy. She is always so cheerful and happy and it was a great start to the day. I would highly recommend taking her because she is very helpful if you have any difficulties.

4.0
2.0
MKT300
Grade: A
Apr 29, 2015

This is an easy class, but she's annoying. She constantly yells at people for talking and threatened to put us in assigned seats (but it's a class of 600). You have to do clicker questions, so you kind of have to go to class. She tells you exactly what's going to be on the tests and they aren't too hard. The homework isn't helpful at all.

4.0
1.0
MKT300
Grade: B+
May 18, 2015

People make her seem like shes the greatest prof ever and that is not the case. Her class is easy. Study hard for the exams. Take good notes.

4.0
3.0
MKT300
Grade: A
Dec 1, 2015

great teacher! tests are a little tough, but I loved this class and Prof. Hapke.

2.0
1.0
MKT300
Dec 13, 2015

She's NOT a good professor. She IS an easy professor. Just try and you will not be disappointed in your grade! She tells you exactly what will be on exam. Learn it! You kind of have to go to class to get clicker credit, but you can chat with friends or play phone/computer games. Attention won't be rewarded. She can be annoying and defensive.

4.0
2.0
MKT300
Grade: A
Jan 21, 2016

Interesting class. Can skip up to 7 classes without it affecting your grade. Clicker questions. Course notebook matches up (for the most part) to past semester's. She's very knowledgable, but just study the notebook and do practice tests online.

3.0
3.0
MKT300
Grade: A
Mar 20, 2016

Dr. Hapke is a good professor. Her lectures are pretty good but long. Don't ask for help via email or she will give you the run around and make whatever problem you are having your fault. Tests are not too hard. Homework is just annoying with the program the class uses. Go to class, take the notes, and study some and you will be fine.

4.0
3.0
MKT300
Grade: B
May 1, 2016

you have to be in class to get credit, homework once a week -- easy but takes a little while, tests are hard so make sure to study. She is overall super nice and a good teacher

5.0
1.0
MKT300
Grade: A
May 9, 2016

Class is easy and can be done online so I never attended, she uses echo. There are questions to go with lecture so you do have to get the participation points from every lecture, but it's not bad. She tells you literally everything that will be on the exams in a review session. Multiple choice tests with a very obvious answer- got 100 on her final.

3.0
1.0
MKT300
Grade: B+
Jul 27, 2016
Would take again

Very easy class. Took the class as a hybrid class so only had to show up once a week and then watched the class lecture online the other day. You have to either show up or watch the lecture online because there are always clicker questions. Test are super easy if you just study your notes and do your homework thats due once every two weeks.

3.0
4.0
MKT300
Grade: B-
Nov 11, 2016
Would take again

She's not too bad of a professor. Her tests are pretty hard, my advice to you is to make friends in that class. The nice thing is it's a hybrid class, I usually go to both classes because she had so much trouble with technology in the beginning. But overall, as long as you take notes and kinda grasp it, youll do okay. She does not curve when needed

Participation matters
TEST HEAVY
LECTURE HEAVY
3.0
3.0
MKT300
Grade: B
Nov 27, 2016
Would take again

It's a hybrid class so technically you never have to go. Her tests are really hard but there are a lot of easy points to get during class.

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
TEST HEAVY
3.0
4.0
MKT300
Grade: B
Nov 27, 2016
Would take again

This is a hybrid class, so you don't really have to go to class, although ECHO messes up usually. Tests are tough so you need to study before and not cram. She puts up what you need to know for tests.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Clear grading criteria
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
1.0
MKT300
Grade: A
Dec 12, 2016
Would take again

Holly is DOPE! She is very energetic in her lectures which make it easy to stay focused. The exams and homework are cake. She's willing to meet with her students and she will talk to you about anything. I love Holly.

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Hilarious
Caring
4.0
3.0
MKT300
Dec 12, 2016
Would take again

I loved Holly! She was super helpful inside and outside class. Listen to the lectures and do the concept questions and the class isn't too bad. Her first 2 exams are kinda tough but the final is a breeze.

Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
Clear grading criteria
5.0
2.0
BE201
Grade: A
Dec 17, 2016
Would take again

Easy online class, you get as many attempts until you get 100 on homework. The exams are a little difficult but as long as you have 100 on all your homework you can get an A in the class. Professor is very nice and answers any questions you have.

