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Really nice and helpful... great teacher!
Great teacher. Fun class. Be prepared to participate!
Great teacher who gave a lot of insight into the business world. Participation plays a role. I encourage any business majors to take her class!
Well, I loved the way she taught, based on well prepared power point presentation. You will learn a lot, and tests will be easy to comprehend. I recomment this course to students business and econ majors.
Be prepared to be social. Lots of group activities and participation, but it's fun. You will learn alot and have fun doing it. Great Teacher!
Very nice. Always smiling. one presentation. 3 or 4 multiple choice tests(50 ?'s). easy reading.
I have had all of her classes. She is an excellent teacher. She is reasonable, clear, helpful, and fun. She uses practical examples in class (even for management theories). She is a must for every business major. Take her over anyone at all times.
Very nice and helpfull teacher, clear and nice. Very fair. ake her!
Marce Kelly is the best teacher I have taken at SMC. She is very clear and articulate in her lectures, and her doors are ALWAYS open for her students. Professor Kelly is also incredibly warm and friendly, which makes asking questions much easier. Pro
Great teacher. Interesting class. Great assignments. Drops one of the exams and gives bonus points for attendance.
THE BEST PROFESSOR OF ALL TIMES! Kelly is very knowlegeble, understanding, caring, enthusiastic nice, and genuine... You have to paticipate in her class, but she does that to get more feedback from what the students are learning. Overall she is the BEST!
Amazing teacher. I looked forward to going to her class everyday. She taught very well, she was an easy grader, and she had the best attitude day in and day out. I would highly recommend anyone to take this teacher.
Marce is an amazing teacher. Small amount of homework, good midterm and final, moderate term paper. The class was great and i learned a lot. Wish Marce lectured more classes. Can't go wrong.
She is one of my favorite and best professors. Extremely helpful, funny, kind, knowledgable. Has a great curriculum and you will learn a lot. Gets the class to interact and has very fun and interesting projects. Would recommend her to EVERYONE! A++++
Marce Kelly is the best Business teacher within the whole Business Department. She is extremely understanding and she brings a positive energy into the classroom. Do not take another other teacher or you'll be sorry.
very cool interesting teacher! TAKe this class. EASY A. you will learn too, and have fun. Good choice!
I took marketing and it was fun, not too diffucult, and comprehensive. Marce also is very easy to talk to and is really friendly. I would reccommend her to anyone.
Its like she mastered the fun and joy of taking a class, and i dont like taking classses... She is so good, I took all the classes i could for her. You will pay attension to her lectures.ADD proof! She gives test awnsers like 2 mins before the test.
If there's an award for Business Teaching Excellence then this lady deserves it. Not only were her classes fairly easy, she leaves you with lessons that truly stick in your head, and that you use throughout your life. Fantastic teacher, fantastic lady, a real asset to anyone's educational career!
got hard this semester.
she is a great teacher. if you show up and learn alittle you will do very well. also, she's qutie the hottie.
marce, you are one of my favorite teachers!!! Im coming back for another semester with her. great analysis of all the info, great powerpoints, and she doesnt just read... she gets the class involved.
Professor Kelly is the most interesting, helpful, and insightful teacher I have ever had. Her lectures are clear and understandable and she makes the material reachable to everyone. I found her friendly and approachable, and she wants her students to succeed. I highly recommend her.
She is also the best teacher I have ever taken. She made me want to learn, and inpired me to do well. She is also nice eye candy during class.
I did not think I was going to love a teacher in College but when I saw Marcella Kelly all my thought changed completely. She is so sweet lovely compasioned, friendly with all the students never gets angry even listen to you with your problems and I expect another semester with her.
She is wonderful. She is so helpful. The only thing that matters is attendance. And she rewards you for perfect attendance, ex points. Test reviews are online, do that u will get A's. She is funny, cute and has great examples, all power point lectures.
Nice person. Little bit disorganized and her grading style can be surprising. Overall, good teacher and recommended.
i liked her she seemed happy when she teaches she knows how to spread knowledge cause she has the book down.its easy whatever she shows you on the projector is in the book.Reading doesnt hurt.:)~
So check this out I have taken both her business Marketing class and her Business 1 class and she rocks. Shes clear, helpful, intresting, relaxed, and she really cares. By far my best teacher at SMC and I would recommend her to anyone. She speaks from experience.
I love the way she teachs, very clear, you have one verbal presentation and 2 article review. but its not that hard. 4 exams..lowest one is dropped. so its pretty flexible. Do show up in every class for extra 50 points and read the textbook!! the powerpoint is interesting too..
This teacher is sooooo easy, she gets the class involved which makes the lectures interesting. She also has a review session before the test, where she reads the test and then ask questions. I took her class during winter and got an easy A. Highly Recommended
This teacher is just great!! her class is very interesting!! I strongly recommend her if you are thinking of taking tthis class
Great teacher if you need to take a business class and boos your gpa. All multi choice tests and drops one. One project that's easy and silly. Easy grader. She loves giving As.
