3.0

Hui Pate

Business - Skyline College

3.0
Quality
3.0
Difficulty
29%
Would Retake
84
Reviews
3.0
Quality
3.0
Difficulty
3.0
Helpful
3.0
Clarity

29%

Would Retake

84

Reviews

Rating Distribution
Official

5

34

4

7

3

6

2

4

1

33

What Students Say

I took her for Intro to Intern

BUS200 - 5.0 rating

I sent her several emails and called and she didn't respond

BUS103ONLINE - 1.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

66%

Textbook Required

0%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

B-

95% confidence
Based on 31 grades
Most common grades:
A (8)
C (6)
B (4)
Grade Distribution
A(11)B(4)C(8)D(6)F(3)A-/B+(3)
Based on 39 reported grades
A: 8
C: 6
B: 4
Drop/Withdrawal: 4
Common Tags
Lots of homework (20)
Tough grader (19)
Participation matters (15)
Get ready to read (14)
Lecture heavy (11)
Clear grading criteria (8)
Caring (5)
Test heavy (5)
Rating Trend

Declining

-2.54 avg change
May
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Last 6 months
Ratings by Course

100

5.0

(1)

BUSINESS100

5.0

(1)

BUS200

5.0

(3)

DOINGBUSINESS

5.0

(1)

BUSINESS200

5.0

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+6 more courses
Difficulty by Course

DOINGBUSINESS

4.0

BUS103

3.4

BUS100

3.1

BUS103ONLINE

2.7

BUS200

2.3

Reviews (84)
5.0
1.0
BUS100
Jul 1, 2004

I enjoyed her class! Very knowledgeable lady, with a PhD in Business!

3.0
1.0
BUS100
Mar 2, 2005

Easy B/A. Enough said.

5.0
1.0
BUS100
Grade: B+
Aug 19, 2005

Print out her notes from her website, stay awake for most of her class (she's very to-the-point), and get an A in the class. There's also ONE presentation u do in class at end of semester. No biggie, just make it look like you know your stuff.

5.0
2.0
BUSINESS
Sep 1, 2005

Good teacher. very clear

5.0
1.0
BUS100
Grade: A
Sep 1, 2005

No Comments

5.0
1.0
BUSINESS
Nov 14, 2005

nice teacher, easy if willing to study and learn, fun in class, not much homework only quizes taken online, best business teacher i would say!!

5.0
1.0
BUS103
Nov 14, 2005

easy quizes if study the book, quizes taken on websites and you will get an A if you try your best guarantee!! just read the book then everything would be fine!! only about 20-30 pages per chapter

3.0
1.0
BUS103ONLINE
Nov 15, 2005

Class is pretty east however, her instructions for assignments are very vague and if you email her with specific questions, you still don't get them answered.

1.0
2.0
BUS103ONLINE
Dec 22, 2005

Class is easy as long as you keep up with the syllabus. However, the instructor make sure you understand what she is asking from you in the assignment because if you ask a question, it is going to take her almost a week to get back to you and by then the assisgnment is due. Also, she is not very clear with her instructions.

5.0
2.0
BUSINESS100
Apr 27, 2006

Great teacher! There are online quiz every week that are multiple choices, easy if you have common sense and done in 5 minutes. You could either read the book or take notes in class. I learned alot from her, very nice lady always there to help. No homeworks!!! I got A's for her open book midterm and final exam! Recommended!! Take her!

4.0
2.0
BUSINESS
Jun 15, 2006

Easy quizzes if you read ALL the book, you can find all the questions in the book, finals are easy too however the projects are long too much stuffs =[, recommend not to take international finance with her...unclear and complicated if you take it online.

5.0
1.0
BUS100
Jul 17, 2006

Best business teacher at skyline!!!

5.0
1.0
BUS100
Sep 10, 2006

she is so easy. probably the easiest professor since i've started college. also very helpful.

2.0
2.0
BUS100
Dec 22, 2006

Online class. Class is easy, quiz and do discussion board weekly which is not too bad. When you send her an email, she would not reply you promptly. However, you need to do a business plan which is pain..:(

5.0
1.0
BUS100
Jan 9, 2007

She is very lenient. I missed numerous assignments and quizzes and she still passed me with a C.

5.0
2.0
BUS103
Jan 22, 2007

This was an online class. She is actually very nice and helpful and answers emails fairly quickly. Shes also very leinent. The material was not that hard, unless you are truly comptuer illiterate. I didnt read the book much, but the powerpoint and notes were good enough. Take her!

