2.4

Michael Harper

Business - University of Colorado Denver

2.4
Quality
4.0
Difficulty
38%
Would Retake
122
Reviews
2.4
Quality
4.0
Difficulty
2.4
Helpful
2.5
Clarity

38%

Would Retake

122

Reviews

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What Students Say

Inarguably the worst professor Ive ever had

BANA3000 - 1.0 rating

However, the exams do not use Excel

BANA3000 - 1.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

27%

Textbook Required

46%

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B+: 5
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Reviews (122)
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OPMG3000
Apr 27, 2003

Difficult Operations Management course, but an awesome instructor. Don't bother buying the book, though - his lecture supplement is more than enough to do well in the course.

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OPMG3000
Jul 19, 2003

No Comments

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OPSMNGT
Oct 8, 2003

This class is hard. Take someone else. Most of the other profs teaching this class won't be as difficult or give you as much work. The amount of outside work for this class is ridiculous.

4.0
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OPMG3000
Oct 9, 2003

No Comments

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OPMG
Nov 4, 2003

He is a boring and not a very good prof. Not the person you want to take any type of math from unless you are naturally good at the math areas touched in this class. If you need help don't go ask him because he won't help, go see the tutor Scott!

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OPSMGMT
Nov 30, 2003

very difficult and not very helpful

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OPMG3000
May 11, 2004

Encourages students to go the Learning Center for past examinations. Tests may be difficult without referring to past exams. Knows his stuff and will help you out if you ask him. Not a bad professor.

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OPMG
Aug 18, 2004

Very tough class. But I graduated 3 years ago and still refer to what I learned in his class. Definitely get past exams and take very good notes you'll need them.

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OPMG3000
Aug 24, 2005

I personally found this class very interesting. The textbook is not necessary...but write down pretty much everything he says in the little red book. There are some good tutors around if you need help.

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OPMG3000
Aug 27, 2005

Ugh...I should've taken ACCT 2200 first before taking Harper, because I learned more in that class than in OPMG, lol. Stay far away...his class is way too difficult and I'm sure there's another professor that teaches it better.

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OPMG
Aug 29, 2005

One of the best teachers teh school has got!!

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OPMG3000
Sep 12, 2005

Horrible class, copy somebody else. Easy to get through class. Attendance is NOT manditory, so DON"T GO. I went 4 times. First day, then one for every test. Got an A.

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OPMG
Grade: B
Oct 26, 2005

No Comments

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OPMG3000
May 21, 2006

Class was interesting but he did not seem to be able to relate to our level, he was almost too smart to teach those of us who don't know about this topic. Went a little too fast and if you miss one class you will be lost. He's a great guy but does not give very good examples in his little red book so it's hard to understand what's going on.

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OPMG3000
Jul 28, 2006

In terms of class difficulty, you're probably either going find it really easy or really difficult; I fell into the latter category. However, in terms of how much I learned, I'd be hard-pressed to come up with a better class.

4.0
4.0
DSCI3000
Sep 22, 2007

This guy knows what he's talking about. Makes class very fun because he presents the material well. GET THE OPTIONAL BOOK, if you don't you will not have anything to reference but a lecture supplement and you will be lost during studies for tests.

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DSCI3000
Sep 9, 2009

Grr...He seems like a nice enough guy, but he seems to think that we have already learned most of this stuff before and that its mainly common sense. His HW is definitely harder than his tests and if you so have to suffer through this class, make sure you get copies of previous tests or at least the book.

1.0
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DSCI3000
Nov 15, 2009

This guy is ridiculous. He has no clue how to teach and his little red handbook is riddled with errors and when you get an answer wrong based on these errors, he wont admit that it was his mistake. There are not enough words to explain how terrible a teacher this man is and UC Denver should be ashamed of themselves for ever giving this guy a job.

4.0
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DSCI3000
Jun 28, 2010

Harper is an extremely intelligent man, however, not the best teacher. If you go to him for help and activly participate in the process, he'll help you. But, this is a core class and there isn't any other teacher who teaches the course. A study group and getting old tests from others will help you pass the class.

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DSCI3000
Oct 15, 2010

Doesn't do any examples in class.

4.0
3.0
DSCI3000
Dec 16, 2010

Attend class and take good notes in the red book and you should be good. Talk to your classmates in this class to get exams from previous semesters, it is great practice.

1.0
5.0
ISMG001
Jan 27, 2011

Fire this guy. Do not take his class. Totally worthless.