GRADED BY FEW THINGS
Amazing lectures
Caring
4.0
3.0
MKT300
Grade: A
Dec 17, 2016
Would take again

This class isn't bad. Homework is cake and easy points. Exams can be tough so you need to study. Overall shes pretty clear about everything.

Clear grading criteria
4.0
3.0
MKT300
Grade: A
Jan 1, 2017
Would take again

Hapke is a great professor. Homework and in-class clicker grades are very easy. Tests are a lot harder than you might think, so you actually have to study. The "hybrid" nature of this class (half online/half in-class) was somewhat difficult, but I ended up just going to class everyday and I found that was much more helpful. Overall great professor.

Participation matters
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
3.0
MKT300
Grade: A-
Mar 30, 2017
Would take again

I love this class! Lectures are fun. Very nice and bubbly professor. Exams are easy. Just study what's on the review

Participation matters
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
1.0
BE201
Grade: A
May 2, 2017
Would take again

She is super nice. The class is all online and you have assignments due Friday of every week. You use mind tap and there are usually "unlimited checks" so you will always get a 100%. The exams are hard. I got a 50% on the final without studying one time and still got an A in the class. Do all extra credit opportunities!!!!!!! They help in the end!

Gives good feedback
Caring
4.0
4.0
MKT300
Grade: B+
May 2, 2017
Would take again

Keeps the lecture engaging by using in class activities and having an upbeat personality but i think the exams are unnecessarily specific

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
TEST HEAVY
4.0
5.0
MKT300
May 2, 2017
Wouldn't take again

I love how easy she is to talk to and how much she cares about her students. But there's SO many notes, and if you aren't into marketing and you are taking it just for credit then you need to study.

Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
2.0
BE201
Nov 29, 2017
Would take again

I took the online class and loved it. Super easy. One or two lessons a week due every Friday at midnight. Only two tests (midterm and final) & are not very difficult. Shes always available and sends out reminders every week. Just do the work and you should get an A.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
4.0
4.0
MKT300
Grade: A
Dec 12, 2017
Would take again

This class was offered as a hybrid so one day a week it had to be attended in person, and the other you got to choose how you attended class (online (live or after) or in person). The homework was heavily based on the reading, and the in-class points were note heavy. Tests were very much like examples she gave during lecture.

Respected
Clear grading criteria
4.0
2.0
MKT300
Grade: A
Dec 17, 2017
Would take again

Holly is a really caring and sweet professor. MKT 300 can be a pretty interesting course but it's mostly common sense. It's a hybrid course; you can do the lectures either in class or online. Overall, as long as you do all of the homework assignments (easy) and study what she tells you to study for the exams, you'll have no problem getting an A.

Respected
Clear grading criteria
Caring
2.0
3.0
MKT300
Grade: B
Jan 14, 2018
Wouldn't take again

I did not care for Holly at all. She's very rude and throws too much info at you that you don't retain anything. Her exam reviews are very broad and exams have lots of specific info on them. Definitely need to study. Oh and she will not round anything. I got an 89.9 in the class.

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Tests are tough
4.0
3.0
MKT300
Grade: B+
Apr 2, 2018
Would take again

She is really nice and makes class interesting and fun. The homework is so easy. She gives extra credit points during class. Just study the material by reading the book and her notes and you'll pass, she really cares about her students.

Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
1.0
BE201
Grade: A+
Apr 24, 2018
Would take again

This was the easiest class I've ever taken. HW due once a week on Sunday, the midterm was online, and there's so much homework I needed a 50 or higher to keep an A in the class. If you need a GPA booster, take this class.

Respected
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Clear grading criteria
3.0
2.0
MKT300
Grade: A
Apr 29, 2018
Would take again

This class is easy. She needs to understand that retail is pronounced reTAIL and not reTELL. Study thoroughly and its an easy A.

Clear grading criteria
5.0
2.0
BANDE201
Grade: A
Sep 27, 2018
Would take again

Holly Hapke is one of the best professors I've ever had. She's so willing to work with students. The homework is easy and if you read and do the homework, tests are easy.

Respected
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Caring
5.0
3.0
MKT300
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 15, 2018
Would take again

Dr. Hapke is an incredible professor - really cares about her students and clearly puts an effort into lectures. That being said, you need to study for the exams and make an effort to learn the material. It being a hybrid class makes it tempting to skip, but you need to at least attend online to understand the topics clearly. Overall, great class.