3.0
4.0
BUS100
Aug 7, 2008

On-line class, Dr. Pate has a very busy teaching schedule. Didn't seem to me to be very dedicated to the on-line class thing, but still, not too bad cuz she did put in an effort of adding some remarks on the Discuss. Board. Doesn't respond to emails quickly and she was kind of absent-minded. Maybe she'll be different in a real classroom setting.

5.0
1.0
BUS100
Dec 12, 2008

Took an introduction to business online course during the summer and it was fairly easy. Be sure to read the book, comment on all discussions, browse through the website and you will pass! All of my scores combined added up to a B but she gave me an A on my final grade- cant complain!

4.0
1.0
BUS100
Apr 27, 2010

Took her online class, very easy. Participate in every discussion and just type a lot. It seemed like she graded you on how much you wrote, not necessarily what you wrote. Easy assignments, final project took only a few hours. She takes a while to grade things and the online class is expedited so it's done after only a month or so. Easy A.

5.0
4.0
BUS200
Oct 15, 2010

I have taken many classes with many professors through-out the years and Proffessor Pate is probably the most dedicated to the tasks. I always receive an email response the same day and it is always poignant and to the point. She is sometimes too serious and aloof but nothing distract her from a professional position. Well worth take.

5.0
1.0
BUS200
Dec 9, 2011

I took her for Intro to Intern. Bus just because I needed a class. It was fairly easy. She lectures the whole time but it's not that boring. We barely have hw, just tiny assignments. There are papers/group papers. But not that hard. Like proposal to a business,investing in something. Ended up with an A. Get the book and you will be fine for exams.

3.0
4.0
BUS100
Apr 30, 2013

Super ridiculous class. Mostly online based with a few in class assignments. Slight language barrier, so directions become very confusing. Turned me off to my Business Major. Do online work, pass midterm (open book), and make sure to come to class on time IF you even go.

5.0
2.0
BUS200
Jul 11, 2013

She's great. I took most of my business classes with her and got an A in 90 % of them. Most of the classes were online, she makes sure there's plenty of material to study from and always answers emails very fast. Do the reading and always let her know if there's any issues and she will go out of her way to help you.

3.0
2.0
BUS100
Dec 10, 2013

Pretty easy class. She has an accent, so at times she can be difficult to understand. Nice to get things in writing. But she knows what she's talking about.

5.0
1.0
BUS100
Jan 22, 2014

She is a Chinese professor. She is kind to her students and she is an easy grader. she gives extra credits for attending a party! Take her class, you won't be regret.

5.0
1.0
BUS100
Aug 17, 2014

The easiest class I've taken. Have HW&discussion each week. You can check your answers before submitting HW. She grades me all 100% in discussion.1midterm&1final.Don't need to study. Just open your book to find out the answers. She replies email fast and explains clearly. No extra credit.

5.0
4.0
DOINGBUSINESS
Aug 21, 2014

Her classes stretch a student - I learned a lot.

5.0
1.0
100
Nov 4, 2014

I took Professor Pate for Business 100 online. There are readings from the book, as well as a paper and project due at the end of the semester. She answered all of my questions, and i do recommend taking her class.

5.0
2.0
BUSINESS200
Grade: A
Jan 2, 2015

Dr. Pate is perhaps the most helpful and understanding professor I have ever had. While not many assignments and an easy grader, she is very inspirational to all her students. And feedback is never destructive, only constructive. And she makes learning fun.

5.0
2.0
BUS100
Grade: A
Aug 19, 2015

Great professor. Helpful, interesting, and informative. The class I took, Bus 100, is pretty easy, but you still learn a lot.

5.0
1.0
BUS100
Grade: A+
Dec 9, 2015

The most helpful professor who shows interest in her students.

5.0
1.0
BUS100
Grade: A-
Dec 10, 2015

Professor Pate got very good communication skill to explain the subject in a simple and systematic way, which will make any student comfortable and confident about the subject. She is a great Professor!! I highly recommend her!

4.0
2.0
BUS100
Grade: A
Jan 17, 2016

take the class

5.0
1.0
BUS100
Grade: A+
Jan 25, 2016

I've taken 6 different business classes with her and she is amazing! She's the best business teacher I've met at Skyline. She's very helpful and she replies to your forum post and she gives good feedback. Very kind and respectful to her students. I would take a class with her again. She knows her material very well. Very knowledgeable! She's great.

