3.7

Ira Morrow

Management - Pace University (all)

3.7
Quality
2.2
Difficulty
44%
Would Retake
83
Reviews
3.7
Quality
2.2
Difficulty
3.3
Helpful
3.8
Clarity

44%

Would Retake

83

Reviews

Rating Distribution
Official

5

29

4

25

3

15

2

5

1

9

What Students Say

You'll never get to learn anything in this class

BUS150 - 1.0 rating

2 presentations which he is a super easy grader

MBA670 - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

94%

Textbook Required

46%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A-

86% confidence
Based on 12 grades
Most common grades:
A (6)
B (3)
A- (2)
Grade Distribution
A(7)B(3)C(0)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(2)
Based on 14 reported grades
A: 6
B: 3
A-: 2
Not sure yet: 2
Common Tags
GROUP PROJECTS (5)
Gives good feedback (5)
Skip class? You won't pass. (5)
Lecture heavy (5)
LECTURE HEAVY (4)
Group projects (4)
Participation matters (3)
Clear grading criteria (3)
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4.3

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Reviews (83)
4.0
2.0
MGT322
Jun 23, 2002

No Comments

4.0
2.0
MBA601
Jul 15, 2002

fairly easy

5.0
1.0
MGT322
Aug 15, 2002

IF YOU WANT TO LEARN AND HAVE FUN HES THE BEST

5.0
2.0
MBA601
Nov 23, 2002

No Comments

4.0
2.0
MBA601
Dec 18, 2002

Fairly easy, make sure to follow his instructions

3.0
3.0
MBA601
Dec 22, 2002

If you follow his directions in the syllabus, easy A's for the papers.

4.0
1.0
MBA601
Jan 22, 2003

not too much work compare to other teachers...

3.0
3.0
MBA601
Feb 15, 2003

one **** professor, fairly easy

5.0
2.0
601602
Feb 24, 2003

Follow his directions for class and get an A. Fun and Easy

5.0
1.0
MBA602
Mar 19, 2003

Great class. I reccomend highly. He's a very fair grader.

5.0
3.0
MBA602
Mar 27, 2003

highly intelligent, witty. developing class, but make sure you follow his instructions for papers.

1.0
5.0
MBA601
Apr 3, 2003

Most pathetic teacher i have every had. Should be ashamed of giving away A for doing nothing. Don't buy the book he does not ever use it. In fact he never teaches. He appears to be annoyed to be in class

3.0
2.0
MBA602
May 8, 2003

boring class, leanred very little. should only be 1 semester

4.0
3.0
MBA602
May 26, 2003

I had Morrow for 601 too...it appears he's a little more lenient for the 2nd semester. Put a lot of effort into the final paper; he concentrates on it.

4.0
3.0
MBA601602
Jun 9, 2003

These two classes are a waste of a year. You learn nothing at all. Fairly easy grader- 19.

3.0
3.0
MBA601
Jun 10, 2003

Show up for four times: First Class - Pick up the paper outlines then leave; Presentation night - find an interesting topic to MAKE him listen, otherwise you won't get an A; and two days that you handin your papers. Other than that, stay at home!!!!

3.0
2.0
MGT322
Jul 18, 2003

Has a "holier than thou" attitude. Seems to dislike small talk and shows no emotions whatsoever. Other than that he knows his material. Doesn't count attendance but if you want an A then coming to class is a must b/c everything from class is

4.0
1.0
MBA6012
Jul 29, 2003

Easy grader, follow instructions for papers and projects he tells you exactly what you need to include, Easy A

4.0
1.0
MGT322
Sep 7, 2003

no matter how dumb you are, you already know more than this guy

5.0
1.0
MBA6012
Oct 19, 2003

If you can write a 15 page paper about yourself, then you will get an A in this class. If you can stand in front of a class for 15 minutes and BS about something, you will get an A in this class. Basically it a lot of BS......

5.0
2.0
MBA620
Nov 6, 2003

Pretty good guy. Looks disinterested at times, but that's just his style. Very smart. Very reasonable in his expectations. Fair grader. Can be pretty entertaining. Knows what he's talking about. One of the better professors I have had. You won't regret it

4.0
2.0
MBA620
Dec 19, 2003

Good teacher. Key to papers is to quote as many references as possible. The more references, the higher the grade. Make sure to practice presentations prior to delivery and you'll be fine. He's entertaining in an awkward way. Nice guy.