Respected
Participation matters
Caring
5.0
3.0
MKT300
Grade: A
Oct 17, 2018
Would take again

Only once a week and have to watch and answer questions on echo the other days. The material is a definitional base class. Easy material but a lot for the exams so study in advance and do not underestimate the exams. Easy A if you put the work into it. Holly is an amazing professor and always cares about her students.

Participation matters
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
MKT300
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 15, 2018
Would take again

I really like and highly recommend Hapke as a person and a professor, but I HATE hybrid courses and I learned this while taking this class. This class utilizes Echo360, and it is slow and constantly disconnects. We spent the first 2 weeks talking about how to use Echo then it almost never worked. Traditional classroom settings are better overall.

Get ready to read
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Caring
5.0
3.0
MKT300
Nov 27, 2018
Would take again

This is a Hybrid course, Lecture was one day a week and the other day you watched the lecture online. Very easy homework in the textbook, if you review for a few hours for exams you should get a good grade. Highly recommend taking professor Hapke

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Caring
1.0
3.0
MKT300
Grade: A-
Nov 29, 2018
Wouldn't take again

If I had the option to take Prof. Hapke again, I would never do it. She is not a good teacher. She doesn't allow any makeup work, even if you are sick. She is absolutely the worst and I suggest NOT taking her if you dont have to.

Participation matters
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
1.0
2.0
MKT300
Grade: B+
Nov 29, 2018
Wouldn't take again

She uses something called echo for the class that takes attendance, it sometimes doesn't work. She has homework due at 9 am on the days you have class. Theres so much homework to do and if you miss for any excused absence she still allows no makeup work. I would seriously not recommend her.

Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
1.0
3.0
MKT300
Grade: A-
Nov 29, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Prof. Hapke is so rude. I wish there were more MKT 300 teachers because I hope you (you who are reading this) never have to take her. Homework and attendance are a HUGE portion of your grade so be sure to turn that in. Exams aren't too horrible.

Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
LECTURE HEAVY
1.0
3.0
MKT300
Grade: B+
Dec 9, 2018
Wouldn't take again

This class is a lot of work. She has homework due twice a week with readings from the chapter. She is just simply not a good teacher. Her tests have a lot more than what she puts on the study guide.

Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
3.0
MKT300
Grade: B
Dec 12, 2018
Would take again

Holly is a very nice person. You can tell she cares about her students and the class is overall enjoyable. I really liked the hybrid style class; you only have to show up once a week! However, her exams are tricky. She asks SUPER specific questions and its a lot of material. I dont think its humanly possible to get a 100% on one of her exams

4.0
3.0
MKT300
Grade: A
Dec 14, 2018
Would take again

Hybrid course-one day in class, one day online. Lots of definitions to know for exams. I recommend making a quizlet as you fill in your notes so you have a study guide ready for the exams. Hapke is a good teacher, really nice and knows what she is talking about. Go to class as she will mention concepts you need to know for sure on the exams.

Respected
Caring
1.0
4.0
MKT300
Grade: B
Dec 18, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Wish this class was not a core for the college just for your sake. WORST. CLASS. EVER. IF you can, try not to take a class by this woman. EVER. She is so dull and a waste of time. Makes me want to change my marketing major.

1.0
4.0
MKT300
Dec 20, 2018
Wouldn't take again

The class is so much more work than it needs to be. The material itself is not hard but she turns it into so much work by having assignments due everyday before class and questions during her attendance etc.

2.0
4.0
MKT300
Dec 20, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Oh my dont even get me started on holly. Did not enjoy this class at all. She is seriously the most rude teacher I have ever spoken to at gatton. Her class is pretty easy. Just a terrible teacher.

1.0
3.0
MKT300
Dec 26, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Really hated this class. I usually dont rate professors but I REALLy did not like her. Her class is so much work. She tries to make too much extra work for this class when her class is not a priority especially when taking other classes like accounting etc.

Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
5.0
4.0
MKT310
Grade: A
Dec 28, 2018
Would take again

Hapke was a great professor! You definitely need to work for your grade in the class, but she makes lectures interesting and engaging. You must come to every class and do all the homework because they count for pretty good portion of your grade. Exams are difficult so make sure to study!

Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
1.0
4.0
MKT300
Feb 25, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Worst teacher ever. Boring, rude, and the class is just terrible.

2.0
2.0
MKT300
Feb 28, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Boring class. She basically reads out of the notebook available for purchase or on Canvas. She is unprofessional. She will talk about students with her microphone on for all 300+ people in a class to hear. The test are the type where two of them are right but one is "more"right. the class is easy-ish but lot of homework.