5.0
1.0
BUS100
Grade: A
May 1, 2016

Very good class and recommend it to everyone. Both midterm and final were not too difficult.

5.0
1.0
BUS226
Grade: B
Sep 21, 2016
Would take again

Hui Pate is a great teacher if you want to learn she will help you and lead you. If you want to just pass she won't make it difficult for you either. She's great

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
5.0
4.0
BUS100
Mar 19, 2017
Would take again

Professor Hui is a great teacher. Her lectures are great and the reading practice helped me understand the textbook better. She answers all her emails and is very thorough. Her instructions are clear.

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
4.0
1.0
BUS103ONLINE
Jun 3, 2018
Would take again

Very easy to pass. Would take again.

Participation matters
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
Caring
5.0
2.0
BUS103
Sep 17, 2018
Would take again

Professor Pate is knowledgeable, caring, and gives you chances to do well in class, don't be afraid to reach out to her. She is willing to get to know her students personally and by name too! Awesome professor :)

4.0
2.0
BUS103
Grade: A
Nov 1, 2018
Would take again

Professor Pate is easy to pass her class, couple group projects, class discussions, but homework is due every week and homework is due online through cengage. Problem was what she was teaching in class has nothing to do with the homework. So students just show up to class to do their homework while she is teaching.

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
GROUP PROJECTS
1.0
3.0
BUS103ONLINE
Grade: C+
Dec 16, 2018
Wouldn't take again

The final project was originally due on 12/10/2018 but then she put out an announcement saying that the due date was changed and that the final was due on 12/12/2018, but when I turned it in on the new due date, she marked it late and I needed that score to get above a C. I sent her several emails and called and she didn't respond.

5.0
2.0
BUS103
Feb 24, 2019
Would take again

If you dont really like the professor who messes up your grade, send her an email or go to her office hours so that way she can fix your grade in a fair situation. If she cannot do something about your grade, then go the dean of student equity and support program so they can work it out for you. Overall professor Pate was a great professor indeed.

Gives good feedback
Lots of homework
Caring
1.0
4.0
BUS103ONLINE
May 16, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Do not take her class if you are aware with her hidden condescending personality for not helping you as the part of your responsibility to turn in your as a procrastination at the last minute.

Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
BUS100
Grade: C
May 18, 2019
Wouldn't take again

I don't like of how she talks very fast in class that she kept repeating the same slides all over and over again as I lost track listening through her lectures. When I try to get help from her and she said "Are you following along?" That I was frustrated of how I supposed to do well for myself.

Lots of homework
Accessible outside class
Lecture heavy
1.0
5.0
BUS103
Grade: C
Jul 6, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Not an easy A class

Tough grader
3.0
2.0
BUS100
Aug 9, 2019
Wouldn't take again

I really want to like this professor, but her online class is unorganized and it's difficult to get in contact with her. I got 0's on a few assignments because she would announce weekly what assignments are due, but the Canvas site would say otherwise. It's an easy A as long as you do the assignments, but be aware of due dates written on Canvas.

1.0
5.0
BUS100
Aug 9, 2019
Wouldn't take again

A very unorganized professor and the projects were considered hard that my grade went down to a C as a final grade.

Clear grading criteria
Skip class? You won't pass.
Get ready to read
1.0
5.0
BUS103
Aug 11, 2019
Wouldn't take again

This is a hard class ever filled with Excel projects.

Tough grader
Participation matters
Get ready to read
1.0
5.0
BUS100
Grade: D
Sep 12, 2019
Wouldn't take again

I did not followed through the lectures very well because the homework could be tough depending on my learning style.

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
Participation matters
1.0
5.0
BUS103
Grade: B
Nov 21, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Shes not a good professor, her class materials is disorganized and sometimes can be angry to students if they do not follow the directions very well.

Lots of homework
Participation matters
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
BUS100
Grade: C
Jan 7, 2020
Wouldn't take again

If you dont know her real personality is, she will expect you to do your work forcefully that she will not help you on a one-on-one basis. She never communicates with students very well that she enforced a strict policy on late assignments. It is not recommended for students because her class materials were disorganized and confusing as well.

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
Lecture heavy
1.0
5.0
BUS100
Grade: F
Jan 23, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Shes not great, but if you want to fail this class, then you can try to fail her class whenever you want if youre not dedicated to the work because of strict due dates.

