he lost our tests....so we all got A's!!!!!!!1

great teacher

hard tests because of how he words things, but good guy to know for the future because he is pretty connected in the business world. take the honors section... its not much harder and its a smaller class

Great guy as well as teacher. Will go way out of his way to help you. Class isn't hard but watch out for the tests.

All business majors must take this class. The tests are tricky. But if you continually reread the material, you'll be able to do well. Atkin is very helpful when it comes to working with you on your project, but not always clear. Nice guy, boring at times

He's a goofy guy but has knows what hes talking about. He is very helpful. However, he is also very straight forward. If he does not feel that you are putting forth your best work, he will let you know about it.

Best professor I ever had.Has some great stories and takes class very seriously.Is always straight to you.Great guy to sit back and bs with.Tests are rough. PROJECT IS OVERRATED.Do your work well, study like crazy and you'll learn a lot.

Dr. Atkin is on of the best professors I've ever had. His quizzes are really tough, but he's really humerous and informational. I would highly reccommend him to anyone!:)

EXCELLENT PROFESSOR. THE BEST AT PITT.

it was tough requires a loooot of studying just memorize the book verbatim , hes a very nice professor though and he would actually sit with you for hrs to help you out he definitly helped me alot. I really recommend him

This class is going to be tough, the group project is very time consuming and hard especially with a crappy group. The tests require very solid knowledge of the material. Atkins is mostly nice unless you show him somehow that you aren't willing to work for him then he'll turn on you quickly. Just pay attention or at least look like it and go to class and he'll help you.

I loved this class and I loved Dr Atkin. His tests were straight from the notes and he was very helpful! He is definately one of the nicest professors in CBA.

Definitely the best professor Pitt has to offer. Some people complain about the workload, but if you study the way he tells you to on day one, there wont be a problem. Hes very accessible and is always willing to help. MUST TAKE if you're interested in business!!

I love Bob Atkins. He makes class fun. It's a lot of work, but you'll get through, and who else can you really take for this class?

The project is overrated - just do you're work on it, and you'll do fine. His quizes/final (which accounts for 70% of your grade) are just ridiculously hard! He is a nice guy and very helpful, but his class is insanely difficult. Good luck!

I've had him twice. MCE, the quizzes are difficult, but he's really helpful with the project. HRM, the quizzes are easier because it makes more sense and you have more experience, but the project is more in depth. He will def help you as long as you ask. He's a great guy and an awesome prof. He writes the text so it's easy to read and cheap.

Real good guy. your gonna die on your quiz just accept it. kinda funny he'll def make you laugh. project sucks if you have a bunch of goofs in your group, but if you just get the work done its not bad.

He doesn't have tenure as someone else had mentioned. If you study for the quizzes, then they aren't hard. You get feedback on the project twice so you should be able to get an A on that too.

Either you are gonna like him or you are gonna hate him. I feel that alot of the information was his opinion rather than fact. The group project is not nearly as bad as everyone makes it sound. The test and quizzes are VERY tricky. You will have to take the class with him, if you put in at least a little bit of energy you will earn a B.

As previously stated, you are either going to love or hate this guy. His quizzes are designed to trick you. ATTEND the review sessions-things he covers are generally tested. Project is overrated-if you do the work and follow the feedback you'll do well. Not an easy A, but it can be done with a bit of work. Really not as bad as everyone says.

Project is overrated and not hard at all. Tests are impossible (all of them). You will probably fail the first test, don't worry you can drop one. Test questions are hard. But he's still a very smart professor.

good guy, very smart, sometimes can be a little cocky, MCE is difficult though, tests are tough because they are real specific, project is a big workload, MCE is generally a "B" class, he doesn't want you to fail his class, he'll even help you out big time on the exams if you ask him questions, but class is just difficult

Nice prof. really cares about the students. Teaches an interesting class you will learn alot if you work hard.

