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62060330 - 5.0 rating“Patti is by far the best prof in the MBA Program”
HRM604 - 5.0 ratingClass Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
100%
Textbook Required
42%
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Reviews (87)
Dr. Patti brings real world experience, from a successful corporate career, to the classroom. She facilitates learning by role-modeling and helping us apply leadership concepts in different assignments. She is responsive and available to us, and is a good mentor and coach. I would highly recommend Dr. Patti and will take her for other courses.
Great professor! I would highly recommend!
Great professor! Dr. Patti provides a unique and invaluable learning experience. Highly recommended!
Dr. Patti is a great teacher, mentor and coach. I would highly recommend her!
Dr. Patti is the best prof I have ever had....she brings a wealth of experience, with a great teaching style, to the MBA Program. I will take her for EVERY course she teaches.
You have to put in a lot of work to get an 'A' in the her online classes. She's very picky and anal. Just don't piss her off. Doesn't take into consideration that we have other classes also. A lot of work! I wouldn't recommend her.
Dr. Patti is a great prof both in face-to-face courses and in online courses. She brings contemporary issues with real-world solutions to class discussions. Most students take her for all of the courses she teaches. You earn your grade so don't expect an easy "A". I would highly recommend Dr. Patti.
Great prof...gets us to think outside the box. has the ability to quickly assess our learning progress and adapt the assignments. I look forward to this class.
Dr. Patti is a great professor and mentor. Many students take her for EVERY course she teaches. These are the best courses I have taken in the MBA Program!
Dr. Patti is a great professor who integrates concepts with real-world experience to help us better understand contemporary leadership models and build our leadership skills. She makes us think!
Best prof in the MBA Program!
It's been three classes and I already don't like this prof. Very arrogant and makes absurd make ups for ppl who miss her class. Does almost nothing during class, so i'm basically paying money for students to educate me on the material.Ambiguous in her directions and is a tough grader for no reason. She is overhyped. Very dissapointed
Great prof. Half of the class is taking her for the 2nd or 3rd time. She creates and facilitates class discussion, which is much more effective at the MBA level, vs lecturing at us. If you want to be lectured at, do not take her. If you want to be engaged and learn, take Dr. Patti. I have already decided to take more courses with her.
This is my second course with Dr. Patti, but our previous course was online. The majority of class time is spent having other students present material. Some presentations are OK, but many are amateurish. Dr. Patti is nice and encouraging, but overall the course is a disappointment. It’s been more like a work seminar than an MBA course.
100% of class is student presentations, no actual professor-done teaching experienced. Completely unreasonable attendance policy (if you miss class, 15 minute presentations/12 page papers required or participation grade deducted). Zero clarity on expectations for assignments. Very disappointed.
Class curriculum is made up of only student presentations. No guidance. If you want to master PowerPoint take her class. Does not teach anything, just moderates the presentations and grades at her discretion. Would not recommend.
The course is 9-12 Saturdays on the MBA course listing. Her syllabus says the course goes from 9–1:15. The class did not end at 1:15. Usually closer to 2:30. That's right 5 hrs every Sat. Grades are arbitrary. Loves hearing how great she is. Does not tolerate opinions other than her talking points. Think about that when you're registering.
Dr. Patti facilitates learning through case studies and discussions. She uses a process that makes you think vs. memorize the book. She brings real-world experience into the classroom. Most students take her for 2 or 3 courses. Highly recommended.
Kind of a lot of work for 3 credits. Just keep saying nice things like oh this is the best class and she'll give you an A. Talks a good game, but cuts you off if you say the wrong thing. I really liked her at first, but then I saw how she treated some people and it made me kind of bummed. Overall too much hassle, not recommended.
Dr.Patti's class is one of the best learning experience. Her teaching methodology is very interactive. A very honest grader. To address some of the critics from this summer-True the class was expected to be over by 1:15,but she never stopped us from leaving. It was a collective decision to stay late. So stop the hypocrisy and the covert criticism.
Unreasonable expectations regarding attendance with ridiculous make up assignments if you miss. Extremely vague on assignment requirements. Grades first, explains what she was expecting after. Impossible to get a reasonable, sufficient, polite response through e-mail contact. Makes students feel like it's a burden to contact her. Disappointing.
One of the worst experiences I've ever had. For an online course, her expectations in terms of workload and online presence/participation are ridiculously unreasonable. Impossible to have a life in this course. Seemed nice in person but arrogant, rude, and critical online. Learned a lot, but it wasn't worth the stress. You've been warned.