2.0
4.0
MBA620
Feb 4, 2004

I think he teaches because he needs the money if he had the chance he would do something else. He is not interested to what you have to say. He simply teaches out of duty. He disapointed me because he knows a lot but don't cares to deliver it.

4.0
1.0
MBA620
Mar 19, 2004

he knows a lot but the class was pointless for me. i barely went to class and got an A. dont even bother taking notes b/c u will never use or need them. this class was very boring and useless- but he is still a nice guy.

5.0
1.0
MBA620
Apr 14, 2004

went to class 5 times total.. the guy is a joke.. easy A

4.0
3.0
MBA620
May 13, 2004

He likes when you make a presentation, subjective, difficult to get A or A+, the best you get A-. If you write a second paper enstead of personal presentation you can even get B or B-. You can't argue with him, is his opinion and that's it.

4.0
2.0
MBA
Jun 3, 2004

I found his lectures very interesting and he brings exercises to class which get everyone involved and keep people entertained. He's not a stickler on attendance. I am taking him again becaused I enjoyed his class and thought he was a clear lecturer.

4.0
3.0
MBA620
Sep 12, 2004

Nice prof. but boring class. No tests, only one group project, one self assessment report, and one individual report/presentation. Tough grader but easy class.

5.0
3.0
MBA620
Dec 27, 2004

I thought the class would be quirky and HR'ish. The takes attendance the second class starts. One group project, paper or individual presentation and cumulative final. He gives tons of examples. Nice guy, annoying final. Don't ask dumb questions. He'll blow up your spot.

2.0
3.0
MBA620
May 4, 2005

His lectures are wast of time. He teaches nothing... You give a presentation and a paper, that is it... I did not learn alot compared to my undergrad.

1.0
1.0
MBA620
Jul 6, 2005

. Ignorant, condescending, subjective, close-minded, not approachable, doesn't accept other viewpoints, has his opinion and nothing else counts. You need to be able to read his mind. He only wants to hear his own point of view.

1.0
3.0
MBA620
Jul 11, 2005

Course is okay, but the professor is horrible. If you can take this course with a different professor, by all means do so. He is very judgemental and discriminates against certain groups.

1.0
1.0
MBA620
Jul 12, 2005

Closed minded to student points of view. Not very clear in his directions. Present himself as above it all. Must be able to repeat his exact words and points of view. Learn nothing. For the final, only study the examples and the most minuet points.

1.0
3.0
MBA620
Jul 14, 2005

Hated the Professor!! Avoid taking this course with Prof. Morrow. He can't teach. I Didn't learn anything of value in this course. He doensn't listen to anyone but himself. Also, if you give the wrong answer in class, rest assured that he will blow up on you. What a waste of time!!

1.0
5.0
MBA620
Jul 20, 2005

Worst Professor I ever had. Has no teaching skills, thinks he's a genius. Forces you to buy a book he never uses. Don't buy/read the book. It will only confuse you. If you mention any info from the book in his class he will blow up on you. He has his own opinion and nothing else counts, not even the book. Very unclear in his direction.

5.0
1.0
MBA620
Aug 29, 2005

Very clear lecturer. Whereas Prof. Morrow does a good job of sticking to subject matter, he could be a little more accommodating of student viewpoints - but I suppose that's a delicate balance for any professor. Nice guy - pretty easy grader.

1.0
2.0
MBA620
Nov 9, 2005

Course is easy, but the Professor is hard to deal with. If you have to take him, take good notes. His exams are based on his lectures. Don't buy the book. My advise: Try to take this course with a different Professor. (This guys is in love with himself).

5.0
2.0
MBA620
May 10, 2006

Excellent teacher... not narrow minded anymore on the contrary he let us give our opinions without contradicting us but rather with asking questions. Good lectures (final based only on the lectures). Two projects and one final. Fair grader. I strongly recommend this teacher.

5.0
2.0
MBA620
May 10, 2006

A great professor. He is kind to his students. respects their opinions, and makes the class materials interesting. A very fair grader since he's so laid back. 2 projects and a final. DO NOT BUY THE BOOK! Final is based all on his lecture notes so take good notes. Overall, one of my favorite professors so far at Pace. Morrow RULES!

