3.8

Karl Mitchell

Economics - CUNY Queens College

3.8
Quality
2.8
Difficulty
74%
Would Retake
118
Reviews
3.8
Quality
2.8
Difficulty
3.8
Helpful
3.7
Clarity

74%

Would Retake

118

Reviews

Rating Distribution
Official

5

65

4

11

3

9

2

18

1

15

What Students Say

Any rating that says anything other than, he was and is the best Professor, is tremendously wrong

BUS160W - 5.0 rating

Professor Mitchell is great, the workload is fair, 3 papers, 4pgs each, and 2 attempts (10% each), a midterm and final worth 25% each, a project, a two page essay, quizzes on BB, and in person, worth 5% each, look out for extra credit points

BUS160W - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

58%

Textbook Required

22%

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95% confidence
Based on 65 grades
Most common grades:
A+ (32)
A (15)
Not sure yet (13)
Grade Distribution
A(47)B(3)C(4)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(11)
Based on 81 reported grades
A+: 32
A: 15
Not sure yet: 13
A-: 9
Common Tags
EXTRA CREDIT (36)
Respected (21)
Participation matters (17)
Gives good feedback (16)
Group projects (14)
Tough grader (13)
Inspirational (10)
Clear grading criteria (10)
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Ratings by Course

BUSINESS160W

5.0

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BUS100

5.0

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BUS60

5.0

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BUSINESS160

5.0

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4.0

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4.0

160W

3.3

BUS160W

2.8

BUSINESS160

2.0

Reviews (118)
2.0
1.0
ECO101
Nov 17, 2009

This will be the easiest professor you will ever have at queens college. Just show up for the review and you will pass this class. Take him

4.0
1.0
ECON101
Dec 16, 2009

Great professor easy grade

5.0
2.0
BUS160W
Apr 15, 2010

great prof. really funny guy. smart. easy test.

3.0
2.0
ECON101
Jul 4, 2010

Prof Mitchell is pretty easy. If you show up for the reviews, use the reviews to study for the tests, and do the aplia assignments you should be fine. Definitely not the hardest of teachers.

5.0
1.0
ECON101
Nov 30, 2010

Super easy. His test are simple he give bonus points. He throws curve on the grades. It is possible to score a 125% on your grade rather than a 100%. He is funny as well.

4.0
1.0
BUS160W
Dec 19, 2010

Easiest anything ever. I put in zero effort for this class, and my final number grade was 101.

5.0
2.0
ECON101
Jan 24, 2011

He is very straight-forward with the material and powerpoint lectures it. Read the textbook and you will be fine. Attendance never seemed to be an issue. He is actually a very funny guy and also pretty brilliant when it comes to economics.

5.0
1.0
BUS160W
Apr 12, 2011

Professor Mitchell is the best of the very best. He is amazing, you will def. love his class. Very interesting slideshows. The best!

5.0
1.0
BUS160W
Dec 24, 2011

He is a great professor. Gave us writing assignments and nip-picks on small details like format. As long as you follow instructions you should get a good grade. You learn how to write a formal report in this class. 1 midterm, 1 final, and a final presentation. You have to buy the text book for this class.

4.0
1.0
BUS160W
May 5, 2012

What a joke his class is so easy but u learn nothing if u need a w or need it for ur major take him if not ur going to want to kill yourself after u finish his class. he makes you do a report and he only looks at the format he dosent read any of the content at all.

4.0
1.0
BUSW10
Dec 20, 2012

Well, he was incredibly easy. Like, ridiculously easy. If you feel like doing only about a week worth of work during the semester, just go to him. Be weary though, it's a group class, so if you eff up, your team will be pissed at you. But it's really hard to. He gave me a perfect score on the final and I barely showed up. Easy A

2.0
2.0
BUS160W
Jan 9, 2014

although he is pretty easy.. he is not so clear. BEWARE, when you give in ur papers, correct everything and keep checking it over. b/c even though he says it looks good on ur drafts, he can mess you up on ur final. so just make sure you check everything for the final be perfect!

3.0
2.0
BUS160W
Feb 2, 2014

Two exams total. T and F and multiple choice questions. He bring guess speakers to almost all the classes which is cool. Take him!

4.0
1.0
BUS160W
Grade: Not_Sure_Yet
Mar 6, 2014

I love this class.

5.0
1.0
BUSINESS160W
May 22, 2014

Take this professor! Very easy class, just a midterm and a final, as well as a group presentation. It's basically a writing class with barely any writing. You will actually learn a lot though. Take him! You'll be glad you did.

