Great prof, keeps you interested.

Knows his stuff but very demanding

Good teacher,If you did the work you got the mark you deserved.

Had this guy for the Selling course. He was great. Used a lot of interesting examples.

This guy knows his stuff with sales. Great teacher and examples.

Wish there were more instructors like himm, he really cares.

Had him for intro in fall 2009. He was very demanding and pushed everyone to excel. There were students in my class that just did not do the work and Prof. Shannahan held them accountable. I have alot of respect for his way of teaching and dealing with deadbeats.

Kirby's one of the best profs I've had in the business faculty. He has high expectations from all students and there was a lot of work to do in the course. Worth it? Yes.

I had heard that he is the worst prof at MUN. Based on this semester he isn't the worst (there's far worse in the faculty trust me). Do the work and you'll be fine. Make an effort in class and in the assignments and he'll make an effort with you. Does tend to use his soapbox a lot though...

Good course and good prof. He never treated us like kids even though some people wanted that and that is why they are burned off with him. Whats Ironic is that my response and others from the course is kind of useless especially based on the way this info is collected.

Dr. Shannahan stimulated my interest in marketing. If you stay on top of things and contribute in class you should get an A. He speaks his mind but it is a teaching style that helps you to remember important points for the future

Pretty good prof, can be a bit harsh during presentations but I think someone from the faculty spoke to him so he eased up a bit. Loves to talk about how much money he has and the businesses he owns, play along with it and you should be fine!

starts off absolutely terrifying. really didn't enjoy going to his class, but he tends to grow on you & really cares about how you do in the course. he's very clear about what he wants & what he doesn't. he's a bit rude sometimes but he's also very entertaining & funny sometimes. beware when you present, he will call you out in front of the class

He tries to frighten his students, and talk down to a lot of them. Go to every class, and never take out electronics. Pay attention, and don't argue with him and you're good. Easy to get an A in his class if you follow his many "rules." His rudeness/anger became entertaining. Worth taking his class over other profs listed for this course.

Kirby is nice, he does have rules that you have to follow but you can tell he does care about his students and how well they do. I was worried at the beginning of the course because he did intimidate me but once you get use to it then its fine. There are 3 big group assignments in his class and presentations but they are not hard.

Take everything said with a grain of salt. His style is very forward, but he is a great professor. He's a fair marker, and gives good constructive criticism. It's best if you participate in class discussion, as he will probably call on you at some point. He is very clear about what is going to be tested, and also what is needed for assignments

Kirby Shannahan is great prof! He cares abut his students, and is always there to help when you need it. He may be intimidating at first, but don't worry about that, its only purpose is to make sure you go to class consistently. He really just wants to hammer home a few key concepts of the course, he'll make sure you know before you leave!

Great prof !

Amazing prof, course and very clear expectation.

2 group assignments, 2 midterms, no final. textbook a must, read it and you'll do totally fine on midterms. biggest tip: listen to everything he says. It pays off. Do what he wants on assignments the best u can and you'll do fine. Show that you've tried and followed his instruction and its an easy A. Tests are not hard, follows notes and book. Love

Can be intimidating, but very helpful if you go to class and follow his advice.

Kirby comes off as very intimidating and a little crazy, however he just really wants you to be as passionate as he is about marketing and business in general. Take everything he says with a grain of salt, however he knows his stuff and seems to have the experience to back it up. Tests are fair and he has the best lectures I've ever attended.

Amazing prof

By far one of the best professors at MUN. Students who are willing to work hard will do well with him.

One of the best profs I have had in my undergrad or graduate degrees. Expects the best from his students and will go the extra mile to help you reach your best. Is a difficult marker but justifies every decision and does so in a way to best prepare you for the real-world equivalent. Holds people to a higher standard and is extremely knowledgable!

Kirby was a great prof to have. He acts pretty tough, but he's actually a really great guy. Listen to what he says are going to be on the exam, he basically tells you what to expect. Don't over study for it because you will just mess yourself up. He had three tests and one huge group project. Go to the classes!! He makes lectures interesting.