2.0
2.0
BUSN6820
Mar 31, 2011

What a waste of tuition. He could cover a semester's material in 4 hours flat if he didn't talk so much about himself. He's confusing & confused. If I didn't know proj mgmt when I got to class, I still wouldn't know it. He just reads from incomprehensible MS Word lectures but doesn't teach you anything.

2.0
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DSCI3000
May 15, 2011

What can I say this class was the most pointless class on the planet. Harper uses this class as an ego boost because none of his colleagues want to hear him rant on and on about his boring life. You will not learn anything and it is almost impossible to get an A.

3.0
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DSCI3000
Jul 29, 2011

Tests are much easier than the homeworks, only uses the Redbook, tells lots of "true" stories, it's a math class mostly

1.0
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DSCI3000
Aug 3, 2011

The Instructor is not helpful at all. i even got a tutor and i got notes from friends and it still didn't helped. Only by failing one test, you won't pass the class, so you want to make sure that you pass all the tests and homeworks. he doesn't count attendance, so don't even waste your time on going. i wouldn't recomend this instructor.

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DSCI3000
Sep 12, 2011

WORSTTTT Professor EVER!! His homework does not make any sense at all compared to what he teachers in class!! I attended class every time and took really good notes but it was still IMPOSSIBLE to finish the homework and get a good grade on it... NEVER take a class with him, its a waste!!

2.0
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DSCI3000
Dec 9, 2011

It could be a really easy class if you have previous homework and tests, they re all identical except the numbers are changed - I passed with an A but without those ones it ll be a bit harder to pass the class with a good grade.

5.0
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DSCI3000
Dec 14, 2011

The students who complain about this teacher simply don't attend, don't do the homework, or don't pay attention. You have to attend, take good notes, and seek the intructor out if you are having problems. I failed the first test but with hard work, turned it around to an A.

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DSCI3000
Aug 14, 2012

I enjoyed this class very much. He focuses on logically addressing issues in operations mgmt. Get a study group together. Find tests/past homeworks for reference (he encourages this). Ask him questions, invite him to your study group. He doesn't _want_ anyone to fail.

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DSCI2050
Nov 15, 2012

He was a very difficult instructor, hard to follow and understand, there is a very low amount of points so make sure you pass everything you turn in or else you won't do good, its doable but very difficult.

1.0
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ENTP6620
Dec 18, 2012

He taught an online class, and was absent for a long period. I didn't get anything out of his $1500 course.

2.0
2.0
BUSN6630
Apr 18, 2013

Stay away from this professor for BUSN 6630. Horrible workload that's confusing. Worst class I've taken so far at this school. He will tell you the material which seems pretty simple and then his homework and memos are super difficult.

2.0
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DSCI3000
Grade: Not_Sure_Yet
Nov 15, 2013

If you want to pass this class join on of the study groups or make your own! He flys through the materials and does not like questions in class. Unfortunately he is the only one who teaches this course right now. Go to class and help each other out to pass!

2.0
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BUSN6630
Grade: B+
Nov 21, 2013

He's a nice enough guy but I think it's time for him to retire. He flies through the material and can be hard to follow. His Red Book is very helpful. Don't bother buying the text, it hardly supports the material he covers in class. The class is difficult but doable if you put a lot of time in.

1.0
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BANA3000
Jul 18, 2014

Don't buy the required textbook. His Red Book would be sufficient for you to get good grades on the homework and the exams for the course. He talks so fast, and does not like to explain things again. Also, don't expect to get a clear answer to your question he is only going to guide you enough for you to struggle figuring out what to do.

5.0
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BANA3000
Oct 9, 2014

Dr. Harper is a great professor. He gives you all you need to be successful. Do the homeworks and re-do the homeworks over and over. It will help you to do well on the exams.

3.0
3.0
ISMG3000
Oct 29, 2014

Dr. Harper has been a businessman all his life and that's how he teaches class. He wants you to learn and isn't just going to give you the answer. Overall the class isn't too difficult but you have to work for your grade. Homework is way harder than the tests which I think is a good thing because he will help you with the homework if you ask!TakeIt

5.0
4.0
BUSN6630
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 29, 2014

Dr. Harper has many different degrees and a real enthusiasm for teaching. He tries to make the material both understandable and applicable to real-world situations. Sometimes he gets sidetracked from the main topic but he is always interesting, funny, and passionate about business. Do not buy the main text - he just uses the red book.