2.0
1.0
BUS160W
Jun 24, 2014

This professor is very hard to please. He's very ambiguous in terms of what he wants from his student. In addition, he is very "nitty gritty" when it comes to details (format, punctuation, etc.) and doesn't grade students based on the paper's/presentation's content. I did not learn anything from this class. He's very unprofessional if you ask me.

3.0
2.0
BUS160W
Grade: A+
Nov 10, 2014

2 exams & group work that include a 4pg proposal, 11pg report & 30 slides powerpoint presentation. Easy A if you pass the tests & receive a good grade on group work. Mainly criticize works on appearance base on little stuff such as missing period or misplace comma. You won't learn much from him & there are many writing.

2.0
3.0
160W
Nov 24, 2014

Where do I even begin.. I dont know what possessed these previous students to leave GREAT feedback for this professor. All of those comments are misleading. He is a VERY picky grader. He's very presumptuous as well. The midtermfinal have absolutely nothing to do with what is covered in class. One group project & presentation. PLEASE AVOID

2.0
4.0
160W
Nov 25, 2014

Definitely don't recommend. Only took him for 160w credit. He's sadly the only one that teaches this course.. so you'll be forced to take him. He is extremely picky about his grading. One group project and presentation at the end of the semester that in total accredits to the W aspect of this class. Midterm and final. Class is easy but stressful

1.0
4.0
BUS160W
Dec 27, 2014

this is the most ridiculous professor i had to deal with. Once he opens his mouth you'll realize that he picked the wrong profession. he reads straight from the slides but when students do so during their presentations, he doesn't like it.

2.0
3.0
BUS160W
Grade: C+
Feb 7, 2015

Poor grader, try at humor is sporatic, the thing that threw me over the top for this is the final project. He took off 50 points for not citing sources 100% properly, we had citation just not great. Should have been an easy A buy his sporadic grading can screw u over also he gives extra credit which only works if u can attend lectures outside of cl

3.0
2.0
160W
Grade: A+
Jun 26, 2015

Dont waste your time reading the book, he will just tell what sections are on the test- prepare it then He focuses more on formatting rather than content so make sure to do the same - copy the book Easy Grader, Easy A, But its a stressful and annoying process. on the 1st day sit 5 seats away from someone u want in your group

2.0
4.0
160W
Feb 25, 2016

Not a great professor he just shows toutube clips and reads right from the slides i would say to avoid but he is the only one who teaches the course

1.0
3.0
BUS160W
Jun 3, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Terrible professor, pointless class. He doesn't shut up! He talked throughout the midterm, the final, and the group meeting time. Class is boring, he reads straight from the slides and then gives quizzes. Paper is graded more on format than substance, just follow the format in the textbook, you'll be fine. Ppt can be bad, just don't read from it

1.0
1.0
BUS160W
Jun 13, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Doesnt give you the grade u deserve. No point in going to this class bc if u r team leader +3 to final grade n at the end of the semester when ppl give there ppt just ask 27 questions bc each 1 is +3 to ur FINAL grade n u will get an A. If u rnt team leader or ask questions u cant get higher then a B. soo good luck

5.0
2.0
BUS160W
Jun 30, 2016
Would take again

I'm so glad I met Prof. Mitchell for myself. These ratings had me so scared. Just follow his instructions for the paper and group project and you'll be fine! Definitely do your In-text citations and references just like the book to receive full credit. Easy A!

5.0
1.0
BUS160W
Grade: A
Jul 19, 2016
Would take again

Easy A, if you struggled in his class then your going to seriously fail in Queens College. You literally show up to class, listen go home take his exams which are really easy. Do his project and your done.

5.0
4.0
BUS160W
Grade: A-
Nov 18, 2016
Would take again

gives "manageable" assignments. the materials in this class is not difficult at all. if you can't get an A in this class, good luck surviving queens college. keep up the great work karl!

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
1.0
3.0
BUS160W
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 18, 2016
Wouldn't take again

The whole class was pretty much based on a research paper. It's not a tough class, but rather a useless one when taking Professor Mitchel. He reads off slides, gives us quiz questions one by one and for about 3-4 classes. Terrible sense of humor. Research paper due on the day of final (10-12pgs) mostly graded on how well you cited using APA -_-.

Participation matters
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
GROUP PROJECTS
5.0
4.0
BUS100
Grade: A
Dec 21, 2016
Would take again

Yesterday, I took Professor Mitchell's final exam. It's an easy class if you do the work: Blackboard assignments, quizzes, 2 exams, a research paper and a presentation. I told 3 of my friends to take him. He watches for plagiarism. Don't worry! He meticulously teaches you how to cite effectively. I very much enjoy the peer reviews. His humor is OK!

