3.0

Naor Cohen

Organizational Behavior - University of Calgary

3.0
Quality
3.4
Difficulty
49%
Would Retake
112
Reviews
3.0
Quality
3.4
Difficulty
3.0
Helpful
3.0
Clarity

49%

Would Retake

112

Reviews

Rating Distribution
Official

5

41

4

14

3

7

2

9

1

41

What Students Say

No marking scheme at all for any assignment

COMS363 - 2.0 rating

If you say something in class, he makes you feel stupid

COMS363 - 4.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

65%

Textbook Required

4%

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B+

95% confidence
Based on 65 grades
Most common grades:
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B+ (17)
A- (13)
Grade Distribution
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Based on 88 reported grades
Not sure yet: 18
B+: 17
A-: 13
A: 12
Common Tags
Participation matters (27)
Tough grader (26)
Group projects (24)
Inspirational (13)
Hilarious (12)
Graded by few things (12)
Lecture heavy (12)
Amazing lectures (12)
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Ratings by Course

OBHR493

4.2

(5)

COMS363

3.9

(9)

OBHR317

3.3

(69)

MGST453

2.4

(20)

MGST451

1.0

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OBHR672

5.0

OBHR317

3.3

MGST453

3.3

MGST451

3.0

OBHR493

3.0

Reviews (112)
3.0
3.0
COMS363
Mar 19, 2012

A chill young guy, but when it comes to marking he's really hard and it seems like he curves grades up and down as well to get a bell curve, his coms 363 class is much much different then the other coms363 sections and his probably has less work.

5.0
2.0
COMS363
Apr 12, 2012

Textbook is used. really nice pHD student who is willing to spend extra time after class to help you. As long as you do the assignment in decent English you will get a good mark. Final project isn't too hard to complete but the presentations and speeches are really nerve wracking, at least for me.

2.0
2.0
COMS363
Apr 24, 2012

No marking scheme at all for any assignment. Comments on returned assignments confusing and full of typos. Quiz had nothing to do with anything but the critical readings, not to mention a wide span of topics with no clarity. If you have the choice take it online.

5.0
2.0
COMS363
Jun 20, 2012

I personally really liked Naor! His feedback for your assignments can be a little confusing to understand but if you ask him to clarify what he means, he'll explain it to you. Assignments are easy, you don't have to write much, probably just 2 pages max for 3 assignments and everything else is group work, which you'll just split up the work instead

5.0
3.0
COMS363
Jun 22, 2012

Naor is very helpful and offers extensive comments on all assignments. Coms 363 is a dull subject, so the lecture and powerpoints were dry, but the assignments are all reasonable and if you put some effort in, you will do well. Naor also tries to integrate some lab work into the lectures which was helpful and made the class more engaging.

5.0
3.0
COMS363
Grade: B+
Jul 18, 2014

Naor is a great professor. His instructions are always clear and will go beyond to help students succeed. He can be a tough marker on assignments but if you take the time to put effort in your work you will end up with a good grade. Overall, he wants his students to succeed. Highly recommend this prof.

5.0
3.0
COMS363
Aug 22, 2014

Sometimes you will really hate how argumentative Naor is (he's a philosophy major) because he will nitpick random stuff and his feedback sometimes don't even make sense (especially regarding grammar). However, Naor is always willing to answer questions and help. He is clear on his teaching, and the grading scale should save you anyways.

4.0
5.0
COMS363
Grade: B
Aug 26, 2014

No matter how hard you try, he will always try to find stupid mistakes to take off marks. If you say something in class, he makes you feel stupid. However, he is very helpful if you need help!

4.0
3.0
MGST453
Grade: A
Apr 30, 2018
Would take again

Naor is a great prof, because he understands things from the student's perspective. He tries to make class interesting, by running discussions and activities. Course content was relevant and interesting. He makes an effort to try to help every student, and get to know you. Only complaint would be that the course is a little unstructured.

Gives good feedback
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Caring
1.0
2.0
COMS363
Grade: C+
Jun 3, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Mr. Cohen was not very approachable or helpful in any manner. Answered all of my questions with another questions during OH sessions. It was like he was talking through students, ignoring their concerns and questions. He made several errors both with marking and during lectures, mixing up the dates which was frustrating.

5.0
3.0
OBHR317
Jun 25, 2018
Would take again

He is very passionate about the topic, super helpful when you ask questions. really cared about students. the class is also very interesting.

