He is a wealth of knowledge...it's a lot of work, but do it and you'll do fine.

Very smart but a little intimidating and cocky

Show up, do your work, and pay attention and you will be fine. If you don't want to learn, choose another professor.

Excellent teacher. If you say um a lot, better drop the annoying habit and learn to take criticism. Teaches you how to speak professionally in front of people. Not a half ass teacher. Authentically, wants to improve you as a person.

tHE HARDEST CLASS I'VE EVER TAKEN, BUT THE MOST INTUITIVE TEACHER. GREAT CLASS, AND IF YOU LEARN THE MATERIAL YOU WILL BE SUCCESSFUL IN BUSINESS!!! GUARANTEED!

Great class, people say it is really hard...it is not, just study and actually read the assigments! He is a great teacher, a little intimidating in the beginning, but very helpful!!

Difficult Teacher. However, I have never learned more from any other professor before. It is the only class where I have applied everything I learned to real-world business both in US and abroad. Don't say "um" in speeches!!

He is one of the hardest professors I have ever taken, but I have never learned so much in my entire 7 1/2 years that I went to college. He will work you hard, but you will learn tons.

If you want to learn, take Antinou. He will push you the hardest of any professor, but it is he who you will remember and thank at the end. He forces you to grow both intellectually and personally. A+ man with a wicked sense humor.

This is the teacher to take for Bus 444. It is very difficult, though he grades very fairly. He wants people to understand business, not theoretical garbage like the other business teachers. Put in the effort and you will be happy with your grade.

After reading his ratings, I have decided that the people that scored him poorly, probably did bad in his class. You cannot expect to slide through a class like this.Just wait and see what happens in the real world. It is tough, but he is a great teacher.

It seems very hard the first few weeks. But later it gets easier, he is very good in grading. Different way of teaching, but he is good. We need this kind of proffesors to open our minds and to make us ready for the real world.

I like his accent and facial/hand expressions!

He was extremely hard and the class was a bit of a pain in the ass, but i learned A LOT from him and would gladly take his class over the other professors for BUS 444

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This class is a joke. Lucky for those that don't have to take this when SE is revised. He is fun to listen too and is open to talking and trying to make a dull class fun. 492 is a joke however, I'll just be glad when SE is over.

He is a great teacher. If you want to learn real stuff that you may actually use in the future, take this class. If you want to try to drift through to graduation this is not the class for you. If you want to learn and be challenged sign up.

You are a passenger in a FERRARI Enzo, he is the driver, buckle up ! Fast and thrilling, but rough and bumpy ridh through fog, but hey, you really learn alot about performing under preassure, no sugar coating, just like real life. Funny at times, and has alot of experience.

This guy is great! He's got an accent like Triumph the Insult Comic dog and the insults to go along with it. He's quick, witty, and does his job. He teaches. It's not that he's hard, he excercises common sense and doesn't let retards slip through the class without working. Not the easiest though.

This professor is hard but if you study and go to the lectures all the time you will LEARN. If you don't like to do work, don't take his class. Lots of work for two units but definitely worth it. I am looking forward to taking BUS 444 from him.

Antoniou is a tough teacher. There is enough work for a 5 unit class but I learned quite a bit from him. People complain about his vagueness because he doesn't give us exact direct guidelines but if you go to his office hours and ask him questions he will CLARIFY! If you dont like work dont take him.

I had Prof. Antoniou for 3 different classes at CSUSM. I got A's in 444 and Sr. Experience. I respect him a lot. He's the toughest instructor in the Business School, but his classes are passable and I learned _a_lot_. His experience outside the classroom contributes to inside. He's very demanding and not very forgiving, just like the real world.

This class is time consuming. Do not take if you work a signifigant amount of hours. I would not recommend this class to ESL students because you will be making several oral presentations. I feel like a SWOTT analysis master after taking this class. Overall, I think Antiniou is a great professor. I have learned a lot in this class.

Great professor!!!It was very interesting to be in his class. He is very smart and witty man! It is a lot work, so it is not an easy class for a lazy student. I am an ESL student, but I’ve got an “A” in his class (I worked hard though). If you want to learn something, take his class. It is a lot of talking every class, written case assignments, and

Highly recommended! Pete is a good guy and very smart. You will learn a alot in this useful class if you take him. Pete gets a bad rep because he doesn't hand out free grades. Here are some guides: TAKE:want to learn, like challenges, want to be a smart person DO NOT TAKE if you:slide by in classes, want an easy A because you will hate him.