Lots of homework
Participation matters
Test heavy
5.0
4.0
MKT300
Grade: B
Mar 26, 2019
Would take again

Holly Hapke is a great professor and will help you in any way that she can. You do have to pay attention in class and study a lot for the exams because they are hard. But she will help you in anyway that she can if you are nice and give effort. I also loved the hybrid format so I didn't have to go to class everyday.

Test heavy
Amazing lectures
Caring
3.0
4.0
MKT300
Grade: A
Apr 2, 2019
Would take again

Honestly, Professor Hapke is chill but her exams are HARD. She makes it to where there are 2 possible answers. Other than that, she's pretty cool and flexible.

Test heavy
Lecture heavy
2.0
3.0
MKT300
Grade: A
Apr 24, 2019
Wouldn't take again

This class should not be as hard as it is. The tests are all multiple choice, but not easy questions at all. Expected a somewhat easy A but that wasn't the case.

Test heavy
Clear grading criteria
Lecture heavy
4.0
3.0
MKT300
Grade: B+
Apr 30, 2019
Would take again

Some of the negative ratings here are true but way blown out of proportion. She is a really good professor that wants you to understand the material. Her lectures are usually jammed with information, but she clearly explains most everything. The exams are difficult but if you study for them then they aren't too bad.

5.0
2.0
MKT300
Grade: A
May 4, 2019
Would take again

UGH THE BESTT!! love Hapke!! such an easy A a lot of it is common sense(: 10/10

5.0
3.0
MKT300
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 24, 2019
Would take again

Holly is a great character and does a good job at putting all of the content in front of you. I'm in the hybrid MKT 300 class, and my only problem is forgetting to do homework. I recommend reading the book before class and filling out the supplementary course package, and then soak up all of the information during the following lecture.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Accessible outside class
3.0
4.0
MKT300
Grade: B+
Nov 21, 2019
Would take again

I enjoy the style of the class but her tests are HARD. Everything seems like the same thing. if you don't pay attention in the lectures and write down examples, it will be very difficult to differentiate between each term.

Lots of homework
Test heavy
4.0
2.0
MKT300
Grade: A
Nov 25, 2019
Would take again

She is overall a good professor. Her class is very test heavy so if you bomb one exam, it might be hard to bring your grade up. I enjoy how its hybrid class so I only have to go to class once a week and the other day I can watch online. Also, the week before the exam she tells you things that will be on the exam so it helps a lot with students.

Test heavy
Lecture heavy
3.0
3.0
MKT300
Grade: B-
Dec 20, 2019
Wouldn't take again

The class is fine, but the exams are pretty tough. Easy to not pay attention to because homework answers can be found online too.

Test heavy
Lecture heavy
4.0
3.0
MKT300
Grade: A
Dec 22, 2019
Would take again

It was a hybrid class, so we were supposed to go one day a week and watch online one day a week. However, if you watch online on the day you are supposed to go at the time your class is, you never have to go because she takes attendance by who is watching live. What she tells you to study for exams is essential because that's what's on the exam.

Test heavy
Lecture heavy
4.0
2.0
MKT300
Grade: A
Dec 24, 2019
Would take again

Professor Hapke is super down to earth and funny. The hybrid class is a little confusing at first but then I really liked it. The online homework is really easy and a helpful study tool and the lectures are interesting (if you find marketing interesting) with her inputs. Good class.

Accessible outside class
Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
5.0
2.0
MKT300
Grade: A+
Apr 24, 2020
Would take again

Lots of the reviews on here for Prof. Hapke are ridiculous. Her lectures can get a little boring but they're always based around the concepts you need to know. If you actually care and put effort forward, the class is very easy. Notetaking packet is very helpful for exam prep, and is really the only thing you need to feel ready.

Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
Lecture heavy
5.0
2.0
MKT300
Grade: B
May 2, 2020
Would take again

Holly is a great and friendly professor. She truly cares about her students and makes lectures as interactive as possible. Super easy going lady and the class is fairly easy as well.

5.0
3.0
MKT300
Grade: A
May 16, 2020
Would take again

Holly is always happy and nice during lectures. The class is so big you will most likely never have to talk to her. All hw/ECHO answers are online. Notes are fill in the blank. To pass tests, just memorize each section on the study guide. I just studied hard the night before and got an A on every test. Put in some effort and you will get an A.

