4.8

Marc Fawaz

Business - Chapman University

4.8
Quality
2.8
Difficulty
98%
Would Retake
87
Reviews
4.8
Quality
2.8
Difficulty
4.9
Helpful
4.9
Clarity

98%

Would Retake

87

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What Students Say

Makes you think outside of the box

MKGT406 - 4.0 rating

highly recommend him as his lectures are simply amazing

MKTG406 - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

96%

Textbook Required

24%

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95% confidence
Based on 71 grades
Most common grades:
A (38)
B+ (14)
B (13)
Grade Distribution
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Based on 81 reported grades
A: 38
B+: 14
B: 13
Not sure yet: 9
Common Tags
Inspirational (23)
Amazing lectures (22)
Hilarious (13)
Respected (11)
Participation matters (9)
Caring (9)
Gives good feedback (6)
Skip class? You won't pass. (4)
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Reviews (87)
5.0
1.0
MKGT406
Grade: A
Aug 5, 2015

The absolute best professor I have ever taken! I transferred from NY and spent 2 years at Chapman and by far Fawaz is a top notch expert in business. He actually lectures if that make sense anymore. Totally recommend him and wish he was teaching other classes at Chapman!

5.0
2.0
BUS406
Grade: A
Aug 6, 2015

highly respected by students. group project is a bit too long but worth doing it in this class and the prof provides tons of support including his time out of the classroom. amazing lectures and give extra credits but you got to wow him!

5.0
2.0
BUS406
Grade: A
Aug 7, 2015

best surprise ever! this professor is simply awesome! learned so much about so many countries while having so much fun in class. gives real life example the we experience every day and really cares about students and their career. love him!

5.0
2.0
MKGT406
Grade: A
Aug 11, 2015

get ready to read a lot but on your own pace. tons of research about a company you select so the interest is there. not a minute wasted in class. Always there for you. highly recommend taking him

5.0
1.0
MKTG406
Grade: A
Sep 1, 2015

Every word spoken is made sure to relate to the real world unlike other professors. if you want to not only get a good grade and actually have practical information that will make you money in the real world unlike most classes which is just book after book then this is the one you need to take. He makes sure you are fully prepared for your future.

5.0
1.0
MKTG406
Grade: B+
Sep 2, 2015

love the guy, takes care of his students. there for you when you ask but be ready to do a lot of research for your group project which is tons of fun

5.0
2.0
MKTG406
Grade: A
Sep 17, 2015

Hilarious and fun. amazing lectures although I hated the pop quizzes.

5.0
1.0
MKGT406
Grade: A-
Oct 12, 2015

highly respected by students and does amazing lectures. I highly recommend Dr. Fawaz he is easy to talk to always willing to help especially with your career. best prof ever

5.0
1.0
MKTG406
Grade: A-
Oct 15, 2015

best prof I ever took at Chapman. wish he taught all my courses :-)

5.0
1.0
MKTG406
Grade: A
Nov 23, 2015

you will love to hate this prof but worth every effort you make in his class. highly recommend him as his lectures are simply amazing

5.0
1.0
BUS605
Grade: C
Dec 19, 2015

hardly survived his course with a promise that it would help my career so we will see. very inspirational, knowledgeable, and an amazing lecturer but he is surely a no-nonsense professor when it comes to grading. still recommend him as I learned a lot more than expected.

5.0
1.0
BUS605
Grade: B
Dec 21, 2015

This professor is awesome and will work you hard if you take his class to learn. Not an easy grader but fare and there for you to help. Amazing lecturer.

3.0
5.0
BUS605
Jan 6, 2016

This professor's way of delivery is not organized at all. It's so random. The project he gives has a lot of repetitive parts. In general, I think it's a class that he doesn't prepare well enough. And the professor likes to change his mind a lot! he said one thing did another, which frustrated me. Do not recommend at all.

5.0
1.0
BUS605
Grade: A
Jan 11, 2016

Not sure what that complaining student is talking about but the group project was the best part of the entire course.

5.0
1.0
BUS605
Grade: A
Jan 11, 2016

That student must have gotten a bad grade. This prof is awesome and would take him again

3.0
4.0
BUS605
Grade: A-
Jan 13, 2016

The way of this professor's teaching style is different. Mostly, I think I learn the most from my peer classmates. And one thing I noticed, the professor like to interrupt when students were talking , which I think is kind rude. As for his final, don't trust what he said. Completely different.