4.0
5.0
MBA620
May 15, 2006

DON'T BUY THE BOOK! Don't need it. Usually keeps you there the full time. 2 projects (or 1 paper and 1 project) and final. Final is comprehensive and directly from his class lectures. Easy grader. Really get to know your theories. There are a lot. He knows his stuff but goes on quite a bit. Didn't bother me but did others.

5.0
1.0
MBA620
May 22, 2006

He is a great Professor. I recommend business students to take his class. You don't need the book. Just come to class, participate and do all the projects and paper.

4.0
1.0
MBA620
Jun 23, 2006

Great teacher. Don't bother buying the textbook. Just come to class and take notes. If you're not brain-dead, you will get an A.

3.0
5.0
MBA620
Jul 17, 2006

Slightly arrogant and superior. Will embarrass you in front of class instead of taking it on the side - very ineffective style. You must do several in class presentations and one solo. He is a pretty harsh grader on the solo. I thought we are suppose to learn to present better not be criticize and more terrified of it.

5.0
3.0
MBA620
Jul 24, 2006

Very interesting class and useful in terms of your working environment. You will gain insight. However I found his final exam, which was 35%of the grade for the summer session to be quite hard. I was running a B+, but actually got a B for the class because of the final.

3.0
2.0
MBA620
Aug 23, 2006

Okay professor. Grades fairly for both group & individual presentations. Be as close to max time as possible. Exam is tough, but you'll be fine if you really know your theories. Don't bother with the book-only tests on what he teaches in class. Not the best at dealing w/ students. Really needs to put some of the theories he teaches into practice.

5.0
1.0
MBA620
May 10, 2007

Excellent Professor. If you want to learn attend this class. Great class involvement. I learnt a lot from him.

4.0
2.0
MBA620
May 13, 2008

Not a bad professor. Text book is completely useless. Pretty fair grader. Takes attendance every class, but not sure how that factors into the grade. take very detailed notes, because you will need them for the final. Overall, would recommend the class to people.

5.0
1.0
MBA620
May 15, 2008

The class was so easy! 35% group presentaion, 30% individual presentation, 35%final. You don't need book. He asks from class notes only. Very easy final. Easy grader in presentations.

5.0
1.0
MBA620
May 15, 2008

Professor kept class engaged, went over theories in detail (no ambiguity whatsoever) and broke class up into groups to work on cases pertaining to material being discussed in class, so he put what he was teaching into action. There was no use for a text as there was only one test, the final, which consisted of class notes. A+ instructor.

5.0
2.0
MBA620
May 21, 2008

2 presentations and an exam (straight from notes which are lengthy)....after working in the corp world, you will learn alot about yourself and your management from him....great class

5.0
3.0
MBA620
Dec 22, 2008

Excellent professor. You will learn a lot without feeling overwhelmed. He is engaging during class and very knowledgeable. Fair/easy grader on group presentation and solo presentation. Take good notes, becuase that's all the final is based on. Don't buy the book.

4.0
1.0
MBA620
Feb 12, 2009

Easy grader but borrrring. No need for a book. Just take good notes. exam was based on notes only.

5.0
1.0
MBA670
Dec 24, 2010

Easy class. 2 presentations which he is a super easy grader. the final is fair as long as you take good notes and memorize your notes. no need for a textbook

5.0
2.0
MBA670
Apr 20, 2012

Fabulous enthusiastic teacher. Every moment of the class was fascinating. Covers a lot of theories -- but offers lots of great examples to make then clear.

4.0
1.0
MBA670
Jul 6, 2012

Easy grader. Boring, very boring class. If this wasn't a mandatory class i would recommend not taking it at all.

5.0
4.0
MBA670
Sep 14, 2012

Loved this class. The professor lectured directly, a individual and group project and a mid-term and final exam. Exam questions come from the lectures. The individual project is fun, you can get very creative with it. Meant to help you get comfortable with public speaking, very helpful.

3.0
3.0
BUS150
Dec 8, 2012

I was put into his BUS150 night class and decided to just deal with it. I do not recommend taking him as a freshman at least. He's very serious and doesn't like excuses, even if they are valid. Like my paper wouldn't print so I emailed it to him and he didn't like that. Overall he's kinda stuck up. He's a nice person but a very serious professor.