Amazing lectures
Caring
1.0
3.0
MKT300
Grade: A
Oct 28, 2020
Wouldn't take again

She is very rude when you have questions she thinks are dumb. Echo and mind tap run the entire class. Almost all answers are on quizlet for exams and homework. Not terribly hard of a class but prof is not very understanding about anything

Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
4.0
3.0
MKT300
Grade: A
Nov 25, 2020
Would take again

She was awesome. She sent reminders for EVERYTHING which can be annoying but extremely helpful too. She had built in questions to her lectures for grade boosters. Exams were pretty easy and so is homework, lots of chances to understand coursework. She normally teaches online so she was a good selection for this semester.

Lots of homework
Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
3.0
3.0
MKT300
Grade: B+
Nov 26, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Professor Hapke was a decent professor. Her lectures were really hard for me to pay attention to because she kind of rambles during them and tends to talk to fast. 1 or 2 readings a week which was kind of a lot, especially when you are trying to take notes, too. Exams are of average difficulty- just make sure you study.

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
3.0
1.0
MKT300
Grade: A
Jan 1, 2021
Would take again

Holly was a very easy professor to take online. There was homework every week but it was very easy. Tests could be hard because there was a lot of material but there was no lockdown browser or anything so you could just look everything up. I took this as a summer course and all the lectures were prerecorded so they were boring.

Test heavy
Clear grading criteria
Lecture heavy
5.0
2.0
MKT300
Grade: A-
Mar 18, 2021
Would take again

I loved this class. As long as you went to the lectures, which were actually fun to watch, you'll pass. She's really nice and caring so if you have ay problems you will be fine!

Accessible outside class
Amazing lectures
Caring
4.0
2.0
MKT300
Grade: A
May 12, 2021
Would take again

Course flexibility was excellent by offering different methods, including a textbook, on-demand video, or live video. Very informative and helps relate the material to the real world. Easy to understand the subject matter, gets points and information across quickly and efficiently. Great notes packets provided for tests!

Respected
Lots of homework
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
MKT300
Dec 12, 2021
Would take again

Super easy class with her. Would take again 9/10.

5.0
1.0
MTK300
Grade: A+
Dec 15, 2021
Would take again

Take this class! Easy and Dr. Hapke is so caring and an amazing professor!!

Skip class? You won't pass.
Clear grading criteria
Caring
4.0
2.0
MKT300
Grade: A+
Dec 16, 2021
Would take again

Holly is really sweet and I appreciated how well organized her class was. You literally dont have to learn anything in this class because the tests are all on quizlet and very easy. I just found her to be slightly annoying. Shes one of those people that are always just a little too happy and excited about marketing.

Clear grading criteria
Lecture heavy
Caring
5.0
2.0
MKT300
Grade: A
Dec 17, 2021
Would take again

Professor Hapke's MKT 300 class is very straight forward: do the homework, review your notes, know the study guides for tests, and you will get an A. Easy class and you will learn a lot! Professor Hapke is also very caring and understanding, I had an injury during the semester and she allowed me time to catch up on work.

Respected
Clear grading criteria
Caring
3.0
2.0
MKT300
Grade: A
Dec 19, 2021
Wouldn't take again

This class was super easy! Every homework, quiz, and exam question is on Quizlet. However, if you want to actually learn something, this isn't the class for you. Professor Hapke reads word for word off the PowerPoint and gives little explanation about the content.

5.0
5.0
MKT300
Grade: A
Jan 19, 2022
Would take again

She is a great professor. Our class was hybrid style, so she many in-person attendance optional and gave you 24 hours to complete the questions corresponding to the lecture that day. She provides class notes to be filled in, gives clear answers, and the exams are based on her notes.

Respected
Lecture heavy
Caring
3.0
4.0
MKT310
Grade: B
Feb 22, 2022
Wouldn't take again

I struggled with this class a bit because the exams are really short timing. The class itself is a ton of complicated wording in lectures and on tests so it wasn't my favorite. Despite that, she was really nice when I was struggling and came to her for help.

Lecture heavy
Caring
2.0
1.0
MKT300
Grade: A+
May 3, 2022

Professor Hapke literally reads off powerpoints every class and doesn't elaborate, or to put it simple, teach. Her final was extremely irritating with 80 questions but the irritating part was having some questions being 6 sentences long. If you're going to make your final 80 questions long try not making us read paragraphs for each question.

