2.7

Jim Walker

Marketing - Northwest Missouri State University

2.7
Quality
3.5
Difficulty
54%
Would Retake
86
Reviews
2.7
Quality
3.5
Difficulty
2.5
Helpful
2.8
Clarity

54%

Would Retake

86

Reviews

Rating Distribution
Official

5

21

4

11

3

10

2

14

1

30

What Students Say

He's simply not a good teacher

5533201 - 2.0 rating

He teaches off of power points that are very confusing and is very arrogant

MARKETING - 1.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

45%

Textbook Required

70%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

B-

83% confidence
Based on 11 grades
Most common grades:
A (3)
Not_Sure_Yet (2)
C- (2)
Grade Distribution
A(4)B(1)C(3)D(2)F(1)A-/B+(1)
Based on 14 reported grades
A: 3
Not_Sure_Yet: 2
C-: 2
C+: 1
Common Tags
GRADED BY FEW THINGS (4)
Skip class? You won't pass. (4)
Get ready to read (3)
Tough Grader (2)
Participation matters (2)
TEST HEAVY (2)
Amazing lectures (2)
Graded by few things (2)
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Reviews (86)
5.0
5.0
MKT432
Oct 3, 2001

Great lectures-HOTTIE!!!

1.0
5.0
55330
Oct 11, 2001

No Comments

2.0
5.0
MARKETING
Oct 12, 2001

****y, has no "real" experience

5.0
2.0
MARKETING
Oct 24, 2001

If you read the material, study, impossible not to get an A, Great teacher

4.0
3.0
PROM
Nov 8, 2001

great teacher, interesting, has exp., somewhat hard, but you learn USEFUL info!

4.0
5.0
PROMOTION
Grade: Not_Sure_Yet
Nov 19, 2001

Very hard tests. Great lectures. Sometimes acts mean although okay. Very smart

1.0
1.0
PROMOTION
Jan 14, 2002

No Comments

5.0
4.0
55330
Jan 18, 2002

You'll learn something in his class as long as you try,

1.0
5.0
MKT
Jan 19, 2002

students do all the work, TA teaches the class, and Walker gets paid for it

5.0
3.0
631
Jan 25, 2002

he drives me wild, ya know what I mean?

5.0
1.0
MARKGRAD
Feb 3, 2002

Great lecture style! I am a marketing junkie now.

1.0
3.0
PROMOTION
Feb 4, 2002

No Comments

4.0
4.0
55630
Feb 12, 2002

Interesting, time passes quickly. Very enthusiastic about beliefs

1.0
5.0
330
Feb 21, 2002

This guy doesn't teach at all. His TA trys to teach but the class still sucks

2.0
4.0
STRMARKET
Mar 14, 2002

I still believe purpose of business is to make PROFIT. Ha Ha Ha

1.0
4.0
MARKETING
Mar 19, 2002

No Comments

4.0
4.0
55330
Apr 7, 2002

probably a good teacher just dont take lecture/lab format

5.0
4.0
INTROTOM
Apr 26, 2002

Cute in an older guy kind of way! Learned a lot about marketing and society.

1.0
5.0
MARKETING
Jun 1, 2002

lec/lab.you read everything and fail the tests. he does not help you.

1.0
4.0
MKT
Jun 19, 2002

Didn't teach at all! I got nothing from the class

1.0
3.0
MKT
Jul 12, 2002

No respect for student opinion, arrogant, hates to teach.

1.0
4.0
MKT
Aug 27, 2002

Was there 1st & last day, I think he was my teacher????

2.0
2.0
MARKETING
Sep 25, 2002

This guy needs a beating

3.0
3.0
MKT330
Oct 18, 2002

does not teach, hold help sessions though , you are completly resp, for yourself

3.0
4.0
MKT330
Oct 31, 2002

Is Walker the teacher or is his TA his teacher, im confused:|

1.0
1.0
MARKETING
Grade: C+
Nov 11, 2002

horrible. doesn't teach a thing. TA labs teach nothing and help even less. NO

2.0
4.0
MARKETING
Dec 3, 2002

Does not teach, you only see him on test day

1.0
4.0
PRINCMARK
Dec 4, 2002

Never see him. TAs do all the work. Horrible class.

2.0
1.0
MARKETING
Dec 12, 2002

Doesn't Teach. Only saw him 6 times. Lazy and doesn't grade half of final(essay)

1.0
3.0
MARKETING
Dec 12, 2002

No Comments

1.0
5.0
PROMOTION
Dec 18, 2002

No Comments

1.0
5.0
PROMOTIONS
Feb 16, 2003

He is terrible he doesnt help you and the ONLINE CLASS is all essay DONT TAKE!

