listen, this guy got the university's great teaching award. demanding class, but fair.

Hard class but he is a great teacher. If you go to class you will learn.

He got a good personality but his class is soo hard I studied and studied for his exams and i got a C as my final grade his tests are a joke because they are unbelievably hard i didnt even finish the first exam i ran out of time

Great Teacher, very very smart

Yes, Dr. Drennan is a demanding professor. No matter if you are a RMI major or not, this class is very useful. I learned more in this 100 level class than any other class at Temple.(and I am about to graduate!)

Hard class, take it seriously, but he isn't evil and he wont screw you. Go to class and work hard, and you wont get a D+ lol.

Tough but fair. RMI program is probably the best within the TU business school

Tough teacher,but I learned so much. Best class at temple I think, you get what you pay for with drennan. If you are a slacker do not take drennan you will not make it.

Drennan is a demanding professor but if you study, you'll be fine. You'll learn a lot in his classes. If you're a slacker, don't even think about taking him. He's tenured too (as he reminds his students often) so too bad for those who are out for revenge

Dr. Drennan as well as all the other risk teachers are tough, however we are in college to learn. The risk program at Temple is ranked seventh in the nation and it is the highest ranked program at Temple. These are the reasons these classes are so difficu

EXTREMELY tough grader, but you learn so much! He teaches everything really well, you just have to put a little extra effort in.

This guy is the best teacher at Temple. Thank your lucky stars, or your tea leaves, or your materialist treasures, or assorted other idols if you are fortunate enough to take a class with this man. Oh, and if you do, make sure to try hard. Children in China don't have your opportunities!!

he is a great teacher and leader. he brings opportunities to hard-working students. he is diligent himself, e.g. he writes notes by hand on the projector. its a lot of work. his notes is very well structured and informational. he might be a little biased, but it doesn't affects too much his value.

Class material is not difficult (a lot of notes), however the exams are difficult. Multiple choice is extremely challenging. A lot of work, but if you talk to the teacher about concerns he is nice and helpful.

Yes there are a lot of notes, but i took it in the summer time, so six weeks for the same amount of material as a regular semester would be alot. All in all I thought the class was pretty ok. one of the better teachers i've had at temple. As long as you do what needs to be done you should get a good grade.

Smart professor who teaches very well, dedicated in enhancing the reputation of the department. Could be very biased, tends to label students, like most of the leaders he definitely loves ass kissers and people who dress nicely and always brag about materialistic stuff. Be a little profound, professor!! You are disappointing me by being superficial

Yes he is "hard" if you dont do the readings and review you notes constantly. But if you do what he says and READ and STUDY you will be fine. He takes things serious, but aren't we supposed to? This is our future.

You will learn a lot if you take Drennan. He is amazing... as a person and a professor (theres a reason why hes in charge of the dept). Very professional, very helpful, entertaining. Just be sure you actually put effort in. Most people bombed the first exam and homework. Just study a lot AND YOUR NOTES ARE EVERYTHING... DO NOT MISS CLASS!

He's a great teacher. You will study very hard to pass this class, but if you're already an RMI major, you should be expecting this kind of work anyway.

By far the most challenging class ever! But Drennan is the RMI GOD!

Drennan is one of the best professors in the whole school. If you dont do well in this class its because you didnt work hard enough. He pushes you and the tests are not easy at all, but because of him i want to double major in RMI now

Drennan spends more time on school and students than any other teacher i've encountered. He is tough, he knows he's tough, and he gets a sort of pride out of being tough. That being said, his class is straightforward and anyone can do well if they study. The group project is pretty intense.

Great teacher, His homework is very hard and a small mistake will cost you dearly, but he is fair. His tests are not that hard, just take notes and do his mathematical exercises. I got a B+ in his class, and I didn't really study that hard.

Great teacher:)

Very tough teacher. The concepts in the course aren't that hard to comprehend but he's very strict. Small mistakes WILL cost you. He's not a bad teacher. Take him if you want a challenge.

Dr. Drennan takes pride in his department. He is the most dedicated, helpful professors I've ever had. While he teaches tough material and is a busy man, his program (including Gamma) prepares students for the working world in a way that the business school core could never hope to.

I wish Temple would offer more classes like that. I agree it is a challenging class. I learned a lot and now I can understand any articles in regard to Employee benefits. Even though I am not pursuing this track, I liked this class a lot. People saying that this class is hard did not study systematically or did not understand concepts in depth.

Professor Drennan is the best teacher I ever had, even though I'm an acturial sci maj. He makes you work, but when ur finished, u will master the material enough to teach it. Love u Dr. Drennan.