Gives good feedback
Respected
Participation matters
1.0
1.0
BUS160W
May 24, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Terrible professor... Be careful, he is extremely meticulous about citations. If anything, you will learn how to properly cite an academic paper using APA. But not because of the professor but because of the textbook. Also, be prepared to witness one of the most disgusting handwriting on earth.

3.0
3.0
BUS160W
Grade: A-
Jun 5, 2017
Wouldn't take again

If you're looking to take this class, I'll break down the 1 hour class for you - First 20 mins, you simply talk about what's going on with the world and then, next 40 mins, listen to the professor read the PowerPoint word for word. The entire class is just based around the group project and a 15 page paper, the other things don't matter tbh.

GRADED BY FEW THINGS
GROUP PROJECTS
3.0
2.0
BUS160W
Grade: A+
Jul 4, 2017
Would take again

Its an easy class, most of the students got A+. Don't stress about the research paper. He doesn't even read the content he just grades on how well you cite. The exams are not that hard either.

2.0
1.0
BUS160W
Grade: A
Aug 28, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Extremely easy class. Don't need to pay attention in class and you can still get A. You just need to know what to say in the group project. The research paper is based on your correctness of the page layout, citation, and citation page.

1.0
5.0
BUS160W
Sep 28, 2017
Wouldn't take again

More than half of the class doesn't show up and i don't think i need to say anymore.

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
Participation matters
5.0
4.0
BUS60
Grade: Not sure yet
Sep 29, 2017
Would take again

My friends told me to take Prof. Mitchell's class and I'm glad I did.... I appreciate that he makes himself readily accessible outside of class to students. Is class is very early in the morning but he motivates me to come to class.

Gives good feedback
Get ready to read
Inspirational
5.0
3.0
BUS160W
Dec 28, 2017
Would take again

An eye-opening professor. Pay attention in class, read the chapters, follow the research paper guidelines EXACTLY the way it is through the textbook. Exams are not difficult. Everything given to him is critiqued on the rubrics he gives. FOLLOW RUBRICS and you will pass!!

Gives good feedback
GROUP PROJECTS
Would take again
5.0
2.0
BUS160W
Grade: A+
Jan 17, 2018
Would take again

His class is not difficult but he pays great attention to details.

Respected
Tests? Not many
GROUP PROJECTS
1.0
5.0
BUS160W
May 1, 2018
Wouldn't take again

too bad this is the only professor for this class available at this school.

Tough Grader
Participation matters
GROUP PROJECTS
4.0
4.0
BUS160W
Grade: A
Jun 1, 2018
Would take again

this was a hard class, but my experience was a positive one. theres a group presentation and a really long paper due towards the end of the class. the only exams are a midterm and a final, both of which are hard. the professor does a great job teaching and i learned alot about writing beyond what i learned in english

Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
LECTURE HEAVY
2.0
3.0
BUS160W
Grade: B
Jun 6, 2018
Wouldn't take again

VERY BAD! He does teach anything, such a waste of time. I wish there is another professor who teaches this course.

Tough Grader
Participation matters
GROUP PROJECTS
3.0
2.0
BUS160W
Grade: A
Jun 12, 2018
Would take again

Quizzes are done in a unique way. If you do not show up for the quiz you basically got the question wrong. You work on one group project the entire semester. He tells you what to study for. For the midterm and final, the format is mixed.

GROUP PROJECTS
5.0
2.0
BUS160W
Grade: A-
Nov 6, 2018
Would take again

Teaches you the structure of business writing. You will end up writing a 10 page research paper. Do the work, write something and you can get an A. Make sure he knows you, if he don't know you expect to get like a C. Chill guy.

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
SO MANY PAPERS
5.0
1.0
BUS160W
Grade: A+
Dec 19, 2018
Would take again

Professor Mitchell was amazing ! He helped the class understand the fundamentals of business writing; apart from that he helped me grow professionally by helping me communicate effectively and efficiently through all sources of communication. His grading criteria is very clear. If you follow his grading rubric, there is no reason anyone should fail

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
BUS160W
Grade: A+
Dec 19, 2018
Would take again

Any rating that says anything other than, he was and is the best Professor, is tremendously wrong! Professor Mitchell cares for each and every student and takes his time to help every student! For those who plan to take this class, please ignore the review prior to mine. Some students dont know how to appreciate all that a caring professor does!

