4.8

Issam Ghazzawi

Business - University of La Verne

4.8
Quality
2.9
Difficulty
91%
Would Retake
94
Reviews
4.8
Quality
2.9
Difficulty
4.8
Helpful
4.7
Clarity

91%

Would Retake

94

Reviews

Rating Distribution
Official

5

81

4

8

3

4

2

0

1

1

What Students Say

The best professor I have ever had

BUS655 - 5.0 rating

Great feedback, excellent online lectures and PowerPoint

BUS655 - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

91%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A+

95% confidence
Based on 40 grades
Most common grades:
A (27)
A- (9)
B+ (2)
Grade Distribution
A(29)B(0)C(0)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(11)
Based on 40 reported grades
A: 27
A-: 9
B+: 2
A+: 2
Common Tags
Gives good feedback (22)
Respected (16)
Inspirational (11)
Participation matters (8)
Group projects (8)
Accessible outside class (7)
Get ready to read (4)
GROUP PROJECTS (3)
Rating Trend

Stable

-0.18 avg change
Sep
Oct
Sep
Oct
Aug
Apr
Last 6 months
Ratings by Course

ECBU355

5.0

(2)

ECBU655

5.0

(4)

BUS355

5.0

(1)

ORG355

5.0

(1)

MGMT500

5.0

(1)
+18 more courses
Difficulty by Course

ECBU600

5.0

ORG355

4.0

MGMT500

4.0

MNGT326

4.0

MGT300

4.0

Reviews (94)
3.0
2.0
ECBU551
Sep 13, 2006

Only one X-credit. Hw scores are between 87-94. Neither A or B is hardly to get. Average grades are B+ and A-. Good luck.

4.0
5.0
ECBU600
Feb 26, 2007

Tough class. It will take a lot of time out of each week. He wants his reports and presentations done exactly the way he says. Use the examples he provides and copy the format, structure. Hard to get an A. When answering Qs make sure you answer each individually don't answer all in one paragraph.

4.0
2.0
ECBU551
Mar 26, 2007

great teacher..

5.0
2.0
ECBU355
May 22, 2007

Will definitely keep you until the very end of class

5.0
3.0
ECBU655
May 28, 2007

Great Professor.

5.0
3.0
BUS355
Jun 2, 2007

An excellent professor and charismatic. You will learn a lot. Nice personality, helpful and very fair. He applies his impressive experience to the subject. Fun class, take him. I guarantee it. I had a blast. Register early-his classes are always full.

5.0
4.0
ORG355
Jun 5, 2007

He is my favorite. Very nice and brilliant. Take him.

5.0
4.0
MGMT500
Jun 12, 2007

Very nice & fair. Well rouded professor. I recommend him.

5.0
4.0
ECBU355
Jun 13, 2007

Interesting and makes you think. Participation is a must. You'll learn in his class. I highly recommend him.

5.0
4.0
ECBU655
Aug 6, 2007

An Ivy class professor. I learned a great deal. Very practical and friendly. He is an expert on the subject of organizations. You'll need to work hard for an A. It is worth it. It's my world.

5.0
5.0
ECBU551
Aug 7, 2007

Applies his practical eperience to the lectures. He loves group projects and exercises. I am glad I had him, I enjoyed my term. He has a good sense of humaor and keeps you interested in the class. He is a very nice person but expect to be serious in his class.

5.0
4.0
MGMT356
Oct 18, 2007

Excellent professor. Very helpful and relate subject to real-life experience.

5.0
3.0
ECBU655
Oct 30, 2007

I enjoy his class immensely and look forward to every session. Great guy.

5.0
2.0
MGMT356
Nov 27, 2007

Excellent professor and a realy nice person. He is so passionate about us learning.

4.0
4.0
MNGT326
Jan 9, 2008

very good, he is worth the money I paid for this class

5.0
3.0
MGMT459
Feb 26, 2008

An outstanding professor of Organizational Behavior. I look forward to class meetings. Very interesting instructor. Knowledge & fun time.

5.0
2.0
BUS655
Apr 1, 2008

He was nice, good, witty, organized, and very helpful. Designing organizations was a good class. Expect to work. Choose your group members carefully. He does not assign you to a group. Good luck.