Professor Drennan is an excellent teacher, even more so if you are interested in employee benefits. Gives quizzes roughly once a week and his tests cover a lot of material, but nothing covered is all that dfficult to master.

Challenging course, but easy if you show up to class and take good notes. He hand writes all his notes and hates power point. He's very strict about attendance, but offers 20 bonus points if you only miss 2 classes.

not for the lazy. go to every class. note taking is key..even what he doesnt write down is important. join gamma. go to every meeting. read over your notes every night. you'll be miserable and regret taking him but you'll apprecieate it later. good luck.

There's no question Drennan is a very hard. If you're only taking the class to meet the core requirement, Drennan is not for you. However, if this is the field you'd like to pursue, TRUST me he's making it easy for you to enter the real world.

Dr.Drennan is the man, his class is very difficult but risk management wasnt made to be easy. You must read every single page assigned in the text book and study for about a week prior to the exam and then you will be okay...as for the paper assigned, bring your sleeping bag to the tech center! great professor and cares about his students.

Good but hard

Hmm what to say...Drennan is a very challenging teacher, and probably one of the best teachers I've ever had. He will challenge you constantly, the course will not be easy. Show up to class every day, and study the hell out of his notes and you'll do fine. Read the articles, and keep up on the material.

Not for slackers. Drennan will make you work hard for your grade, but you will learn A TON. Overall a great prof; there should be more that care about their students' success so much.

HARD! but fair. You don't really need to read the book except for what he specifically tells you to do. Know your notes backward and forward, and go to his office hours. He really cares about the students, and it is fun seeing him at Gamma events outside of class.

Drennan is the best professor I have had in my college career. His class is challenging, but you will learn a ton. Study a little bit everyday. Do not cram, you will fail. Do the assignments and come to every class awake and alert. His lectures and your notes are key to your success. Highly recommend for RMI majors.

Rediculousy and unnecessarily difficult. If you sit beyond row 2, please get a magazine or your ipod to pass your time cuz you won't be able to understand a syllable. Pop quizzes are fine cuz he is quite lenient on those but the exams are insane. Take him and curse yourself for the entire semester.

One of the best teachers Temple has to offer. Expect to work hard in any of his classes, or you will fail. Attendence is a must, you get extra points for missing less than 4 classes. Tests are based on class notes, if you miss a day, make sure you have a friend take notes. You really don't need to read book, but for god's sake, read articles.

The best professor the business school has to offer, very dedicated to the students who put forth the effort necessary to be an RMI major. If you don't have the time or the dedication to your school work do not to attempt to take him because you will fail miserably and blame it on Drennan because he tried to test you

Hard teacher, but gives you every opportunity to pass his class and gives very clear and concise. you either love him or hate him.

Best teacher Temple has to offer. Yes he challenges you and some don't like that, but that's what real life is about. He's a no nonsense kind of guy and really nice once you get to know him.

I do not understand why SO many people like him so much! He is really TOUGH (the toughest teacher I have ever had). I am a good student though. He grades very tough and he is not generous at all. He is challenging though and really passionate in what he is doing. The good thing is that when you get an A = u REALLY deserve it. He does not curve

Fellow students,you have to use all your senses effectively to score in this class. He explains very well, so LISTEN to his every word. What he teaches is what he asks in exams. At the end of the semester, you will learn a lot about risk management and insurance.

by far the best prof i've had at temple, anyone who says he is hard or a bad teacher is crazy, you probably didnt try at all in this class, i loved it

Don't be fooled by the other posts on this site. If you go to class every day and actually pay attention you should not have a problem in his class. The material may be a little hard but he explains it fully and will clear up any questions you might have. Also, he's not all business; he will joke around and lighten up periodically.

He is a great teacher but the class isnt a joke-He has no prob failing anyone n doesnt take crap. If u want an A u will have to work for it but that doesnt mean it is impossible. The class is hard but u get what u put into it. The program is one of the best in the US if not the best now n one of the reasons is because of him. The class is not easy

His class requires hard work, but it's very rewarding. I can't remember the last time I walked away from a class having learned so much about something I initially knew zero about. If you pay attention and read assignments, there's no reason to not get B's and A's on his exams. His grading policy is pretty fair, too.

The hardest part about this class is just attending every single one. Other than that Drennan gives you everything you need to know for the exams. All of the exam questions just come directly from the notes and if you know them, you'll do fine. I came away from this class learning a lot about a subject I previously knew nothing about.

Probably the best teacher I've ever had. Its a lot of work compared to other teachers (1.5 hours of work a week) but gives you everything you need in class. He makes the class interesting too.