1.0
3.0
OBHR317
Jun 27, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Did not care about the class or the students. He would purposely ask a question and then proceed to disregard anything the student would say and make them feel dumb in front of the class. Seemed more interested in his vacation at the end of the semester then teaching or marking the reports. The class was not very good as well.

Tough Grader
1.0
2.0
OBHR317
Grade: B-
Jul 27, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Naor was one of my least favourite profs in the business faculty. He was extremely unhelpful when asked questions outside of class, and rushed through the course material with little regard for the students.

Tough Grader
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
LECTURE HEAVY
4.0
3.0
OBHR317
Dec 6, 2018
Would take again

Naor is very passionate about the topics and student success. If you are willing to approach him and be engaged in his class, you will do well. He is very refreshing compared to other profs in Haskayne.

Participation matters
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Caring
5.0
3.0
OBHR317
Dec 7, 2018
Would take again

One of the most transparent profs I've ever had. Truly cares about student's success and making lectures fun through class activities. Lectures don't cover all testable content but they are worth going to.

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
Inspirational
5.0
4.0
OBHR317
Grade: B+
Dec 14, 2018
Would take again

Naor is probably one of the best profs I have ever had in the business faculty. He always wants to know what you are curious in and he sends his students info on opporitinities in the university specifically to you. YES! he remembers what you want to do! Only gripe, he can be a bit vague when answering questions...

Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
Inspirational
5.0
3.0
OBHR317
Grade: B
Dec 14, 2018
Would take again

One of the best profs in Haskayne! He is passionate, approachable, and really cares for his students to be successful. Sometimes questions on the midterm and final can be a little confusing, probably because of the language barrier, but overall still quite straight forward. Definitely take a course with him if you get the chance to.

Participation matters
Inspirational
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
3.0
4.0
OBHR317
Grade: C+
Dec 24, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Although I love his energy when teaching and cares about his students, the guidelines/rubrics for the group project and presentation were not clear but he was tough grader. The final exam was written poorly which makes it demotivating to answer it. The written response instructions were unclear as well.

Tough Grader
Participation matters
GROUP PROJECTS
2.0
3.0
OBHR317
Grade: B
Dec 28, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Ive had worse profs but I would not choose a class with him again. Course had a higher grade scale but he still marked tough. Tells you hes "straight forward" and "blunt" but I feel like he used that as an excuse to mark hard and belittle you at moments. Take OBHR in block week or with someone else, somehow ended up my worst grade of the semester

Tough Grader
Participation matters
GROUP PROJECTS
4.0
4.0
MGST453
Grade: A-
Mar 11, 2019
Would take again

Naor is very passionate and cares a lot about his students success, however he can come off as a little argumentative towards students by contradicting what they say to create class debate. Overall though he is a good prof, and I would recommend him for this class. Midterm, final, group presentation, online quizzes.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
5.0
3.0
OBHR317
Grade: B+
Apr 4, 2019
Would take again

Funny conversational teaching style, knows his stuff. Best prof yet, 10/10 would take again

Inspirational
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
3.0
4.0
OBHR317
Grade: B+
Oct 15, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Noar is ok. He is passionate about what he is teaching but he needs to be more specific when it comes to grading. He will tell you not to worry about grades which is just an excuse for him to grade hard. He doesn't provide rubrics but will doc you marks on very specific things that he did not tell you to include.

Accessible outside class
Tough grader
5.0
2.0
OBHR317
Grade: A
Dec 5, 2019
Would take again

Probably the best prof I have had so far. He cares about his students and wants everyone to succeed not only in his class but in our life outside of school. He has a good sense of humour and shows a lot of videos from The Office. The class has a lot of group work so you better hope you get a good group or it might be tough. The tests are easy.

Accessible outside class
Graded by few things
Group projects
5.0
3.0
OBHR317
Grade: A-
Dec 12, 2019
Would take again

Naor was an awesome instructor. Super enthusiastic and interested in what hes teaching. Make sure to study the slides thoroughly for exams. Naor wants you to succeed, dont be afraid to go talk to him!! Very approachable and would take this course with him again! Only critique: the grading scale but I believe its standard across all OBHR classes.