5.0
3.0
BUS551
Jul 1, 2008

Excellent professor. Always prepared and helpful. Impressive research and application to class materials.

5.0
2.0
MGMT459
Sep 5, 2008

You must take him. Very good professor. Means well. My fraternity brother suggested that I take him. No regret. Owesome experience, Ilearned a lot.

5.0
2.0
ECBU655
Nov 11, 2008

Like others saying. Great class.You will learn a lot.

5.0
1.0
MGMT459
Nov 27, 2008

He cares. Great prof.

5.0
2.0
MGMT455
May 18, 2009

I have taken him for human resources and organizational behavior and he is a wonderful professor!

5.0
5.0
BUS655
Aug 12, 2009

Amazing, Cares and makes it worth while. Will keep you the entire time but you will learn and he will make sure everyone understands and participates.

5.0
3.0
BUS551
Nov 13, 2009

One of the best professors at the University. It's a fun class because it's interactive. Very practical teacher because he talks about his career experiences.

5.0
1.0
ORGANMGMT
Dec 10, 2009

AWESOME PROF. EASY & FAIR, TAKE HIM...his stories are entertaining and great!

5.0
3.0
ECBU665
Jan 5, 2010

fantastic prof! take him! his classes are very interesting and go quickly, even though I had him for 8 hours on Saturdays. He really cares about his students and does everything he can to make sure they learn what they need to. Again, Fantastic prof!

5.0
4.0
BUS551
Jan 26, 2010

Very good professor. Helpful and fair. He shares his business experience as it relates to our subject.

5.0
2.0
BUS655
Mar 10, 2010

He is worth the money I paid. Very charismatic and well rounded professor. Very nice, professional and helpful. Made me proud to be his student. He is an expert on the subject of organizations.

5.0
1.0
MGMT459
May 3, 2010

I will take more of his classes if it is offered. A Very good person and an outstanding professor. Prof. Ghazzawi, You rock!

5.0
2.0
BUS655
Jun 12, 2010

The instructor is good, however, 95% of your grade is based on the final group project, if you are in the group that not everyone is contributing your grade will go lower and it is not fair at all. There are also many team work projects, make sure who you pick your team members or you'll not be happy with your final grade.

5.0
1.0
BUS655
Jun 14, 2010

Professor Ghazzawi thanks for the learning, it was a great experience!

5.0
4.0
BUS655
Aug 1, 2010

One of ULV's best professors. Excellent knowledge and immediate individual feedback for online class. I wish every professor was this amazing.

5.0
2.0
BUS655
Oct 28, 2010

I have really enjoyed his class. His experience, knowledge, and skills have made this class very interesting and informational. I really admire your his writing and research skills. He does a lot of good to the community with all of the journals and books that you have written.

5.0
2.0
BUS551
Dec 27, 2010

When I listen to his lecture, it's like getting transported elsewhere. Very knowledgable and helpful. Down-to-earth charismatic person. He was recommended by a friend of mine. It's my world. He cares about his students. His teaching style is very uplifting.

3.0
3.0
ORG655
Jan 3, 2011

Not very happy with the class and the grade. He keeps you until the last second of the class, 95% of your grade is based on team project, yet instructor is not involved in forming the group. The only class in MBA that I got B.

5.0
2.0
BUS655
Jan 6, 2011

Entertaining, knowledgeable & very passionate w/his work. Ensures that students grasp the concept and theory of the class. Thoroughly enjoyed this class & professor. Highly recommend him. Take him and you won't be disappointed.

5.0
1.0
BUS551
Jan 11, 2011

Very uplifting teaching style. Dr. G. is a very motivational professor. I like his teaching style. While I enjoyed his class-an excellent experience, I wished that he relied less on group work and balance it with individual work (make it 50-50 instead of 70-30). Other than that, I could openly say that he is one of the best teachers ever.

5.0
2.0
MGMT459
Jul 7, 2011

I had an excellent learning experience regarding organizational behavior.

5.0
2.0
BUS655
Dec 29, 2011

He is worth my tuition. Very helpful and knowledgeable professor. I had a great term with him. I love his examples and application of the learned theories to real-life situations.

5.0
1.0
BUS655
Mar 13, 2012

Very passionate about the class. Very energetic, experienced, and supportive professor. His course was my very first in the MBA program, hope that other professors are like him. I am excited, great program La Verne U.