Participation matters
Inspirational
GROUP PROJECTS
5.0
3.0
BUS160W
Grade: A+
Dec 19, 2018
Would take again

Professor Mitchell is a gem, to say the least; Professor Mitchell is caring, professional, knowledgeable, helpful, understanding, accessible, hilarious and on.... Furthermore, Professor Mitchell arranged for an awesome lecture series that I really enjoyed and learned from. MUST TAKE, just simply respect the professor as you would respect anyone!

Gives good feedback
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
2.0
BUS160W
Grade: A
Dec 24, 2018
Would take again

Super nice. he is very conversational, tries to encourage us to network ourselves. He breaks down how to write papers. Probably 1 quiz, 1 test easy if you reviewed, similar to the final. 1 research paper and assigned a group # to present. Class votes. Not a tough grader, if you show yourself, try, and attend class youll be fine.

Gives good feedback
Respected
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
BUS160W
Grade: A+
Jan 1, 2019
Would take again

Great professor. Grade is based on midterm, final, blackboard assignments, group presentation, and research paper. Make sure all your citations are correct on the paper and you'll get a good grade. Midterm and final are fairly straightforward. He gives a lot of extra credit as well. Overall, a great experience especially if you like writing.

BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
TEST HEAVY
EXTRA CREDIT
2.0
3.0
BUS160W
Grade: Not sure yet
May 25, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Professor Mitchell is one interesting person. Personally I found him to be a really good guy, but definitely not a good instructor. I can truly say I did not learning any new skill while being in this class and for lectures he just goes through the textbooks power-points which are EXTREMELY boring. Sadly he is the only professor for this class. GL

Graded by few things
EXTRA CREDIT
Tough grader
5.0
3.0
BUS160W
Grade: A+
Jun 2, 2019
Would take again

In my 2 years of knowing Professor Mitchell, he has been an intelligent, charismatic, and caring professional that goes above and beyond for his students. Contrary to curriculum that can be taught repetitively mundane by most he alludes to promoting social intelligence while teaching worldwide knowledge and awareness. Glad to have had him!

Inspirational
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
4.0
3.0
BUS160W
Grade: A-
Jun 6, 2019
Would take again

Likes to talk, not a great professor as far as organizing the class and standardized grading. However he is an honest and good man who cares about his students and will work with you.

5.0
2.0
BUSINESS160
Grade: A+
Jun 7, 2019
Would take again

An 8-page syllabus which includes a research paper rubric and clear grading criteria for the course's final grade. If you are an organized student and put in the work you will do very well. I used my graded research paper's final draft and oral presentation, from his class, in a successful job interview. Prof. even gave me a mock interview, too!

Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
2.0
4.0
BUS160W
Grade: A-
Jun 18, 2019
Wouldn't take again

He is not a good professor.

5.0
2.0
BUS160W
Jun 25, 2019
Would take again

Honestly he is the most caring professor I ever had. Not only is the work easy, but all you need to do is get the format right. For the presentation, the format is key on getting a good grade. Make sure you have the citation correct (especially in text citation) and work cited. Highly approve of this processor!

2.0
3.0
BUS160W
Grade: Not sure yet
Jul 23, 2019
Wouldn't take again

He just rambles in class and gets distracted VERY easily. Lectures consists of speed talking through the slides and asking irrelevant questions. Lots of BB assignments (easy), 10 page paper double spaced, and a group presentation. Syllabus, instructions, grading criteria, and what is expected from assignments is incoherent. Such a phony class.

Lots of homework
Group projects
Beware of pop quizzes
2.0
3.0
BUS160W
Jan 2, 2020
Would take again

He gets very distracted and makes uncomfortable comments about and to students. class isn't too hard as long as you learn to deal with his disorganization.

1.0
3.0
BUS160W
Grade: Rather not say
May 30, 2020
Wouldn't take again

He is worst professors I ever seen. Ask question which is not related to subject matter and blackboard is so mess. class is easy if there is another professor. unfortunately he is only one for BUS160W . QC should hire another professor for BUS160W if they care for student.

2.0
3.0
BUS160W
Grade: A
Jun 2, 2020
Would take again

Rather disorganized. Lots of extra credit available for doing stuff outside of class. It feels like he's marketing himself at times to be honest, which is a little weird but whatever. If you have a solid grasp of English and writing already, you'll have an easy time. If not, take advantage of paper revisions. To be frank, you won't learn much.

Beware of pop quizzes
EXTRA CREDIT
Graded by few things
4.0
2.0
BUS160W
Grade: A+
Jun 8, 2020
Would take again

The class is easy. Ask questions, make sure to follow the pattern and style he specifies and you will be fine. Professor Mitchell is also very accessible outside of class. Genuinely nice guy. Take him.