3.0
3.0
MARKETING
Apr 7, 2003

Even if he is a good teacher, I only saw him 3 times out of the hole semester for his so called help sessions. If you work well by yourself take him and you will get by easy. But if you want a teacher that teaches don't take him.

5.0
3.0
MARKETING
Apr 12, 2003

What are you fools thinking when you write your comments? Due to university cutbacks, walker is resposible for hundreds of students. He cannot possibly be in every class he is assigned to teach, its not physically possibly. Thats why he has TAs teach

1.0
5.0
MARKETING
Apr 12, 2003

No Comments

1.0
5.0
MARKETING
Apr 13, 2003

He thinks he has the right to flunk people for the entire class for getting a 69% on a quiz and a B overall. Last I checked, that was still a passing grade! Maybe people would do better in this class if he ever showed up. What does this guy get paid for&#

2.0
2.0
GRADMKTG
Apr 25, 2003

No Comments

2.0
4.0
PRINMRKT
Apr 29, 2003

Do not take the lecture/lab setup b/c there really isn't a lecture! It's an indepedent study class! You'll see Walker maybe 3x during the course. He doesn't give you a review for tests and you HAVE to read your book to pass.

2.0
2.0
PRINMRKT
Nov 4, 2003

All you have to do to get an A is read your lecture notes and study the online textbook quizzes the night before.

4.0
2.0
MARKETING
Nov 10, 2003

This class is easy as long as you read and do the homework.

3.0
4.0
MARKETING
Feb 10, 2004

This is a really difficult class. I wouldn't take another class from him.

1.0
5.0
PRIOFMAR
Mar 30, 2004

terrible

3.0
3.0
GRADMKTG
Apr 19, 2004

This guy is stuck on himself. He knows a lot of background in the subject, but is so arrogant that it makes you not want to learn the material. Just FYI.. some of your stories are offensive and disclaimers don't make it ok to tell it anyway!

5.0
1.0
PRINMKTG
May 3, 2004

I loved the set-up and only having to come to class once/week. This class cuts out all the boring lectures that you're forced to sit through in a traditional class. Tests and assignments are easy - the TA tells you exactly what will be on the test.

4.0
2.0
MARKETING
Jun 16, 2004

all u have to do is read the lecture notes for the quizzes you have with ta. you work with a partner for all assignments that are super easy. and to get a good grade on test read and remeber lecture notes and power points&go over terms ta gives b4 test

2.0
3.0
GRADMRKTING
Grade: A+
Nov 15, 2004

A lot of reading where the readings are interesting but the prof is not very friendly....he acted to be a nice guy but he is not!! Overall the class is ok....not as great as I had heard from others.

5.0
1.0
PRINMARKETING
Dec 12, 2004

never actually saw walker in class, but the TA was awesome. class once a week, easy assignments, tests arent too hard as long as you review lecture notes and powerpoints. fun and interesting class.

2.0
2.0
PRINCMARKET
Jan 14, 2005

He shouldn't even have his name on here. It should say "Melissa Elliott" and in that case...she was awesome! She was helpful and made class fun.

5.0
3.0
PRINCMARKETIN
Feb 28, 2005

When I took it, you go to class on Wed. and just go in on Mondays for help and to take tests. The class is very interesting and the tests aren't too bad but get worse as the semester progresses. The TA doesn't lecture a lot in class but we do projects. Just read the chapters, lectures, powerpoints.

4.0
4.0
STRATMKTG
Apr 28, 2005

Graduate class I actually learned in. Very knowledgeable. LOTS of hard work and time put into class, but if you work as hard as he does for the class, you're fine.

1.0
5.0
PROMOTIONS
Aug 30, 2005

No Comments

5.0
1.0
PRINCMARKETING
Nov 8, 2005

Very easy material to learn. Presents the info in a clear easy to understand way. Read powerpoints and lecture notes. Very helpful if you ask him for help.

4.0
3.0
PRINOFMRKT
Grade: A
Dec 11, 2005

This class meets once a week. You have an assignment due almost every week, but they are usually easy and dont take a lot of time. There are always lecture notes and power points for each section. If you read these you should pass the test. Must get a 70% to pass tests. Walker doesnt teach his TA does. Interesting and fun get to know other students

4.0
1.0
PRINOFMKTNG
Dec 13, 2005

EASY! You get two chances to get a C on a quiz. And all you have to do is show up for the final to pass the course. Projects are all or nothing, so turn it in and your fine. No reasn you cant get a B with minimal effort.

1.0
1.0
PRINMARKT
Feb 4, 2006

Easy class and great if you don't want to learn, - you get two chances on each exam and the assignments are easy - only one hour a week for a two hour course

1.0
3.0
PRINOFMARKET
Feb 7, 2006

Horrible guy, and an awful TA. The don't help you out at all. They are selfish, vindictive people. I would say to definitely avoid Walker and his TA's.