5.0
2.0
BUS655
May 4, 2012

One of the best professors I have ever taken a class with.

5.0
2.0
BUS655
May 24, 2012

Outstanding.

5.0
2.0
BUS655
Jul 8, 2012

Awesome Professor! Very knowledgable and use tons of real world examples. Definitely recommend taking him

5.0
2.0
MGMT300
Dec 7, 2012

Nice guy

5.0
2.0
BUS655
Mar 14, 2013

Very charismatic and supportive professor. He was my first professor in the MBA program and looking forward to have more courses hopefully with him.My experience so far is great at ULV. He knows his stuff very well, I am delighted.

5.0
1.0
BUS655
Jun 26, 2013

Dr. Ghazzawi is outstanding. Very engaged. He is by far the best professor that I had. Great feedback, excellent online lectures and PowerPoint. He is online all the times reviewing and providing instructions and feedback.

5.0
3.0
BUS655
Jul 1, 2013

The best professor I have ever had. If you plan on working with humans, take this professor! He is extremely knowledgeable. He reminds us to treat others with dignity and being a boss does not equate to being bossy!!

5.0
1.0
MGMT300
Jul 30, 2013

Dr. G. is very passionate about teaching. He cared about me and about other students. He is very fair and kind. I thought his tests were straight forward. I enjoyed our weekly exercises.

5.0
1.0
BUS581
Aug 4, 2013

Professor Gazzawi is one of those instructors who are trying to be different. Generally I don't think anyone regretted taking his classes.

5.0
2.0
MGMT300
Dec 24, 2013

Very nice and helpful professor. Very knowledgable and practical.

5.0
2.0
BUS655
Feb 5, 2014

One of the best teachers I've had! Changed my life!

5.0
2.0
MGMT300
Feb 27, 2014

I learned a lot from him. Easy to relate to him and the material he covers. He is very personable and helpful. He is one of my favorites.

4.0
3.0
BUS551
Grade: B+
Mar 22, 2014

every class has case. each student needs to pick one topic and write 6-8pages paper. one group case and one group project. no final exam.

5.0
1.0
MGMT522
Grade: A
Apr 23, 2014

Great professor, always available to assist. My best Online class ever. Very reasonable and straight forward.

5.0
1.0
BUS655
Grade: A
Aug 6, 2014

This is my second class with him. I had him for HRM and now designing effective organizations. He is owesome. I had a great experience. Always there to help and give feedback.

5.0
1.0
MANAGEMENT
Grade: A
May 4, 2015

A very respectful and well respected professor. Great personality and kindness. Very helpful.

5.0
1.0
MGMT300
May 18, 2015

He has a great business knowledge. A very pleasant professor with great leadership ability.

5.0
1.0
BUS655
Grade: A
Jul 8, 2015

Helpful and kind. A well experienced professor.

4.0
3.0
BUS635
Grade: A
Feb 23, 2016

Terrific teacher who cares about the success of his students. Awesome, real world experience that elevates his effectiveness and your learning. Long research paper and big group project required. Go to class, listen, participate, work hard on your projects and you'll get an A.

5.0
4.0
MGMT522
Grade: A
Jul 25, 2016
Would take again

An excellent professor, very kind and caring. A very experienced and supportive professor.

5.0
5.0
MGMT300
Grade: B+
Oct 27, 2016
Would take again

Love this professor. He is fair and wants you to learn. A serious class but fun learning. He provides excellent examples and makes things simple to understand.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
BUS655
Grade: A
Feb 11, 2017
Would take again

Very reasonable and experienced professor. A great learning and fun class. It was my world.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Inspirational
5.0
4.0
BUS655
Grade: A
Feb 25, 2017
Would take again

Love this professor. He know his subject well! Great examples and experiences. Make the course very easy to understand. It is my world!

5.0
4.0
MGT300
Grade: A
Apr 8, 2017
Would take again

Good caring professor. experienced, and could be funny.

Gives good feedback
Respected
GROUP PROJECTS
5.0
3.0
BUS551
Grade: A
Jul 12, 2017
Would take again

I love this professor more than I love my I Phone. An outstanding one.