Highly recommended prof with significant corporate and consulting experience in HR and OD. She always makes herself available when requested. Have taken other online courses, and this course workload is reasonable. I like the opportunity to meet a few times during the semester for F2F class discussions. Plan to take Dr. Patti for a F2F course.
This has been my best course in the MBA program. Dr. Patti brings experience and a unique teaching approach to the course. She is a good mentor, and available to us outside of class.
Excellent professor...I plan to take her for other courses,
By far the worst professor I have had in the Rutgers MBA program. Her expectations for the class are unreasonable and she forces students to make presentations for being late to class. The majority of the class is taught by students.
Great professor...brings real world application to leadership concepts. Highly recommended for every course she teaches. (It is well known that only students who don't like the grades they earn are critical of this prof.)
I was very excited about taking this class at first, but over the course of a few weeks I started to see what others have written here. Dr. Patti can be very condescending to students if you do not agree with her. Also, a majority of the class was taught by the students. I would not take this professor again.
By far the worst experience I've had in the MBA program. The entire class is taught by the students, and the grading is arbitrary. Some students were even made fun of because of their poor presentation skills. I would not take this professor again and I would not recommend anyone else take this professor. For an MBA teacher, I expected much more.
She is the single worst professor I've had the misfortune to have taken. She contributes close to nothing to the class, and the entirety of our "learning" is through other students. The sheer workload is unfathomable at the MBA level (she expects 10+ hours a week on top of project work and reading;she monitors this). Obviously recycled coursework.
2 team projects, 1 individual project, weekly discussion posts. Takes an absurd amount of time/week (avg. 10-15 hrs). Discussion forums are micromanaged to the max, condescending comments with no constructive help. It's like writing 6-8 mini papers per week aside from online lectures and reading. Taught by students. 2 Saturday F2F classes.
Class ruined my Summer. Discussion posts are like writing 6-12 essays/wk then critiquing students' responses. Expect to spend 15-20 hrs/wk for a decent grade. Projects are challenging, closely monitored course on BlackBoard with asinine metrics (avg. student time spent, avg # responses). Arbitrary grading at times. Syllabus doesn't tell the story.
1. Far too much coursework 2. Her online "lectures" are just slides being read. 3. Extremely Condescending 4. 12-hour notice for work to be completed 5. 15+ hours (TRACKED) each week required to get participation credit. 6. Doesn't teach anything. Expects you to learn by yourself. 7. Gives no constructive feedback and brushes off student questions.
Heavy course load. Must revise assignments, projects, discussion posts for credit. Expect to spend 15-20 hrs a week (monitored) online. Syllabus vague, prof. direction unclear and usually unrealistic expectations. Communication requires work, condescending/unprofessional remarks toward students. Would gain more value in an in-person course.
WORST PROFESSOR EVER. DO NOT TAKE HER.
this professor will ruin the entire semester you take her. It's not just the class that will be horrible, your entire 3- 4 months will be completely drained because of how demanding she is. I would recommend dropping the course if you have already registered a class with her. The best decision you will ever make is to not take this professor.
Avoid if you can. Class is brutal. Unclear syllabus, extraordinary work load, makes you re-do assignments/projects/discussions. Tone with students completely out of line. Students teach each other, no constructive feedback. Grading is arbitrary. 10-20 hours/week of work. 2 Saturday classes for an 'online' class 4 hrs each?
Very difficult to gain value in class. When the entire class is asked to do over a project repeatedly, it means syllabus & clarification are required to formalize expectations. Discussion posts are a killer-10+ hours weekly at least. Have to get things right the first time or else expect your grade to suffer. Lot of structural issues.
Worst experience I've had with a "professor". She was extremely condescending at times to students and provided very little contructive feedback. The workload was astronomical and unreasonable. I am greatly disappointed that professors like this are allowed to teach at Rutgers.I strongly recommend that you do not take this "professor".
Had this class on Summer Satudays [9a-12.30]. There's at least 2 group + 1 personal presentations. By way of evaulation, you learn a lot about yourself, personality, leadership traits, etc. Very knowledgeable prof but could do better by including case studies. Once she knows u, she will warm up to u and give feedback. Small class-be participative.
The best professor in the MBA Program! Highly recommended! Students take her for every course she teaches and have asked for her to teach more courses. She integrates course concepts with real world experience in the classroom.
This was my best course in the MBA Program. I highly recommend Dr. Patti!