Lots of homework
Caring
Tough grader
5.0
2.0
BUS100
Grade: B
Apr 13, 2020
Would take again

I took Professor Pates online business class and it was very easy to keep up with especially for someone like me who works full time on top of other classes. None of the work was too difficult, she responds pretty fast if you have any questions, I would definitely recommend this class and I'll be taking another one of her online classes this summer

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
Caring
1.0
5.0
BUS100
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Apr 13, 2020
Wouldn't take again

I am not going to take her class again because she is talking about her culture and tradition originated from Wuhan that I didnt get to learn anything from her. The reason that I why dropped the class because the class work have nothing to do with lectures other than going off-topic.

Test heavy
Clear grading criteria
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
BUS100
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Oct 5, 2020
Wouldn't take again

I got contracted with the virus from the professor because I didn't know that it all started because of the pandemic. I was recently discharged from the hospital and I decided to drop this class because I prefer in-class rather than an online class.

2.0
5.0
BUS100
Oct 18, 2020
Wouldn't take again

She can be end up being a most hated or disliked professor for the business class. Her teaching method was very confusing when it comes through reading off straight from the PowerPoint. She dont have time to help students or answers their email as she starts to get frustrated for being selfish. Dont take this class and try to save money possible.

Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
Beware of pop quizzes
4.0
2.0
BUS100
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 29, 2020
Would take again

Quarantine class. Not too sure about the past reviews but Pate is a really nice teacher. Her lectures are straightforward and she uses real world examples. Midterm is open notes and very easy. Her assignments are Connect assignments so its from the online textbook. She also has these small 100 point assignments that are extremely easy. I recommend.

Graded by few things
Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
1.0
5.0
BUS100
Nov 3, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Don't take that class at your own risk because she gave out assignments were hard to understand and did not offer extra credit in case you missed an assignment in multiple times if you're having a bad day. Not recommended for students who are not into an area of business that much.

Lots of homework
So many papers
Tough grader
4.0
3.0
BUS103
Nov 25, 2020
Would take again

I took the online course. The only thing I can say is do the assigned homework and dont procrastinate. Each assignment was worth a lot of points and it can pile up

Participation matters
1.0
5.0
BUS100
Dec 20, 2020
Wouldn't take again

She was a hard professor that I couldnt keep up the work a lot.

Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
BUS100
Dec 29, 2020
Wouldn't take again

I hated taking this business class. :(

Get ready to read
Test heavy
Lecture heavy
1.0
5.0
BUS100
Jan 3, 2021
Wouldn't take again

I have to say that she is the most hated professor on this campus because she never assisted students with their assignments and doesnt often communicate in emails. Do not take this professor as her grading policies could ruin your GPA.

Clear grading criteria
Lecture heavy
Tough grader
5.0
1.0
BUS100
Grade: A
Feb 9, 2021
Would take again

Took online accelerated. She uses McGraw Hill online textbook for assignments. Easy if you can keep up with readings, assignments, and discussion posts. She is a nice teacher despite what others are saying. She was very enthusiastic and engaged with students who actually showed up to the zoom lectures

Gives good feedback
Lots of homework
Get ready to read
1.0
5.0
BUS100
Feb 9, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Do not take this class if youre going to survive without the needs of extra credit.

Participation matters
Test heavy
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
BUS100
Feb 14, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Her class kind of gets wacky for me due to redundant lectures.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Lecture heavy
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
BUS100
Grade: D
Feb 24, 2021
Wouldn't take again

She tried to make business great again, but its not worth it for taking her.

Participation matters
Lecture heavy
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
BUS100
Grade: C
Apr 20, 2021
Wouldn't take again

She's a bad professor because she did not communicate with students in emails and did not help them with homework and lecture support due to students procrastinating for help without exception.

Lots of homework
Test heavy
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
BUS100
Grade: C+
Jun 20, 2021
Wouldn't take again

She doesn't care, and she has no equity for students in an online setting. Please do not take her because of the fast-paced due dates she puts in assignments every day.

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
Participation matters
1.0
5.0
BUS100
Grade: C
Jan 9, 2022
Wouldn't take again

Projects were not that clear and the professor will not help you with the projects.

Get ready to read
Lecture heavy
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
BUS103
Grade: F
Jul 27, 2022

I failed her class because of the difficult work.

Get ready to read
Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
1.0
5.0
BUS103
Grade: C
Aug 22, 2022

I would not recommend this class to everyone since the lectures have nothing to do with projects.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Lots of homework
2.0
3.0
BUS100
Dec 14, 2022

This class was ok for me since it was a hybrid class. Her in person lectures were ok, but I would recommend taking the course online. When there were projects, the professor really wasn't clear about it and it was very confusing. The homework assigned each week was doable.