This teacher is amazing. He is full of real life experience and he makes class interesting. His confidence might come off as arrogance but he still gets my approval

He is a brilliant business man and a huge asset to the credibility of the CSUSM business department. Be prepared for EVER class, he will expect you to participate. He is HOT, with his accent and the way that he says “Focus,” swoon!

He is a brilliant business man and a huge asset to the credibility of the CSUSM business department. Be prepared for EVER class, he will expect you to participate. He is HOT, with his accent and the way that he says ?Focus,? swoon!

He is a great professor. But very hard. He has very high expectations without being clear.

At first he comes off like a prick, but by the end of the semester, I had learned more in this class than any of my other business classes.

The best professor I had at CSUSM. Very demanding, doesn't have patience or pity for slackers. Won't hold your hand or treat you like a high school student like most professors. Very difficult. I didn't get the best grades in his class but learned the most.

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Not an easy class and Antoniou does not try to win any popularity contests. Seems harder than it really is but should be worth more units. Lecutres are entertaining. Take him if you want to learn. If your looking for a free ride you might want to look else where. I think it was one of the better classes I have taken at CSUSM.

Won't give you the answers if you don't ask the question. Not going to lie, the class is a lot of work, but it's worth it at the end. Some people like him, some don't I just happen to like him, he's funny (to some) and comes up with some wisecracks all the time. Be prepared to do your work as this is necessary and make sure you are a teamwork guy!

This guy is definitely vague, but he will answer any question that you have. He knows his stuff, and he will force you to work hard. He has very high expectations of students. I will probably retain more from this class than any other I have taken.

Excellent teacher. Class is demanding but is "real world". You will learn and Antoniou really knows his onion. Keep up the pace, this class is worth it.

Tough class but you will learn (and NEVER EVER forget it). If you have the ahems... take him.

Presentations are hard to grasp because he doesn’t really go into too much detail about the material. He simply gives you the gist of the topic and then you have to figure out the rest. Business Weeks and Case Analysis are not that hard as long as you know the three models. As long as you know those models inside and out you should do fine.

Dr. Antoniou was a great professor! His tests are hard, but what test isn't? The Business Week and Case Analysis assignments are EASY! You need to attend every class for the points. He is VERY nice and helpful if you talk to him outside of class. He comes across as a jerk, but it's all an act to scare you! He's the nicer BUS302 professor! Trust me

He presents a lot of information. The tests are all very difficult, but he curves generously. My advice, study everything and stick with the class. You'll learn a lot. Not an easy A. I had to work hard and study, but it's worth it for those taking the class to learn.

Go to every class, take good notes, and know the models and exams should be easy. Project is hard and time consuming. Sarcastic sense of humor-thought he was funny. Practice presentations!!!

Not sure about Bus302, but for Bus444 this guy is money.

If you want to experience and learn real world strategic business management Antoniou is your choice. Be prepared to work! He gives you the tools and will not hold your hand. Read the material! Don't miss class, pay attention and be prepared to spend 8-10 hours a week on it. No crybabies or whine bags need apply!

Awesome professor for 444. I think he gives the 302 class a hard time just to weed out the weak. Alot of real-world experience and a lot of laughs. It turned out to be my favorite class.

Very good teacher, but you have to put your hours in to obtain a good grade. Test are based on lecture and text + understanding of concepts). His class will prepare you for real life experience and his knowledge of Strategic BUS MNGT will blow you away. If your in it to learn he is a MUST TAKE professor. Your in a different league when you pass.

I have been learning a lot in this class. The teacher's vagueness forces me to try as hard as I can on the material until I get it. I think I'm going to pull an A. He is very helpful when you see him in his office. It probably has the workload of two classes, but if you're determined, you'll do good. It's my favorite business class so far.

SHOW UP TO CLASS, pay attention to lectures/movies, skim the reading, DO ALL THE WRITTEN ASSIGNMENTS, and you'll pass - easy.

You might be lost but do your work and pass

This class is interesting but very hard!! The biggest suggestion I can give you is choose your group partners wisely and start your project as soon as you receive and understand what you're doing. The project is time consuming and hard. The multiple choice part of the tests are random. Okay class overall. Lot of work!!

Pretty interesting class overall. YOU MUST ATTEND ALL CLASSES if you want to make sure you'll get a good grade since he deducts 2% of the grade per absence. You'll never know where the multiple choice Qs are from so just focus the essays.If you have problems or questions make sure to talk to him ASAP and get a good group.Do this and you'll do well.