THE BEST EVER!She is a the nicest lady, most understanding.Everyone tries to add.She gives u th e test ?'s before hand. Easy A. Two hw assignments, easy find an article, write about it.Extra credit for perfect attendance.Must give one speech.The easiest class at SMC i have taken by far.Great person
Best professor ever and hot. If you come to class she will make you ready for test, easy grader. Remembers everyone's name and is very sweet. Tests are easy but you have to do one group project, very timeconsuming. Overall she is great
Shes a nice teacher, easy teacher but she gave me a B when I deserved an A
A real professor, she knows how to pass on the information with amazing examples and she is SUPER NICE. Take her she is an amazing, good hearted person who you will definately learn from.
loved her!!! loved the class!! all of her lecture notes are online, practice tests too. her lectures are clear and she does a review before each test. she is so sweet and her class is really easy, and its interesting!! take it!!! you'll love it!!
Her lectures are interesting, she knows her subject and always answers all questions. Keep up in the reading, she makes the class fun.
Very nice, most helpful teacher i have had. Very understanding, i plan on taking more classes with her and that is the highest form of praise. Easiness depends on the subject matter, summer courses online has alot of reading in a short period of time, but a very enjoyable class.
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BEST TEACHER ALIVE. pERFECT PEDAGOGY. SHE IS WHAT A MODERN TEACHER SHOULD BE. BEST TEACHER ALIVE
this class was one of the easiest classes i have taken at smc. really good teacher. basically gives you the answers to the test questions right before the test. don't know why these people are saying she's hot. but she makes the class fun.
one of my favorite professors of all time. learned a lot in her class, very knowledgeable and has expierience in buisness to back it up
Amazing teacher, wonderful person. cares about her students as people too. class easy as long as you attend lectures, and she reviews before the tests. one paper and one presentation. i cant stress what a pleasure it is to have a teacher like her! take her class!
This is one of the nicest, most enthusiastic teachers I have had. She knows how to motivate the students and you cal tell that she loves what she does. Her class is pretty easy if u pay attention-plus all the notes are online..YOU HAVE TO TAKE HER!!
Best teacher ever...take her class!!
I Had so much fun in this class. She is a caring teacher, who remembers all of our names. I learned a great deal of information. I will definatly be taking more classes with Marce in the future.
she is amazing.
Creative instructional approach with a positive attitude.
Take all of Professor Kelly's classes. She makes complex ideas simple, and helps you succeed, if you put in the work. Sometimes difficult to concentrate...nice eye candy! Seriously though, she is the best teacher. I learned more about business and presentation skills from her classes than any other I have taken. She is a true mentor.
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Great classes. Interesting & easy to understand. Prof Kelly makes complex ideas simple. Very friendly and approachable. Sometimes difficult to concentrate...nice eye candy! Seriously though, she is the best teacher I’ve had. I learned more about business concepts and presentation skills from her classes than any other I have taken.
Great classes. Interesting & easy to understand. Prof Kelly makes complex ideas simple. Very friendly and approachable. Sometimes difficult to concentrate...nice eye candy! Seriously though, she is the best teacher I’ve had. I learned more about business concepts and presentation skills from her classes than any other I have taken.
This teacher is, HANDS DOWN, the best teacher ever! Very few assignments (maybe 2), she goes over the tests before every test....and is the nicest, most helpful person you will ever meet. TAKE HER!!!!!!
By FAR the best teacher at SMC. TAKE THIS CLASS!
The best teacher ever. She is clear, understandable, approachable out of class, and way hot.
MARCE IS THE BEST TEACHER EVER!! TAKE HER CLASS!!!! Makes you feel right at home and the class is very fun so it is easy to participate. Marce makes learning really easy. I LOVED THE CLASS!!!!!! TAKE Bus. 1 with her ONLY!!!!!!!!
She is an excellent teacher and her class is very fun. She teaches well and if you pay attention in class, exams are a breeze 'coz she always does a review before every exam. she even gives hints which serves to be very beneficial for us. i learnt alot from her. well, her class is not only easy, but as her student, you tend to gain a lot of stuff.
MarceKelly is 1 of those teachers that ur thank- ful to have had the opportunity to learn/with Now that I've had some experience w/other prof's I realize what a gem she is.POSITIVE, CLEAR,& truly sincere.She's also VRY patient.There was a jerk in our Winter class & she was polite yet firm.Thanks Marce 4 showing me what a great teacher should be!
Trust the ratings, she is great. been in SMC for almost 2 yrs now ..she is the best bus prof i had. Class was soo fun, especially the presentations. Easy, fun, interesting subject...coouldn't of been better.
Great teacher! Very motivates to help her students! Very knowledgable and will answer any question you have. Wants all of her students to do well.