Caring
1.0
3.0
BUS160W
Grade: B
Sep 2, 2020
Wouldn't take again

The worst professor in the Queens College. Unfortunately Queens College do not even have another professor for BUS 160W.

5.0
3.0
BUS160W
Grade: A+
Sep 4, 2020
Would take again

He is really brutal when it comes to grading, but he gives you an opportunity to do a first and final draft so theres no reason you shouldn't get a perfect score. He does workshops which are basically free tutoring, which is great because the writing center is too general and not professor specific. Theres really no excuse to do bad in this class.

Gives good feedback
Respected
EXTRA CREDIT
2.0
3.0
BUS160W
Grade: B-
Sep 14, 2020
Wouldn't take again

He has so many specifications for what he wants on your papers and presentations but somehow is never able to explain what he wants. for example, he wants apa style citations, but even after a 2nd draft and many questions asked, he doesn't clearly explain what we're doing wrong and you continue to get 0's! very frustrating.

5.0
3.0
BUS160W
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 20, 2020
Would take again

Professor Karl really helpful. Even if you do bad at the beginning just try to follow all the feedback that he will give you. Read the chapters he mentions to read. And if you have questions just stay in the office hours he will explain it to you. Then you will be fine.

5.0
4.0
BUS160W
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 20, 2020
Would take again

Best professor at QC. Gives you solid grasps of writing technique.

5.0
5.0
BUS160W
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 25, 2020
Would take again

The class is easy. Ask questions, make sure to follow the pattern and style he specifies and you will be fine. Professor Mitchell is also very accessible outside of class. Genuinely nice guy. Take him. He is the best

5.0
3.0
BUS160W
Dec 1, 2020
Would take again

Professor Mitchell is a gem. He is a tough grader with papers but he does it because he actually cares about how the students do. Gives you a lot opportunities for extra credit. If you pay attention and participate you will do great in this class. You can contact prof at almost any time and he will give you a quick genuine response.

Accessible outside class
EXTRA CREDIT
Tough grader
5.0
4.0
BUS160W
Dec 1, 2020
Would take again

Prof. Mitchell is one of the best professor in QC. He is very caring for his students. Always giving them extra-credit opportunities and professional guidances. He is a tough grader with papers but he does it because he wants students to improve their writing skills. Follow the rules he specifies in class and you will be fine. I'm glad to take him!

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
EXTRA CREDIT
4.0
4.0
BUS160W
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 23, 2020
Would take again

He one of the few professors in qc that actually puts in effort in teaching. He makes it interesting and wants to know that you it , thats why the exams are essay questions. Its not an easy class though you have study a lot and that can be difficult if you have other difficult classes.

3.0
4.0
BUS160W
Jan 18, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Professor Mitchell is nice guy. I just wouldn't have him as professor ever. Every week there is a quiz. You have random pop quizzes once every week(at a point it was every class). Unless you have no choice, DON'T TAKE HIM!!

Skip class? You won't pass.
EXTRA CREDIT
So many papers
2.0
4.0
BUS160W
Grade: A-
Jun 19, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Professor gives midterm, final, 3 papers 4pgs each, BB assignments every week, group project, the list goes on. He grades each paper very strict and is very sloppy when he grades them. Gives many EC opportunities to boost your grade but overall tough class that requires a lot of work. QC should have more professors that teach BUS 160W.

Get ready to read
EXTRA CREDIT
Tough grader
5.0
3.0
BUS160W
Grade: A
Sep 24, 2021
Would take again

Best prof in the econ department really cares about his students.

5.0
2.0
ECON101
Grade: A+
Nov 30, 2021
Would take again

great teacher, would take again

Accessible outside class
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
2.0
ECON101
Grade: A+
Dec 17, 2021
Would take again

If you want an easy A I suggest taking professor Mitchell. He gives a lot of opportunities and he is a nice guy inside and outside of class. He appreciates feedback and makes the environment comfortable.

Respected
Inspirational
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
BUS160W
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 19, 2022
Would take again

Honestly the best Professor at Queens College. Always respects every student's opinion and everything he does has a reason. Will be 100% truthful with you on essays but it has its purpose. Always brings his lecture examples into current useful events. He actually teaches current events and gets the WHOLE class involved.

Participation matters
Respected
Accessible outside class
3.0
3.0
BUS160W
Grade: B+
May 29, 2022
Would take again

He gives you every opportunity to succeed with two chances for papers and loads of extra credit, but there is a lot of work involved. It pays to be active in the class. It's not that bad.