Test heavy
5.0
1.0
MKT300
Grade: A
May 5, 2022
Would take again

Great professor who cares about her students. Definitely take her.

Caring
Accessible outside class
Online Savvy
3.0
2.0
MKT300
Grade: A
May 9, 2022

Hapke is a very nice professor and tries to help the students where she can. I do think that she reads off the slides too much, and the lectures are very dry. The exams are all open note, but I don't feel like I learned a lot from this class.

3.0
3.0
MKT300
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 29, 2022

I'm here to review the class that she taught, professor Hapke is amazing but her class is not. I was scam by the reviews! Who said the exam was open notes? Well, not anymore be prepare to memorize the 90 pages of the very details of each definition terms for the exam because it's all look identical and with Lockdown browser+ webcam. Good Luck :)

Lecture heavy
Test heavy
2.0
3.0
MKT300
Grade: A
Nov 3, 2022

I find this class quite boring, and it is not interactive enough for me to learn any information permanently. It is entirely based on lots and lots of notes that she reads off of a PowerPoint. Each class is the exact same. She seems nice, but her style of teaching is very outdated.

Clear grading criteria
Lecture heavy
3.0
3.0
MKT300
Grade: A-
Nov 17, 2022

A TON of notes. I mean 10 page notes twice a week. Hard to study 6 weeks of those notes for the exam, which is proctored and CLOSED note, ignore other ratings saying open note. Exams have some tricky worded questions. Do your homework and attend every live session to get the most points possible. Exam averages are around 75% FYI. Nice professor.

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
Lecture heavy
3.0
4.0
MKT300
Grade: A-
Nov 18, 2022
Would take again

Professor Hapke seemed nice enough, but she changed MKT 300 and made it way harder than it needed to be. People that took it before me had open note exams and they enjoyed it even online. I keep up with the lectures and notes, made about 40 flashcards to study and still can't do great on the exams- they're way too hard for a principles class.

Lecture heavy
Test heavy
5.0
2.0
MKT300
Grade: A
Dec 5, 2022
Would take again

Professor Hapke is an absolute queen! She's so kind and helpful. The homeworks are not difficult. For lectures, attendance is required, but it's online one day and in-person on another. Exams aren't too bad either. They're online but they have more application type questions. So, make sure to prepare for that.

Amazing lectures
Caring
Online Savvy
2.0
4.0
MKT300
Grade: A-
Dec 11, 2022

All exams were lockdown browser with webcam, which has been changed from years past. I'm not following why you wouldn't want students to enjoy and excel in marketing so that they may want to pursue it in the future. Hapke seems okay, but material is dry and this class was way more difficult than it ever needed to be.

Tough grader
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
1.0
3.0
MKT300
Grade: B+
Dec 13, 2022

One of the worst professors I have ever had. Exams are long, paragraph-form questions without enough time to read them. Reads straight off of slides, is the one of the only hybrid courses in Gatton. One of my lowest grades of the year and shouldn't have been. Finals are supposed to have 2 hours, yet hers was timed an hour and a half.

3.0
3.0
MKT300
Grade: C
Dec 13, 2022
Would take again

She wasn't too bad, nice but didn't enjoy her lectures, she wasn't really teaching just reading. 1/2 online which was annoying with how she does her lectures&participation didn't like it learning wise but easy. HW is easy. Exams are online& proctored,put extra time into reading book or lecture if you wanna do well on exam. Way harder than should be

Get ready to read
Lecture heavy
Online Savvy
1.0
5.0
MKT300
Grade: A-
Dec 28, 2022

HARD. This class was altered to become SO difficult so don't pay attention to old reviews. The exams are application based and often include more details than what we were taught about a particular concept in lecture, making it hard to decide the correct answer. There are too many answer choices that are similar to one another. STUDY EVERYTHING.

Lecture heavy
Test heavy
Online Savvy
2.0
4.0
MKT300
Grade: B
Jan 4, 2023
Would take again

Professor Hapke was a pretty good professor, but the notes that she gives were nothing like the exams so it was hard to study. She also just recently put Lockdown Browser on the exams.

Test heavy
3.0
4.0
MKT300
Grade: B
Sep 11, 2023

Overall she was a good professor however the class consists of a lot of memorization of the lecture/textbook material. The lectures were structured well however they didn't directly relate to the exams which were the majority of the grading scale.