5.0
3.0
BUS655
Grade: A
Oct 14, 2017
Would take again

A great person and professor

Respected
Participation matters
Inspirational
5.0
3.0
MGMT522
Grade: A-
Jan 23, 2018
Would take again

Very proactive and respectful. Knowledgeable and fair.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Participation matters
5.0
4.0
MGMT455
Grade: A-
Mar 1, 2018
Would take again

You get instant feedback from him. While this is an online class, he is always there. Very helpful and immediate feedback. You get a weekly grade.

Gives good feedback
Respected
GROUP PROJECTS
5.0
3.0
MGMT522
Grade: A
Oct 3, 2018
Would take again

I was lucky to take a course with the inspiring Dr. Ghazzawi. He actually cares about his students, scheduling meetings when needed and responding to my emails rapidly even though he had a busy schedule. If you take his feedback into consideration, you will realize that he is very fair in grading and he has clear grading criteria.

Gives good feedback
Respected
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
5.0
4.0
MGMT522
Grade: A
Nov 13, 2018
Would take again

He is worth it, good professor.

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
GROUP PROJECTS
5.0
4.0
MGMT459
Grade: A
Apr 24, 2019
Would take again

He provides good feedback. I love his experiential stories. An excellent learning environment.

Respected
Accessible outside class
Inspirational
5.0
4.0
BUS655
Grade: A
Jun 19, 2019
Would take again

He is an excellent professor. Very understanding and knowledgeable. He provides an experiential approach to learning. Excellent corporate experience.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Clear grading criteria
3.0
4.0
MGMT522
Grade: A
Aug 14, 2019
Would take again

Makes u work for the A. Syllabus said 1pg assignment per week would be enough, but in order to get an A youll be writing more like 8-12pgs/wk. Promises extra credit for turning in work b4 noon on Wednesday but doesnt actually award it (classmates all noticed this). Also said responses were optional for certain weeks, & then changed it w/o notice.

Lots of homework
Group projects
Tough grader
4.0
4.0
BUS655
Grade: A-
May 29, 2020
Wouldn't take again

You have to do a group project and you all receive the same grade regardless if certain people messed up on the part they were responsible for. You are expected to answer his questions in 4 to 6 pages, anything less will get you a low score. Great Professor, but a strict grader.

Inspirational
Group projects
Tough grader
3.0
4.0
BUS655
Grade: A-
Jun 4, 2020
Wouldn't take again

The course requires lengthy responses each week (around 5 pages) in order to get an A. The syllabus indicated 1 page would be considered good but in grading terms that's really a B or lower. Beware of the group project as that carries significant weight on the overall grade and you will be at the mercy of your fellow members. Would not take again!

4.0
4.0
MGMT522
Grade: A-
Jul 17, 2020
Would take again

Really great prof. HW is manageable BUT you must be in depth and detailed, ensure you answer every portion of the question asked. You must write about 4 pgs. of a relevant response to get a good grade, he grades harshly but only focuses on the work. Feedback is instantaneous, very knowledgeable... works with students.

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Tough grader
5.0
4.0
BUS655
Grade: A
Aug 1, 2020
Would take again

A wonderful professor. Provides good and quick feedback on your assessments. Very accessible.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Accessible outside class
5.0
4.0
BUS655
Grade: A
Aug 1, 2020
Would take again

Wonderful professor. Accessible and provides quick feedback.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Inspirational
5.0
4.0
MGMT522
Grade: A
Aug 1, 2020
Would take again

Very good professor

Gives good feedback
Respected
Inspirational
5.0
4.0
MGMT455
Grade: A-
Aug 5, 2020
Would take again

Dr. G is an engaged professor that cares about learning. Always there when any questions come up. He is very knowledgeable and seems to enjoy teaching. Solid choice!

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Group projects
4.0
3.0
MGMT522
Oct 13, 2021
Would take again

You will write a lot. The requirements are 1 page but its best to write 3 or more pages cause one will not be enough. He also wants you to use the book a lot for reference but no matter how much you use the book you will always need to write more about the book. Its hard to get 100 without writing at a PHD level but you will get an A regardless.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
5.0
3.0
MGMT522
Grade: A
Oct 15, 2021
Would take again

Dr. Ghazzawi has been one of the best professors I have had in my career. He provides you all you need to be successful and really challenges you as a student to do your hardest. At the end of the day he can't force us to do our work or be over achievers but his course is very structured and he takes the time to give proper feedback.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
BUS650
Grade: A+
Oct 17, 2021
Would take again

Great professor! You have to write around 4-5 pages for your discussions for a chance at the A. Its not too difficult and professor is super knowledgeable and cares for his students.