Respected
Accessible outside class
Amazing lectures
4.0
4.0
OBHR317
Grade: A
Dec 15, 2019
Would take again

I love Naor as a person. He is approachable and extremely kind, and his complaints about his kids are hilarious. What sucks is that the lecture material and the textbook are so damn boring. Also he didnt give us the grading rubric for group project until two days before the due date. As long as you study slides well you should be fine for exams

Respected
Accessible outside class
Group projects
4.0
2.0
OBHR317
Grade: B-
Dec 29, 2019
Would take again

The course itself is reasonably interesting. However Naor is very down to earth and understanding of his students. You either love him or hate him but I thought he did a good job engaging students in lecture and providing reasonable assignments. Tests are easy.

Participation matters
Group projects
Hilarious
1.0
5.0
MGST453
Jan 7, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Such a horrible class

Lots of homework
Participation matters
1.0
3.0
MGST453
Grade: Not sure yet
Mar 4, 2020
Wouldn't take again

One of the worst professors I have ever had at this school. Super arrogant, condescending, unclear expectations, random participation marks that get announced in the last 2 minutes of class. His only impressively attribute is how lazy he is. He talks more about his kung-fu than the lecture material and the class teaches half the course. Avoid.

Lots of homework
Group projects
1.0
4.0
MGST453
Grade: B+
Mar 20, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Naor is just a horrible professor. He tries to be helpful but just comes off condescending and downright mean. Also, his system for participation marks is trash. You shouldn't have to put long hours outside of class to complete a participation assignment, which he then marks super hard. I don't think any of the 453 profs are any good so good luck.

Lots of homework
Skip class? You won't pass.
Tough grader
1.0
3.0
MGST453
Grade: B+
Mar 25, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Terrible class. Avoid

Lots of homework
Group projects
Tough grader
1.0
4.0
MGST453
Grade: B-
Mar 31, 2020
Wouldn't take again

I am shocked to read positive reviews for this prof and I'm very curious as to who wrote them. Naor is undoubtedly one of the most difficult profs to work with in the business faculty. He contradicts himself on a daily basis and you will be the one to pay for his mistakes. Unpleasant bedside manner and very disruptive when asked q's in office hours

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
Tough grader
1.0
3.0
OBHR317
Grade: A
Mar 31, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Naor stood out as a memorable but not in a good way. The work was managable but enduring Naor's lectures took a toll on my sanity! He is very proud and confrontational, not afraid to call out and debait with random students-even the shy quiet ones! Loved talking about himself and his resilience. Seemed like he was always in a bitter mood. Watchout!

Participation matters
Tough grader
1.0
3.0
MGST453
Apr 15, 2020
Wouldn't take again

He doesn't really know what he's doing, and that refers to a lot of things. He is a big supporter of in-class discussions, mostly because he is unable to fill the time with anything else. The discussions always felt pretty low value, with everyone repeating the same points to get participation. His grading also feels very arbitrary.

1.0
3.0
MGST451
Apr 21, 2020
Wouldn't take again

I didnt really like him, he came off as very arrogant and its his way or the highway. He regularly contradicts himself in class. Lots of small participation marks so attendance is required to do well, but BEWARE, just because you participated, doesnt mean you get full marks, he arbitrarily assigns the marks. p

Lots of homework
Participation matters
Tough grader
1.0
3.0
MGST453
Grade: B
May 8, 2020
Wouldn't take again

class was horrible, naor doesnt give clear grading criteria and takes months to mark stuff. Dunno know why he got so many good reviews on here about being a caring and down to earth prof hes condescending to most students imo

Get ready to read
Group projects
Tough grader
5.0
3.0
MGST453
Grade: B+
May 11, 2020
Would take again

I have taken MGST 453 with him this term I can tell he really cares about his students. He wants his students learned mistake and improved. He always willing to help and enthusiastic about his content. For example, he always wanna help students with the big project and change his schedule to meet with students even not in his office hours. No curve

Gives good feedback
Skip class? You won't pass.
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
MGST453
Grade: A
Jun 30, 2020
Would take again

Taking MGST 453 with Naor was great! he was very accommodating and encouraging throughout the semester - I believe it was his first time teaching MGST 453 online and it went very well. Naor extended deadlines, got guest speakers, and gave class time to work on assignments. Moreover, he gave excellent feedback and provided clear rubrics.