He is the quintessential college prof. Extremely intelligent and can drive students nuts, but he really does care about his students. I haven't found a more accessible professor

This class is VERY intimidating for freshman. This is basically your first business class, and all these business concepts are throw at you, and you don't know what to expect. Atkin really cares about his students. However, his quizzes are impossible! You'll learn to hate multiple choice questions after his exams. They are designed to trick you!!!

Everyone needs to stop complaining. The class is hard. Expect that. Just study a lot and know the book and you'll do fine. The project is way easier than everyone says. He has a pool of questions for the quizzes, so basically use the samples from last year. The final is mostly questions that you will have seen before.

He attaches terms to very simple ideas, which you will be tested on. Too much focus on memorization. Maybe it's just me, but almost everything we went over is common sense. He teaches you how corporations/businesses work. If you were involved in retail, as a job or as a vendor, every concept is like, duh!

Great professor. Class is actually interesting and really makes you decide if you are going to enjoy business or not. To prep for tests, read over the material at least 1,000 times and know it like the back of your hand. The project is also 50% of the grade and takes almost half the semester. Work hard on that. Class is interesting and I enjoyed it

Very good professor. I had him once I transfered from Penn State and I have to say he was very intimitating for a little man but so nice. He tried to help anyone that went to him. The class is hard if you are not used to memorising large sums of info but other then that it is very interesting and a good choice for undecided business majors big help

A hard class but not impossible. Study hard, go to the review sessions, and get in a good group and your set. Grade is made up of 3 multiple choice exams (one is dropped), the project, and a multiple choice final. Just go into the class knowing its hard and put the time in to study and you'll be fine

great professor. very enthusiastic and definitely worth going to class for even though the tests are straight from the readings.

extremely tricky tests, so it doesn't matter if you get help or not, just read the questions carefully...

I had MCE with him and he was pretty cool. Definitely the most helpful professor I've had in college so far. His quizzes can be really challenging though and his question style is really hard to get used to. However, he clarifies concepts well and reviews the material. It's obvious he wants you to succeed even when his testing style makes it hard

by far the best professor ive had. you have to get used to his questions, but the content is very easy to understand and prof atkin is extremely interesting. this class isnt as bad as its cut out to be. if you are really into business, this class should be very enjoyable. get to know him outside of class too, he's absolutely brilliant

Despite his difficult reputation, Dr. Atkin is a great professor. He was very enjoyable to listen to and made the hour long class fly by. The material isn't very hard, there is just a lot of it. His tests are difficult (and he tells you this), but as long as you read all the material and study, you should be fine. The project isn't bad either.

very easy. he will tell incomming freshman his class is impossible. Project long but not hard..meet with your group! An "A" is easily accomplished

good professor but tests are extremely stupid. knows his stuff very well, he just doesnt know how to test the material in a reasonable manner

Great professor but fairly tough. If you work hard you will probably get a B, or A if you're awesome. His tests can be tricky if you don't completely understand the concepts. Thoroughly read the text!

He knows what he's talking about, and is a pretty good lecturer. His tests are horrible. He phrases his questions badly, tries to trick you on semantics to a ridiculous degree, and thinks the information taught in his class is indispensable. It's a good foundation, but it's pretty basic. He's the only prof who teaches the class so goodluck.

by far the best professor i've had at pitt so far. i'm a sophomore finance major and pre-dental student and loved this class. his exams aren't as hard as everyone says, if you take your time and ACTUALLY READ each question they're not bad. the project is tough but if you use your TA for feedback and don't wait until the last second you'll be solid.

Everything you've heard is true. That said, it's not so bad. Project has nothing to do with the class. Class has nothing to do with "managing." He basically undoes theoretical micro and introduces some MBA level marketing concepts. Tests are NOT that hard. Just READ the question CAREFULLY, and KNOW the material. And when it doubt - it's FALSE! ;)

Brilliant Professor ! Study hard and you'll get a good grade ! Class is very interesting and informative ! The material of the course is very different and you WILL LEARN A LOT !!

Atkin is a really cool and interesting professor. The quizzes are much easier than people make them out to be. Only bad part about the class is the team project.