Gives good feedback
Get ready to read
Group projects
5.0
4.0
BUS650
Grade: A
Feb 6, 2022
Would take again

One of the best professors I have ever encountered. Very inspirational and caring, I learned a lot.

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Inspirational
5.0
4.0
MGMT522
Grade: A-
Feb 6, 2022
Would take again

My second course with him. He is awesome!

Gives good feedback
Respected
Group projects
5.0
5.0
BUS650
Grade: A
Feb 11, 2022
Would take again

An outstanding professor! The BEST Professor. Very knowledgeable and kind.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Inspirational
5.0
4.0
BUS650
Grade: A-
Apr 9, 2022
Would take again

Very experienced in business and academics. You will absolutely like him, very helpful and provides good feedback to help you improve. The application of the learned theory is a must in his course. While I had him for an online class, he periodically invite us for an optional zoom session to help with the difficult parts. Nice and kind person!

Participation matters
Gives good feedback
Respected
1.0
4.0
BUS650
Grade: A-
Jun 15, 2022

Get ready for weekly discussions of 5+ pages. This professor reviews your work and makes sure you are writing enough for the weekly discussion posts. If you do not mind writing a lengthy amount then go ahead. If not I recommend choosing another professor.

Get ready to read
Group projects
So many papers
5.0
4.0
BUS650
Grade: A+
Sep 26, 2022
Would take again

My favorite professor. I had him in my undergraduate first and liked his style. Now I am finishing up my MBA and had a class with him recently. He is a well-round professor; well experienced in business, teaching, and scholarly work. Very respectful to all of us and a well respected professor. You cannot go wrong.

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Accessible outside class
5.0
4.0
MGMT459
Grade: A
Oct 6, 2022
Would take again

Very good and inspirational professor. He is my favorite. Attendance is mandatory and grade class exercises.

Participation matters
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
1.0
BUS650
Grade: A
Sep 18, 2023
Would take again

Very experienced in business and in the topic. He is personable, friendly, and supportive. Very responsive who answers your e-mail unbelievably quick. You will not regret taking him. It is my world, I had him also for MGMTB 522 (HR). Great experience.

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
5.0
4.0
MGMT522
Grade: A
Oct 12, 2023
Would take again

Professor Ghazzawi took into consideration what support the class needed, and also offered credit for weekly discussions in the form of attendance and participation in Zoom lectures. He is very understanding of every individual, and is willing to support the learning of all his students. I can't wait to take another one of his classes.

Participation matters
Group projects
Caring
5.0
2.0
MGMT522
Grade: A
Aug 10, 2024
Would take again

Took MGMT 522 online. Weekly reading of 2-3 chapters. He then gives you a couple questions and you have to write a 2-3 page paper answering them. 2 zoom sessions that he give you credit for if you attend in lieu of assignment. 1 group project, 5 members, 20 page paper divided amongst the 5 of you due week 6 or 7. Yes you have to write but easy A.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Group projects
5.0
3.0
BUS650
Grade: A
Apr 20, 2025
Would take again

Excellent professor.

Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

91%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A+

95% confidence
Based on 40 grades
Most common grades:
A (27)
A- (9)
B+ (2)
Grade Distribution
A(29)B(0)C(0)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(11)
Based on 40 reported grades
A: 27
A-: 9
B+: 2
A+: 2
Common Tags
Gives good feedback (22)
Respected (16)
Inspirational (11)
Participation matters (8)
Group projects (8)
Accessible outside class (7)
Get ready to read (4)
GROUP PROJECTS (3)
Rating Trend

Stable

-0.18 avg change
Sep
Oct
Sep
Oct
Aug
Apr
Last 6 months
Ratings by Course

ECBU355

5.0

(2)

ECBU655

5.0

(4)

BUS355

5.0

(1)

ORG355

5.0

(1)

MGMT500

5.0

(1)
+18 more courses
Difficulty by Course

ECBU600

5.0

ORG355

4.0

MGMT500

4.0

MNGT326

4.0

MGT300

4.0

Similar Professors