I had Kirby for 1210 and 2210 and I would recommend him for any marketing course. He tries to seem scary but he is actually a really nice person. He uses the same book for both courses and if you use the book to follow his slides you shouldn't have an issue. There's one group project and although it is a lot of work, he makes it as fun as possible.

Kirby is a great prof who really cares about his students. He expects you to come to class and participate. His lectures are always interesting and he will prepare you for all tests and the final group project. I would 100% recommend taking this course with him over any other prof.

Kirby is without a doubt the best choice for Business 1210. He tries to seem intimidating, but is actually a very caring guy. Lectures are very engaging, and the 1 hour 15 minutes flies by. The no cell phone policy is very strict, but it is for the best! Come to class, participate, and you will pass the course!

Loved his course! Straightforward in his lectures and gives clear points on what to focus on for midterms. No final in the course but a group project is part of the final grade. He is a great help when doing the project as long as you are putting in the work and not just throwing it together.

He tries to act intimidating but he's not actually like that as long as you take the course seriously. He made going to class super easy and I would definitely take him again!

I loved him! Made class interesting and I actuallly enjoyed going to class. Three exams and no final just a group project. Group project takes a lot of work but you can get a good grade if you put the work in.

Kirby really knows his stuff. His lectures were really good, I learned so much from going to class. Tests are pretty straight-forward, although he marks a little difficult. The group project is a lot of work, but if you start it early and keep it simple you should be good!

Best prof I've ever had. Never a boring class, constantly keeping everyone engaged through use of real life examples, and tells everything like it is. Learned so many life lessons business and non-business related. He can be intimidating but its a strategy to teach you, try not to get hung up on being offended by it & you'll thank yourself later.

Best prof at MUN

Kirby is an outstanding professor. The key to success in his courses is to go in with an open mind and be willing to take criticism. Kirby appears to be tough on the outside, but cares deeply about his students and wants them to succeed. Many negative reviews are because people think he is "rude", but the reality is that he is honest.

Kirby is a great prof. He makes lectures interesting and uses real life examples to help students understand. He comes off as intimidating but he's actually really nice, but he tells the truth on EVERYTHING. He doesn't sugarcoat anything, which can intimidate people. I learned a lot from him business related and non-business related. Great guy.

Dr. Shannahan makes himself sound harsh and will provide some constructive criticism, but he is an extremely kind man. He sounds somewhat intimidating at first, but throughout the semester you will learn that he is very kind and caring. He wants all of his students to do well. There is no exam at the end of the semester, just a final project.

The way he tests material makes the course very easy hence the 5 rating. No need to attend lectures.

No surprises, easy A if you had the book and read his slides, very fair midterm and final

I loved every lecture of his. many people didn't like him since he is so forward person. its easy to get an A if you attended his lecture. its hard to ask him any questions in person but its easy by email and he reply fast. he is kind of rude but wants the best for us. he lies A LOT just to scare us of what is coming but nothing he said will happen

I enjoyed Professor Shannahan's class lectures. He doesn't make the lectures boring and chooses interesting real-world topics to relate to. Extremely easy/straightforward midterms and final. However, he is an extremely tough grader with his assignments. He comes off rude to many people but I didn't mind him. If you like marketing, you'll like this.

Kirby is passionate about what he teaches and makes class very engaging by giving good examples. He can seem rude but he's a nice guy. If you do take his classes, know that he values attendance and punctuality. I've found that people either love him or hate him. Best piece of advice is get a group which is willing to do the work and you'll be fine.

Kirby is a very straight forward professor, he believes in having to come to class to succeed. His assignments are a lot of work but also gives online assignments which help to boost your grade. Best advice: pick a good group, he emphasizes this. I suggest that you read the textbook chapters for the midterms and finals (both fair assessments).

Kirby is a straight to the point professor & he keeps his lectures very engaging. Attending classes is MANDATORY because he tells you exactly what he wants in class. As long as you attend classes, everything is pretty straightforward but, very time consuming. His exams are MC & extremely straightforward.