Very fun class, never been boring, highly recommended, gives generous extra credits too
shes a great teacher. super nice. notes u dont really have to take any if u just print out the slides from ecompanion unless u need to add extras or examples that she gives. study and read the book. she always reviews before tests, which is great, the more u participate here the more prepared youll be!
Mrs. Kelly is such a wonderful teacher and her teaching style goes makes the class a pleasure to go to. She is very friendly and understanding as well as charming. I would just do the practice exams an hour before the test and received an A! She practically gives you the answers in the review right before the test! She wants you to do well!!!
I think this class really easy which is not really good, I did not expect she will go over the material before the test since it is indirectly gave the solution to the students and she did not use text book at all that really piece me off(text book expensive) and I also studied till my butt off but the test is too easy. that's why students love her
Intro to Business - Marce is great! Would highly recommend. The content is straight forward and she doesn't complicate it. The homework assignments and discussion boards are fun and mentally engaging. Read the text for the exams, straight forward without much "studying." I would highly recommend this class to start off Business with at SMC.
She is a very nice and caring teacher. She always has a positive remark and tries to make everyone feel like part of the class. All of her lectures are online. Just come to class and u dont hav 2 read the bk. Easy class & u learn a lot. TAKE HER!
Whoever said this class was too easy is obviously silly. Although I too found it simple enough, everyone obviously did not, because not everyone passed the class. Great teacher, really nice, really hot, definitely recommended!
One of the nicest teachers I've had here. She's very helpful and knows what she's talking about. She gives perfect examples of things and shows tons of video clips to help explain. A lot of non-graded group activities. One big group project, 4 tests (equal midterm), 1 essay and a final. Loved the class. Definitely take BUS 20 with her.
Thoughtprovoking and the nicest professor. My advice is to still study hard to get an easy A. she really knows what business is all about and her tests are straightforward. there's also 1 presentation 100 points and 2 bus articles. for the exams, study the powerpoint, do the practice quizzes in ThomsonNow and you will be fine. good luck
Great teacher! She is so enthusiastic and sharp. Goes over powerpoints in class as notes, gives out 2 hw assignments and 1 presentation along with a few tests. She really cares about her students and wants you to succeed. TAKE HER CLASS! She is totally worth it. Even if you are not interested in business, you learn so much from her.
She is very hard, and an unfair grader. She messed up my GPA. DONT TAKE HER!!! She is very moody and gives a lot of homework. She needs help!! Trust me you will regret taking her.
Marce Kelly is the coolest teacher in Santa Monica College!! She is very funny and all of her lectures are very interesting!! I can never wait until her next class!!
Perfect.
Prof Marce is nice but very fixed. you have to know your stuff to get a solid A. exams are ok but some questions involve critical thinking. reviews before tests are helpful, but my advice is to motivate yourself and study hard. There's no curve, so it can be tough. don't slack around bc she will not give good grades just for being there.good luck
Marce is the best, hands down! I have learned so much in her class: you could teach a bus. 1 class after listening to her! She also has a review session before each test. She is fun to listen to, and has great activities! She is always ready to listen to you and help! TAKE HER CLASS!!!!!
By far one of the greatest teachers I've had! Very helpful and understanding! I wish all of my professors were this good!
Shes Great!!!
I have now graduated, and see that Marce is the best teacher I had in SMC & CSUN. I highly recommend her. I was not a business major, but her classes remain my favourite. She is intelligent, articulate, and makes the material accessible. Marce is very approachable, and strives to help students succeed. (I wish all of my teachers were like Marce.)
Take her! Her class is the best one I've ever been to! She's nice and very encouraging. The tests aren't that hard if u read the textbook beforehand and try the online quizzes and pay attention when she reviews before the test! Easy A!
Extremely easy class.. Kelly reviews almost all the ?'s right before the quiz. Do the online quizzing and listen during review. You have to be an idiot not to pass the class.
I recommend her online business 1 class. Two easy h/w assignments, no quizzes, about 4 discussions which are REALLY easy, about 4 or 5 tests during this winter but their pretty fair. Theres usually only one or two questions I second guess my self on so you should be fine. No project like the regular in class has to. veryyyyyy easy A
She is such a cool lady.
She's like one of those cool 80's librarian type women and her class is fun
Marce is a very cool, intelligent, kind & excellent marketing teacher. She always takes time to speak to her students & give them real world advice in business strategies. Her teaching style is intuitive, thorough & fun. Marketing is key to every business success. Pay detailed attention to her lectures & you'll learn valuable wisdom for life!
I decided to make Business my major after taking her Bus 1 class. Great teacher. Great person.
The best!
Often goes off subject and laughs at her own jokes too much. Very anal about cell phones to where she deducts 10 points from your grade if she hears or sees your phone.
Prof. Kelly is an amazing teacher! She makes everything fun and interesting, and she has ways of making everything very clear! I learned a LOT. I didn't know that much about business, but now I feel like an expert! She's by far my favorite teacher. Take her class, you'll learn a lot and love the process!