Test heavy
Graded by few things
Online Savvy
4.0
2.0
MKT300
Grade: B
Nov 9, 2023
Would take again

I kind of slacked off in this class and the tests kicked my butt and I still got a B so it is definitely possible to get an A if you pay more attention than I did (which is none). She is a fun teacher that liked to engage the class with fun activities and everything online is laid out nicely too so if you are at home it is easy to follow along.

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
Lecture heavy
4.0
3.0
MKT300
Grade: A
Nov 28, 2023
Would take again

She is a good professor who cares about what she is teaching and her students. I took a hybrid course where I could do attendance online or in person. I didn't pay much attention so I got mostly Bs on exams, yet I was able to pull off an A in the course because of other grades. I would definitely recommend her over other professors.

Caring
5.0
3.0
MKT300
Grade: B
Dec 6, 2023
Would take again

Amazing professor, she is very personable and I took her hybrid class so I didnt have to go into class(could take it from my couch). she took the time to learn as many peoples names as possible. if you pay attention in her class and take the notes the class is supper easy. test were a little harder tho.

4.0
3.0
MKT300
Grade: A
Dec 16, 2023
Would take again

This course was relatively easy and enjoyable. I took the hybrid section but did it all online, easy to earn attendance points. I did struggle a bit with the exams. Overall, she cares about her students and wants the course to be pleasant/constructive. Grade breakdown was 40% exams, 32% online assignments, 24% lectures, 3% REP.

Test heavy
Online Savvy
4.0
4.0
MKT300
Grade: B+
Apr 18, 2024
Would take again

Dr Hapke is good, the class is not always super interesting but its not the worst. The way the class works is theres 1100 students in the class and half show up on Tuesday and the other half shows up on Thursday, the other day you watch the livestream. It's "hybrid". The tests were hard and didnt always match the homework which killed my A

Participation matters
Lecture heavy
Online Savvy
5.0
2.0
MKT300
Grade: A
Apr 19, 2024
Would take again

I loved taking her class so much and wished I could take her again. She makes her classes easily accessible where you can attend in-person, watch it live, or watch it on-demand later in the day. She also gives interesting power points where she doesn't just read off the slide like other professors. She engages with her students and cares for them.

Clear grading criteria
Caring
Online Savvy
4.0
2.0
MKT300
Grade: A
Jul 16, 2024
Would take again

Easy class overall, I took it online during the summer. Exams are fine. A lot of smartbook and homework assignments for the units.

Lots of homework
5.0
2.0
MKT300
Grade: A
Oct 16, 2024
Would take again

Her online MKT 300 class is exceptional. With the price of college being astronomically high these days it is important for professors to make it worth your investment. Holly does this. Well designed course. Her lectures are high quality and I can tell she is really into this stuff. Her lecture feels like a Ted Talk.

5.0
2.0
MKT300
Grade: A
Oct 31, 2024
Would take again

Hapke is an excellent lecturer. She engages a large classroom (whether you're in person or not) and makes this course VERY easy. There is not a lot of homework, it boils down to a few exams, showing up/livestreaming the lecture, and a few connect assignments. Amazing instructor and an excellent human. She is a "must take" professor,highly reccomend

Amazing lectures
Caring
Accessible outside class
4.0
3.0
MKT300
Grade: B+
Nov 10, 2024
Would take again

Professor Hapke teaches a relatively easy class if you pay attention, and with a positive attitude and works very well with her students, overall incredibly solid teacher.

Gives good feedback
Lots of homework
Caring
2.0
3.0
MKT300
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 3, 2024

This is the hybrid class she offers so you either have to go in person or watch the lectures online for credit every day. The tests don't hold a lot of weight towards your grade so you don't have to score amazing on them to get an A. The lectures aren't very engaging and she tends to ramble on quite a bit. The weekly assignments are fairly easy.

Lecture heavy
4.0
1.0
MKT300
Grade: A+
Dec 9, 2024
Would take again

One of the easiest classes I've ever had. The flexibility was amazing. Was able to either attend in-person or do the lectures asynchronous. Exams were also the same way (online or in-person)

Clear grading criteria
Lecture heavy
Graded by few things
5.0
2.0
MKT300
Grade: A
Dec 10, 2024
Would take again

This was the hybrid class but the professor's personality made me show up to the in-persons 90% of the time. She really cares about her students and is lenient if you communicate with her. Highly recommend

Amazing lectures
4.0
3.0
MKT300
Grade: B+
Dec 12, 2024
Would take again

The professor makes the class engaging and accessible, whether you attend in person or watch the livestream. unstuck ai and the textbook are helpful for acing the exams.