Really smart guy; go to class; don't do final project at last minute; tests aren't worth too much of grade; cases aren't hard; he'll give you the guidance you need to pass, but won't "baby" you. Best class/professor that I have had so far--learned a lot and am now seriously ready for Senior Experience. Antoniou is seriously awesome and a pleasure.

Antoniou is a good teacher - He isn't intimidating at all. If you come to class and study for the tests (does that seem radical or what? coming to class???!!!??) you'll do fine. People should stop whining like little p*@#!&$

Prof. Antoniou is a smart man. He knows the subject well, so it is up to you to pick his brain. His directions are vague, because he wants you to use your brain and ask questions. His class is amusing, yet very interesting. memorize the review questions, read the book, participate in class, and start on the project early, incase you have questions!

come to class, try to learn, don't complain, and don't rely on him for individual help. But it is important to note: you will learn a lot if you try. Don't be an idiot and complain just because something is hard

His course is difficult, and his teaching style is a perplexing at times, but he knows his material. Follow the syllabus like it was written in stone, do all readings and assignments, and you will do well in his class, once you get past the initial learning curve.

I would definitely recommend taking Antoniou. I learned a great deal from him. My advice would be to do all of the reading, don't miss ANY classes, and ask a lot of questions regarding the final project because, like it has been said before, his instructions are vague.

Puts a lot of value on attendance. Grades use partial points, like 7.1 out of 10. Pick a good group the 1st or 2nd day of class and start project asap. He can be a little intimidating, even rude on occasion, but he answers email promptly, and picks up phone calls. He called me back once when he was at the airport! He cares if you do.

Okay, I took him for 302 which was pretty bad, but for 444, he's cool. I love him and how he explains things. He makes the class super interesting and fun. He hates slackers and student with no interests. Typical corp top management. Do your work with your best and you'll do fine.

Had for Bus 302, 444. Learned a LOT from him, but be prepared to work. If you're serious about going into business, stick with him. He'll teach you what you need to know.

Like most other students, I heard about Prof. Antoniou being a tough teacher. If you go in remembering he is going to push you then you will do fine. Pay attention in class, do the readings, study what he tells you to study and work hard on the group project and you will do well. Some say he's rude, I actually found his humor entertaining.

I had him for 302 and 444, way better in 444. He is tough, but just do good on the assignments and come to class, especially ON TIME! I did horrible on all his exams and still ended up with a B, when I was expecting to get a C- or worse! Talk loud and clear, he made a girl scream because she talked to quiet and soft. He'll make you think too.

One of the BEST Professors at CSUSM. Antoniou will make you think outside the box for your own good. In BUS 302 you gotta do 3 article analyses(EASY), Midterm(study for it),SOR charts(for attenance and understanding of topic) group project and final. At the end he'll give few extra points. If you want to LEARN take HIM. Great Guy

Antoniou was one of the best Professors at CSUSM. I finely felt like I learned something through-out the whole class. He was comes off tough, but it is just because he cares that you learn what he is teaching. I felt like he was well prepared for every class and had real world examples to relate to every topic. Amazing...

THE Best Professor! For all those who complain, you should change your major from BUS. to something else. Prof. Antoniou is here to teach, not deal with lazy asses who just wanna get an A for being there. Come to class, do the HW and you will LEARN. EASY CLASS(just submit the work)

Professor Antoniou is an outstanding educator! If you listen and do your part, he teaches you concepts with a lifelong value!

Antoniou's lower division mgmt courses concern information that is constantly repeated throughout your upper 300-400 level courses. Putting effort into these course will make a much easier next couple semesters. I highly recommend Antoniou to make your future courses seem almost silly at how repetitive they are.

I know there's a ton of bad reviews of this professor on here, but honestly, he's not that bad. He makes you think and wants you to be a better you. There's case analyses every week, but they're not difficult to do. Don't wait to do your project! Do it sooner so you don't have to stress about it minute. Don't be lazy and you'll like this course!

10 YEARS LATER: STILL A GREAT TEACHER. I posted a negative review 12 years ago. Like negative reviews, I wanted to pass and do nothing in or out of class. He's not a bad guy. He is helpful if you want him to be. 444 changed my mind about him because I had to pass the class over summer. You learn practical info from him. Gained a lot from office hr

It's a tough a class and Peter is a different type of a professor. I found the class challenging in some respects and easy in other areas. Over all I would recommend him only if you plan to learn. It's a really good class I learned a lot about myself and how other students view me.