3.0
4.0
BUS605
Jan 13, 2016

Class was basically common sense in business in my opinion. It does not even fully incorporate the classic marketing models or concepts when it comes to discussion. It's more like his opinion and suggestion instead of an objective metrics or common model And sometimes the discussion can go off topic. I just don't see that much value in this class.

5.0
1.0
BUS605
Grade: A
Jan 18, 2016

One of the best professors I had in my last 6 years of college. It amazes me how some students use this rating to justify their academic deficiencies. I learned more about marketing, business, and real life situations in his class than in my entire experience in college. Actually, I am taking his BUS 603 in the Spring and I do not even need it

5.0
1.0
BUS605
Grade: B+
Jan 18, 2016

Fantastic professor and is always there for you even after semester is over. Group project was the best part of the course. very organized and well prepared. I am actually auditing one of his courses now and love learning the practical part of business and not just the theory.

5.0
1.0
BUS605
Grade: B
Jan 20, 2016

tough but excellent professor. his lectures are simply amazing.

5.0
2.0
BUS605
Grade: B
Jan 22, 2016

smart guy, learned a lot, highly respected by his students

5.0
1.0
MKTG305
Grade: Not sure yet
Jan 29, 2016

I wish this interterm course was for a full semester. this professor was perfect and will take him again. Highly recommend him.

5.0
1.0
MKTG305
Grade: B
Feb 1, 2016

a lot of work but worth it. I would take him again no question

5.0
1.0
BUS605
Grade: B+
Feb 6, 2016

this was by far my favorite course. the professor is wonderful and I highly recommend him.

5.0
1.0
MKTG305
Grade: A
Feb 6, 2016

loved the class but 4 weeks Interterm was hardly enough. I recommend you take this class with the prof in a full semester and you will simply love it. he is always there for you and will go out of his way to help and has the best office hours.

5.0
1.0
BUS605
Grade: B
Feb 13, 2016

I TOOK THIS CLASS AND IT IS FANTASTIC. THE PROF IS INSPIRATIONAL AND HIS TEACHING STYLE IS AMAZING. I ACTUALLY LOOKED FORWARD TO THE NEXT CLASS SESSION WHICH IS SOMETHING I NEVER DID. CANNOT WAIT TO SEE WHAT OTHER CLASSES THIS PROF OFFERS SO I CAN TAKE THEM. HEADS UP THOUGH AS HIS CLASSES ALWAYS HAVE A VERY LONG WAITLIST.

5.0
1.0
BUS605
Grade: B+
Feb 20, 2016

this prof is a lot of work but worth it at the end. he holds amazing lectures and is always there for you. I would take again in a heart beat.

5.0
2.0
MKTG305
Grade: B+
Feb 20, 2016

had so much fun in this class I switch my major to marketing. test are tough but the professor is fair and will take him again.

5.0
1.0
BUS605
Grade: B
Mar 5, 2016

learned a lot but surely makes you work for it. his tests are strictly from lectures so if you skip one you risk an A. group project is long if you are taking other classes that I was but worth doing. would take him again if I was not graduating.

5.0
2.0
MKTG304
Grade: A
Mar 9, 2016

Fawaz is a great professor and really wants you to learn about the topic. He is hilarious but does have his favorites! Love him and would definitely take again. Highly respected.

5.0
1.0
MKTG406
Grade: B+
Apr 20, 2016

hard work but pays off in the end. participation is vital

5.0
1.0
BUS605
Grade: A
Apr 24, 2016

One of my favorite MBA classes at Chapman so far!

5.0
1.0
BUS633
Grade: A-
May 3, 2016

best mba class ever. highly recommend the course and the prof

5.0
1.0
BUS633
Grade: A
May 20, 2016

skip class you won't pass is a perfect way to describe his style. Professor focuses on student participation and is very engaging. Highly recommend taking his classes.

5.0
3.0
MKTG406
May 20, 2016

The entire class was literally a group project and one of my more enjoyable group projects (the business school gives a lot of group projects tbh). His lectures were always engaging and you learn a lot of things that don't directly relate to international marketing. He genuinely wants you to succeed in the real world!

5.0
5.0
BUS605
Grade: Not sure yet
Jun 11, 2016
Would take again

most inspirational professor so far and I am glad I chose Chapman for my MBA. the course is very interesting and the prof ties it to world application very well. I actually use his suggestions in my own work and my boss is impressed every time.