Love her class! She is very nice! She does a review right before the test, which makes it pretty easy. She wrote the book so knows the material very well! Take her :)
What an amazing teacher, cant say anything bad about her. she wrote the book so shes knowledgeable about it, has great stories and uses her experience as an example. interesting but really easy project to do and does comprehensive review before every test. shes definitely on your side and i highly highly highly recommend her!
Marce is a really intelligent and personable professor. She doesn't give busy work! Her lectures are brimming with interesting info and she makes intro to business simple and to the point (but thorough enough so you feel a lot smarter when you leave the class). Make sure to attend class and participate! And read the book (which she wrote!)
This teacher is outstanding. She still uses the book that she wrote which makes it easy to study. The study guide at the back of book helps. No need to take notes she sends powerpoints of the slides to you on email. Test are easy if you just pay attention in class. Nice, outgoing and willing to help in office hours. Highly recommend for Bus1 or 20
Chill and fun class...easy tests...she reviews the materials on the test right before u take it...drops the lowest one...also u have to give one presentation...take her if u can!
She is so nice, the nicest teacher at smc. Very helpful, the class is relaxed and she tolerates just about anything. I actually look forward to come to her class every tues and thurs. She the best teacher ever!!!
Great professor. Two writing assignments and one presentation. Tests are STRAIGHT from the books. Reviews ALL information on the test right before you take it. Easy and fun class. She's really nice and understanding as well.
Great teacher! Exams are straight from textbook, she posts all powerpoint presentations (with notes!) on e-companion, doesn't want her class to be the one you need to kill yourself studying for, wants all of her students to succeed. Advice: go check your grade after each exam during her business hour, it will help you!
Best professor ever! Explains everything crystal clear and mix it up with her own personal business stories that are really fun to hear.
She is very helpful, her class is really funney, she offer great discussion during class. she is very nice too. Exams are not very difficult if you pay attention to her lessons.
Fun & upbeat class, she is very very sweet, caring, & nice. She always has a smile on. As far as he class goes, it was kinda off track most of the time, but I enjoyed all her projects & stories. Too many swedish kids though
(not recommended)Marce is a very lovely funny teacher that really entertained my class all year. she isn't a jokester, but she does throw in a "zingger"now and then. However I liked her more as a person then a teacher.I learned nothing from her lectures. they are dry, boring and not necessary.and shes very unorganized. just read the book.seriously.
I've taken both her business marketing and business class, but this is my critique of her business 1 class. The book is very helpful. She practically gives you the answers prior to the test. She is a very quirky, funny, and friendly personality and very understanding. Do NOT sleep in her class, though. Hilarity will ensue.
So this is my critique of her marketing class. I did not like it as much as her Business 1 class, as the book is different and the activities are much more mundane and boring. It's a lesser carbon copy of the business 1 class. It was a bit more disorganized too this time around but she's still the same ole Marce Kelly and I mean that in a good way!
I got an A in her class, and it could have been A+ if such grade existed at SMC. But she is extremely disappointing.
Amazing professor and a joy to be around!
She absolutely knows the business about business! She's resourceful. Good class for business majors. Great exams! She has a kind personality, very warm.
Students may take solace in the fact that this professor is highly competent in her ability to engage with students of all educational backgrounds for the purpose of enriching one's perspective of practical Business Marketing. Clear in her expectations and explanations; her class is a true gem, low-stress and high cognitive return. A+
Professor Kelley is one heck of a professor. She's so enthusiastic about her class and does everything to accommodate her students. She even responds to emails promptly! Not only does she incorporate humor into her lectures but also makes learning fun! I definitely recommend her class to anyone who wants to pursue an education in business.
Professor Kelley is by far one of the greatest professors I've had. She cares so much about her students, and will not give up until she knows you understand the material! She refers a lot of her lectures to real-life situations, which REALLY helps. So sweet, and always comes to class with a smile! :)
She is disorganized. I did not learn much from her class. Unfortunately, I learned more from reading the book. She is extremely kind and caring. The class reminded me of grade school instead of college.
Professor is kind and clear, but disorganized, off-tangent, rambly, and treats the students like they're in middle school. It's easy to get a good grade, but in terms of actual learning, the textbook is way more helpful. She waters down the material, goes off tangents, etc, and basically reads straight off the book.
She is excellent professor. She cares her students so much. She wants to make sure that everybody understands the subjects.
Prof. Kelly's class was always fun - lots of great discussion, and good laughs, too. She obviously cares about her students. Take it if you can get in!!!!
She is funny, kind, and understanding. Her classes are lectures mainly and class discussions are very helpful. Fun and interesting class. SHE LOVES COCOALA! If you read the book and listen to her lectures you'll be fine! Fair understanding grader. Multiple choice tests.
Love Marce! Such a sweet teacher. Highly recommend! Interesting class held by a great teacher! Fell behind the syllabus a couple of times but she always comes up with a way to work it out that benefits everyone. TAKE TAKE TAKE!!