Everyone who hates on this class, are all the Temple Students who are the reason why temple's business school is rated so low. If it wasn't for the risk department, fox business school wouldn't be ranked. This class is easy if you study. I read over notes twice for each exam and got B+s on exams.

Drennan is not the most friendly professor and can be outright mean at times. However he may be the best teacher I ever had at Temple. His expectations are very high therefore students are pushed to work harder. This pays off for people looking for careers in risk. Stay on top of the notes/articles to pass quizzes

to get an "A" a reasonably intelligent person has to do a reasonable amount of work. a lazy dummy is prolly gonna fail. oh, and drennan is politically conservative which means he isn't a dummy like the rest of the temple faculty.

The reviews cover it pretty accurately. He is strict, he demands a lot but gives you the tools to succeed. He will joke around a bit but rest assured, the class comes first and the work is required. Cram and fail, that simple. Take notes, pay attention, and trust yourself. The multiple choices are the hardest part of the exams, which are analytical

Dr. Drennan is an excellent professor. You will have to do A LOT of work, but you will learn much about risk management. His test are long, and his hwks are mostly long essays. Also, he's politically conservative so if you are looking for a break from liberal professors, his class is rather refreshing. If you have any questions about the hw,ASK!

Dr. Drennan is one of the best (if not the best) professors at Temple. He is clearly one of the reasons that Temple has the best Risk Management undergrad programs in the nation and is one of the best in the world. He WILL make you work, but he will also make you learn. Any time you don't understand a concept, he will help you until you learn it

Dr. Drennan is a great professor. He is clearly one of the best professors in the entire university. Dr. Drennan is one of the only positive things Temple is currently offering to its students. If they hired more professors like Dr. Drennan in other departments, Temple might be known for something other than RMI and being in the ghetto.

Ill be very blunt - he pushes you, and he is not always kind about it. However, if you show him respect, he will respect you and will be willing to help you. He does everything he can to teach you RMI. YOU WILL LEARN ALOT, CONSIDERING THIS IS AN INTRO CLASS!

Ok, this class is not easy, but Dr. Drennan is DEFINITELY one of the best professors at Temple. Yes, he is strict. Yes,he can be a jerk. But, out of all the subject I only took one class in, I know the most about Risk Management, thanks to Drennan

FIRST THING IS FIRST! IF YOU ARE A LAZY PERSON WHO CAN CARE LESS ABOUT THE AMOUNT YOU SPEND ON TUITION, DONT TAKE DRENNAN. However, I honestly recommend taking him for the intro course. I promise you will learn more in this course than ever before. But most importantly, you learn worth ethic and discipline. Because of him, I am a Risk major.

He is a hard teacher but only because he cares so much about the success of his students. He dedicates so much of his time to helping his students get on track to be the best they can be. HE does out of his way to help you to succeed. He is a hard teacher, but he really prepares you for the real world and treats you like you work for him.

He is a cool dude on a personal level but as your professor very hard. I never worked so hard for a class in my life. Learned allot about RMI and business, love his teaching style but hate how he makes his test so tricky. You really need to study to get an A in his class. I suggest taking him in the summer and with no other classes.

He is a good teacher, but very cold shoulderish when you meet with him during his office hours. He makes the notes very simple and to the point, but his exams are in very much detail so make sure you understand the concepts very well. I had to work very hard in this class just to get a B+. He has many little quizzes. Reading the articles is not nec

Drennan's class was incredibly difficult due to the amount of material we had to read. The articles consisted of usually at least 6 pages and we had to read at least 25 a week, so it was a lot to remember and pinpoint one sentence that would be on a quiz. He was very nice however, and I learned a lot. Be prepared to study.

Great teacher. Does not use powerpoint. Writes down notes in an outline style making it extremely easy to follow though you will write a lot.He is demanding as his Tests and Quizzes are extremely detailed. Quizzes are prolly harder than tests cuz they are only a few questions. Be prepared to STUDY HARD and you will be fine.

The class in general is hard no matter who you take it with, but take Drennan. He is the best professor in the department. He doesn't use power points and writes the notes out in a way that is easy to understand. The exams are pretty difficult because he has up to "g" options on multiple choice. But take Drennan.

This may be the hardest class I have taken and taking it in a summer course I am sure made it more intense. If you want an A in this class all you have to do is write every single thing he writes and study it over and over also review class clapture for the classes that it is available.Also be sure to put full effort into the homework assignments

Great Class! course I took was into. His lectures are very fluid & work on an outline basis. Very useful for organizing necessary study topics. Felt he did not go into enough detail and left that up to the student to read the book. Very easy professor!! everything discussed is on the test so no suprises! Makes risk mgmt fun!