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Participation matters
1.0
5.0
MGST453
Grade: B-
Jul 12, 2020
Wouldn't take again

It's perplexing to read positive reviews about this professor. I have a strong intuition that the good reviews are written by he himself to boost ratings so that students actually register in his lectures. This is not a prof that is approachable for help and his lack of empathy and patience for students is unbelievable

Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
Tough grader
1.0
2.0
MGST453
Grade: B+
Jul 26, 2020
Wouldn't take again

The class as a whole is pretty easy, although the content he teaches is useless. His organization and delivery of the course is unbelievably poor , and he provides little criteria on how he grades submissions. Hes also very condescending and inconsiderate if you have any concerns regarding how his class is taught. Avoid if at all possible.

Participation matters
5.0
3.0
OBHR317
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 28, 2020
Would take again

I really like his teaching style. He is very energetic and he tries to make class interactive. As a person who loves to talk in class and answer questions I think it is great, but if you get nervous by profs calling on you, maybe try a different class. Midterm was pretty easy but Idk about the group project yet, overall a great class!

Participation matters
Group projects
Amazing lectures
4.0
3.0
OBHR317
Dec 4, 2020
Would take again

Naor is clearly a passionate professor who really hated not being able to interact with his class in-person. He did his absolute best to keep lectures interesting and I applaud him for it, but at the end of the day, lectures for this course were simply not necessary

Participation matters
Group projects
5.0
3.0
OBHR317
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 21, 2020
Would take again

Naor is a very nice prof and I can tell that he missed interacting with students in person. I definitely want to take a class with him again once school is in person again. He tried his best to make online lectures as interactive and fun as possible. Try to take this class with him for sure! There is a chance for 2% extra credit too.

Hilarious
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
1.0
4.0
OBHR317
Jan 7, 2021
Wouldn't take again

holy crap is this guy ever annoying and rude. way too full of himself and obnoxious. by far the worse prof in haskayne. he is definitely writing his own reviews on here because he needs validation that he's a "cool" and "funny" prof but he's just not so stop trying so hard. 2.3/10

5.0
3.0
OBHR317
Grade: A-
Jan 8, 2021
Would take again

Noar is one of my favourite professors at University of Calgary. He is super understanding and wants to get to know all of his students. It is super easy to book office hours with him. He tries to keep his lectures interesting with video clips and discussions. The group paper is marked fairly and if you put in the effort you will get a good mark.

Accessible outside class
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
3.0
OBHR317
Grade: Not sure yet
Jan 8, 2021
Would take again

Awesome guy, interesting to listen to and ask questions. Great course overall. Study up for the tests and you will do fine.

Respected
Participation matters
Inspirational
5.0
3.0
OBHR317
Jan 10, 2021
Would take again

Naor really tries to engage with the class and learns more about his students which really helped make his class enjoyable. Overall for the course, lectures were very straightforward and he would provide hints of what would be on the quizzes. I would highly recommend taking OBHR 317 in block week with him.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Inspirational
Amazing lectures
1.0
4.0
OBHR317
Grade: B+
Feb 5, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Deceptive, manipulative, controlling, and egotistical. That's naor in a nutshell. I walked by his office and actually saw this website open on his desk. He must be monitoring it to bump his reviews. If you don't want to deal with a teacher who is confrontational and motivated to teach by the wrong reasons, then enroll with a different prof!

Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
OBHR317
Grade: B-
Feb 17, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Taking a course with Naor is one of the worst decisions I made in uni. He makes things so much more complicated than they are and tries too hard to be that unique teacher. I also think he gets pleasure out of winning arguments with students like he has some kind of vendetta. Take my advice and find a better prof. This one's too much work and rude.

Lots of homework
Participation matters
Tough grader
2.0
2.0
MGST453
Grade: A
Apr 23, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Naor is a bit rude, short, and arrogant. Class is useless and doesn't teach anything. Lots of busywork but nothing of value. Wants students to attend every class with webcam on so he can treat us like we're children. He is disorganized and poorly prepared. Always something going awry with dates, tech, or content itself. Not a fan but typical HSB.

Graded by few things
1.0
3.0
MGST453
May 25, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Stunned to see any good reviews of Naor. He sparks debates in class, which is fine, however a lot of the time he either cuts students off or twists their words. He was extremely condescending, rude and didn't respect his students. Grading requirements are very vague, which makes it difficult to know what he wants from you. Avoid if you can.

Lecture heavy
Participation matters
1.0
4.0
OBHR317
Grade: B
Jun 18, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Speaks with such an emphasis in his tone like he is entitled to everything. No one should have this much confidence and faith in themselves. Or if they do they should at least be able to back it up.