3.0
2.0
MBA670
Dec 20, 2012

The lectures were long - he always went the entire class period - and it felt like he was repeating himself. Go to class though, because the final is entirely from the notes (don't buy the book). He grades fairly easily on the presentations as long as you follow the guidelines, but overall I didn't enjoy the class.

4.0
2.0
150
Dec 13, 2013

Loved this professor! The class is based off of 2 presentations a paper and the final. Not difficult class. Does not use the book.

5.0
1.0
MBA670
Grade: B
Dec 21, 2013

Great class. 2 presentations (1 group and 1 individual) and a final. You can get creative especially with individual presentation. Follow instructions and don’t go overtime. You must take good notes as final is entirely based on the lectures- don’t buy a book.

5.0
2.0
MBA670
Jul 2, 2014

Great professor who knows what he is talking about. I took him Summer I and we had one group and one individual presentation and a final. Don't go over or too much under time for the presentations; you will be penalized for it. Go to class, take notes, don't buy the book and you'll be fine.

5.0
1.0
MGT250
Feb 5, 2015

1 group presentation, 1 individual presentation, 1 take home final and a small eportfolio assignment. Don't feel overwhelmed by the amount of work he assigns, they are super easy and he's an easy grader who gives great feedback and knows the subject well. I normally find business classes boring but he made it interesting.

4.0
1.0
BUS150
Apr 15, 2015

Not the worse professor. He's boring but lenient. There's two presentations, one small assignment, a game, and a final. He takes attendance, but feel free to show up late or to leave after he takes it. He doesn't care. But he usually lets the class out early.

1.0
5.0
BUS150
May 4, 2016

DON'T TAKE HIM. You'll never get to learn anything in this class!! AND THE FINAL TEST IS 10 ESSAYS!!!

4.0
2.0
BUS150
Grade: A+
May 12, 2016

Kinda boring but nice gu. He assigns one group project (a powerpoint presentation), you also do an individual presentation ( another powerpoint), and you do the online BizCafe simulation and you write a paper on it. Take notes during his lectures, because that's what's on the final. You'll never use the book. Easy A.

3.0
1.0
MGT322
Grade: A
May 13, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Easy A, boring class. 1 group project, 1 individual project and a cumulative final. Do not buy the textbook, there's no homework and the final is strictly based off what he says in class. Take really good notes because he does not use PowerPoint.

GRADED BY FEW THINGS
GROUP PROJECTS
LECTURE HEAVY
3.0
3.0
MGT250
May 20, 2017
Wouldn't take again

I want to think he's a nice guy but he cares more about attendance than anything. He doesn't use powerpoints and just reads and writes out lecture. Super hard to do well on the final because it's all based on your IN CLASS notes. The class is just two presentations and 8/10 open ended final questions. You can get an A but take someone else.

GRADED BY FEW THINGS
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
3.0
MBA670
Jul 4, 2017
Would take again

Mr. Morrow is great professor, I very much enjoyed his class, and he cares about his students, and treats everyone fair and respectfully. Please participate and let him know you are interested in what he has to teach, this will help you nicely on final grade. Take good notes, and don't buy book.

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
GROUP PROJECTS
3.0
2.0
BUS101
Grade: A-
Sep 25, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Definetly a good person, but unfortunately his classer are not amusing and interesting. Boring and not much interactive. In this era I'd expect to have an innovative inspirational professor for this class.

Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
Clear grading criteria
4.0
2.0
MBA670
Grade: A
Dec 31, 2017
Would take again

Straightforward and easy material. Lectures are mad boring though.

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
GROUP PROJECTS
4.0
2.0
BUS150
Grade: A
Jan 23, 2018
Would take again

super easy class to pass with an A if you have all the notes. all you have to do is show up and dont skip more than 2

Skip class? You won't pass.
GROUP PROJECTS
LECTURE HEAVY
4.0
1.0
MGT322
May 3, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Professor Morrow knows his stuff (Psychology). However, not too energetic in his lectures, but he does make it interesting and fun by incorporating some psychology activities. No textbook and only one final exam and 2 presentations.