5.0
5.0
MKTG305
Grade: A
Jun 16, 2016
Would take again

I loved the prof and the course as a none major and by the end of the semester I ended up changing my major from com to marketing. Highly recommend taking this prof but do NOT miss classes because exams are based on class discussion and example

5.0
5.0
MKTG305
Grade: A
Jun 18, 2016
Would take again

as a non major I took this course and simply fell in love with marketing. I appreciate this professor and highly recommend him.

5.0
5.0
MKTG305
Grade: A
Jun 20, 2016
Would take again

I literally changed my major to marketing after this course. the prof is an amazing lecturer and his contacts outside the school are priceless. I scored my dream job through his network. I am not saying he is great because of the job as I was not even looking for one. I was waiting to graduate but he pushed me to take the opportunity. Thank YOU!

5.0
3.0
MKTG305
Grade: B+
Jun 20, 2016
Would take again

heavy on attendance and no electronics during lectures but somehow I survived and was glade I took this course and professor. I highly recommend him and will take again. get ready to talk on all issues as he will call on you if you are distracted.

5.0
4.0
MKTG305
Grade: B+
Jun 25, 2016
Would take again

I wish I knew marketing was that much fun so I could major in it. the professor made learning very interesting and related topics to real world events which was awesome. He is hilarious and fun to learn from but be aware of pop quizzes because this is how he takes attendance. I would take him again.

5.0
5.0
MKTG406
Grade: B+
Jun 27, 2016
Would take again

very demanding course but with the help of the professor especially outside the class it is an easy pass. miss class and you will lose the A. my only complaint about this prof is that he does not give make up tests no matter what the reason is so if you are the type that simply misses class lecture this is not the prof for you. I recommend him

5.0
4.0
MKTG305
Grade: B+
Jul 7, 2016
Would take again

no nonsense professor. love his style of teaching especially his real examples . I did not like the pop quizzes but they sure made me read every chapter before class. If you are shy then this class is not for you as he will call on you and I hatted that first time then loved it because he make you feel real good after you talk.

5.0
4.0
MKGT406
Grade: B
Jul 9, 2016
Would take again

simply awesome prof

5.0
4.0
BUS695
Grade: A
Jul 11, 2016
Would take again

Negotiation is by far my favorite course at Chapman EVER. the prof was amazing and I will take another course with him again anytime.

5.0
2.0
MKTG406
Grade: A
Jul 15, 2016
Would take again

One of my favorite professors at chapman. He made the subject of international marketing fun and easy to learn. If you pay attention during class then you will do well on his tests. Did not read the book but studied his notes / powerpoints. He always offers extra help if needed. Need to be in class or you won't know certain things on test.

5.0
4.0
BUS692
Grade: A
Jul 16, 2016
Would take again

I highly recommend you take negotiation before graduation. this class should be a core and not elective class and the professor was amazing.

5.0
4.0
MKTG305
Grade: B
Jul 18, 2016
Would take again

must take and you will love him.

5.0
3.0
MKTG305
Grade: A
Jul 25, 2016
Would take again

I wish I can switch majors to marketing. the professor made the course so much fun I actually was looking forward to classes.

5.0
4.0
BUS605
Grade: A
Aug 1, 2016
Would take again

very high on participation. the professor is an amazing lecturer and highly recommend taking course with him.

3.0
1.0
MKGT406
Grade: A
Dec 10, 2016
Wouldn't take again

All i have to say is, for an international mktg prof, his geography knowledge is terrible. Time passes fast during lecture, no laptops allowed, huuuge group project. Whoever you sit next to in class will be in your group (the entire row). Super easy exams, take notes in class and you'll pass. Didnt learn much, so only take if u just want an easy A.

Skip class? You won't pass.
GROUP PROJECTS
5.0
3.0
MKTG406
Dec 11, 2016
Would take again

While some may find his lectures to be overwhelming in terms of digesting all the information, he is one of the few professors that applies every concept taught in class to current events. Very, very engaging professor that is big on professionalism. Would take again and recommend to others.

Respected
Participation matters
Inspirational
5.0
5.0
MKTG406
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 13, 2016
Would take again

hilarious prof and heavy on group project and worth every minute you spend on it.

Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
MKTG406
Grade: B+
Dec 17, 2016
Would take again

great overall but did not like the no-phone no-computer policy at first. would take him again for sure.

Participation matters
Hilarious
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
3.0
MKGT406
Grade: B
Dec 21, 2016
Would take again

You will love to hate him. Tough, no nonsense, worth your money.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
MKTG305
Grade: B
Dec 25, 2016
Would take again

hated the no-phone no-computer policy at the beginning but realized later how important it was. still I wish he allowed that, so oh well. I hope he reads this comment and reconsiders his policy for future classes. I am attached to my phone but who isn't these days. learned a lot so that make up for it.