The class itself is very interesting and entertaining. Marc Kelly is an awesome professor to have, but my god only a minimal amount of the material on the tests are covered throughout lectures. Be prepared to learn on your own. Very easy class none the less.
Prof. Marcella Kelly is great. I took her online class, and I was so pleased that everything was well outlined, assignments were simple and clear, and she always responds to emails quickly. Tests are easy as long as you keep up with weekly assignments and reading. Would definitely recommend this class to business majors. Great class.
Took her online class. She's good and has an MBA which is credible. She could update her online class and become a little more familiar with how to work the system, but all and all a very nice lady!
Interesting lectures since her impressive career.
Veryyyy easy class! Pay attention in class, use the online code that comes with your book to study for tests and you'll get an A! Participation matters, if you show up to class every day she gives extra credit in the end, 2 HW assignments, few chapter tests (not cumulative), final is not cumulative either TAKE HER
Professor Kelly is a very nice and energetic professor. Her class wasn't difficult as long as you read the book, which is all you have to do in order to get an A on her exams. I recommend taking her for sure. She even bought us pizza one day lol.
I could not agree anymore with my classmate told me that Professor Marce was the best ever professor that she's ever taken in life. Anyone can publish a book, but not everyone can write such a great text as Prof. Marce does. Impossible to make an excuse to miss her stylish class. 4 quizzes, 2 business reports, 1 presentation and 1 final! Take hers!
I took a bus 1 with her this fall and all I can say that she's the best teacher at SMC . She's so caring,helpful, and kind. What I really loved about her is that she treats everyone the same, and her lectures are really clear. She is also funny and uses many life experience stories to make the material easy to understand
Very enthusiastic teacher, lots of positiveness and a impressive background in business marketing with well known firms.
Love her. Not only is her class engaging and interesting, but she 's a hilarious and sweet person. I highly encourage you to take her class. Also, she goes over everything that will be on her tests as well. She really wants every student to do well and treats everybody with respect.
Marce is the reason why i chose marketing as my major. she is very passionate about it, and has the knowledge from her background.
She is my favorite teacher. She is so kind hearted and so understanding. She IS there for you. You will want to participate in class. 4 tests, drops lowest, 2 easy home works, one presentation, and the final. All the test info is straight out of the book so i suggest buying it. Loves every minute of the class. Recommend her 100%
OMG! I'm I allowed to love a teacher? If not, who cares!? She is absolutely amazing. I was unsure of exactly which direction I should go after graduation. Now, because of her class, I not only have an idea, I'm developing my business plan. A lot to do with her. Don't make the mistake in missing her class!!
The best professor I have ever had. She is so caring and understands each student's individual needs. She will do anything she can to help her students succeed. You will have made a huge mistake if you don't take her. !!!!!!!!!!!
Marcella Kelly is a great teacher. A lot of time needs to be invested in order to do well on her exams- they are not easy. I kept getting B's in the beginning of the semester regardless of my sincere approach to do well. Her lectures are super entertaining and informative. Participate, take notes, & study for exams. I'm definitely taking her BUS1!
Amazing person and teacher
I dont know what words to describe about this professor except this word: AMAZING. Generally, when people see the word 'amazing', they did expect the class would be easy as pie. Sadly, it's not easy. in fact, I think it become easy only when a student puts a great amount of effort to study professor's lecture slides and reading a text book.
I took an online class and this is a guaranteed easy A. All tests answers and questions are exactly from the book, going in chapter, so navigation is well. Only have to write two easy papers. Very lenient when turning in late assignments, she gives full credit anyways. Wish I could've take her class on campus. Great Teacher.
She is absolutely the best teacher I have seen so far. Her teaching style is self-study; however, the program that comes with our books (coursemate-cengage) allows us to take practice quizzes and play mini games that aid in understanding the material. Tests are absolutely easy, only two assignments & 8 discussions responses & 6 tests.
Her online class was great. The tests (6) were super easy and the only true homework we had was discussion responses online and no requirement to respond to other students. Also, two homework assignments which you only have to write a response with a couple of paragraphs,. She gives full credit even when you turn in assignments 3 days later.
She's such a sweet and caring person, however I found that she easily got distracted during lectures and I didn't learn much from them. They were kind of fun but you really need to do your reading to do well in this class. Exams were not easy but she did go trough the tests beforehand so that really helped. Also, one group presentation.
The best professor at SMC !
BEST PROFESSOR EVER! Clear lectures. NO homework. okay only 2 assignments but they are SO easy! One presentation. 4 exams. She drops lowest grade. They are really easy, she'll do a review before every test Just take her, man. She makes it fun. youll laugh a lot and cry when its over because you'll realize the best class you've ever taken is over.
Super hot, but that's just a side benefit. Professor Kelly really knows the material (with a background in top businesses like Disney and Neutrogena) and she is the author of our book, so she is super knowledgeable. On a personal level, she really treats each person as an individual and gets to know them. I highly recommend her.