5.0
2.0
PRINMARKETING
Apr 23, 2006

EASY! I highly recommend this class. It only meets one time a week unless you have a test. The format may seem scary at first but actually it works out very well. You study material on your own time and don't have to sit through a boring class. Dr. Walker isn't in class much but the TA was awesome. No reason you shouldn't get at least a B.

4.0
4.0
GRADMARKETING
Jul 18, 2006

This class is a very good class for young businesspersons out there. You will learn a lot, and will work hard, but grad students shouldn't have EXTREME trouble with him. Unless you're an idiot.

1.0
4.0
MRKT130
May 24, 2007

This teachers SUCKS!!!!!!! He will fail you if you fail one test. Then tells you that you can still show up and turn in work but it wont be graded and that is how he fails you. Also he dosent even teach you his stupid teachers assistant does. I got suspended b/c of he failed me!

5.0
1.0
MKTNG330
Oct 29, 2007

This class is way different, but i loved it. You have one class once a week and like 4 tests. The catch is you have to get at least a 70% on every test, or you fail the class. You get one chance to retake each test before they fail you. Trust me, it's not as hard as it sounds- i found it really easy.

3.0
3.0
MRKT1
Apr 9, 2008

If you read the notes, book, and powerpoints you will do fine. You have to kind of teach yourself the material. you never really learn anything in the class room. you have yourself to rely on for knowing the material.

3.0
3.0
PROMOTION
Apr 30, 2009

Lectures go on & on. Not required to go at all. Read the book and look over powerpoints. Tests arent too hard but not that easy. PBAs- know guide to look at at all. You have to ASK him to get what he actually wants from you. Great guy in general.

1.0
5.0
MKTG600
Dec 10, 2009

Self loathing man who probably believes he is God. Seriously spent the entire semester telling students that they should value and worship customers, then followed that with telling the class that the reason he lives in St. Joe is to avoid seeing students outside of NW. Also, complained that is was too much work to spend 7hrs a week in his office

2.0
5.0
MKTG330
Mar 22, 2010

Walker is not helpful when you go to him for re-explanation of topics. He is very judgmental of you and is somewhat biased towards certain students. Overall an average professor who does not seem to be passionate for what he is doing.

3.0
3.0
PROMO332
Apr 6, 2011

Cocky guy. Lectures always go to the time limit. Participate in class and take down the notes he puts up.

4.0
3.0
PROMO332
Jul 2, 2011

Best teacher I have had at NW, while lectures do go the whole time, he kept me interested. Gave real world examples of topics. Class consisted of 3 or 4 tests, 2 group projects, and one small assignment. You will be fine if you put in effort as some people didnt and their grade reflected that

1.0
5.0
MARKETING
Mar 11, 2013

He teaches off of power points that are very confusing and is very arrogant...I understand u make 85k a year but your ego hinders you from helping students succeed.

1.0
5.0
MKTG55332
Nov 12, 2013

HORRIBLE! His tests are super hard, he doesn't have a review for what will be on the test and hardly has any assignments to get more points. He is very judgmental to students who answer his questions and then basically tells them they are wrong if they are not his exact words. Dry personality & doesn't care about anyone but himself. DO NOT TAKE!

3.0
5.0
MGMT54313
Grade: Not_Sure_Yet
Apr 11, 2014

It's a HARD class

5.0
4.0
MARKTING55630
Grade: F
Apr 16, 2014

He is the best teacher in NW, his class is very intersting.

2.0
4.0
5533201
Grade: C-
May 12, 2014

He's very full of himself,half the time what he talks about is completely useless. His test are worded poorly and if you question one of his statements in class he will either change the subject or try and make you sound stupid. He grades papers off his opinion and there's not even a rubric, good luck on his tests. He's simply not a good teacher

2.0
5.0
MARKETING
Grade: D
Oct 6, 2014

Worse class I've taken out of 5 semesters of classes. Cocky, mean, and expects you to understandalready know what he is going to lecture about. Papers aren't that easy, he doesn't tell you what he wants by any means.

5.0
3.0
STRATEGICMKTG
Dec 23, 2014

Dr. Walker was genuinely interested in students advancing their knowledge. He does not use a textbook but rather case assignments, articles, and written lectures. His class makes sense. Yes you have to read. Yes it is a lot of reading. But it is not dry like a typical textbook - he's humorous and the articles he uses stick with you.

1.0
5.0
PROMO332
Dec 12, 2016
Wouldn't take again

There was a very limited amount of points. 4 tests, 2 assignments, and a TD grade. Discussions were too much to be convenient and did not really tie into what was on tests. The tests were worded terribly, he would never really give points for essays in the test. The tests were not enough time. The tests were usually over 100+ pages of content.