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
4.0
MKTG305
Grade: A
Jan 2, 2017
Would take again

My favorite professor at Chapman so far. I wish I could take another course with him but my major is not business.

Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
Hilarious
5.0
3.0
MKTG305
Jan 11, 2017
Would take again

1 week into this course and all seems great. love the group project and the open discussion in class. very cool professor and most definitely take him again!

Participation matters
Inspirational
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
MKTG305
Jan 19, 2017
Would take again

Prof Fawaz is so entertaining and funny. He is very passionate about marketing. I learned so much from this class, even in the short time of 4 weeks for interterm. If you take this class in interterm, you have a midterm and final (15 questions each - T&F) & one group presentation (3-6min). He let's you decide what you want to do for the project.

Respected
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
4.0
BUS605
Grade: B
Jan 28, 2017
Would take again

highly recommend Dr Fawaz. Well versed in Marketing and super helpful. very heavy on group project and team work.

Respected
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
BUS605
Grade: B
Jan 28, 2017
Would take again

I now know why this professor get such great ratings, he is simply awesome. you may not like his policy of no cell phones or computers during lectures but after the first week, you will be so engaged in the lectures that you forget about your social media addiction. If there is one thing I did not like is the fact that he calls on you randomly.

Inspirational
Amazing lectures
GROUP PROJECTS
4.0
2.0
MKGT406
Grade: A
Jan 31, 2017
Would take again

Mark really helps you apply thought & analytics into viewing a business. Makes you think outside of the box. This class was always so interesting to attend. Try to skim the chapters before class bc he will give random pop quizzes. His main group project is pretty difficult to get an A on but as long as you so the work, you'll get an A on the final

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
5.0
3.0
BUS605
Grade: A
Feb 9, 2017
Would take again

awesome prof and highly recommend taking his classes.

Respected
Inspirational
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
MKTG305
Grade: A
Feb 12, 2017
Would take again

Had him for interterm and it was extremely helpful for real life. The interterm course is very manageable and pretty interesting. It gets dry towards the end because it's lecture heavy He breaks the terms down so they are interesting, easy to remember, and they are actually used in the real world. Downside, is often we went on random tangents.

Inspirational
Caring
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
4.0
MGMT379
Grade: B+
Feb 25, 2017
Would take again

simply an amazing lecturer

Inspirational
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
4.0
BUS379
Grade: Not sure yet
Mar 11, 2017
Would take again

I actually learned how to start a business from one course with this professor and could have skipped four years of courses and $$$$. Best prof at Chapman by far.

Respected
Inspirational
Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
BUS605
Grade: A
Mar 27, 2017
Would take again

by far the most amazing professor I ever had at Chapman

Get ready to read
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
BUS695
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 6, 2017
Would take again

this course has been a bit on the difficult side for me as I am taking 5 courses this term but Dr Fawaz is an amazing professor. I will come back for another degree just to take his classes but of course I am not doing that.

Inspirational
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
MKGT406
Grade: Not sure yet
May 17, 2017
Would take again

ok so I just went to an event on campus and this professor was awarded the Most Inclusive Professor and Best Teaching Style of the year and I totally agree as his class was extremely interactive and engaging. I loved every lecture and would highly recommend him. thank you Chapman for having such a fantastic professor for us to take.

Inspirational
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
BUS695
Grade: A
Jun 10, 2017
Would take again

absolutely amazing professor. tough but fair grader. I learned a lot and wish I could take another course with him. if you skip too many classes your grade will suffer.

Inspirational
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
BUS695
Grade: A
Jul 19, 2017
Would take again

Too bad Chapman cannot clone this prof as his teaching style is amazing. Learned more in his class that my entire four years. get ready to work pretty hard for his class to earn an A and plan on turning off your phone and computer in class as they are prohibited, yes, no phones or computers and it is well worth it. Highly recommend him.

Inspirational
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
4.0
BUS695
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 6, 2017
Would take again

skip class and you won't pass is so true for this prof and he'll make you work for and HELP you earn an A if you are serious about learning the subject. Group project is a bit too much if you're taking 3 or more classes. By far the best professor I ever had at Chapman!

Inspirational
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
MGNT379
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 4, 2017
Would take again

What an amazing entrepreneurship professor! the class was great and I wish I had taken other classes with him as his students from Marketing classes did really well on the project and some of them actually started their businesses from the class. I even got a job with one of them so how awesome is that? Highly recommend this inspirational guy!