What a great professor! Very interactive class with amazing lectures. She's hilarious and always happy. Shes very knowledgeable in what she's teaching and provides many examples of use of business outside of class. Fun class that teaches you a lot and there's just two homework assignments that are not that hard. If you read chapters, you'll do well
Professor Marcella Kelly is very kind and always happy! She is a very nice person but it happens very often that she come off and start talking about something completely different the whole class. She is also late pretty often and the class have to wait on her
Marce is amazing!!! So kind, humble, inspirational, caring and hilarious! Favourite teacher by far!!!
Marcella Kelly is my favorite professor at SMC. I took both her Intro and Marketing business classes. Her lectures were not only intellectually put together but also pertained to current events and technology. Her experience as a marketing executive at Disney gives her a unique perspective when teaching. She genuinely cares about all her students!!
SHE IS SO CUTE. She truly is an amazing professor and she even took my group aside just to tell us how proud of our project she was. She's a real sweetheart and super genuine. 4 exams, 1 project presentation, online HW (super easy), she makes Marketing hella fun and would love to take her again!! highly recommend!!
I loved her class! She genuinely cares about her students and will answer any questions you have. Her lectures are interactive, fun, and the she makes the learning environment friendly and easy to participate. She is the best professor I have had at SMC and she is overall a great educator. I wish more professors were like her.
Great professor, very interesting lectures. she cares about her students and wants to see them succeed. If you want to learn and have fun i highly recomend professor Kelly.
Professor Kelly is one of the nicest instructors! Very adorable! She has a lot of experience regarding marketing, which makes her lectures more interesting. Getting an A is not difficult. She tries to make the class easy and fun ! Take her class and enjoy !
Prof. Kelly cares a lot about students. I mean it. She is fair grader and puts lots of effort to make class fun. However, just because she's fun and material seems easy, dont underestimate her tests. Yes. her test is straightforward yet without reading or attending lecture you wont be getting A but B or even C. Other than that, the class is fun.
TAKE PROFESSOR KELLYS CLASSES! She changed my life! ... No matter what you want to do (or if you don't even know)- take advantage of this empowering learning opportunity to better understand the basics of our world today. If you are ever planning on working, you already do, or you want people to work for you-- take her classes!
Great teacher that's not only passionate about her subject but also have great experience in the field. I took her business 1 class and found it really interesting. She covers relevant subjects and make everything interesting to both listen to and work with in class! Strongly recommend! Only complaint I have is that the tests were too easy!
Great lectures, she cares about the students a lot! Coursework is 4 midterm exams, 2 business article reviews (homework), a verbal presentation, 1 final exam, a participation grade and lastly an attendance bonus.
Easiest class I ever took! She is fun and caring. I enjoyed her class
SUMMARY: 2 HW assignments which r Business Article Reviews on any topic u choose 1 Power Point Presentation on any Business Trend of ur choice 5-6 multiple choice exams, differs from class to class based on # of chapter per test She loves questions and she is a great teacher but she is not the easiest one out there. If u want easy A, go with VEAS!
This class is not an easy class to get an A if u are an international student or you care your GPA a lot, this may not be a good choice to take her class. I remember that she said 90% of her student got an A in her class but literally just 20%-30% people can get an A because she would show that number after a week. Last words, beware of this prof
This was a fantastic professor who promotes a collaborative learning environment. I took the class for fun in the evenings to help me understand business better for my job at a tech company. Not only is this class easy, but she truly cares about her students and their success. She frequently asks students from around the globe to confirm data.
She literally goes over the test, the actual test right before she gives out that test. If you don't get an A, you have comprehension issues. Listen in lecture, listen during the review (RIGHT BEFORE THE TEST)- you will get the easiest A and learn some fun things about business and diverse opinions from around the globe.
Professor Kelly is a fantastic professor! I would recommend anyone to take her, especially if you are interested in business . Her class is fun and engaging! You also learn quite a bit! She is sweet, bubbly and very educated in her field. She gives great lectures and her tests are very reasonable. Very little homework. An amazing experience!
If you need a business 1 class--TAKE THIS CLASS! Besides the fact that this will probably be one of the easiest classes you can take, professor Kelly makes the most mundane topics incredibly interesting. Anything and everything you were confused about coming into this class, you'll leave with those questions answered. One of my best experiences!
Professor Marcella Kelly is absolutely AMAZING. She provides extraordinary lectures and simple everyday examples for learning. She is abreast of the all the news with regards to the chapter/ topic we discuss in class. If you cannot pass her class, you probably should still be in high school or college is not for you. "Newby"
Prof Kelly is a seasoned businesswoman with 15+ years of experience prior to teaching. She is so invested in teaching, you can tell from her lectures; she's really great to follow along. Her lectures are EXTREMELY helpful & NOT boring. She takes attendance (large % of grade)- but textbook NOT mandatory for work- just for personal studying.