Lots of homework
Skip class? You won't pass.
Tough grader
5.0
3.0
MGST453
Grade: A
Jun 20, 2021
Would take again

Had this guy for OBHR 317 (block week) and MGST 453. He is extremely clear in his marking and his tests are very fair. If you go to class, do the homework, and try to do well with the group projects you will do well in the course. Naor is extremely accessible outside of class and he clearly cares and wants you to do well. Solid prof. 5/5

Gives good feedback
Group projects
Clear grading criteria
4.0
3.0
OBHR317
Dec 8, 2021
Would take again

Naor is a pretty good prof. OBHR is extremely dense and he tries his best to make it entertaining and fun for students. He does rush sometimes and leaves the rest of the lecture for people to do at home which can be annoying.

Group projects
Lecture heavy
Caring
5.0
3.0
OBHR317
Dec 21, 2021
Would take again

He is hands down my favourite prof at Haskayne. His lectures and engaging and easily understandable. He does have a very strong personality which is why there's a lot of bad reviews, but he is so funny and if you participate in class, then he will really like you!

Hilarious
Amazing lectures
Lecture heavy
4.0
3.0
OBHR317
Grade: A-
Dec 28, 2021
Would take again

Gives clear study outlines for midterm and final. Group project has a little less clear outlines but Naor is available for any questions and tries to make it clear as possible. Offers grade bonuses. He tries to make his class entertaining but attendance is mandatory as all his information is on slides. Still would recommend taking this class.

Group projects
Clear grading criteria
EXTRA CREDIT
4.0
4.0
OBHR317
Jan 7, 2022
Would take again

Naor is a real gem. Get to know him outside of class and pay attention to his lectures and you'll do great. OBHR 317 is a dry course, but he spices up the content with his personal experiences and is very funny. While he can be blunt and a bit boring, I'd say he's a great choice.

Participation matters
Caring
5.0
2.0
OBHR317
Grade: A-
Jan 11, 2022
Would take again

his lectures are very engaging it was one of the only classes i wouldn't fall asleep in, easy A if you take notes during lecture/review his lecture slides a lot.

Graded by few things
Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
OBHR317
Grade: A+
Jan 20, 2022
Would take again

Firstly, Naor's personality is not for everyone. He is very engaged and expects you to be as well. That said, I have taken three courses with Naor and I love his teaching style! He doesn't assign much homework, he is a fair grader with opportunities to recoupe or improve your grade, and is super accesible outside class. Fun lectures as well.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Accessible outside class
5.0
2.0
OBHR493
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 12, 2022
Would take again

I really like him as a prof! He is very extroverted and clearly passionate about OBHR ( I had him twice now). The course OBHR 493 is a easy class since we do in class negations and it is pretty chill as we are learning by trying new tactics every week. I still have to write the final but the midterm was easy so I think it is a easy A.

Participation matters
5.0
3.0
OBHR317
Grade: A-
Apr 15, 2022
Would take again

I highly recommend OBHR 317 with Prof. Cohen! Engaging lecture style and won't shy away from debating any kind of topic. The downside to this class would be the group project (worth 45%). If you have any irresponsible group mates, focus your energy on picking up the slack on the essay and pray the video goes well. Easy bonus credit (2%)

EXTRA CREDIT
Group projects
Amazing lectures
4.0
3.0
OBHR317
Grade: A-
Apr 21, 2022
Would take again

Block week with Naor was a great decision. He is super fun and engaging in the long lectures, and the quizzes were pretty fair. He also graded the group video and paper very fairly, and if you put in the effort you can do well in this course. There is also an opportunity for bonus marks which can really help

EXTRA CREDIT
Group projects
Lecture heavy
4.0
3.0
OBHR317
Grade: B+
Apr 28, 2022
Would take again

Naor was a helpful and thoughtful professor. I enjoyed his class and would take another with him. Thought he was very understanding of students and enjoyed delivering lectures on content in OBHR he clearly cares about.

5.0
2.0
OBHR493
Nov 11, 2022
Would take again

Naor is a fantastic professor and my favourite I've had at Haskayne. He is a super nice individual that cares about his students. 70% of our final grade this semester is from exams. However, after taking the mid term, I can confidentally say that Naor is a super fair tester. Just read his slides and you will do great on the exams!