I personally didn't care for the professor or the course format but could see why others loved her. She is not the greatest professor and this definitely was not the best MBA class. Presentations make up the whole class so get used to it. Honestly, I didn't learn a thing. Make sure to participate. Dr. Patti does not round grades up.
Tough course, lot of work. Mix of discussion posts, individual and group projects. Lot of structural problems 3/4 of course, more laid back near end when students understood expectations and way to do things. Time consuming class, must learn a lot on own. Occupied most of my Summer. More pragmatic if taught in-class vs. online.
Excellent prof! Uses current leaders not textbook cases. Highly recommended. Most students take Dr. Patti for every course she teaches.
I took Executive Leadership wDr. Patti on Sat in Fall 2014. The caliber of the learning & high expectations she has for the students are unparalleled in the MBA program. She treats you with respect and asks you to perform at a Fortune 500 executive level. This class is not for slackers or people who fear public speaking. It was well worth my time.
Dr. Patti is by far the best prof in the MBA Program. 50% of our class took her for Executive Leadership and are now taking her for HRM. Everyone who is not graduating in May 2015 is taking Dr. Patti for the 3rd course this summer. There are no faculty who have students take them a 2nd, let alone a 3rd, time. Highly recommend Dr. Patti!
Other classmates told me to take Dr. Patti because she is the best professor in the MBA Program. So I did and they were right! RBS is lucky to have someone like this on their faculty.
Great Professor! Dr. Patti is the best in the MBA Program! Highly recommended! Most students take her for multiple courses.
I have learned more from Dr. Patti than any other professor in RBS's MBA Program. Highly recommended!
Dr. Patti was recommended to me by several students so I took a class with her towards the end of my MBA Program. She is by far the best professor in the MBA Program. I learned more from her than any other faculty member. My only regret is that I did not know about her sooner as I would have taken her for EVERY course she teaches.
Awesome professor! Do not go through RBS without taking her for a few courses!
Undoubtedly the best teacher at Rutgers. Cares about every single one of her students and uses classes to teach skills that are useful in the real world. Be prepared to read a lot and work hard, but it's worth every second.
Dr. Patti is the best. No question about it!
Best professor in the MBA Program!
She lectures only the first and last class. The rest is team work. I did not learn much on her class. If you want to learn, do not take her class.
Dr. Patti is the best professor in the MBA Program! Take her fir every course she teaches!
Dr. Patti is clearly the best professor in the MBA Program. No one else even comes close.
Other students highly recommended Dr. Patti. She is clearly the most admired and best professor in the MBA Program. Take EVERY course she teaches! Now I understand why the students love her.
Awesome professor! Dr. Patti is the best in the RBS!
Dr. Patti is awesome! Take her for EVERY course you can. You will learn more from her than anyone else in RBS.
Dr. Patti is without a doubt one of the better professors I had during my MBA program at Rutgers Business School. She has a unique way of running her lectures that keeps you engaged and encourages you to participate. If you really want to think and learn and challenge yourself to become better, then take this class. Work hard and it will pay off.
Dr. Patti is one of the best teachers Rutgers Business School has. This course like her others is challenging, but you will leave having learned more than you expected both about the subject matter and yourself. If you're in the MBA program for those reasons, she is a no brainer. Take this course, enjoy it and you will be very happy you did so.
I have taken Dr. Patti for two courses during my time at RBS. In both classes, team presentations and group discussions were key (like in the real world). Aside from the actual subject, I learned how to work in teams, in a dynamic environment as well as how to present well.
I had the opportunity to take Dr. Patti 5 times. In fact, most of her students are repeat students. Much class time is spent in dialogue - somehow you leave with a ton more practical knowledge. She is fair and clear in her expectations of the students and gets you to think critically and as you will have to in the real world - the business world.
Dr. Patti teaches you learn how to thrive (not survive) in business. I disagree with the negative feedback in the 12/30 comments. Dr. Patti has been a voice to inform changes were being discussed. There was no feeling of bashing. Not all students realize corporate america won't hand them lessons with a neon sign to let them know that it's there.
Dr Patti is one of the best professors I had during my MBA. Her teaching style is clear and concise. She expects you to do a lot of reading and she uses the class to connect the readings with the real world. Most of the work is done in teams. I took 4 of her classes and I found them to be challenging and full of information I could use immediately.
I just finished my fourth class with Dr. Patti and would take her again if I could. The best part of her classes is the detailed feedback she gives to students. Everything learned in class can be applied to work the very next day. She understands the needs of her students both professionally and academically. A must-take before leaving Rutgers!!!