Kirby knows what he's talking about for sure. His class was intense, and a lot of work. But he will make sure that you do know how to write a marketing plan. The only issue with him is that he'll ensure that great students do great but bad students fall through. Get ready to put in hours of work, but in the end it will be a fun course.

He is very blunt but his lectures are very engaging. Attending class is absolutely mandatory as he tells you what he wants in class, having a good group is crucial as the group projects are very time consuming and need to be passed to pass the course. Not hard to get a A in this course as long as you attend class.

Dr Shannahan is a great lecturer. His lectures are mandatory however they are incredibly engaging. If you are doing the course just to get a good grade he is not your guy. The course is mostly based on a marketing plan project that is very VERY time consuming and takes a whole lot of effort. If you are looking to actually learn, take this course

I have taken the most out of his course compared to any other university course I have taken & I am now in my fourth year. Attending class & getting a good group for the projects is mandatory to doing well in his class. His lectures are very engaging, he can be blunt but sets you up for the real world!

You will learn a lot from him. If you want to learn then he is the professor for you!

To sum it up, Kirby is a great guy but a stern teacher. The group project is vital to pass the course, and you MUST CHOOSE A GOOD GROUP. He would tell white lies constantly throughout the semester to get us to actually work, but his lectures were invaluable and the best learning experience i've had in the faculty. attendance is also crucial.

There are going to be many people on here trashing Dr. Shannahan. And the fact is that if you are in school just to get your degree, Dr. Shannahan will not hand out your A for your half effort, which this is the issue for most people on here complaining. Go to class, participate in the workshops, and show an effort, and Kirby will reward you.

Good prof. Exams are very straightforward and fair. If you attend and participate in class you will do well.

Love this guy. Had him for 2 of the marketing courses in my second year, I am now going into my fourth year and I feel like I learned the most from the courses I took with him

While Dr. Shannahan is stern and can be quite rude at times, he is a great teacher who gets the most out of his students. His lectures are very informative and his exams are quite easy and straightforward and you will do well if you study the slides. The group project can be difficult but if you put in the work Kirby will reward you.

When I first began the course, I found it brutal. Kirby can be very intimidating, lies quite often, and you will find youself nervous coming to class. That being said, i'm not i've ever learned as much as I have through this course. He is intimidating to make you work, and when he means work, it's WORK. In the end, he will reward you, and cares!

Kirby is very knowledgeable in sales and psychology. He puts lots of effort in his evaluation (roleplays etc.), so you actually learn something. I think people are just intimidated by his straightforwardness. You'll need to put the work in but don't worry, he isn't here to make your life difficult. Don't take if hoping for easy marks. Respectful.

Overall I think Dr. Shannahan was a great prof! He taught me a lot this semester from completing the big group marketing plan project and his lectures were also very interesting. You definitely need to put the work into this course but in the end you really benefit and learn a lot.

Dr. Shannahan is a smart guy, definitely the best prof for this course hands down. Group project was the serious contribution for this course, super hands on, you wont get this experience in any other course. He is very straight forward with no time for games, if you are ready to work, he is able to provide. You put in the work, he will reward you.

Kirby is a very passionate prof, but will try to intimidate you. The whole course and lectures are based on a 30% marketing plan and presentation. Go to the workshop classes as the TA's will tell you how to do the plan and how he likes it. Kirby is very good at teaching marketing, and his midterms and finals are based on lectures and slideshows.

What can be said about Dr. Shannahan that hasn't been said already, he is a pathological liar and is also a really tough grader, however, if you go to the class and make a real attempt you have nothing to worry about, Kirby is more bark than bite, the group project is super important just make sure you're surrounded by the best possible group

Great prof. In this course, Dr. Shannahan provides students the opportunity to develop a communications plan for a live organization, something few profs offer. However, this course can be demanding at times and may not be everyone's preference. If you seek real-world experience from a course and aren't afraid of some work, I'd highly recommend.