5.0
3.0
BANA3000
Grade: B+
Dec 3, 2014

I absolutely love Dr. Harper. He relates all of his material to real life and gives you great advise! He is so sweet and is so willing to help if you ask. Would absolutely take again!

2.0
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BUSN6630
Dec 12, 2014

He seems to be a nice person and his redbook is helpful. But the home works, memos and exams are confusing.

2.0
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BANA3000
Dec 16, 2014

Having the red book helps for tests. Find a group and study together. I got an A and this was the most boring class ever.

1.0
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BANA3000
Grade: C
Jan 20, 2015

Honestly I haven't the faintest idea how I, or anyone for that matter, passed this class. There is no help, no explanation of concepts and the book (which he wrote himself) is unfathomable. Worst class I have ever taken, but it's a core so good luck avoiding it. The only way to survive is to collaborate on homework and study old tests.

4.0
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BANA3000
Grade: A
Jan 23, 2015

Assignments and exams are based solely on lectures so attendance is very important. However, he is a very boring lecturer so get a large coffee before class haha.

3.0
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BANA3000
Grade: B+
Mar 26, 2015

I felt like it was a common sense class but you definitely need to attend in order to "get it". Also I took lots of notes because there wasn't much to practice with. Link up with students who have previous exams and homeworks for help

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BUSN6530
May 5, 2015

Professor Harper is an extremely intelligent man but isn't not a very good teacher of the material. Over half the class felt confused or completely lost during majority of the lectures. You had to usually go home and re-teach yourself the material using YouTube or Google to help you work through the hw or prepare for exams. Very tough class!

2.0
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BANA3000
Grade: C
May 9, 2015

This was an extremely frustrating class for me to get through. The material is not intuitive, so it didn't help that Dr. Harper was rarely available for questions. You are only allowed to email him in the case of an "emergency." I had to get help from a study group, and even then I didn't learn very much. The final is optional but cumulative.

3.0
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BANA3000
May 15, 2015

Dr. Harper's class was fairly easy, if you have a math brain you should be able to get an A. If not you can still pass with an B or C.

2.0
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BUSN6530
Grade: A
May 19, 2015

Dr Harper is well versed in his field of study, however it is very difficult to understand exactly what he is talking about in class. I wasn't able to understand what he was talking about in class, until I completed the homework and we discussed afterward. The only way I was able to understand the homework was from the discussion boards. Good luck!

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OPERATIONS
Grade: A
Jun 10, 2015

Lectures are very dry and boring, very difficult to pay attention to. Still helpful when working through his homework. Three mandatory tests and homeworks, final is optional. Find his previous tests to study, makes the class much easier. He's the only professor who teaches ops management and every BUS Core students has to take the class.

1.0
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BANA3000
Jul 5, 2015

Dr. Harper is the first professor I've ever had who refuses to communicate with his students. The teaching profession is definitely not a good fit for his personality. Also, the homework assignments were riddled with typos and they were not posted in a timely manner.

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BANA3000
Jul 6, 2015

He gets a bad reputation because a bit boring but he's a good professor. He treats you like an adult, tells you what you need to know for exams, and is very knowledgable in operations management. He's not my favorite professor but he's reasonable and expectations are clear.

1.0
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BANA3000
Aug 18, 2015

Very hard to follow, even though the material is not that difficult (if it was presented in a better way).

1.0
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BANA3000
Grade: B
Aug 25, 2015

If you don't show up for class, it won't matter. He will not really teach you the material in class, he will go through the red book that HE wrote. Ask questions in class? He will just get mad and then say: just look in the book. Although the book doesn't show you how to calculate anything. So, good luck to you all.

2.0
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BANA3000
Grade: Not sure yet
Sep 10, 2015

My interactions with him were nothing but negative. I was attempting to enroll in the course (that had 3 spots available) and he told me that he "didn't have the authority to sign add forms" even though he totally does. I'm disgusted by the fact that this has been a constant issue and he continues to get away with it. Communication is nonexistent.

2.0
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BANA3000
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Sep 10, 2015

Very quick and short. If you need extra time or explanation, you won't be comfortable asking. He lectures sitting down from his computer. Dropped class- will try the online section next semester. Unfortunately, he is the only BANA 3000 professor that teaches on campus.

1.0
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BANA3000
Sep 29, 2015

The only thing I like about his class is that we can use redbook for the exams. But It's so hard to follow his lectures because he goes through it fast and all the materials aren't easy to understand. Too short time for exams. Never replies back emails, not very friendly, not very willing to help. ONE OF THE WORST PROFESSORS AT UCD.