The RMI2101 is going to make you excrete blood sweat and tears. It is incredibly difficult no matter who you take it with but if you want to get the most out of this course take Drennan. He is extremely strict but he cares for you. He WILL make sure you understand the materials back and forth. Take Drennan!

he is so hard in his grating and so tricky in his exams and quises. he doent give u enough time, abt 2 mn to answer a question that take abt 5 to prossess. not an easy class he made me changed my mind abt being a risk major. dont take him try someone else.

Dr. Drennan is extremely intelligent and wants his students to do well. However, he will not hold your hand, especially in this class. It is a lot of material and the project/exams is/are difficult. He makes himself available for any assistance. Expect to work very hard in this class.

This class is hard. Drennan is a great professor, maybe the best I've had at Temple so far. You need to have a very thorough understanding of the material to do well in the class. 50 questions in 50 minutes, but it is easy if you have memorized all of the notes. Lecture/notes directly relates to tests.

Dr. Drennan is the best professor I've had at temple thus far... the people who complain that he is too hard have no concept of hard work. Study your notes over and over and over again and read the articles... this class is about understanding... I got an A with a lot of work, but i enjoyed what I was learning.

Best professor at Temple. The class is hard but if you study an A is very possible. I'm a 3.0 student and managed an A. It is possible. Guy is a phenomenal teacher and I consider myself lucky to have had him.

Prof Drennan is amazing!! This class was interesting and Prof Drennan is more than happy to help students with whatever they need! 10 Thumbs up!

One of the best teacher at Temple. very clear, organized and knowledgeable. All you have to do is to pay attention in class, read your assigned notes (even once) prior to the quiz, and prepare for the exam. that's it. nothing unnatural. He also gives a very explicit study guide.

Absolutely a hard but great professor. Lots of reading work to do. When I was in the boot camp last semester, I dont know what weekend is.

Loved taking his class. It was a hard class but I think he made it enjoyable. Take good notes and study them hard! It was easy at first so I started slacking off but regretted it immediately!

He is an excellent teacher! But this is a tough course. You have to work you're butt off. Take good notes and read a lot of articles. There is no textbook. I learned a lot about risk and even considered switching majors. His TAs on the other hand are kinda crazzy!

Drennan is a good teacher, but the course was hard. I liked the way he taught the material, there's no power points so you have to come to class and take notes to do well. The quizzes were the hardest for me. He has a lot of TAs though just to catch people texting, which made me feel like i was in jail during class. Good professor though.

Learned more in this class than any other class at Temple

Great teacher, he knows alot about this subject. However, very hard and has 8 TAs to make sure your not sleeping or on ur phone. Definitely would recommend taking him. Be ready for the hardest semester of your life though.

Dr. Drennan is honestly an amazing professor, he expects his students to do A level work though. Like he says, you have to understand the material not memorize it. Risk as a subject is incredibly difficult itself, but I wouldn't want anyone except Drennan as a professor for it, he really is the man with this stuff. One of the best profs at temple.

RMI 2101 is not as hard as people say it is. Dr. Drennan is the best teacher i've had at Temple so far. The key to doing well in his class is taking good notes and understanding the material he goes over in class. If you can do that, the hw, quizzes, and tests should be easy.

Drennan is honestly the man. The class is tough, but as long as you STUDY you should not have a problem. He doesn't curve anything, but throughout the course there are 46 extra points available. I enjoyed RMI 2101

Dr. Drennan is the best professor! He is always there for his students, he is available when ever you need him. Plus, he is an amazing teacher! Best teacher I've ever had! He makes RMI the most interesting and easy to understand material!

People on here can be ridiculous. Drennan is a remarkable teacher. He's tough on his students and challenges them, which works inversely with students who seek easy As. His job is to get you to understand the material, and there is no easier way to understand this material than having a clear, well-spoken professor like Dr. Drennan.

Risk Management is one of the harder Fox classes at Temple so you aren't going to find an "easy" class. Dr. Drennan is the best teacher for this class. He's so knowledgeable even though the material is tough, fun to listen to some stories too. Attendance is necessary if you want to pass, let alone for a good grade. One of my favorite teachers at TU

Very hard class, but he makes sure his students learn and pay attention. Amazingly, you actually learn in his class. Do the homeworks with people and you'll do fine. He is one of the best teachers I've ever had, I would strongly recommend anyone who has to take Risk take Drennan.