5.0
3.0
BUS100
Grade: A
Dec 10, 2023
Would take again

I enjoyed taking Bus 100 OPH online. You will be successful if you participate in discussions and manage your workload to meet due dates.

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
Caring
1.0
5.0
BUS100
Grade: F
Apr 29, 2024

This class really sucks because the lectures were not clear to do homework after all.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Participation matters
1.0
5.0
BUS100
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
May 18, 2024

I took her Bus 100 class that was online, no meeting required. I would email her asking her questions on something I was unsure about and wouldn't get a reply back at all, her premade video lectures are unclear, and she gives way too much homework to the point where I was unable to catch up.

Lots of homework
So many papers
2.0
5.0
BUS100
Grade: B
Aug 27, 2024

Does not reply! Save yourself if you want a good grade

Get ready to read
Lots of homework
1.0
2.0
BUSINESS
Jan 1, 2025

Assignments do not match the reading material because they are out of order. Random homework links do not work but she doesn't tell the class and doesn't correct it. Does not grade according to her own guidelines/rubric and her comments about our assignments do not make sense, and are contradictory. Lots of busy work, no teaching so no learning.

1.0
4.0
BUSINESS
Grade: Not sure yet
May 4, 2025

Professor Hui Pate doesn't teach. I learn nothing from her in this class.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
So many papers
1.0
5.0
BUS103ONLINE
Grade: Rather not say
Jun 26, 2025

This online business class has nothing to do with our learning privileges; instead, we just learn nothing but do the work, often that takes a lot of time to figure out. I regret taking this class since it could potentially lower your GPA and is a waste of money as well. Try to take a different instructor instead of this boring class.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Lots of homework
1.0
5.0
BUS100
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Jul 1, 2025

This professor has a lack of transparency and accountability since she never helps anyone in her classes, as she treats them as a lab rat experiment to do their own work with higher pressure and stress. I wouldn't recommend taking her classes because the assignments are disorganized, and the projects are difficult as they require self-learning.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
1.0
5.0
BUS100
Grade: Rather not say
Jul 6, 2025

Every one of the professor's classes has a higher chance of possibility to dent your GPA. Do not try to take any of her classes if you want to complete your coursework without a sense of ease and a cakewalk for the class semester until the end of the semester with high struggles, and it is very difficult to receive a higher grade.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Lots of homework
5.0
2.0
BUS180
Grade: A+
Oct 29, 2025
Would take again

Fully online, clear instructions, replied to emails quickly. Several graded discussions but as long as you do the work it's not too bad. Slide show for final, just submit a pdf. Some topics were also very interesting, good class to take. Reading was boring sometimes, weekly reading comprehension questions, not too bad, just skim the textbook.

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
1.0
2.0
BUS100
Nov 25, 2025
Would take again

Do yourself a favor and don't take the class intro to Business or BUS100 with her please, if you really want to know and really study! But if you want to just get the class done and don't care take it with her. I personally do not recommend it…..

Group projects
Hilarious
Graded by few things
5.0
1.0
BUS100
Grade: B+
Dec 12, 2025
Would take again

I highly recommend taking her intro to business course, which was very easy, and she only gives weekly homework. And eventually you will do group work, but it's not that difficult.

Participation matters
Group projects
Clear grading criteria
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

66%

Textbook Required

0%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

B-

95% confidence
Based on 31 grades
Most common grades:
A (8)
C (6)
B (4)
Grade Distribution
A(11)B(4)C(8)D(6)F(3)A-/B+(3)
Based on 39 reported grades
A: 8
C: 6
B: 4
Drop/Withdrawal: 4
Common Tags
Lots of homework (20)
Tough grader (19)
Participation matters (15)
Get ready to read (14)
Lecture heavy (11)
Clear grading criteria (8)
Caring (5)
Test heavy (5)
Rating Trend

Declining

-2.54 avg change
May
Jun
Jul
Oct
Nov
Dec
Last 6 months
Ratings by Course

100

5.0

(1)

BUSINESS100

5.0

(1)

BUS200

5.0

(3)

DOINGBUSINESS

5.0

(1)

BUSINESS200

5.0

(1)
+6 more courses
Difficulty by Course

DOINGBUSINESS

4.0

BUS103

3.4

BUS100

3.1

BUS103ONLINE

2.7

BUS200

2.3

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