If you are looking for an easy grade I recommend you take someone else. If you want to learn take him Prof. Antoniou is extremely intelligent and knows his craft. He has his own business and learning from him was extremely important for me.I would only recommend him if you are serious about becoming a business professional.

He's actually not so bad. Just don't be lazy. Tests are tough but just make sure to study his lectures. He's a great professor and knows what he's talking about. Don't necessarily agree with how he grades because there's no chance to redeem yourself.

Loved this class! However, the first month... I couldn't stand him. He is tough & expects participation. Group projects are EVERYTHING in this class so give them 100% effort and show it. Read, study, PARTICIPATE & you will get a good grade. Just because you have to work for it doesn't mean its a bad class. You will learn SO much from him!

The best professor I ever had!!!!!!!

He is a great teacher. he holds you accountable for learning the material. if you like to be on your computer, cellphones or not pay attention in class then dont take him because he doesnt play that. he wants you to take your education seriously. nothing wrong with that. i had no problem with that. he was not mean. if you pay attention he is cool.

He is more appreciative and helpful in 444, but he's still the toughest grader in CoBA. He makes you speak in front of the class every class. It can be scary at first but it actually helps. The test are challenging but do-able. Asssinmenys are tough, sure. But you will be much better off as a business person if can survive this course.

go to every class, read all articles and watch videos but all applies to class. He curves the class A LOT!!! try your best a CB/B+ .. He is VERY SMART! like VERY VERY SMART. photographic memory smart. raise your hand ask smart questions.. people say there are never stupid q's.. In this class there is lol. He says hes a mean but he just scares.

Everyone gives him a bad rap. these are 120 people classes he needs to put his foot down. Do your Wallstreet Journal articles and your SOR right and you've passed the class even with failing both tests. Show up to EVERY class you can loose a letter grade by not showing up 5 days.. Hes incredibly smart, and Ive learned a lot. Plus read the WSJ now.

I was nervous to take his class, but it wasn't bad at all. I feel most students just don't like being called on and put under pressure to state the correct answer, but he does it to the majority of students and I never took it personally. He is a challenger and a funny guy, and he taught BUS 302 very well/ assignments were reasonable!

Wow, This professor was quite difficult if I do say so myself. However, if you do the work and actually study for the exam it shouldn't be too difficult. Also, keep in mind that this professor is great at detecting bullcorn on WSJ articles/Analysis so keep is short and concise.

Plays the hard nosed professor who's there to make sure we all dont slide through school starring at our phones or laptops. Rightly so. Just DONT BE LATE, stay off your phone, don't checkout or get lost online or else he'll call you out like a 5yo. Head up, participate and know the basics of wth the class is discussing, and you'll be fine.

I understand why this class is as labor intensive and scary as it seems. If his teaching style wasn't the way it is, I probably wouldn't have learned or cared about anything in this class. However, I've had many difficult professors, so I'm used to it. Have a group you can study with all semester, read all material, and attend class.

Honestly, the ppl who can't handle his class are usually the same ppl who are unprepared & lazy. Don't get me wrong, he's a jerk, but he has a lot of reality intense lectures & if you go into this class w/ the right perspective, you'll enjoy it. Just always come prepared & do all your assignments. 2 Tests, 3 WSJ, 1 SOR, 1 Group Proj

Honestly hes not as bad as everyone makes him out to be. He is tough on his students but he wants them to succeed. His tests are nearly impossible but do the homework and show up to class and try to understand and you will pass. If your one of those students who want an easy A this is not the professor for you but i learned a lot from him.

He is old school, be prepared for class know what to expect and you could pass with an A. Grade consists of WSJ Analysis, 2 exams, 1 group project, SOR chart and attendance. He can be intimidating but means no harm and is extremely knowledgeable. By far one of my favorite professors at CSUSM. I would recommend it!

One of the most savvy business profs; strategy consultant to HUGE co's. If you REALLY want to know how to run a solid business, he's the guy. BUT if you want a fluff class look elsewhere. In 302 he's strict on things to weed-out those who don't have the stomach for Bus. Be on time, PUT UR PHONE AWAY, know what u're supposed to know and u'll be good

A great teacher with a lot of expertise with great stories. Very inspirational, clear, and knows a lot about appearance and presentation style.