1.0
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BANA3000
Oct 15, 2015

He is worst professor i ever seen in UCD. Exams are extremely tough. Homework is never same on exams. He will not help any other students. Unfortunately, he is only one teacher teaches this course. I would recommend take online class....

1.0
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BANA3000
Oct 19, 2015

One of the most difficult classes I have taken at UCD, the tests are hard and he is really bad at teaching the material.

1.0
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BUSN6630
Nov 8, 2015

-Doesn't respond to email/communicate outside of class in a timely manner if at all (if you call what he does in class communication) -Teaches from a book he wrote so if you don't understand lecture, the text won't be much more help - worst prof/class I've had - very tactical, not opps management strategy - most won't use 99% of stuff taught

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BANA3000
Dec 11, 2015

One of the worst professors I ever had. Maybe he is a good at his subject in the professional field. But he absolutely sucks at teaching and explaining it.

1.0
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BANA3000
Grade: F
Jan 29, 2016

I already fail this class. his homework and exams are difficult. he is one of the worst professor i ever met in ucd. he will get mad for asking question. he is horrible professor.

3.0
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BANA3000
Grade: B
May 2, 2016

Very clear cut grading criteria, but difficult class. The final grade is based off of 3 homework assignments and 3 tests, so don't screw any of them up! Attendance is not mandatory, but you will definitely get super confused, fall behind, and fail if you don't attend class more than a couple times.

4.0
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BANA3000
Grade: B
May 15, 2016

The tests are similar for every semester, so try to find someone who took this class before, and get the exam key. Study for it, then this class would be easier.

3.0
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BANA3000
Grade: B+
Aug 5, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Do the homework with a group. The day after the HW is due he reviews it and tells you specifically which types of questions will be on the exam. Study only these.

3.0
5.0
BANA3000
Grade: B
Aug 7, 2016
Would take again

This class is hard. Don't believe otherwise. The professor is clearly very knowledgeable about his field and wants his students to be too. He grades 3 homework's and 3 exams. Take advantage of study groups and don't do the homework alone. Tests are very short, meant to test the knowledge of the information, not the real world application behind it.

1.0
3.0
OPMG3000
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Sep 26, 2016
Wouldn't take again

He's terrible at explaining the material. He doesn't review at all even when the whole class is saying that we don't understand. I would never take another class with him.

TEST HEAVY
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
4.0
BUSN6630
Grade: A
Oct 6, 2016
Would take again

Dr. Harper is the best instructor I have had in the Bus. School. His classes are clearly laid out in his syllabus, and he sticks to it. Homework is difficult and time consuming, if you put in the time on the homework however his exams will be an absolute breeze.

Respected
Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
BANA6650
Grade: A
Oct 6, 2016
Would take again

This was an online class. The provided lecture materials covered in depth the material that needed to be understood in order to do well on homework and tests. Like other classes with Dr. Harper, hard homework and easy exams. This course was well put together. I was cautious about taking a summer online class, it however turned out to be enjoyable.

Respected
Clear grading criteria
5.0
4.0
BANA6610
Grade: B
Oct 6, 2016
Would take again

Dr. Harper did an excellent job in this stats class. The class mostly utilized excel for stats, and later used another program. I found the homework to be a little difficult and very time consuming. The exams were simple because the homework prepared me well. Dr. Harper in my opinion is the best instructor in the business school, put in the work.

Tough Grader
Respected
Clear grading criteria
1.0
4.0
BUSN6530
Grade: B+
Oct 8, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Dr. Harper is the worst professor I've ever had; his homework requires hours to complete and his "explanations" are confusing and explain absolutely nothing about the material. DO NOT TAKE A CLASS WITH THIS PROFESSOR. If you are confused, ask another student because he provides no clarification.

Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
5.0
4.0
BUSN6630
Grade: B
Nov 1, 2016
Would take again

More than the data, he helps us reading and analyzing the data correctly.

Respected
Inspirational
Amazing lectures
2.0
4.0
BANA3000
Grade: D
Nov 14, 2016
Wouldn't take again

I am a student that is prepared to graduate with honors, however I am about to get a D in this class. The three homeworks and exams have nothing to do with the lecture, and the mandatory textbook he makes you buy is little to no help. Take this class online if you can, or with someone else. It shouldn't be as hard as he makes it.

