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I use what I learned in Sousa's class EVERY DAY. He's hard but well worth it.

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You WILL use everything he teaches you. He is challenging, but well worth it.

Microbased Software. His superb way of teaching comes at a cost: you work your butt off. Always remember to set the focus!

He is the hardest teacher I have taken at this school and a **** in the classroom, but not outside.. But I would take him again. He is probably the best teacher at this school.

Dr. Sousa's class was the hardest I ever had at Bryant. It was the first class that required me to open the text. Very usefull information, but difficult class. IF youre not serious about CIS, skip it...If you are then take him and you wont regret it

Awesome, Hard but great

You need to show up prepared for class. If not, he is tough on you. I can't believe the beating he is taking from my classmates. Maybe if they studied or put effort into class, they would feel different. Prof Sousa is not the type of Professor you can

A little condescending but otherwise good. Makes us work very hard.

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Sousa is a difficult professor. He will challange you. If you are ready to be challanged then take his class!!! His projects are unclear but his tests are OK if you study. I recomend him, but go in knowing that you must study very hard.

Never had him for class, but from what I hear he can be a pain in the rear. Regardless he's a good guy who definitely knows his stuff and if you take the time to get to know him you'll soon realize he's not evil. Will go well out of his way to help.

Better to have him then some others, you really learn things that help in later classes.

Great Guy Great Teacher. Pushes you to the limit, and you learn sooo much. A definate for all CIS majors/minors!!!

He can be difficult in class, as far as getting pissed if people don't do the work; will make you do a presentation if you answer "I don't know?" to a question; outside of the classroom he is nice; he seems to favor guys over girls...

Excellent teacher. Demands the most of his students. He will weed out the non-dedicated students the first week. He demands that the work is done and you have a grasp of the concepts before walking into class. Most I've ever learned in a class.

Expects all his students to undetstand the material, and works very hard to make sure they do. ALWAYS available and very approachable. Alot of work, but its worth it. A great guy!! A little hint, go for extra help! If you do the work you are rewarded

Youll see two types of opinions on him: "he sucks" and "hes great". He pushes ya hard, you HAVE to do all the work for this class to keep up. Hes nice guy and always there to help a lot outside of class, youll learn a ton, highly recom

Awesome professor. highly recommend

Very difficult, but also very inspiring. He tells you exacly what is expected of you; the rest is up to you. Probably one of the best classes and instructors I have had at Bryant.

Nice guy, hard course but does a good job explaining topics. Willing to help if you ask. You have to work to get a good grade.

Great professor, good person, and a smartass... but difficult course..

Awesome teacher! If you are gonna take him, take him for both 341 and 342, or you will be lost. Best teacher I've taken at bryant; yes theres a lot of work, but if you came to college wanting to get an education, Sousa will give you one!:)

he is an awesome teacher. you learn access inside and out but you need to do the work.. puts on a big tough guy act but he's really a nice guy. do the work and read for class and you will learn more than you have in any other class at bryant.

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Prof. Sousa is the one to take if you want to learn! He is a tough teacher, but will teach you quality material and is very willing to help you understand it. As long as you read before class and do the work, it is worth your while.

be prepared to work. GPA may suffer, but in the long run what you learn in his class will benefit you in the work place (i graduated) and in other classes. highly recommended. got to have a tough skin though...

Graduated in 2000. Ken was probably the BEST professor I had at Bryant. He was very realistic and spoke in real world terms, which I didn't realize while in school but can appreciate now. He's fair and understanding and willing to help if you ask!

Sousa is the man. He is probably the hardest CIS professor in the school, but if you take his class you're not going to have as much trouble if you take Systems. I am now an Access guru because of Sousa and I wish I took him for CIS210... awesome guy... just filters out the people who slack off.

Nice guy but prepared to do TONS of work for this class. Very willing to help, gives lots of outside work to be done.

Sousa gives tons of work and challenges students. Coming out of his class you'll know what you are doing and its drilled into your head. Its alot of work but if you put in the time and effort you'll get a good grade. Be prepared for class! Participate often and it def. pays off in the end.

one word...HARD. he is a great teacher, and wants you to work hard so you learn the material, but at times his workload can become a little TOO much when combined with four other classes. if you want to learn take him, but your gpa will suffer. its a tough decision.

I had him a few times already as a professor. GREAT professor! He is probably the most challenging and most difficult CIS professor at Bryant, but in my opinion one of the best! He is very very demanding of his students, but you will learn so much in his class. He is a great guy, and will help.

One word, HARD but not impossible, though. In 341 you'll hate your life because he is so demanding and the material is DRY. In 342 the class gets more interesting and Sousa will appear less intimidating. A BIG GROUP PROJECT 35%! He tries to scare his students using his rhetoric. Outside the classroom he is one of the nicest guys you'll ever meet.