Drennan is brilliant. Took him for intro and actually LEARNED SOMETHING. The man restored my faith completely in getting an education at Temple. I even changed my major! Listen - study a couple nights before the tests and don't mothball the homework. You'll be fine. He is not a bad guy, he wants you to do well.

He will teach you about risk management, it's just that he doesn't care that you have other classes to worry about as well. The homework is super detailed and specific and not only does he lecture in class, but he makes you watch online lectures too. He said he wants to make sure we're "not just memorizing facts but understanding them."

The reviews from other 3501 students are hilarious. They obviously did NOT study. Drennan is a brilliant professor, one of the best I have had at Temple. Interesting, contemporary topics are discussed in lecture ACA and have reassured my decision as a risk major. Do not study your notes but comprehend them. Articles are posted to HELP. Take him.

This is intended for people about to take 3501. I did very well and am not a 4.0 student. When he posts the class captures watch every single one before the test. Don't just listen, pause it and understand it deeply. Start studying at least 4 days prior to test. I had to study about 25 hours for each exam(3), if you cant handle that dont register.

He's very hard, but lectures are of the highest quality and Fox's reputation owes much to his Risk program. While I'm not a Risk major, most Finance majors even admit we'd be better off if he took over our department and managed it like he does the Risk and ActSci programs.

Awesome Professor. Awesome Class. Study exactly how he tells you to and you'll not only pass but you'll learn some important topics.. Best teacher ive had at Temple so far

He is a Great teacher. those who complain came to just skate through it. i knew it was a ruff class and knew i was gonna do some work. i laugh at the wimps complaining saying it was so hard. get it together and learn something. he has great real world examples and tells you exactly what needs to be done in order to understand the material.

Great professor. Does class sometimes turn into a Gamma commercial? Sure, but you won't get a better introductory education on employee benefits. It would be nice if he made his notes clearer and more accessible with powerpoints, but if you take good notes, you will get a ton of great information. Make sure you get a good partner for the paper!

This is probably the most educational class I've ever taken. You will learn a ton about how insurance works but it is hard. The key to doing well in this class is taking the homeworks extremely seriously. If you get very good grades on all of the homeworks and ALWAYS show up to class you will get a B.

Considering all RMI classes are hard, he's strict but not jerky. He's not very accessible but his TAs are. Grading is very particular. Quizzes are hard, a lot of articles to read. Exams are even harder, but you will get better with time and effort. A lot of critical thinking and studying, but you will learn a great deal and not just memorizing.

really nice professor. go to EVERY class and finish hws.

Rob was one of the best teachers I have had at Fox. He makes it impossible not to learn the material. Lots of notes, but they are directly from the book. Very demanding, but if you go to every class, study, and do all your homework it is close to impossible to fail. 20 points extra credit for going to every class.

it was a fun class and make you learn a lot of stuff about risk. make sure you read all the articles he post and think while you doing the homework.

This is a tough and rigerous class but should not be avoided because it seems hard. Drennan expects everyone to get an A and he will tell you exactly how to do it. If you show up for class, take good notes, read over those notes the next day, and do homework you will have no problem with achieving a good grade.

Drennan is definitely an intimidating guy, there just isn't a way around it. His lectures are long, but personally I found them interesting. He incorporates good stories and funny jokes about drinking and spending money on cowboys games. All in all the class was hard, but the grade I got felt well deserved.

Dr. Drennan is easily one of the best and is the most dedicated teachers I have ever met. His class is definitely not easy, but the guy will not let you leave his class without gaining knowledge on the subject, whether you fail or pass. Tests are very hard, so study up!

Dr. Drennan is probably the smartest professor at Fox. He knows you have the aptitude to succeed and expects you to do great work. I learned more in this one class than I did in all lower level fox classes combined. Homework is easy if you take good notes, tests are hard but are doable if you study. Also, DO NOT USE YOUR PHONE DURING CLASS.

Great guy, really explains subject well, read articles and youll be fine. quizes are multiple choice. tests are similar to quizzes but also have a few short answer questions. Highly recommend for intro.

Dr. Drennan has become my favorite professor at Temple. A lot of people talk him down and say don't take him for intro to Risk but I have nothing but great things to say about him. HE IS NOT THAT HARD. His teaching style is the best at Temple, read the textbook, do the homework. I am a Finance student with a 3.2 and I will be getting an A-

No doubt the best professor I've had at Temple. He expects a lot from his students, but tells you exactly how to get an A. Go to class, take good notes, and make sure you read the articles. if your an RMI major, you should enjoy doing those things anyways. His lectures are entertaining and he always has funny stories to tell. Great guy and prof.