He can be a bit intimidating and even scary but it doesnt mean that hes not a good professor. And hes actually nice outside the classroom. Hes very knowledgeable and knows the material. Ive learned a lot from his lectures and the assignments. Make sure that youre not on your phone in his class because hes gonna call you out.

Attendance is a crucial. Although incredibly arrogant, he is a brilliant man. Pay attention because you will benefit from the information in other business classes. Ask questions if you need explanations and stay off of your electronic devices or you will be sorry. You probably think you'll fail the class. Deep breath, tests are curved.

A trend in his 302 class: those who negatively about him have a hard time spelling the word "initiative". Yes, he is tough on students, but for good reason. If you go to his office hours, ASK QUESTIONS, stay on top of your work and care about the class, you'll be fine. Otherwise, he won't hesitate to give you the grade you DESERVE.

Good guy. Accent isn't too bad. WSJ's are easy. SOR Charts are not bad. Don't even have to study for exams as nothing you study will be on them for the most part. They are passable. Final was 80% common sense questions. The required reading book is used 3-4 times.

This was the hardest class I've taken yet within the school of business, but I feel like I learned the most from it. A lot of the information doesn't seem relevant but you will see a lot of it in other classes. Wonderful person outside of class as well. Just make sure you read the syllabus a couple times over.

Don't buy the book. Used it once. None of it is on his exams. Gotta love the guy though. He drills people who are late to class and it's hilarious. Failed the first exam, probably the final as well, got a D on the term paper and passed with a C+. Don't know many classes where this is possible. Do the WSJs and SORs, you'll be just fine.

I was really anxious showing up to every single class. He can be extremely intimidating. In fact, I hated going to class. Why does he get a 5? I think he is a necessary experience for many students. Life is not easy. Life is not fair. Give it your all. Pay attention to what he wants(He is the boss). You will succeed. He is a very intelligent man.

This semester I did better then I expected.. It's honestly quite easy if you do EXACTLY what he tells you. Do all the readings before class. Don't skip one class. Figure out the WSJ/SOR. Come prepared to your presentation. For the test they are exactly the power-points... Goodluck(:

He barks loud, but the class isn't that hard. Few assignments, all of which are listed in the somewhat confusing syllabus. Most of my stuff was graded on grammar rather than content. His lectures are interesting. If you're a slacker, always late, or try to sneak on your phone, he's going to single you out. Expect to behave professionally.

Holds students to standards higher than they hold themselves to. One of the few professors within COBA that holds a DBA. If you can't hack it in a safe setting such as this, consider majoring in another field. You are expected to be on time, make it to class, and do the requisite prep beforehand. Welcome to the real world. Fantastic professor.

Working on your final project there will be tons of ambiguity, but only one right product. I think he's very intentional about this. Giving minimal, hard to follow instructions forces you to ask the right questions. In a semester he'll expose you to internal and external environment factors through the environment of the class sessions and project

Professor Antoniou is a hard grader and very strict professor. But also, he is very knowledgeable and experienced on his subject. He expects students to be professionals and behave well in the classroom. If you are taking his course is because one day you expect to be a business professional, so this is class is a good place to start.

Professor Antoniou is an interesting professor. He is very strict on people arriving on time or doing things to the book in his class but his lectures are very interesting. Overall the class is pretty stressful through the whole semester because of his tough grading, and grades arent published until finals so you dont really know how you're doing.

Everyone who rates this professor low is a wimp. Just show up pay attention do the work and dont ask stupid questions. This energy he carries is a desire to get his students to use critical thinking and independence. Hes like a drill instructor serious and unforgiving but big heart for his students. Class was easy even though I slacked big time.

Great professor who has clear expectations laid out. Show up, do the readings and review the slides for the lecture BEFORE CLASS!! Do the WSJs and SORs, which arent hard at all. Tough exams, so study the ppts. One field project towards the end of the semester. He will call you out if you show up late to class. Put in the effort and you will pass.

Professor Antoniou will probably teach you the most in college. He is very intimidating but he will make you learn and come to class prepared. Also, he was never rude to me, but I also acted appropriately during class. A lot of students who had a difficult time with him never paid attention to his rules.

Took Antoniou for 302 in Fall 2018 - got an A, but wasn't enjoyable. Useful class Took Antoniou for 444 in Fall 2019 - got an A-; FANTASTIC experience. He was supportive, engaging, and challenging. 302 is a gateway course; he is going to weed out people who aren't serious. HIGHLY recommend taking him in 444 if you get the opportunity.