TEST HEAVY
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
1.0
5.0
BANA3000
Grade: F
Nov 17, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Dr. Harper is the first professor I've ever had who refuses to communicate with his students. If you don't show up for class, it won't matter. He will not really teach you the material in class so, good luck to you all.

Tough Grader
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
TEST HEAVY
2.0
5.0
BANA3000
Nov 25, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Get ready to teach yourself. The lectures are completely unrelated to the material on the exams. VERY exhausting lectures as you gain no new knowledge. I was able to pass by studying upwards of 9 hours for each exam as I had to teach myself the material for the first time. Homework is unrelated to exams. All I can say is GOOD LUCK.

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4.0
4.0
BANA3000
Dec 12, 2016
Would take again

It is a tough class but if you put in the work of studying you will have a good time. Great professor and if you aren't lazy you can do well. The "Red Book" is super helpful and he lets you use it on exams. Don't complain about the work, it genuinely helps for the real world.

Tough Grader
Respected
TEST HEAVY
1.0
3.0
BANA3000
Grade: A
Dec 13, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Dr. Harper is a poor teacher. It's frustrating because the material is useful & usable in business. Dr. Harper utterly lacks the skill of explaining, which is what teaching is. He has clear grading criteria, and you can learn in this class, you'll just literally teach yourself.

Clear grading criteria
2.0
5.0
BUSN6630
Grade: B
Dec 20, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Engineers mind, so doesn't understand how more than half of his class (non-engineering background) learns. As a question in class and he'll return a non-answer. Out of three hour class, some nights half was not related to material. DO NOT BUY THE TEXTBOOK, only the redbook, which he created, and his website are covered in lectures, quizzes, tests.

Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
1.0
4.0
BANA3000
Grade: D
Feb 16, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Avoid this professor at all costs. He makes you buy his personal book. The class is unnecessarily difficult. The material is beyond what you need to know. Instead of a managerial class it is an advanced statistics course. His homework method is confusing and he refers you to his YouTube channel for lecture. Tests outweighs all homework.

Tough Grader
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
TEST HEAVY
1.0
5.0
BUSN6630
Grade: B
Mar 10, 2017
Wouldn't take again

In what will be my final college/graduate level course, Dr. Harper is hands down the worst professor I've ever had, and it isn't even close. You're going to learn the material yourself. Lecture videos do little to assist. His arrogance regarding his "simple" course material is extremely detrimental to the learning of those w/out math backgrounds

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
1.0
5.0
BUSN6530
Apr 20, 2017
Wouldn't take again

No explanations to problems in his book,strict rules for sending emails which he rarely responds anyway. Minimal explanations for hw, pretty much gives the answer and that's it. There is no time devoted to actually teaching concepts and everything is explained thru examples which are hard to grasp without theproper background. Wish I could give a 0

Tough Grader
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
TEST HEAVY
2.0
4.0
BANA3000
Grade: C
Apr 30, 2017
Wouldn't take again

DON'T PURCHASE THE TEXTBOOK ONLY PURCHASE THE RED BOOK! Attend class even though it's not required and watch all the lecture videos (they help). Make a google doc for the homeworks with other students in the course through Canvas-discussions (our class did and it helped so much). Homeworks are tough, you will need all the help you can get. Goodluck

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
4.0
5.0
BUSN6630
Grade: A
May 12, 2017
Would take again

I am not a math person, and this is definitely a tough class but you can do it! Do not buy the text, I didn't crack it once, you just need the red book. How to pass: get a study group ASAP, stay after and get help if you need it, don't fall behind! You will learn really useful stuff

Participation matters
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
Clear grading criteria
1.0
4.0
BANA3000
Grade: C
May 25, 2017
Wouldn't take again

It's as hard as you've already heard. Go into it strong, ask for help from he TA and tutors, hire someone if necessary (it's worth it), do the homework and practice based off previous material. If you start weak and have to take the optional final you won't pass.

Tough Grader
TEST HEAVY
LECTURE HEAVY
1.0
4.0
BANA3000
May 26, 2017
Wouldn't take again

He is the worst professor and I can't believe he is the only one that teaches this class. He will not work with you to receive a better grade in the class , the homework is hard because you have to teach yourself by looking at his videos online that are not even related to hw. Exam content is hard and you'll have no idea what is going to be on it.