Laughing at the 2101 kids complaining about how intro to risk is hard, just IMAGINE having him for an upper level risk course! In 3501 you need to dedicate at least 6 hours a week to studying, readying articles, and outlining. Rewatch class capture as much as you can. Quizzes are extremely tricky.

Dr. Drennan expects a great deal from his students, as most major-specific professors should. The class requires a lot of article reading. Drennan may be difficult sometimes and very particular, but it is because he wants you to succeed, and if you listen to what he says, you will succeed. Personally I think he is pretty funny sometimes too.

Great teacher. Great and necessary material for anyone who plans to ever have insurance or handle risk in their lives. If you listen to what he tells you to do, you will do well. Not a hard class, but one where effort is required. It's the way a college class should be, one of the most rewarding classes I've taken at Temple.

Drennan was one of the most eye opening professors I've had at Temple so far. Don't stray away from taking him because you heard he was hard. Newsflash, we're in college and upper level classes should be hard. Very easy to achieve a good grade if you do everything he tells you to do. Very straightforward and interesting topics to learn.

He likes things done a very particular way- it can be a shock at first. However, he is very clear on what you need to do to get an A and will give you multiple chances for extra credit. You will want to re-watch every lecture on class capture and you don't necessarily need to read the textbook. Lots of work but his tests are fair if you study.

Prof. Drennan expected all of his students to be an A student, follow his instructions, review and understand your notes, and read your book carefully, then it is not difficult for you to get an A.

Drennan is amazing, no doubt about it. Tests are pretty insane (3501) so know the material intuitively, don't just study definitions. The group project screws a lot of people, so find a company in advance because he gives about 3 seconds of the semesters to do an 8 page paper. Welcome to Bootcamp.

Drennan is one of the best professors at Temple. He treats everybody in a strict, and professional way which can come as a shock at first, but he teaches you discipline and how to succeed. I got an A in the class, and what a lot of people fail to realize is that you have to work hard in the class to succeed.

Tedious hw; be ready to debate with TAs for points, because you'll want all you can get. Drenann's a good lecturer and very interesting. Review class capture because everything he writes down is on the test & hw. Tests are too long for the time allotted. Textbook defines some things more clearly. I'll probably have an A- for the semester.

One of my favorite professors at Temple. Read all the articles and you'll do well on the quizzes. Make flashcards from your notes for the exams and you'll do well. Sit in the first row right in front of him.

ONE OF MY FAVIROTE PROFESSORS at Temple University!!!! His lecture is good with a great class atmosphere, he always use many examples to help us understand the concept. Many students think he is serious and not easy to get along with, but actually he is a very good professor, he is willing to help studets solve their problems, so does his TAs.

Drennan is the best professor I have ever had at Temple. I have never learned more about a topic before this class and that is all credited to Drennan's teaching style. This class takes an immense amount of work and hours of studying, but that's to be expected. The quizzes are tough, but he gives extra credit on exams plus 20 points for attendance

Drennan is the best professor I've had at Temple. He makes you work for your grade, but his no-excuses style of teaching makes it all worthwhile because you learn so much from him not just about the material, but about being a professional and a good person in general. Be careful - if you blow off class or don't study, you WILL fail!!

RMI2101 is a very hard class at Temple. From what Ive heard, even after taking this class there is not a "best" professor. Take Drennan if you really want to learn. He makes the class hard but you learn a lot. He's extremely respected at Fox and definitely worth taking even though the class is tough. He's a great resource if you want to network too

Drennan is the best! Get ready to ready (3501). Make flash cards and you will do well on the exams, read the articles and take notes and you will ace the quizzes. If you fail 3501 it is simply because you werent willing to put in the time to succeed. Be prepared to spend a minimum of 10 hours a week on the class. Drennan is the best !!!!

He is an amazing professor and he knows what he is talking about. I really did not know what to expect going into this class, but I have to say I am really glad that I chose Drennan.

Professor Drennan is a great professor who really cares about his students and is very dedicated to the risk department. The course is tough but if you take good notes in class and on the assigned articles, you should be able to secure an A.

Great lectures. Takes notes along with you so you know exactly what to write down and on what to focus. Engaging, asks lots of questions and answers them well. Get your group partner early, and start contacting companies early. Highly knowledgeable about the subject and, if you try, he makes it so you are, too.

Drennan is the man. Hardest professor you'll have at Temple, but he's worth taking because you learn so much. Be ready to read 10-15 articles a week, many about dry material and study for at least 10 hours a week if you want to pass. This class caught me off-guard with how much work I actually had to put in to get a B, but I'm glad I took him.