Great teacher! A little intimidating at first, but definately rewarding if you stick it out. I learned more in his class than I have *all* of my other CIS classes combined. Workload was a bit heavy, but there is reason to his rhyme. I would take him for all my classes if I could..

This prof is extremely hard, you have to be ready to work your butt off. He can be helpful if you go and see him but basically he makes the class really difficult and expects a lot of work from his students. I would suggest not taking him.

Yes, He's a good guy. However, his workload is the equivalent of all your other classes combined, and then some. Lots of work. Big group project where many weekends were spent in a corner working on this one case project. You would have to be an absolute genius to get an A in this class.

The way he designed this class works great for what we are doing in it. I have learned more and been more engaged in this class than I have been in almost any other class at Bryant. He is hard because he knows that we can do the work and he wants us to get the most out of our education as we can, and not be cheated out of an expensive education.

To all those naysayers who say Sousa is a jerk... yes, he sort of is. But really, he does care about his students and he will help you if you fall behind. He is even a pretty funny guy and his class is always entertaining. However, he will tear you apart if he sees you are just being lazy... Sousa is cool.

Sousa knows business. You may hear that he's a hard teacher, and by no means is he easy, but you'll learn a lot. I would recommend taking him. Don't be a jerk to him and he won't be a jerk to you

very hard and demanding class. sousa can come off as a hardass but he does care about his students. he wants everyone to do well but at the same time challenges you and pushes you to your limit. in class he can come off as a jerk but outside of class he's a great guy. i learned more in this class than any others. highly recomend him.

This man is great!!! Guaranteed A!!!!! fo' shizzle

SOUSA is the man! He is *by far* the best CIS professor Bryant employs. He really knows his stuff, explains it eloquently, and is passionate about teaching. If you ever have questions, he is more than helpful. Take ANY of his classes, and you won't be disappointed.

This guy is the man. True he doesn't have the most respect for students, but he gives you your money's worth. If you are at Bryant for a real education and valuable knowledge, take him. If you want an easy A stay away.

This guy is a great teacher if you're lookin to learn in class. You deffinitely can't slack off, but it makes it a lot more worth it because you learn the subject a lot better the way he teaches. Make sure you know your stuff before showing up to the next class because he will ask you questions. Deffinitely take him if you're lookin to learn alot.

Sousa knows his stuff and will force you to know it too. He is very intimidating in class, but is a nice guy outside of class. I took him for BUS101 and didnt do well, but learned a lot. If your looking for a walk in the park, look elsewhere. Sousa's teaching style will force you to learn the subject material, but definitely worth it.

Sousa may be one of the most challenging professors at Bryant, but also one of the best. He wants to see his students do well and sometimes that means he has to be a hard ass. If you follow all the directions and see him if you ever need help, you will do fine. Show that you are trying and he will appreciate it.

By far one of the best teachers that I've had to date. If you do the work you'll do fine. He cares for his students...during finals stayed an extra 3 hours to help study. One of the best teachers at the school.

wicked hard, doesnt teach, and thinks he knows everything there is to know about business... will not accept that he isnt the best in the world...If I were you, take anyone else but him... seariously, just switch out, you'll be happy you did... o lastly, the man dedicates his life to this class, and he expects you to do the same, and it just sucks!

Very demanding class and professor. He is willing to help though and obviously cares about his students. He expects for you to have no life except BUS101. You will learn and it might hurt but in the end its been very helpful. Take it if you want to learn a lot but you will be extremely busy.

Hard teacher. If you are looking for an easy A then not for you. He teaches you a lot though. You are going to get the most out of his class. Is really helpful outside of class too.

Professor Sousa is by far the best professor at Bryant University. He will treat you as an adult, but only if you do the same for yourself. His grading is clear and fair, and he is always willing to lend students a hand when asked. If you leave Bryant without taking Sousa, you are less of a graduate.

Yes, Sousa's class in challenging. It's also one of the most fulfilling. If you actually talk to him outside of class you'll learn he's incredibly dedicated to his students.

I was a bit anxious about the class before I started. I knew he was challenging and heard alot of things. After a difficult start, I really enjoyed the class. I never learned so much in my time here! I went to his office twice and felt better each time I left. Id take him again.

If you want a professor that will be like your boss someday, Prof. Sousa will prepare you well. If you want an easy A or want to be babied, go somewhere else. If you want to learn something and are not afraid to work for it, he is your man.

One of the best professors at Bryant. He demands that you do your work but genuinely cares about his students and wants you to succeed. His homeworks will be the most frustrating thing you will ever do.