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
5.0
4.0
MGNT369
Grade: A
Dec 12, 2017
Would take again

my third course with the professor and I wish he taught all my core courses. Very inspirational and up-to-date with current events that he literally taught course materials through them. I understood why companies do what they do as I experienced in my daily life. Highly recommend him.

Respected
Amazing lectures
Would take again
5.0
3.0
MKGT406
Grade: A
Feb 17, 2018
Would take again

highly recommend this prof

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
COM692
Grade: Not sure yet
Feb 17, 2018
Would take again

a great professor to take if you want to learn public speaking. he focus on group projects and presentations. very heavy on group work so if you are a solo leaner, you will be challenged.

Inspirational
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
4.0
MGNT379
Grade: Rather not say
Mar 3, 2018
Would take again

Awesome course and amazing professor. I learned how to start my business and the prof really cares about us and spent so much time helping me it was amazing. I highly recommend taking him.

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
Inspirational
5.0
4.0
BUS695
Grade: A
Apr 2, 2018
Would take again

so I took a class with Dr. Fawaz 3 years ago and my current boss at the law firm who is amazing had taken him a decade before I did. How I found out was funny as I was laying out my strategy to negotiate on behalf of our client and my boss said: wow, that is exactly what my old professor would do, and sure enough it was Fawaz. Awesome professor.

Respected
Inspirational
Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
BUS695
Grade: B+
Jun 27, 2018
Would take again

My capstone course and this amazing professor summed up my entire MBA experience in few weeks. You don't realize what other professors missed teaching you until you take Fawaz. He lectures heavy and participation is mandatory so be aware.

Inspirational
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
BUS605
Grade: B+
Jul 25, 2018
Would take again

by far the best professor I had in my MBA program and highly recommend you take him. Fawaz is a true outside the box thinker and his teaching methods are effective and far from traditional. I loved the group projects we did and how much I learned to work with groups.

Respected
Inspirational
Hilarious
5.0
4.0
MGNT379
Grade: B
Oct 13, 2018
Would take again

by far the best professor I took at Chapman. His Entrepreneurship course was a mix of both undergrad and MBA and I thought it was crazy at first but then realized the benefit of learning with a diverse student body. will take another course with him anytime.

Inspirational
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
MGNT379
Grade: A
Oct 20, 2018
Would take again

I read other students say that he is the best professor they had at Chapman and that is an understatement. He is by far the best professor I have ever taken. You sure get what you pay for from his class. Very passionate about entrepreneurship and and helps beyond the class. His network is amazing and he will not hesitate to share it, just ask.

Tough Grader
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
3.0
MKTG305
Grade: A
Nov 8, 2018
Would take again

Fawaz was my instructor for this course. As a senior student, he is by far the best lecturer I have had at Chapman University and he was even recently awarded the Most Inclusive Professor and Best Teaching Style of the year. I loved every lecture and would highly recommend taking this course.

Gives good feedback
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Caring
5.0
4.0
MGNT379
Grade: A
Dec 17, 2018
Would take again

This entrepreneurship course changed my life and I owe that to Dr. Fawaz or "Marc" as he asks you to call him in class. Down to earth and your partner in learning through and through. Relentless in his effort to make sure you succeed. You will be happy to took his courses.

Respected
Inspirational
Hilarious
5.0
4.0
BUS695
Grade: A
Jul 10, 2019
Would take again

Interactive, knowledgeable, very cool professor. The best at Chapman by far.

Participation matters
Inspirational
Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
BUS695
Grade: A
Sep 26, 2019
Would take again

Professor Fawaz created an amazingly comfortable learning environment for us to speak our mind without fear of embarrassment. He has a very good sense of the overall industry knowledge and always gave valid feedback. He makes you work for your grade so stay on top if of and do not miss class. He is also well connected with networking events.

Inspirational
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
4.0
BUS695
Grade: A+
Dec 1, 2019
Would take again

The best of the best in the MBA program. He will teach you what you need to learn and not waste your time with bs attached. His classes matter, and you will achieve what you paid for. 100000000% recommended!

Gives good feedback
Respected
Participation matters
Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

96%

Textbook Required

24%

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95% confidence
Based on 71 grades
Most common grades:
A (38)
B+ (14)
B (13)
Grade Distribution
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Based on 81 reported grades
A: 38
B+: 14
B: 13
Not sure yet: 9
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Hilarious (13)
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Caring (9)
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