Prof. Drennan is probably the best teacher I've had at Temple. He makes the class absurdly difficult, but you learn a tremendous amount in the process. If you think you will be interested in risk management, take his class as it's your best option. For anyone trying to pass RMI2101 with a solid grade and without trying, please do not take him.

Drennan is the best professor I've ever had. The course is difficult but he keeps the lectures super interesting and worth while. Don't let the negative comments scare you off, I've learned more in this class than I have in any other. Drennan truly makes you work for your grades so if I could give any advice, S T U D Y!!!

One of the best professors Ive ever had. In top top 3 list. He takes his job very seriously, he knows what hes talking and can definitely challenge your intelligence. Ill miss having him as a professor. I dont know if I passed but I have to give him credit for his greatness. Thanks Prof Drennan

Overall, I genuinely enjoyed Drennan's class. Gives way more articles than MMC and they are repetitive, but they help you maintain the material. Quizzes aren't difficult per say but you need to study a lot to do well. You get 3 weeks to do the final project at the end of class so I'd pick your candidate EARLY + do the interview ASAP. Welcome to BC

Be prepared to read a TON of articles. I recommend taking hand written notes for all the articles in order to remember the material better. Spread them out and do them early enough so you can later review for quizzes/exams. Take the project seriously its worth 20% of your grade. Hard course but quizzes are announced at least.

People hate this guy, and I can see why. Do not take RMI2101 with Dr. Drennan if you are an English Second Language Student. His test's and quiz's are very conceptual and require very concise answers. You will work very hard to do well in this class, getting an A is not impossible. Take him if you are not scared to work hard to learn a lot.

Nightmare of a class. However, you will learn more in this class than any other class at Temple. I hated my life while taking this class, but I would do it all over again. There are 300 assigned articles for supplemental reading throughout this course. Be prepared to spend 10 hours a week devoted to this class if you want to pass.

Everyone talks about how hard this class is but you just have to do the work. 3 non cumulative exams. a couple hmwk assignments that do make you work hard but helps you learn. we had 3 announced quizzes. Gives 20 ex credit points for going to class. He basically lectures by taking notes with you. Much better than powerpoints. Also, No electronics.

Drennan's class is no easy task. There are a lot of article readings that you have to stay on top of to do well in the class. Take extremely good notes on Topic 3; it is the bulk of the course and also the basis of the group project. Watch class captures and take notes on his line of questioning during lectures.

Dr. Drennan's class will be the hardest course youve taken so far at Temple. However, Drennan is a absolute master at what he is teaching and goes through the entire course, slowly and clearly on a handwritten notesheet. Every class at Temple should be taught like this. You will have to work for your grade unlike other classes. TAKE HIM FOR RMI2101

Everyone gives Drennan a hard time for being a stickler, but it's a successful way of teaching. I was so nervous for this class with him, but I've genuinely learned more than I have in any other Fox class. U do have to read and study hard to do well. He is lecture heavy and does handwritten notes which are hard to read but follow along and ur good.

I'm currently in his intro class and it isn't that bad. You need to watch class captures again and study a lot for the exams, they are 3 at 20% each which is 60% of your grade. The homework is worth about 32% of your grade so take it seriously, and the rest is a couple of quizzes that are hard but don't affect your grade much. 4% bonus, work hard!

Dr. Drennan definitely has a reputation for being a tough professor, and while it's true that he is no-nonsense, he also clearly loves teaching and wants his students to succeed. Taking him online in the summer right now, the class moves QUICK, but if you put in the effort there's no reason you can't do well.

Professor Drennan is the real deal. He goes above and beyond to help his students learn and has high expectations for everyone. His TAs are literal geniuses and will also help you understand the content when confused. That being said its one of those classes that you can fail by not showing up or not putting in enough effort but an A if you do

If you attend every class and pay attention at a minimum there is no reason to get below a B. Lectures are long and boring but easy to understand. Apply yourself outside of class and the content becomes much less difficult.

RMI 2101 is not an easy class, and you probably know that already from what your friends have told you. Drennan is not going to lie to you when he tells you that it is hard, but if you put in the work you will do well. Do not expect to do the minimum because you will probably fail.

Get ready to read a lot of articles on health insurance. Drennan's dry humor added flavor to the class and he is an extremely genuine person (which I believe is rare in the upper echelons of business). I really enjoyed him as a professor and he truly wants to help others succeed professionally. RMI 3501 is a great learning experience with him.