4.0
3.0
MKT300
Grade: A
Dec 19, 2024
Would take again

Super nice professor. Exams can be a little confusing at times, but because homework and attendance is graded so heavy, its very manageable. Would totally recommend, she seems like an overall great person.

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
Accessible outside class
5.0
2.0
MKT300
Grade: A+
Dec 23, 2024
Would take again

She is so lovely and made lectures so fun and dynamic. I learned a lot not only from what she taught in the lectures but also from the *book*. The book is online, and it contains all the material we learn throughout the semester. Everything she teaches comes from the book, and even the photos in the book are useful. Homework is from the book

Get ready to read
EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
MKT300
Grade: B
Jan 8, 2025
Would take again

Professor Hapke has very entertaining lectures and there are only a few assignments due a week. The exams are hard and worth a good portion of your grade so I suggest taking notes on the lectures and making a Quizlet, give yourself at least 4 days in advance to study!! Aside from the exams everything else is pretty much common sense.

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
1.0
4.0
MKT300
Grade: B
Feb 5, 2025

Tries to lay the class out to be accessible but makes it even harder and then doesn't give 100s and won't give any feeback. Maybe one of the worst classes I have ever taken.

Participation matters
Lecture heavy
Online Savvy
3.0
3.0
MKT300
Grade: B-
Apr 3, 2025

Not a big fan. The hybrid setup is not a good way to teach this class. Exams are only relatively similar to the notes she provides. On top of that, she doesn't really give any study tools, and only provides a huge overview of what COULD be on the exam (it's essentially just the notes but very slightly condensed)

Tough grader
Participation matters
Caring
4.0
3.0
MKT300
Grade: B+
May 5, 2025
Would take again

She was a wonderful professor, She knows about rate my professor and try to learn based on that. She did fix some of her grading where her Exams don't affect your grade too much. I've failed all her exams 60 or lower but I still have a B in the course. The Exams are a pain though, don't really line up to what she gives us.

Clear grading criteria
Graded by few things
Accessible outside class
4.0
3.0
MKT300
Grade: B+
May 9, 2025
Would take again

She is really nice and kind, I would say her exams are difficult and sometimes don't align with review that she gives out. I would say read the packet that she gives and the under set and everything on the review videos, but don't only rely on it.

4.0
2.0
MKT300
Grade: A
May 12, 2025
Would take again

Hapke as a professor was good shes sweet and funny. For the class its hybrid which was good for me because if I couldn't make it I can just join online. Pay attention and take notes the homework is really easy. The exams on the other hand don't always align with what she said would be on also there are no review materials besides a ta review video.

Caring
Lecture heavy
Online Savvy
5.0
2.0
MKT300
Grade: A
Oct 2, 2025
Would take again

Professor Hapke really likes to include her students and is very understanding of everyone. She is so caring! She doesn't weigh exams heavily at all. She made Marketing a fun class! Would definitely take her if you can!

Amazing lectures
Hilarious
Caring
2.0
3.0
MKT300
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 13, 2025

Took this class online, and I should've just taken it in person. Gives guided notes for lectures which I like. Gives NO exam review. Literally tells you to rewatch the lecture videos. Like who is going to rewatch like 8 hours of lectures to review for a test. Do the readings!!!!

Lecture heavy
Test heavy
Graded by few things
2.0
5.0
MKT300
Grade: B
Dec 10, 2025

Treats us like we are children in the lessons, then the exams treat us like we are students with our PHDs. The lessons being taught is so drastic different than the exams. Then, if you do bad on an exam she sends you a nice message saying you did bad on the exam and tells you to study harder or get a tutor. Maybe the problem is you honey.

Participation matters
Test heavy
Graded by few things
4.0
3.0
MKT300
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 18, 2025

Professor Hapke is nice; however, the exams usually don't align with the lectures/ guided notes. It's hard to do exceedingly well in this class because of that. Not the worst class, but know it's almost impossible to study for everything on the exams.

2.0
3.0
MKT300
Grade: A
Dec 22, 2025

didn't like this class, the hybrid setup just didnt work for me. felt like hapke didnt create the exams based on the course material. she tried to cover too much in each unit. told students not to review her if it wasnt perfect scores. tests aren't weighted heavily, though, so easy class.

Lecture heavy
Online Savvy
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