Tough grader
Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
2.0
ECON101
Grade: A+
Oct 31, 2022
Would take again

Great professor. Attendance isn't mandatory. Didn't show up to a single class lecture and just did the homework. If you do the homework you will get a base understanding of the material. His tests are exactly a carbon copy of the review questions he gives in the two lectures before the test day just with different numbers. Easy A with Mitchell.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
BUS160W
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 27, 2022
Would take again

Best professor at Queens College. Really cares about his students. Makes class very entertaining.

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
Respected
5.0
2.0
BUS160W
Grade: A
Dec 27, 2022
Would take again

Best professor at QC. This course has a lot of work. However, its easy if you actually just take it a little serious. He gives you two chances and excellent revisions on the 3 papers so you should get a good grade on all 3. The group project is really easy you only need to have pictures in the slides. He gives a lot of extra credit opportunities.

EXTRA CREDIT
Gives good feedback
Hilarious
1.0
3.0
BUS160W
Dec 28, 2022

Don't take this professor unless you hate yourself.

Tough grader
Group projects
Beware of pop quizzes
5.0
2.0
BUS160W
Grade: Rather not say
Dec 28, 2022
Would take again

Very thoughtful and engaging professor, always took time to make sure that we understood the material. Lots of extra credit opportunities for you. Put in work and make sure you secure your grade

Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
4.0
5.0
160W
Grade: A-
Dec 30, 2022
Would take again

Pop quizzes, 3 research papers (Harsh grading), weekly quizzes (straight from the textbook), group project at the end, and LOADS of extra credit. Honestly, go to all the events he offers extra credit for and you'll do well. You do have to give a takeaway after each event which is talking about the event for up to a minute.

Group projects
Beware of pop quizzes
5.0
2.0
BUS160W
Grade: A-
Jan 18, 2023
Would take again

Provides great advice on how to jumpstart professional careers for students

Inspirational
Caring
Respected
1.0
5.0
BUS160W
Grade: C
Apr 5, 2023

Tough grader, needs to do lot of homework.

Tough grader
Participation matters
So many papers
5.0
3.0
BUS160W
Grade: A+
Jul 5, 2023
Would take again

Professor Mitchell is the best professor at Queens College. I have not had a professor who goes out of their way to maximize a student's learning and final grade. He still advises me beyond his class. I am happy to listen to three friends who highly recommended I take his class. I had now taken two courses with him and earned an A+.

EXTRA CREDIT
Clear grading criteria
Respected
1.0
5.0
160W
Grade: C-
Jul 12, 2023

Only gives Surface info lets you figure out stuff on your own. Worse.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
5.0
3.0
BUS160W
Grade: A+
Jul 12, 2023
Would take again

This professor individually meets with you at each step of of the way for each paper. You get a second chance to do over each paper. He hosts both online and in-person writing workshops outsideof class. His writing workshops, second chances and extra credit got me my A+. He is a diamond - the best. Take him!

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Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
5.0
3.0
BUS160W
Grade: A
Aug 15, 2023
Would take again

Professor Mitchell is an outstanding professor that truly cares for his students well being. Attendance isn't mandatory, he's always available during office hours, and he will go out of his way to help if needed. Research papers allows 2 attempts. Midterm and Final worth 25% each but his reviews before exams go a long way-don't miss them!

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
5.0
2.0
BUS160W
Grade: A
Aug 18, 2023
Would take again

Professor Mitchell is great, the workload is fair, 3 papers, 4pgs each, and 2 attempts (10% each), a midterm and final worth 25% each, a project, a two page essay, quizzes on BB, and in person, worth 5% each, look out for extra credit points. The class seems overbearing at first, but talk to him, understand what is expected, and its a manageable A.

Tough grader
Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
2.0
4.0
BUS160W
Grade: B+
Aug 18, 2023

Overall ok. Very tough grader, gives 2nd chance for every paper though. But really half-way feedback. Wastes a lot of time taking about off topic. Takes 30 min to do a 5 min job.

Tough grader
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
2.0
160W
Sep 19, 2023
Would take again

Professor Karl Mitchell is truly an inspiration to all his students. His lectures are easy to understand. He gives a detailed introduction of syllabus. His extra credit opportunity makes it easier to get an A .He gives attention to each student individually . Make sure to read syllabus and attend his classes. Highly recommended!

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Clear grading criteria
Inspirational
5.0
2.0
BUS160W
Grade: A
Sep 19, 2023
Would take again

Professor Mitchell is not only a teacher but he's also an idol for those who want to succeed in Business Field. Lecture's are really interesting and easy to understand. Even though attendance in not mandatory but your Presence matters. He appreciates and also give extra credit for extra work. I would highly recommend Professor Mitchell.