Participation matters
Caring
Test heavy
5.0
3.0
OBHR317
Grade: A
Dec 7, 2022
Would take again

He is a great teacher because he levels with the students and shows the material in a real world setting

Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
Hilarious
5.0
2.0
OBHR317
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 9, 2022
Would take again

Naor was easily one of my favourite Haskayne profs. He always tried to make the lectures interesting, fun, and applicable. I was always happy to be in his class and didn't find myself counting the minutes until it ended (like I usually do with other classes). I hope to take a future course with him someday.

Group projects
Amazing lectures
Graded by few things
5.0
3.0
OBHR317
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 24, 2022
Would take again

Probably my favourite class taken at U of C since starting my degree. I actually looked forward to his lectures, and was upset when I couldn't make it to some. He is super fun and engaging, and I learned a lot from him and his lectures.

Group projects
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
OBHR317
Grade: Not sure yet
Jan 7, 2023
Would take again

Truly one of University of Calgary's finest. Engaging, passionate, entertaining, intelligent and funny - he really just checks all the boxes.

Amazing lectures
Inspirational
Hilarious
5.0
3.0
OBHR317
Grade: Not sure yet
Jan 8, 2023
Would take again

BW- Naor has made OBHR317 the best class I have taken since starting my degree. He is really passionate and genuinely cares about his students. He is always willing to offer extra support to students whether it be personal or academic.

Amazing lectures
Inspirational
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
OBHR317
Grade: Incomplete
Jan 11, 2023
Would take again

Naor is the best professor I have ever had. He delivers high-quality lectures that teaches students the importance of how and why we learn. He is also inspirational on every level. Naor truly cares for his students and is passionate about teaching. He is enthusiastic and aims to meet all of the student's standards as well as his own. Truly amazing.

Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
Inspirational
5.0
3.0
OBHR493
Jan 16, 2023
Would take again

One of my most favourite class, and Noar is an amazing prof. His negotiations are super fun and he creates a very safe enviornment for all students so that they can explore their negotiation style. I highly recommend taking this class with Naor.

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
Hilarious
5.0
1.0
OBHR317
Grade: B
Mar 24, 2023
Would take again

I can honestly say I am the worst for attending lectures, especially if I can find all of the needed info on slides. However, this was the first class I have ever taken that not only have I gone to every single lecture, but I actually enjoyed attending his lectures. They were fun, easy to listen to and easy to stay engaged.

Amazing lectures
Inspirational
Hilarious
4.0
2.0
OBHR317
Grade: A-
Jun 30, 2023
Would take again

I had him online and I feel bad barely anyone would show up to class, he really tried his best. Lectures were long and hard to follow online. Group project was straightforward (if you have a good group), we met with a TA which helped a lot. Midterm and final were a time crunch but all questions were covered in lecture.

Inspirational
Respected
Lecture heavy
5.0
3.0
OBHR493
Grade: Not sure yet
Aug 4, 2023
Would take again

OBHR 647 - MBA Negotiation class Loved this course and would highly recommend it to everyone! He is an amazing prof! He teaches really well and wants everyone to learn and succeed. There were people from all over the world in his class.

Test heavy
1.0
5.0
OBHR493
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 17, 2023

He taught OBHR 672 that is not listed here. He was a terrible professor, his 2 part final consisted of a case study (he didnt teach us how to do them) and a multiple choice final based on his lecture slides (which he did not go over). Not sure why anybody likes him, for this HR class all he did was talk about personality tests and motivation...

Tough grader
Lecture heavy
Graded by few things
1.0
5.0
OBHR672
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 18, 2023

The most inflexible, unkind professor I have ever had. The university should have him replaced ASAP. Hard marker, unfair marker, unclear rubrics, rude. This professor does not care. Thinking of taking the MMgmt program at Haskayne? DON'T. I wouldn't wish this program or this professor on my worst enemy. Save yourself. Avoid at all costs.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Participation matters
1.0
5.0
OBHR672
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 18, 2023

My experience with the professor, without a doubt, is horrible. No Respectful communication, which is a basic expectation in any environment, but this individual seems to have 0 regard for common decency. An absence of empathy n understanding. He has no interest in nurturing a positive n supportive learning atmosphere, which is detrimental.