Learn the textbook inside and out. He tries to trick you on the quizzes but he admits it and the lowest one is dropped. Final is half of your grade but a lot of the questions you will see on the previous exam. I learned a lot in that class.

One of the best teachers you will have at PITT.

People overrate the difficulty of this class. Study a decent amount. Get a good group. No reason not to get a B+ at the worst. If you are pretty intelligent and "get" the class you'll get an A.

The material is just glorified economics and it isn't hard to understand, but he makes the quizzes really tricky and not exactly from the book. The project isn't bad if you have a good team. He's amusing, but just makes learning the material more complicated than necessary. EVIL QUIZZES!

Funny, cool, intelligent and reasonable guy. Very helpful class, very interesting material. Lots of fun.

Professor Atkin is extremely knowledgeable and a really inspiration man. His class is hard because he believes in his students so much. If you are interested in starting your own business this may be the most influential class you ever take.

will either love professor or hate professor. tests are hard must study textbook a lot including endnotes! Atkin means well he really loves his job and really wants to help you succeed. if you go to him for help he will definately help

Prof Atkin is the man. But you better study because you can't slack in his class. the material isn't boring though so it's not too much of a chore. also , make sure you are scouting out team members for the project as early as possible and pick the right ones! it'll make the research paper so a lot smoother. Good luck!

Prof Atkin makes this class way to difficult. He is a good teacher during lecture and will help if needed, but he makes his quiz's way too challenging which is not necessary. You must know EXACT definitions of words, one word mistake leads to wrong answer. It's a must take class so good luck.

Atkins is a powerhouse of knowledge. However, his organization skills are not effective.

One of the best professors you will have at Pitt. The class is hard, but if you read the book and go to lecture you should be able to get a B.

The less I went to class the better I did on his tests. If your a business student your stuck with him, so its better to do the work and not complain about how hard and annoying it is. The class is different than any class you will ever take, but lectures are interesting, and he knows a lot. The project is beyond boring.

The test are very difficult because every questions has "all or non of the above" which gets tough to think about. Out of the 35 "quiz" questions I'd say 10 of them are easy and the rest make your think. The project is dumb and will do no good in the future like he says it will. READ the book and study if you want to earn a B! A is too hard.

The questions take some getting used to... taking your time/reading carefully is key. I ended up (surprisingly) with a pretty good grade in this class, and I still had a high amount of uncertainty with the majority of his questions... would change my answers a lot (and most of the time I would be correct in doing so). Group project not tooo bad.

Great professor. Interesting lectures. Boring boring project. Quizzes and final are all multiple choice. Final is 50% of the grade. You have to take him. Read the book. Don't believe the horror stories.

Class was not that difficult. Just read the book. Project took me one day of work. Final is a tiny bit harder. He's an awesome guy and had a great sense of humor. Got an A-

Very solid teacher, Atkin really knows what he's doing since he's been teaching this class for so long. The class project is a pain but just look at the 10-K and you'll be fine. As for the quizzes, the lowest of the 3 gets dropped. On his quizzes the object is applying the concepts from class and not simply recognition. He offers help sessions too.

Atkin always kept class entertaining with his stories and real life examples. He likes to call on students during class . Took 2 highest quiz grades out of 3. Entrepreneurial project is a lot more work than I first thought out. VERY beneficial if you hope to open a business one day, make use out of the T.A.!

I liked him, he uses practical real world examples and is pretty straightforward, although at times a little goofy. It was actually pretty basic, but the quizzes are tricky. Learn to love the book, know everything backwards and forwards "conceptually." Be able to put info into practice with examples etc. You'll get use to the questions,

He is a great professor. He is very helpful and offers plenty of chances to talk to him or take part in his study groups to get extra help if you need it. He uses plenty of real world examples in order to make everything much easier to understand. The project can be a little tricky just make sure you do plenty of research and look at the 10k forms.