Tough Grader
TEST HEAVY
LECTURE HEAVY
4.0
5.0
BUSN6630
Grade: B
May 30, 2017
Would take again

He knows the material inside and out and is excited about teaching it. The lectures are dry and there is A TON of outside of class work. I spent 8-12 hours every Saturday just to do the homework. The exams are really challenging but he gives everyone a 100% on the final project which increases your grade. Don't buy the book because we never open it

3.0
5.0
BANA3000
Grade: C
Jun 14, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Michaels tests are killer. The material really isn't difficult to learn, he gives you a red book to use on all tests and homework. Going to the review sessions are a must! If you can do the homework you can do the tests, so really study the homework beforehand. Tests are only 15 questions-multiple choice and no partial credit. So you must do well!

TEST HEAVY
1.0
5.0
BANA3000
Grade: B-
Dec 6, 2017
Wouldn't take again

He spends class time talking about his personal experience instead of doing practice problems. His answers to any student questions are unclear and he tries to connect every lesson to "the real world". HW and Quiz assignment due every SATURDAY that are time consuming but nothing like the test. You'll have to teach yourself the content before exams

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
TEST HEAVY
Tests are tough
4.0
4.0
BANA3000
Grade: A
Dec 6, 2017
Would take again

Harper is one of the nicest professors you are ever going to have. He's not going to feed you answers but he's more sympathetic than these reviews would have you believe. Your grade will primarily come down to tests but if you've done all the homework you'll be fine. He lets you use your companion book on the test so make sure you keep up.

Clear grading criteria
TEST HEAVY
Would take again
1.0
5.0
BANA3000
Dec 30, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Harper will refer you to this YouTube videos that show you how to work out the material using Excel. However, the exams do not use Excel. No partial credit. Do not buy the textbook. Try to take the class with another professor.

Tough Grader
TEST HEAVY
Tests are tough
1.0
3.0
BANA3000
Grade: B
Jan 29, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Inarguably the worst professor Ive ever had. Instead of going to this class, you should use your time more wisely and get a side job staring into the sun.

TEST HEAVY
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
LECTURE HEAVY
1.0
5.0
BANA3000
Apr 4, 2018
Wouldn't take again

AVOID AVOID AVOID AVOID - worst professor ever, he spends more time telling stories than teaching the material on the test. Hard to follow and understand with lil to no resources available. Makes you watch utube videos to learn, this professor is not suited to teach or create curriculum for students. He hands down is the worst prof I have ever had

3.0
3.0
BANA3000
Apr 16, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Beware his homework is literally harder than his tests. He's a nice old guy but the how he teaches contains to much useless material and how to use excel along side it, goes off topic a lot and refers to his Youtube videos. His tests are based or is similar to previous semesters so study that and at least understand the topic and easy A.

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
LECTURE HEAVY
1.0
3.0
BANA3000
Grade: B
May 9, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Dr. Harper is terrible! Do not take him! He is knowledgeable about the subject but awful at teaching. He has you watch lectures online but then doesn't talk about the topics again in class. He gives 0 feedback on HW or Quizzes, 0 practice problems in class which dont prepare you for the exams. Uses excel only for hw/quiz but not needed for exams

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
2.0
3.0
BANA3000
Grade: A+
Jun 10, 2018
Wouldn't take again

It's more like skip the videos & you won't pass. SPEND A LOT OF TIME ON VIDs b/c he will not go over items in class. He spends like 80% of class on tangents. Does not often reply to emails. His exams literally take questions from hw/quizes. Spend the time doing those every week & you will do fine on exams. Exam points are high 4/question Beware!

Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
1.0
5.0
BANA3000
Grade: Rather not say
Jun 21, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Do not take this Professor unless you want to spend hours teaching yourself! His lectures don't teach you anything, homework is hard, and tests even harder. Poor teaching all around- highly recommend you take with another Professor!

Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
3.0
BANA3000
Grade: A
Jul 12, 2018
Would take again

He gives a lot of info but, only about 25% is on tests. If you have the patience to take your time, go through his lectures and really listen, this class is easy. Dr. Harper cares, he gives additional info b/c of this, which makes the class seem complex. Don't be fooled, it's not hard, he gives you all the info you need and is very kind and caring.

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
Caring
4.0
4.0
BANA3000
Grade: A+
Aug 14, 2018
Would take again

Dr. Harper is a very knowledgeable Professor! Don't get me wrong the first week I felt so lost and very stressed, but he was very supportive and helped me. He really wants people to learn the material and cares about his students success. If you are willing to learn and put the work in you will do fine! REDBOOKSUCCESS, use it to take notes in.