Tough grader
1.0
5.0
OBHR672
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 20, 2023

My experience with this professor has been deeply disappointing. Respectful communication, crucial in any learning environment, is missing. There's a lack of empathy and effort to create a positive atmosphere. This hampers learning and student growth. In short, this class was nothing short of awful and the professor was the primary catalyst of that

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Participation matters
1.0
5.0
OBHR672
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 22, 2023

The. worst. prof. ever. No words can define how TERRIBLE of a professor this guy was. He spoke about creating a safe space in class while at the same time DESTROYING students in conversation. You have an opinion it doesn't matter because it's wrong, you think you are right; too bad you're wrong. Avoid him at all costs and save your mental health.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Participation matters
1.0
5.0
OBHR672
Grade: B-
Oct 27, 2023

If you're thinking about taking his class, dont! The bad ratings about him are 100% accurate. He was probably one of the worst professors I've had and he ruined my favourite class for me. His grading criteria is ridiculous and he'll force you to participate only to fail you if he doesn't agree with your opinion. He shouldnt be teaching this class.

Tough grader
1.0
5.0
OBHR672
Grade: B-
Oct 27, 2023

If I could drop kick someone across the face off the earth, it would be this prof. Who calls themself a narcissist and proceeds to only think his opinions matter. On which earth would someone so obsessed with proving students wrong decide to teach? Do. Not. Take. This. Prof. SOS. DO. NOT. TAKE. THIS. PROF.

Participation matters
Group projects
1.0
5.0
OBHR317
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Dec 18, 2023

Very tough grader and hard to communicate with when you need help.

Tough grader
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
MGST453
Grade: B
Jan 3, 2024

Weird course outline and grading system

Tough grader
So many papers
Test heavy
5.0
3.0
OBHR317
Grade: A-
Jan 6, 2024
Would take again

Naor is the best professor I have ever had. He is funny, he cares about the content he teaches, and most of all, he is REAL. I learned life lessons from him that I will use my whole life. And I typically start skipping lectures, but I went to every single one of his. He is an outstanding professor, and I will be taking more of his classes.

Group projects
Amazing lectures
Hilarious
2.0
4.0
OBHR317
Grade: Rather not say
Jan 7, 2024

difficult assessments

Tough grader
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
2.0
4.0
OBHR317
Jan 7, 2024

Good luck trying to get him to respond to your emails

Tough grader
3.0
3.0
OBHR317
Grade: C+
Jan 8, 2024
Would take again

His lectures were nice and fun to listen to but when it came to talking personally with him, it felt like he was trying to be snarky and had a "this is all common sense" kind of attitude. The 2 exams and the group project weren't too difficult, but the outlines were a bit vague. Overall, he's a fun lecturer but not great to ask questions to.

Group projects
Gives good feedback
Graded by few things
1.0
4.0
OBHR317
Grade: Not sure yet
Jan 10, 2024

Just take a different prof if you can

2.0
4.0
OBHR317
Grade: C+
Jan 12, 2024

His lectures were quite blunt and the entire grade was based on a group project that he did not monitor or give clear instructions for. He bases his lectures more on humour than content and though he is very caring, it does not make up for his lack of teaching.

Group projects
Hilarious
Graded by few things
2.0
1.0
OBHR317
Grade: Rather not say
Jan 19, 2024

Hes okay. Gives good feedback and clearly shows you how you should structure assignments. His slides are heavy and he doesnt cover everything, but the topics are simple enough to learn on your own. Peer evals take up a huge chunk of your grade. He has some peculiar/controversial political views. thats the most i can say about that.

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
Graded by few things
5.0
3.0
OBHR317
Grade: A
Mar 17, 2024
Would take again

The guy is blunt for sure, but you can tell he cares. He is passionate about the course and really wants you to understand concepts so you can apply them to your own life. His grading structure and due dates were a bit unclear, but after he clarified those the rest of the course was a breeze with him.

Group projects
Gives good feedback
1.0
5.0
OBHR317
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Apr 21, 2024

hard class

Tough grader
Test heavy
Graded by few things
1.0
3.0
OBHR317
Grade: A-
Apr 23, 2024

just not a good prof

3.0
3.0
OBHR317
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 23, 2024
Would take again

Solid prof. Lectures were engaging. The semester is over and I am still waiting on a lot of marks to come back.