Dr. Drennan is an extremely intelligent professor who not only knows course material in & out, but also genuinely loves what he does for a living. I have never worked so hard in my life so it was definitely rewarding. It is NOT easy, but if you show up, take thorough notes, study daily & actually understand concepts, NOT just memorize you will pass

The man, the myth, the legend, Drennan. It's a hard class so get over it. He's been teaching this for a long time and isn't going to change for you. Don't take both boot camps the same sem but take them the same year! PUT IN THE WORK. You need to study and read and put in so much work. GO TO LECTURES OR YOU WONT PASS! STUDY GROUPS! FLASH CARDS!

First class where I was actually interested in the topic. Gives well detailed notes and as long as you study the notes you will pass.

Enjoyed his way of teaching. It is a difficult class no matter what, but if you enjoy the subject, it takes the same amount of effort as any other class. Usually, those who complain are ones who don't put in the time.

Dr Drennan gets the most out of his students. He holds everyone accountable. You cant just glide through this class. You have to work for everything. Drennan wants the best for his students. Take Drennan and no one else for RMI 2101. I failed Mccloskey but had no issues with Drennan.

Attendance not mandatory, but it would be foolish to skip. You MUST write down his notes and study from them, all of his assignment material is predominantly from his lecture notes, followed by posted readings. Very clear assignments, both HW and Quizzes, only if you pay attention to the lecture and take notes.

Professor Drennan is a SME. He takes time to go into detail and really teach the ins and outs of RMI. Its a tough subject that requires critical thinking. That makes the class tough but hes a great instructor. I took the course in the summer and was able to keep up. Its doable, just give it your best.

The lectures were always interesting and pretty straightforward. I wish all professors prepared notes in the way Drennan does, they make the class easy to follow. Attendance isn't mandatory but you should always go. You have to work for your grade but you have ample opportunities to do well in the class. College isn't supposed to be easy.

Drennan's class is certainly not easy, but he a very knowledgable professor who gives great lectures. For his quizzes, just read all the articles and vaguely know the notes. For exams, don't just memorize the notes but truly understand the material. Do all the bonus and you will do well in his class and learn a lot.

Drennan was the first professor to make me shed tears over school, but was also the very first professor to actually challenge me and force me to apply myself to school. His classes are difficult, but they're rewarding and make you feel like you earned your grade/pass. He genuinely wants to see you succeed too, truly the GOAT.

Dr. Drennan was one of the best professors that I have ever had. He thoroughly explains all concepts and even gives extra credit for asking good questions and participating.

Drennan is the man. Super funny. Lectures get dry, but he manages to keep the class engaged. This guy is a total master at his craft.

All of the people on here complaining are the people that would like the grade handed to them. Not everything in life will be handed to you. Dr. Drennan is a phenomenal professor! If you do what you are supposed to do and ask questions instead of complaining about being confused, and then doing nothing about it, you will do great.

Professor Drennan is a great professor. This class is going to be hard and he knows it. We did not have homework, only one group project which we did with one other person in the class. Make sure to keep up with his articles posted on Canvas.

I recommend taking Drennan because he will make you a better student. He has a strict set of rules, and the most important thing is showing up to class and taking good notes--which he gives you. All in all, this is a weed-out class so no matter who you take it is not going to be easy. So who ever you take, you have to study and put in some effort.

I recommend Drennan over McCloskey because you will come out of his class as a better student. His rules are strict, and you have to go to class and take notes--which he gives you. All in all, this is a weed-out class so whoever you get it's going to be tough, and you are going to have to study.

Dr. Drennan is arguably one of the best professors @ Temple. His class is hard, that's never going to change. People only complain because they aren't willing to put in the work and get by without trying like every other class in Fox. He truly cares about his students and wants them to succeed. He has changed so many student's lives for the better.

Dr. Drennan's intro class is in my opinion the hardest lower level class at Temple. It very intimidating because there are no phones and sometimes no laptops allowed, but it actually does help as frustrating as it is. He is a tough grader, but he you can tell how passionate he is about the career and the opportunities it provides.

Dr. Drennan's class is not easy, but if you follow his advice and study you will do well in his class. To do well on the quizzes and exams you have to study the articles as well as his lectures. Dr. Drennan is also excellent at helping you understand topics that you are confused about. There are multiple opportunities for extra credit.

Dr. Drennan's class is challenging, but his lectures and feedback are invaluable. Consistent study, including using resources like ChatGPT and unstuckstudy ai, can really pay off. Tough but rewarding.

Great guy.

Very good at explaining tough topics. The class material is honestly easy. The hard part is the amount of work he gives you to prepare for exams and quizzes. Expect some pop quizzes as well.