Skip class? You won't pass.
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
Caring
5.0
3.0
BANA3000
Grade: A
Dec 1, 2018
Would take again

I feel Harper gets a bad rep and his rating doesn't accurately define him. His expectations of the class is not very clear at the beginning but once you realize his meaning behind the homework and the test, you'll get a good flow. Tips: put ALL notes in the redbook, collaborate on the homework, and utilize him as a resource (on the hw).

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
1.0
4.0
BUSN6530
Feb 5, 2019
Wouldn't take again

DO NOT, I repeat, DO NOT take a class with Michael Harper, if it can be avoided. His class for graduate students requires over 20 hours outside of class time for work per week! Additionally, he does not teach in class and expects you to learn all the material through his videos found on his website...

Tough Grader
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
TEST HEAVY
1.0
4.0
BANA6
Mar 26, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Dr. Harper is a good guy, but not a good proffesor. He consistently wastes students time with uninspired stories and long lectures with little actual content. He is patronizing in the level and speed at which he teaches his class. Often he will teach the class as if they are in kindergarten. He also makes mistakes in his grading and presentations.

Get ready to read
1.0
4.0
BUSN6630
Grade: B
Oct 10, 2019
Wouldn't take again

By far the worst professor I have ever had. Wishy washy, goes off on long drawn out tangents that have nothing to do with subject material, doesn't teach information well in class, and expects students to use "instructional videos" for homework and memo assignments. Spend 12+ hours each weekend working through worthless assignments. Stay Away!!

4.0
3.0
BANA3000
Grade: A
Mar 15, 2020
Would take again

The rating he has defenelty does not represent him. Yeah he goes on tangents but they are funny and do not affect us so why get mad, his videos are really good and if you do the home works with his live streams you will pass the class easy. I might not remember everything I learn in class but I passed and that's it.

Clear grading criteria
Caring
4.0
4.0
BUSN6630
Grade: A
Jul 11, 2020
Would take again

I agreed that the rating he has does not represent him, at all. Dr Harper admitted he has changed his teaching approach so maybe that's why? For us the class is extremely well structured and practical. His livestream are gems. He would explain every assignments in details and show us exactly how to interpret/solve it. Great learning experience!

Amazing lectures
Lots of homework
Respected
4.0
4.0
BUSN6630
Grade: Not sure yet
Jul 11, 2020
Would take again

Yes! this class does require a lot of works, but it's so practical and I have learned so much from Dr. Harper's livestream and his insights into the industry consulting world. The memos are time-consuming yet fun to do. The quizzes and homeworks are well explained. He even showed you step by step on how to approach each problem. Great quality class

Respected
Lots of homework
Inspirational
4.0
4.0
BUSN6630
Grade: A
Aug 6, 2020
Would take again

I was very appreciative of the effort he took to create an online model that was accessible for many learning styles. Information is presented in his red book (don't even bother buying the additional textbook) and he provides live lectures and helpful video tutorials. Don't buy the textbook and plan to spend 20hrs/week on work. It's intensive.

Lots of homework
Accessible outside class
Caring
3.0
4.0
BANA3000
Grade: C
Aug 6, 2020
Would take again

Beware, the class is not as easy as it seems! The grade consists of 6 homework's (60%) One Project (10%) and One Final Exam (30%). It is really difficult to get a perfect score on the homework and you can only miss up to 30 points. Teachers posts lots of helpful material on youtube. Homework is time consuming. Barely passed the class.

Gives good feedback
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
BANA2010
Grade: C
Oct 7, 2020
Wouldn't take again

DO NOT take BANA 2010 with this professor online. He does not respond to emails and is only available over zoom office hours. He's probably a decent guy he just doesn't explain anything well and his homework is very hard. I had to hire a stats tutor and even she had no idea what he was talking about. Don't take this class.

Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
1.0
3.0
BANA2010
Grade: A
Nov 10, 2020
Wouldn't take again

BANA 2010. On several occasions Dr. Harper contradicted himself in lectures. Grading was inconsistent and the professor changed our grades without explanation--since students had pointed out errors on the tests and homework assignments, causing grades to jump all over! Terrible communicator! Swore in class!

Graded by few things
Lecture heavy
2.0
4.0
BANA2010
Grade: B
Dec 2, 2020
Wouldn't take again

I took Dr. Harper for BANA2010 and his 8-week course. It was very hard, the class is graded on a few assignments. If you take his class be aware it is hard to reach him outside the lectures he does on youtube. Had trouble with homework, he would say one answer was right but grade it differently on the homework. But he was nice.