5.0
2.0
OBHR317
Grade: A
Apr 25, 2024
Would take again

He is a great prof who is very entertaining, I don't love all of the group projects in this course, but they arent terrible either. Overall, a fascinating subject

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Group projects
Amazing lectures
1.0
5.0
OBHR317
Grade: B+
May 17, 2024

Just a terrible person not even a bad prof just a bad person

Tough grader
Graded by few things
1.0
5.0
OBHR317
May 29, 2024

rude dude

2.0
5.0
OBHR317
Grade: A-
May 31, 2024

awfully blunt for no reason, would not advise taking him at all

1.0
5.0
OBHR672
Grade: A
Jun 3, 2024

Now that I am finished my program, I can say that by far the worse teaching and academic experience hands down. They need to reformat the program based on just how horrible the class was.

2.0
2.0
MGST453
Grade: A
Jul 1, 2024

No textbooks required, which is nice. But he was cold and uncaring which is ironic considering that he teaches charisma and interpersonal warmth in the course. It was also mandatory to purchase an article he wrote to complete an assignment. Other than that, pretty simple course.

Tough grader
1.0
5.0
OBHR317
Grade: B-
Oct 7, 2024

Super tough grader and poor communicator. Definitely avoid if you care about your grades and mental health. Loves to play victim and spin things to weasel his way through situations.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
1.0
5.0
OBHR317
Grade: B+
Oct 21, 2024

If I could share how much of a headache and heartache this class was I would, but the best thing to do if you have to take him is to drop his course and take it later.

1.0
4.0
OBHR317
Grade: B+
Oct 25, 2024

Just drop his course and take a different prof if you can.

Test heavy
1.0
5.0
OBHR317
Grade: C+
Nov 8, 2024

He is very cold and uncaring, marks final projects very harshly. Please avoid him.

Tough grader
Lecture heavy
Graded by few things
1.0
5.0
OBHR317
Grade: C+
Jan 1, 2025

Disappointed with OBHR317 due to Naor Cohen's ineffective teaching. His lectures were flashy but lacked substance, key concepts were poorly explained. Cohen ignored student concerns, was dismissive when asked for help, and his accent made understanding difficult, leaving students unsupported.hope future students don't have the same experience.

Group projects
Lecture heavy
Graded by few things
4.0
3.0
OBHR317
Grade: B+
Jan 5, 2025
Would take again

Class was pretty average in difficulty provided that you !!attended class!! I only reviewed the slides a few days before the exams and scored well. Dr. Naor is an engaging prof however, you have to ask questions, otherwise you will lose focus in class. The assignments were fair if you had a cohesive group topic with proper grammar and !!research!!

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
Lecture heavy
1.0
4.0
OBHR317
Grade: C+
Jan 8, 2025

The group project was easy providing that you had a good group and did research. Avoid him as a prof as he is super snarky, rude, and condescending. Lectures are extremely dry.

Group projects
5.0
2.0
OBHR317
Grade: Not sure yet
Jan 9, 2025
Would take again

He is a good block week professor for sure, I really enjoyed him, I cant say how could he is in a regular semester, but for block week, your in good hands. He does have a snarky and slightly sharp/cunning and argumentative personality, but it works well with the way he taught the class since there's a lot of free discussions.

3.0
3.0
OBHR317
Grade: A-
Jan 16, 2025

Easy to do well on exams if you go through the slides and speaker notes; didn't find much value in going to class. Sometimes found he spent too much time on irrelevant topics. Group project was marked fairly, but success may depend on who is in your group. He is funny but has dry humour which may come off as mean.

Group projects
Accessible outside class
3.0
4.0
OBHR317
Grade: B+
Feb 8, 2025

Professor can be blunt, but the class is engaging. Use Unstuck study and the free textbook to stay on top of things - it really helps with studying and acing the exams.

5.0
3.0
MGST453
Grade: B+
Jun 9, 2025
Would take again

This professor really cares about what he is teaching and is really engaging. His humour is dry and he's going to challenge you but this is a 4th year course at university. I would take the reviews of this guy with a grain of salt if your willing to listen in class you will learn a lot.

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
Inspirational
5.0
2.0
MGST453
Grade: B+
Jul 1, 2025
Would take again

Naor made the class engaging by bringing in guest speakers who talked about their own work and stories. Very fair marker and gave good feedback on the assignments. Don't fully believe the bad reviews, you just have to show up to class and most everything that you will see on the test or papers is covered.

Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
Respected
1.0
5.0
OBHR672
Grade: A-
Oct 7, 2025

He straight up brought Israeli real estate agents that explained to us the process of colonizing land and how they profited off the backs of a population they exploited. Imagine bringing in someone who teaches you how to expel someone from their land and then sell their home for profit. Craziness.

Inspirational
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