Dr. Patti's is an inspirational professor who brings real world experiences and perspective into the classroom. She has a large follower-ship throughout the MBA program for good reason - she genuinely cares for her students and wants to help them succeed. I will continue to take as many classes with her as I can. I recommend you do as well.
Dr. Patti is amazing! Clearly the best professor I have had in my MBA Program! She is highly recommended by so many MBA students!
Very knowledgeable and very good teacher.
Dr. Patti was an excellent professor! She gave constructive feedback that you can take away from the class and apply to your work and even life instantly. I learned a lot about my own leadership style and have definitely grown in leadership through Dr. Patti's guidance and recommendations. I would highly recommend you take her multiple classes!
As I look back on my MBA, this lady is clearly the best professor I have had at Rutgers Business School. Dr. Patti is a knowledgeable and inspirational professor, leader and coach. She has made, and continues to make a significant positive impact on so many students and graduates.
Just finished Dr. Patti's Executive Leadership Course. She is the best professor in the MBA Program. Highly recommended!
Required attendance and insane make up work if you miss class. This is a part time MBA of working professionals and they are not accommodated for. DO NOT TAKE UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCE.
Dr. Patti brings extensive corporate and consulting experience to the course. She is the best professor I have had in the MBA Program, and I highly recommend her for every course she teaches. The F2F/online hybrid format works well for working MBAs. The syllabus and expectations are clear upfront.
Dr. Patti is a great professor! The best in RBS! You will build your critical thinking skills. Her syllabus and expectations are clear. Highly recommended!
I took this course because the MBA Class of 2019 voted Dr. Patti the Best Professor in the MBA Program. She is! I learned more than I have in any other MBA course, and will take her for other courses. This is not another "memorize and forget" course. You build important critical thinking skills. Highly recommend!
Dr. Patti is an amazing professor, leadership coach and mentor. Clearly, the best course I have taken in the MBA Program! I highly recommend that you take her for this course before you leave RBS!
This was the worst experience I have had at RBS. Professor does not teach ANY lectures, just relies on Deloitte online articles and student presentations for class time. She is smart, but does not teach. She is also very willing to fail students for any missteps. Class topics are critical to know, so was a shame we did not learn more.
Dr. Patti is a great professor! She brings in contemporary topics and builds students critical thinking skills by having us assess our own organizations. A great learning experience! Her syllabus is clear and we agree to that contract the first night of class. Only students who expect exceptions complain about her. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED BY MANY!
I have taken Dr. Patti for a few courses and would take her for more. She brings decades of professional experience to the classroom and uses contemporary leadership studies to assess and help us build our own leadership skills. Her syllabus expectations are clear, fair and reasonable. Everyone has a level playing field for earning grades.
Dr. Patti has an extensive background in the Corporate world which she uses to apply relevant and useful lessons for business. She uses new articles and literature for class. You will refer back to this class throughout your career for the skills and lessons learned. I highly recommend her class. You will not find a better professor at Rutgers.
This is a class that everyone should take. Dr. Patti structured this class to encompass lessons in leadership skills that you apply through the projects assigned, and then receive critical feedback from classmates. These are lessons you will definitely apply at work to better yourself as a leader. Highly recommend!
Dr. Patti's HR class is a great class that combines independent and group work. She is a professor who offers a significant amount of insight and guidance based on her valuable work experience. Following assignment instructions as listed in the syllabus is a must. This course improved my PowerPoint skills which was very transferable to my job.
The EL class with Dr. Patti absolutely develops your leadership skills. While it is important that you follow instructions, if you take the assignments seriously, you really can get a lot out of them. The classroom turns into a forum where you are able to gain insights that truly can transform your behaviors and processes in the workplace.
I took both Executive Leadership and HR Management with Dr. Patti. The classroom environment she creates is one of teamwork, support, and engagement. She is enthusiastic and genuinely wants her students to succeed. I enjoyed her leadership class the most because of the growth that almost everyone in the class demonstrated.
Class Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
100%
Textbook Required
42%
Grade Predictor
Your expected effort level
Predicted Grade
A-
Grade Distribution
Common Tags
Rating Trend
Improving
+1.08 avg changeRatings by Course
62060330
5.0
(1)MBA603
5.0
(4)MGMT608
5.0
(1)EXLDS603
5.0
(2)EXLEADERSHIP603
5.0
(3)Difficulty by Course
MANGINGORGDIV
5.0
HRM
5.0
HRMONLINE
5.0
HRMONLINE604
5.0
62060330
4.0