Tough Grader
Participation matters
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
5.0
3.0
MKT330
Dec 9, 2017
Would take again

Go to class or else you will not do well. His tests mostly come from class and his test are all multiple choice. Go to class and take solid notes. He does not take attendance.

Skip class? You won't pass.
TEST HEAVY
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
5.0
3.0
MKTG330
Jan 7, 2018
Would take again

Walker is not as bad as you think. Go to class and you should be able to get at least a B. Says you need to read the book, but just memorize the online practice quizzes (that cover the book) and you will do fine. Walker cares about you, but can come across as arrogant.

TEST HEAVY
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
Amazing lectures
1.0
4.0
PROMO332
Mar 28, 2018
Wouldn't take again

His lecture note are just pointlessly LONG and off-topic.... Same w/ the threaded discussions. If U go to his office, his won't give U a clear answer. It's so dumb. U only get graded on: 4 exams, 2/4 assignments, and a threaded discussion grade.. U won't kno the TD grade until the END!! So be sure to participate... Exams are random and unfair. Rude

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
4.0
MKTG55330
Apr 13, 2018
Would take again

Took Walker for Principles of Marketing. On the first day, he will try to scare you out of the class, but past that first day, he's a great guy and loves what he does. Class was made up of 3 tests worth 100 each and 3 group projects worth 50 each. You HAVE to do them in groups, so make friends. Tests come from the book/lecture, so show up to class

GRADED BY FEW THINGS
Amazing lectures
GROUP PROJECTS
5.0
3.0
MARKTING55630
Grade: B
Nov 15, 2018
Would take again

Walker is a G. If you show up to class you'll pass. Not a lot to be graded on, but if you pay attention to lectures and show up you will be fine. Loves what he's doing keeps you involved. Haven't opened the book all year just look at the quizzes online. 99% of the test comes from his lecture.

Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
Hilarious
2.0
4.0
MKTG55332
Grade: C-
Apr 2, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Super intelligent man! However, he bases his lectures/what he does on the fact of if it isn't going to be like this in the real world- he will not do it. In his lectures, he just talks. No visuals, I had a hard time because he bases everything off of stories and then for the tests you have to hope you interpret how he believes it to be on his test.

Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
Graded by few things
1.0
4.0
MKTG55630
Grade: A
Dec 13, 2020
Wouldn't take again

The class focuses on customer satisfaction. NWMSU used an "academic coach" from Instructional Connections meaning Dr. Walker interacted with exactly 0 of us in the course. The material is far outdated and the coach was awful and not helpful. Busy work but no real learning. Poor representation for NWMSU.

Get ready to read
1.0
5.0
MKTG55330
Jan 14, 2021
Wouldn't take again

ANTI MASKER, dropped class soon after first class started.

1.0
5.0
MKTG55332
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
May 6, 2021
Wouldn't take again

DO NOT TAKE HIM!! its like he wants you to fail.. not an understanding person at all and thinks VERY highly of HIMSELF!! Yelled at me infront of the whole class

Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
Group projects
5.0
4.0
MARKETING
Mar 23, 2022
Would take again

Dr. Walker is a great professor, his tests are almost all lecture so if youre good at taking notes youll be fine. I recommend checking your assignments with him before submitting them, and hell tell you exactly what to do to get an A.

Amazing lectures
Lecture heavy
Graded by few things
3.0
4.0
PROMOTION
Grade: A
May 1, 2022
Would take again

I zoned out a lot during his lectures which hurts because his exams are based on material covered in class. Overall it wasn't too difficult but I recommend going to class as much as possible and taking detailed notes. A few group papers and assignments but did not require too much effort.

Lecture heavy
5.0
4.0
GRADMRKTING
Grade: B+
Jun 24, 2022
Would take again

He is the best professor in NWMSU PERIOD. I dont care what the other students say. He knows what he is talking about. He loves his profession. One word - BEST.

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
Inspirational
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

45%

Textbook Required

70%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

B-

83% confidence
Based on 11 grades
Most common grades:
A (3)
Not_Sure_Yet (2)
C- (2)
Grade Distribution
A(4)B(1)C(3)D(2)F(1)A-/B+(1)
Based on 14 reported grades
A: 3
Not_Sure_Yet: 2
C-: 2
C+: 1
Common Tags
GRADED BY FEW THINGS (4)
Skip class? You won't pass. (4)
Get ready to read (3)
Tough Grader (2)
Participation matters (2)
TEST HEAVY (2)
Amazing lectures (2)
Graded by few things (2)
Rating Trend

Stable

+0.15 avg change
Dec
Jan
May
Mar
May
Jun
Last 6 months
Ratings by Course

631

5.0

(1)

MKT432

5.0

(1)

MARKGRAD

5.0

(1)

INTROTOM

5.0

(1)

PRINMKTG

5.0

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