Lots of homework
Graded by few things
Lecture heavy
2.0
4.0
BANA3000
Grade: A-
Dec 6, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Very few graded assignments, each question is 4 or more questions within itself. That one question is worth one grade point. He does not let you know what is or is not correct on the HW. So you have to ask. Do not email, he wont answer you. Zoom office hours only. Caring, willing to help, inconsistencies on HW, No rubric for project. Ehh lectures

Graded by few things
Caring
1.0
5.0
BANA2010
Grade: Not sure yet
Feb 15, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Dr. Harper is really smart and well-educated, but his teaching methods do not work for the majority of his online students. This class began with a very confusing introduction which was 7 pages long. This word doc format is the worst for learning. Sure all the info and equations fit into the doc, but the overload of info is too much for students.

Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
Tough grader
2.0
5.0
BANA2010
Grade: C
Apr 28, 2021
Wouldn't take again

I feel like he is a very talented professor and his lectures made sense to me and he made a few funny jokes. However, for an intro class, he wasn't the best fit. For classes for upper-division classes I think he would be great. I wasn't even sure if I was going to pass. His grading is very strict so pay attention to grading criteria. Final was Easy

Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
Tough grader
5.0
4.0
BANA3000
Grade: A
May 22, 2021
Would take again

Minimal workload but you dont get a lot of chances to make mistakes: grading is based only on 6 hws, one final exam, and a short project. But, if you pay close attention to his videos, the information is pretty straightforward and he essentially walks you through everything up until the final answers.

Graded by few things
3.0
4.0
BUSN6630
Grade: Not sure yet
Jul 16, 2021
Would take again

You can tell he is a good guy, I haven't had any problems with him. The course is pretty excel heavy and a lot of calculus. If you need timely responses to emails and some of his videos to be put out on time then I would think about a different teacher, this one won't do that. Recommend if you like math and stats, but not if you like business.

Lots of homework
Participation matters
Lecture heavy
3.0
5.0
BUSN6630
Grade: A
Dec 5, 2021
Wouldn't take again

This is the hardest class I've taken at CU Denver. Even though he has a lot of resources to help you through the material, the concepts are not clear. I spend HOURS going through everything, and still end up confused. It is unnecessarily hard.

Lots of homework
Clear grading criteria
Lecture heavy
1.0
5.0
BUSN6630
Grade: B
Feb 6, 2022
Wouldn't take again

He's clearly a very smart guy, but the work is so complicated and he glosses over everything. He tests on specifics but doesn't cover specifics in his lectures. One of the worst classes I've ever taken. You're on your own to learn everything. He teaches according to his specific experience rather than industry or academic trends

Lots of homework
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
BUSN6630
Grade: C-
Feb 10, 2022
Wouldn't take again

This is literally the only choice you have for a professor in this class. One professor teaches this class, and it's required MBA core curriculum. He makes videos where he goes over quantitative problems, but not qualitative. He quizzes on material that he does not cover. When asked for assistance he provides none. I have to drop out.

5.0
2.0
BUSN6630
Grade: A
Apr 17, 2022
Would take again

Dr. Harper has provided one of the best classes I've taken. He takes what could be very complicated material, and through his intensive YouTube videos literally walks you through every single quiz, homework, and memo assignment he has. Very digestible - if you're not used to Excel, you will want to slow down his videos to keep up.

Clear grading criteria
Online Savvy
1.0
4.0
BANA3000
Grade: C
Jul 28, 2022

Dr. Harper's class is graded on so few items with no feedback or chance for correction that one or two bad grades and you have almost no chance for recovery. Very excel heavy class, the excel sheets he provides during the lectures are not formatted correctly for the homework be prepared to format them yourself.

Graded by few things
4.0
4.0
BANA3000
Grade: A
Aug 1, 2022
Would take again

This class was hard, every homework question is worth roughly 1-2% of your final grade. No late work accepted, but he is very clear about his standards. If you watch his homework and final exam videos you should be fine, but don't expect to get any slack on assignments.

Tough grader
Clear grading criteria
Graded by few things
4.0
3.0
BUSN6630
Grade: A+
May 17, 2023
Would take again

Dr. Harper is the smartest prof in the Business School. He is practically genius with a touch of humor. Homework and quizzes can be tricky, but he walks you through each assignment (almost too generously). Just need to think through the problems, read carefully, and you will be fine. Highly recommend forming a study group. Do not buy the textbook.

Tough grader
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