GROUP PROJECTS
5.0
3.0
MGT222
Grade: B
Jun 23, 2018
Would take again

He is one of the most helpful professors at Pace. He changed my life since he is great in psychology and he knew that I was suffering in life. He helped me when I was totally failing in the class and gave me 4 chances to pass and I did at the end. He has 2 presentation and final. MAKE SURE TO TAKE NOTES EACH CLASS final is easy from the notes only!

Gives good feedback
Respected
Caring
5.0
1.0
MBA670
Grade: A-
Jul 10, 2018
Would take again

One individual presentation and one group. Follow his guidelines, easy A. Show up and take notes every class bc that's the only place to get them. No midterm, final is on all class notes but very straight forward. Mostly definitions. No homework. Talks entire class but funny at times. Easy A.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Clear grading criteria
LECTURE HEAVY
3.0
2.0
MGT150
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 9, 2019
Would take again

A group presentation, individual presentation, and a final. He lectures for 3 hours, and it gets quite boring. He knows what he's talking about, but he primarily lists things all class which are examples or common sense. The textbook is not used at all. He's not the most interesting, but he would probably be a good resource and is nice!

Graded by few things
Group projects
3.0
2.0
MGT222
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 24, 2019
Would take again

1 group presentation, 1 individual project, final. Didn't use the textbook. Professor really knowledgeable, but most of it is common sense. Chill professor, no homework.

2.0
4.0
MGT222
Apr 26, 2019
Wouldn't take again

you wont stay awake in this class

Group projects
Lecture heavy
2.0
2.0
MGT250
Grade: A
Apr 30, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Veeeeery boring. Lectures for 3 hours straight and gives no breaks. Speaks slowly, covers unbelievably few things in 3 hours of talking. Made this management class into some sort of a pseudo-psychology course. Is clear about what he wants, grades reasonably, but is the worst teacher.

Group projects
Clear grading criteria
Lecture heavy
4.0
3.0
MGT322
Grade: A
May 2, 2019
Wouldn't take again

This professor is very nice, and is very clear on what he wants. You are graded on a group presentation, individual presentation, and a final. Both presentations have a time requirement, and you MUST have handouts for the class! If you dont you loose A LOT of point. Just keep that in mind. His lectures are slow but interesting. Just pay attention.

Gives good feedback
Graded by few things
Lecture heavy
1.0
2.0
MGT250
May 12, 2019
Wouldn't take again

no powerpoints, outlines, resources, or interesting assignments. he covers 30 minutes of content in 3 hours. Lists tons of random examples in a monotonous voice, and obviously is not really invested in teaching a management class. This class was a waste of my money and did not learn anything.

Skip class? You won't pass.
3.0
1.0
MGT150
Grade: A
May 22, 2019
Wouldn't take again

very boring 3 hour lecture with no powerpoint or textbook use, but it is a very easy class. grade based on a group presentation, individual presentation, and final, all of which are graded lightly

Gives good feedback
Graded by few things
Lecture heavy
2.0
3.0
MGT250
Grade: B
Apr 29, 2020
Wouldn't take again

The average professor, show and lecture heavy like reading from a powerpoint. Has one group project and individual project. There was a final but it got taken away due to the RONA.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Group projects
Lecture heavy
5.0
3.0
MGT250
May 14, 2020
Would take again

He was a good professor. Would take again!

Caring
Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

94%

Textbook Required

46%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A-

86% confidence
Based on 12 grades
Most common grades:
A (6)
B (3)
A- (2)
Grade Distribution
A(7)B(3)C(0)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(2)
Based on 14 reported grades
A: 6
B: 3
A-: 2
Not sure yet: 2
Common Tags
GROUP PROJECTS (5)
Gives good feedback (5)
Skip class? You won't pass. (5)
Lecture heavy (5)
LECTURE HEAVY (4)
Group projects (4)
Participation matters (3)
Clear grading criteria (3)
Rating Trend

Improving

+0.29 avg change
Jun
Jul
Apr
May
Apr
May
Last 6 months
Ratings by Course

601602

5.0

(1)

MBA670

4.6

(10)

MBA6012

4.5

(2)

MBA602

4.3

(4)

150

4.0

(1)
+10 more courses
Difficulty by Course

MBA601602

3.0

MGT222

3.0

MBA601

2.6

BUS150

2.6

MGT250

2.3

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