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Inspirational
Respected
5.0
3.0
BUS160W
Grade: A+
Sep 19, 2023
Would take again

Prof Mitchell consistently displays a dedication and commitment to student success in and outside of the classroom. His class highlights the importance of grammatical accuracy and the art of drafting, skills that are invaluable in any professional environment. Taking this class was by far one of the best academic choices I made at QC.

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Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
5.0
3.0
BUS160W
Grade: A+
Dec 28, 2023
Would take again

Professor Karl A. Mitchell is an exceptional educator, blending clarity with approachability. His support extends beyond lectures, aiding students in tackling assignments. With a respectful and helpful demeanor, he fosters a welcoming class environment, making learning a truly pleasant experience.

Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
Accessible outside class
1.0
5.0
BUS160W
Jan 12, 2024

There's no other profs for 160w, so just be prepared. Prof Mitchell assigns 3 research papers with 2 drafts, in class pop quizzes, out of class hours extra credit events, group project, midterm, final, and other random homework assignments. He doesn't grade his own papers so feedback isn't great either. Would not take again if given the choice.

5.0
3.0
BUS160W
Grade: A+
Jan 25, 2024
Would take again

Prof. Mitchell is the greatest professor! The class is an easy "A" if you put in the work. I have taken three different courses with him now.

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
5.0
3.0
BUS160W
Grade: A+
May 20, 2024
Would take again

Hes great 5/5! He wants nothing but success for students. He gives lot of extra credit opportunities. its easy free points increasing ur grade. Hes an extremely nice guy and a casual dude. def would take his class. any assignment he gives is really worth doing. Like he wants u to make a resume. everyones gotta do that eventually. cares for student

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Hilarious
Caring
5.0
2.0
BUS160W
Grade: A+
May 20, 2024
Would take again

It was the most entertaining class I've ever had at QC. Professor Mitchell makes the whole class laugh every day. There are a lot of very small assignments in this class that make up your grade but are super easy if you follow the directions. There are tons of extra credit opportunities that you should take advantage of. Beware of red sonya though!

Gives good feedback
Hilarious
Respected
4.0
2.0
BUS160W
Grade: A-
May 21, 2024
Would take again

Intensive writing course, 3 research papers throughout the semester. His lectures are repetitive about proper citations and writing tips, and he does get off topic often. Not sure why this was an in person class. Group presentation at the end of semester, wear business attire. Lots of extra credit opportunities outside of class.

EXTRA CREDIT
Group projects
Gives good feedback
5.0
5.0
BUS160W
Grade: A
Dec 24, 2024
Would take again

He is a great professor. He want every student success. He helped a lot. At the same time, he is really a tough grader. If you are in the group project with slackers, it will be hashed. Midterm and Finals, you need to prepare 6-8 chapters per each. btw, do as much as extra credits chances you can. It can save your grade!!!

Tough grader
EXTRA CREDIT
Group projects
2.0
3.0
BUS160W
Grade: Not sure yet
Feb 25, 2025

This professor's teaching style is disorganized, often jumping between topics and providing unclear instructions. Rather than explaining assignments, he directs students to ask their group members. Lectures feel unstructured, and communication is inconsistent, with late-night emails confusing. consider alternative options for this course.

EXTRA CREDIT
Group projects
5.0
4.0
BUS160W
Grade: Not sure yet
Feb 26, 2025
Would take again

This is an Intensive Writing Course; therefore, he assigns research papers. He gives out many extra credit opportunities to students. As long as you follow the syllabus, everything is clear. If you need an explanation beyond that, the professor will provide it. The skills the class offers go beyond this specific course and into business.

Get ready to read
Group projects
Respected
5.0
4.0
BUS160W
Grade: A
Mar 5, 2025
Would take again

He really cares for all his students. Actually, I am a shy and introvert student, so I don't know how to put myself in social events. He pulled me out from my shell and introduced me to some events. However, I have to admit he is a harsh grader.

Tough grader
EXTRA CREDIT
Group projects
5.0
3.0
BUS160W
Grade: A+
Mar 13, 2025
Would take again

Take advantage of extra credit opportunities. He gives many extra credit opportunities that can help toward your grade but also helps you learn. Work hard and put effort into group projects and the homework assignments. If I can get an A+ you can too.

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Caring
Respected
5.0
2.0
BUS160W
Grade: A+
Apr 23, 2025
Would take again

Prof. Karl Mitchell is the best I've had. As someone whose first (and not even second) language is English, I found his class clear, fair, and inspiring. He made real-world writing skills easy to learn and even connected us with top business figures. The only class I never dared to skip. If you see a spot open, take it — the class fills fast! 🏆

EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
Respected
5.0
3.0
160W
Grade: A+
May 15, 2025
Would take again

Professor Karl is the best professor to take, be ready to learn and have an amazing semester with one of the best teachers on campus.