Prof Kelly is hands down the best teacher I've had in college. Great lectures with plenty of opportunities to speak and share. She's kind and caring with students. Review sessions before test are really helpful.
awesome teacher
BEST buSineSS TeaChEr 4evVEr!! tAkE ThiS ClaSS u Wont Regr3t It@
BUS1 & BUS 20. Professor Kelly means the world to me! She's incredibly INSPIRING, COMPASSIONATE, GENUINE & LOVING! You'll learn so much from her! Lectures are heavy but she makes it super easy. The book & online practice tests will ensure an A+. DEFINITELY take her course and if it's full, wait to take her the next semester. Simply Unparalleled
smart, funny, and inspirational - a real role model!
Hands down best business professor! So glad she was my first business teachers, she made the experience great (:
Marce is one of my favorite professors, ever. She is inspirational, kind, fun in her lectures, and all material that she tests on is always gone over in class. Reading and attendance are essential. She cares about her students and she's very clear with material in her lectures. Have had such a positive time in all her classes.
Kelly is one of the best professors I have had at SMC! I have taken BUS 1 and 20 with her. The only thing I do not like about the class is the McGraw Hill Connect assignments. They are pretty pointless because you learn so much more through her lectures and reviews that have you well prepared for the test. Definitely TAKE HER CLASS!
She really really cares about you as a student.
PLEASE TAKE HER CLASS! She is the type of teacher you wish you still had after leaving her class.
You guys must take her class! She structures her class in a way where students can actually learn rather than just get a good grade and not learn anything. She lets students engage in lectures that helps us learn and prepare for exams. Grading criteria is very specific and clear to understand from day 1, not confusing at all. HW helps on exams too!
Marce is a great teacher who loves teaching. Her intruiging lectures help you learn material quick and her pre exam reviews are insanely helpful. She is a kind soul who grades easy, but fairly. 4 midterms and one final. Not alot of homework. Guarantee that you will love her as a professor.
Shes very positive and thorough in her lectures. Get the textbook because in the back theres a study guide for the exams. If you dont do every single assignment (theres like 5) you wont get a good grade. This is a class you really shouldnt stress.
Marcella is a very kind and funny professor BUT this class was very disorganized. The majority of the lectures consisted of other students doing their presentations, this went on for like 3 months so we missed chapters. It was fun for the first 4 lectures but after the 8th I almost passed out. I felt like I was back in middle school.
Easy A but I showed up to the lectures anyways because something about Marce is really special. She's had experience outside which is nice! You can tell she's really passionate about her teaching that you won't get from most professors. Highly recommend taking this class with Marce if you're considering to be a business major!
If student ask question, she will explain several times. She never behaves that you feel regret from your asking . She asks students to talk about one optional subject related to business in front of class, it's challenging for international students I suggest you talk with her. she will help but never change presentaion with other assignment.
The best professor Ive had hands down. She cares so much about her students and her lectures are so inspirational and will always give examples that are easy to understand as well as share her own experiences in business. I cant remember a single time where she didnt show up happy for class. I recommend Professor Kelly to anyone.
This is diffenently one of my favorite teachers at SMC. She is easy going and kind-hearted. Marce continuously connects the class to current events which is amazing. This class was unfortunately during the beginning of quarantine and I felt up to date. Marce learned very quickly as this was her first-time remote. Straight forward class
Professor Kelly is a kind and attentive professor. She truly cares about reaching students and offering them valuable information that can actually be used outside of the classroom. Her own experiences in the business world lend a depth to the class beyond it simply being a lecturer reading off slides. Great class, interesting discussion.
- LOVED HER CLASS. Best professor I've had in college. She's fun, patient, loving, and amazing professor. She's super well-educated and experienced. I actually learned from her lectures and enjoyed her class more than any other. Little homework and exams that make sense. I really wish I could take her again. She. Is. The. Greatest.
Marce is a wonderful teacher who truly cares about her students' success. She is accessible and offers a lot of extra credit.
What an amazing teacher with an amazing style of teaching which focuses primarily on making sure that her students learn and understand the material rather than them cramming it for exams. She is very knowledgeable in here field and pull examples from her many years working as a top marketer for some of the biggest companies to help her students.
She is a fantastic teacher with a lot of real life experience which translates to a more enjoyable class. Understands most students are taking multiple classes so doesn't give a ton of homework and sets clear expectations. If you're looking for a great teacher for BUS1 take her!
The class is very enjoyable with a fun final group project. Professor Marcella Kelly is very understanding and does a great job making lectures interesting.
I highly recommend taking Prof Kelly, who's enthusiastic and kind-hearted. There are "tests" and "quizzes" that are incredibly forgiving. Aside from those, there are some discussions and a group project that you have 1+ month to do. Everything about this class promotes learning, not memorization, which is a what class should do. It was a good time.
Professor Marcella Kelly is a great professor! What I love about the class is that we would have a lot of discussions and I would learn a lot from them. Its amazing how discussions are open because you get to know the latest news and new significant things. I admire how the professor cares and listens to students. Definitely take her class.