The best professor at Bryant. Besides what people say, Sousa is honestly such a nice and genuine person. He wants to make sure his students do well and that they are prepared for the real world. I would take his classes every semester if I could. Not easy to get and A, but you can definitely do it if you put in the hard work. SOUSA IS THE MAN!!

While most say Professor Sousa is harsh and mean, he does it because he cares. He has very high expectations for students but if you go see him in his office he is very helpful and interesting. This man will be the reason I get a job after graduation.

He is one of the best professors at Bryant. He promises you a quality education from the first day and he certainly delivers this and more. Dr Sousa comes of as strict and a little intimidating but he's a man who cares about his students and wants to see them do well. His lectures are crystal clear and I promise you will walk out smarter

Sousa is a very tough professor. He's going to make you work for your grade and will not hand anything out to you. He can be demeaning if you don't know an answer but it's because he wants you to be prepared for his class. If you want to learn excel this is definitely the best professor to take.

Absolutely one of the best professors at Bryant, actually cares about his students and treats you like adults. It is a lot of work but you learn so much. I recommend Sousa to everyone who actually cares about their education.

Professor Sousa is tough, but he is one of the only professors at Bryant who actually cares about your education. I learned more in this class than any other Freshman or Sophomore class. Would recommend taking Sousa if you want to learn and if you take the time to get to know him you wont think he is all that bad.

Sousa is tough, not gonna lie. He expects a lot from his students and can be very self righteous at times. However, he genuinely cares about his students and teaching. His lectures are very engaging and you will learn so much about excel. As tough as it can be you will come out with great skill set.

Sousa is by far one of my favorite professors here. He gets a bad rap but overall his student's success is his main priority and he just wants you to do well. His feedback can be harsh at times but take it to heart and learn from it, hes a very intelligent man and you will learn A LOT if you put the effort in the class and FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS!

TAKE HIM. Best professor I have ever had. Look, he is tough, but you will learn a ton from him. He treats you with respect and wants the best for all of his students.

Very tough professor. Take his class if you want to be more knowledgeable in the subject matter, otherwise do yourself a favor and find another professor if you aren't willing to dedicate serious time to it.

He was one of the hardest profs I had. I took him as a freshman (mistake). I learned so much in that class. One of my friends had him and my friend did very well on SAT's when he found out he told him that he "was like an 8" basketball player who can't dunk". That was the second class. He will insult you so make sure you have thick skin.

He is very strict, but he is a very good professor. He told us personal stories to help us understand that he truly cares for his students (which is true). He will make fun of you, but in a light way. He knows what he is teaching and I am glad I am took him in the long run because his class is an experience.

Do not take Professor Sousa if you can't take constructive criticism. All the negative posts you see are true, but he genuinely is the best professor at Bryant. You have to have an open mind and be ready to put in more work than you have in any other class. It will be the hardest class you will take but also the one you can learn the most from.

All of what is said about the rude comments is true, but if you have thick skin and can understand that these jokes aren't with ill intent. THE best professor that I have had by far and everything I have learned can correlate and I am being taught in other classes.

Sousa is not for everyone. I chose him solely because I wanted a night class, and he was a bit off putting at first but he cares for his students. He kind of forces you to care about the class, which as annoying as is, I learned so much about excel and real life application. If you care and try he'll notice, care and appreciate it.

Taking Sousa's class was very difficult at the time, and truthfully I was not a fan of the guy. However, after taking his class, I realized just how much I learned, not only about Excel, but also about how companies operate and other real-world problems that will be useful in the long run. Take his class if you have thick skin and want to learn!

While during the class I wanted to scream at Dr. Sousa every day, once leaving his class you realize the value of his teaching style. I see information from ISA 201 in pretty much every class I currently take here. I have come to appreciate Dr. Sousa because he truly wants his students to succeed. Best professor at Bryant. Buy In.

Sousa's class is challenging but rewarding. He can be tough, but cares deeply about student success. I found Unstuck ai super helpful for Excel prep - gave me the edge I needed.

NFL Pro Comp: Bill Belichick Coaching style is a bit antiquated in the modern era. Has trouble connecting to newer generations. Requires complete and total buy in for any success to be had. That being said, when given 100% effort, the reward is real. Not a great fit for everyone. Be ready to go to work.

Sousa is a very difficult professor and if you catch him on a bad day, you'll know through his temper and short fuse. However, he is very decorated and knows what he's doing. If you have thick skin and can sit through his outbursts, the outcome of the class will be well worth it. Somedays I wanted to drop the class, others I was thankful.

Professor Sousa is an incredible, his Excel class is both engaging and practical. He explains every concept clearly and makes complex formulas easy to understand. His real-world examples and patience help every student improve fast. Highly recommend his class to everyone!