Amazing lectures
Caring
Respected
5.0
2.0
BUS160W
Grade: A
May 29, 2025
Would take again

Hands-down one of the BEST professors I've ever had. He genuinely cares about his students and go above and beyond to make sure everyone understands the material. Lectures are engaging, organized, and filled with real-world examples that make learning interesting and fun. Incredibly approachable and always makes time for students.

Amazing lectures
Inspirational
Hilarious
5.0
2.0
BUS160W
Grade: A+
May 29, 2025
Would take again

Professor Karl is an engaging lecturer who truly connects with students. The class is writing intensive, with group work and deadlines to manage, but it's manageable if you stay on track. His office hours are incredibly helpful as he offers clear feedback on any assignment. There is also extra credit opportunities to boost your final grade.

EXTRA CREDIT
Group projects
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
160W
Grade: A+
May 29, 2025
Would take again

Professor Karl Mitchell is hands down the best professor in the Queens College Business program! He's inspirational, energetic, and truly cares about his students beyond the classroom. He encourages career event participation and fosters a positive environment that promotes student growth and connection. He prepares students for real life.

Group projects
Inspirational
Respected
5.0
3.0
160W
Grade: A+
May 30, 2025
Would take again

Professor Mitchell is the goat. He truly cares about his students academic success. His classes were always very insightful and it was a pleasure to take his class. There's no one better than him at QC.

5.0
3.0
BUS160W
Grade: A+
Jul 2, 2025
Would take again

Prof. Mitchell gives earned extra credit. Yes, I got an A+ but I worked hard for it. I got nervous on some of my early assignments. The grading was severe. I learned a lot. I am using what I learned in my day-to-day at work. To do well in his class, you have to show attention to detail - be meticulous. By the way, wait until you meet Red Sonja!

Tough grader
Amazing lectures
Respected
1.0
1.0
BUS160W
Grade: Not sure yet
Jul 7, 2025

Literally sitting in this class and I'm brain rotting. Tons of extra credit but there's zero learning and he has the attention span of a pigeon. Sitting here for 15 minutes while he calling tech support. Distract him with whatever and you'll get an easy A like reviews say. Week 1 and I already have 7 extra credit points to my final grade....

Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
Group projects
5.0
3.0
BUS160W
Grade: A+
Jul 7, 2025
Would take again

I had an amazing experience with Professor Mitchell. He really cares about the well being of his students and gives clear instructions on what he expects. I would recommend his class for anyone taking Business. Overall a wonderful experience with a genuine professor who really cares about his students.

Participation matters
Group projects
Clear grading criteria
5.0
3.0
BUS160W
Grade: A+
Jul 14, 2025
Would take again

Took professor for Spring 2025. He a true legend...literally gives extra credit opportunities in abundance so take advantage of them. Truly cares about your work ethic which ultimately reflects how you will do in the real world. If your active and truly care about business you can literally get a job through his connects just saying. Overall GOAT!

Inspirational
Caring
Respected
1.0
4.0
BUS160W
Grade: C-
Nov 16, 2025

Tough grader.

Tough grader
EXTRA CREDIT
Group projects
5.0
3.0
BUS160W
Grade: A+
Nov 16, 2025
Would take again

Last semester, I thoroughly enjoyed Prof. Mitchell's class. However, I find him to be too lenient and kind-hearted. He bends over backward to help his students succeed. Prof. Mitchell's motto is not about "If the patient doesn't care, the doctor doesn't care." He is the type who commits resources looking for that one lost sheep.

EXTRA CREDIT
Respected
Accessible outside class
5.0
2.0
160W
Dec 14, 2025
Would take again

Great professor. Makes class always something to look forward to. Always makes sure to fully breakdown what he was looking for in assignments. Take advantage of the star credit.

EXTRA CREDIT
Group projects
Hilarious
5.0
5.0
BUS160W
Dec 31, 2025
Would take again

Genuinely the most unique class I've ever taken. Professor is very fair and engaging. He goes above and beyond to make sure everyone is passing the class. As long as you keep a good attendance and listen to what he asks of you this class is not hard to pass

5.0
5.0
BUS160W
Dec 31, 2025
Would take again

Professor Karl Mitchell is truly amazing one of the best professors I have had.He is respectful toward his students and was fair throughout the entire semester.The class was easy to pass with an excellent grade as long as you completed all the required work.He also provided plenty of opportunities to earn extra credit, which made the semester easy.

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Amazing lectures
Respected
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