Taking Marce's Intro to Business class was a highlight of my SMC career. Marce is extraordinarily caring, super knowledgeable (with great industry insights), and relatable. Also! She is one of the sweetest, kindest, most awesome professors you'll ever meet. Do yourself a favor and get to know her in office hours. Take her class!! 100% recommend.
2 hw papers there r 5 tests but u have plenty of time and they r on canvas if u have good notes u r good there is one presentation to give in front of the class so if u r shy prepare yourself she gives some great tips she is super nice and class is interesting u don't have to attend but I would recommend u do u have to participate to for credit
MS KELLY IS THE GOAT !!! if you're looking for the best teacher at smc she's the one she has fire lectures engaging conversation makes you laugh and is willing to help out just do your work and be open with her and you'll come out just fine
Kelly is very dedicated to her teaching and has lectures everyday. But they are very entertaining and you have to participate in class to get the full credit. Good examples of new concepts in business that make all definitions very clear.
Professor Kelly is a. very kind person, she is always available and she understands any difficulty you may have. The class was fun, easy, and enjoyable. You can learn in a fun way here. Also, she is very experienced in the sector and very passionate about the topics.
I took Professor Kelly's Introduction to Business 1 class a week later and I just email her if I can take her class she was incredibly nice to add me to her list. The classes are so interesting and fun. Professor Marce makes the lectures super easy to understand. The assignments and tests were not hard. Marce is very nice and respectful.
THE BEST TEACHER EVER. She is very understanding, kind and funny. Business has never been this fun. She is just the best and sees everyone in the class.
I'm an international student and this was my first time taking business class but thanks to Professor Marce this was one of my favorite classes. She is truly amazing, her course is clear, interesting, stimulating and I never felt stressed out. Highly recommended!
Great professor! Cares about students and genuinely wants them to learn and understand the topic.
Professor Kelly is engaging and values participation, she cares about the students and you can always talk with her if you have issues or need help. She doesn't do exams instead focusing on smartbooks and written assignments to show you understand the material. i would absolutely take another class with prof. Kelly
Mrs.Kelly is such a sweet and fantastic teacher! You can tell she genuinely cares about all of her students and wants us to learn rather than just cram for tests. Her lectures are great, and her real-life experiences make her fun to listen to and make what we learn applicable to real life. SHE IS GREAT!
She is such a great teacher. I can clearly say that she cares about all of her students and wants them to learn for their future. I never missed her lectures since they are the best ever. Enroll for any available course without even thinking.
She is such a great professor. I can clearly say that she cares about all of her students. I really suggest you to buy a book, because all of the questions which is going to be in the tests and final exam - you can find in the textbook. This class is super easy and fun.
Professor Kelly is by far one of the best professors at SMC. Take her class, you will not regret it. You will pass with an A. The exams are very easy and even easier if you pay attention to her awesome lectures. Be kind, she is very sweet and caring.
Highly creative professor that is hilarious, very lively lectures full of discussion and class participation. The reading matters for exams, read it all. The presentations were very insightful, I learned a lot about a wide variety of business trends. I very much enjoyed learning from this professor, highly recommend, wonderful course experience.
Professor Kelly is one of the best in the department. Her lectures are engaging and she genuinely cares about student learning. The class is fairly easy, just stay on top of the textbook readings and participate. For extra study help, try using unstuck AI alongside other resources.
Professor Kelly is a gem. While everybody is giving headaches she's steering far away from that in class. Super caring and understanding. If you need to take bus 1 take it with Prof. Kelly.
Best class I've taken so far. God bless you Professor!
This is one of my favourite Professors that I have met through my time in school. Marcella Kelly is not only super kind, incredibly funny and smart. She is also humble, caring and she sees every student! Everyone is important, it's very clear in how she makes us all feel. Just go to her class, listen and take her quizzes, and you'll get an A.
Honestly one of the best professors I have ever met. Professor Kelly is such a sweet kind person, who always looks out for her students. Lecture heavy but very easy to understand! Would recommend this class to everyone.
I loved her class! Her teaching style made it super easy to understand and she's such a character! All in all this was a great class. I learned so much and it was an easy A!
Marcella Kelly is one of my favourite Professors! She is not only super smart and inspiring, with an impressive career path, but she is also super humble and genuinely cares about all her students. She wants to see everyone succeed! She wrote the textbook that is required, excellent! Her classes are so entertaining, you'll learn so much.
Amazing lectures and very understanding overall.
Understanding, kind, and humorous! She was truly meant to be a teacher, take her class you won't regret it!!
Professor Marce is inspiring, hilarious, and understanding - she tells great stories, which makes it easy to understand and remember the material. Highly recommend!
Very Good professor, would recommend for anyone needing to take a Business class!
Professor Kelly is a great person and made class very enjoyable. She is very sweet and understanding! I would love to take another class from her!
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