Atkin is one of my favorite professors. You just have to get used to him. I got under a 50 on the first exam, but ended up with a B in the class. He drops the lowest test. You adjust to his way of writing questions for exams as the class goes on. Read the book really well. Project is really long but not hard to get a B on it. Join small study group

One of my favorite professors! Gives real life examples. Gives plenty of extra help opportunities and genuinely cares about his students. A little tricky at times, but definitely worth it.

This class is tough, but it really teaches you to analyze business operations at the firm and market level. Also, you'll learn about the different concentrations of business such as marketing, finance, accounting, and management, which may help you decide your career path. I think if you've decided to be a business major MCE should be interesting.

This was my favorite class all semester until I received my final grade. I found the material to be really interesting. Got A's on all 3 quizzes, worked super hard on the project, and ended up with a B in the class. Not even a B+. I emailed him for a breakdown of my grade and he never responded. No longer a fan.

Excellent professor. Real world examples make this class go by very quickly. His quizzes can be a little tricky, but honestly just know the material down to every last detail. Highly recommend getting old exams, they help a ton.

Great guy. His lectures were really informative and entertaining. That being said, I didn't like the textbook (an overpriced paperback that Atkin wrote in an outline format)and hated how you had to memorize word for word to do well on the tests. I also don't like how he never discloses your final exam nor project grades (>half of final grade)

Atkin is a nice guy and extremely smart. After the first quiz he does small group study sessions and they're really helpful! Be prepared for a poorly written textbook and unorganized lectures though.

Atkin is a great professor to have to be introduced into the business world. His exams are challenging, but if you study the textbook you should be fine. He also drops the lowest exam grade. He is extremely approachable and willing to give help, especially with the big group project.

Amazing prof! Always made class interesting and enjoyable. His quizzes (tests) are hard, but if you study you'll be fine. He holds small study groups that meet once a week that really help your quiz performance.

You'll hear a lot of mixed things about Atkin, here's the low down: he's a little wacky and can be super picky about class and tests but go to class, talk to him, and respect him and you'll grow to love the guy. Pay attention and READ THE BOOK; seriously important! The project is really tough and the tests are not easy but he wants to pass you!

His class was interesting, but you must know every detail of everything. Don't take freshman year if you can help it. Be prepared for this class, have friends who will study with you. The class is more of an experience and Bobby is the only professor so give it your best!

Yes, the class is challenging, but Professor Atkin cares about his students a lot, running his own recitations and small group study sections. You will need to know the book inside and out as well as lecture material, but Prof. Atkin wants his students to succeed and does a good job preparing you. Very great introduction to the business school.

You can tell he wants his students to succeed despite the difficulty of his tests. He has small group help once a week and if you pay attention in class, read the book, and read the test questions carefully, it's an easy A. This has been my best class at Pitt so far and if you're actually interested in business, it's interesting.

Atkin is an admirable prof, very accommodating & shows effort to your success. Quizzes are tricky, study definitions & know concepts COMPLETELY! Entrep. proj.=close to no assistance. Difficulty of concepts similar to Micro, think you know but have no idea. Attend class, ask for help. Can't stress enough he cares about his students that show effort!

Interesting and engaging lecturer, a lot of lecture material is on tests. Difficult tests, but if you study lecture notes and textbook it's doable. Group project is now optional, I personally didn't do it. He is very willing to help students if you attend recitation and bonus study sessions.

Awesome teacher, extremely helpful, read the book and pay attention in class.

Atkin wrote the book for the class and knows the information like the back of his hand. There are four quizzes, each worth 20% of your grade and a final worth 40%. (you drop your lowest quiz score). The wording on tests can be tricky, but as the semester goes on, grades on the quizzes seem to go up. (As long as you read each chapter in the book)

Respectable guy. Offers help on project, even though not all what he said I agreed with. Tests are pretty hard, you must pay attention in class or read the book. Overall he is a fair teacher with hard tests.

Professor Atkin is definitely on top of all the material and has a large volume of experience working in different contexts. His tests seem designed to trick you and a lot of the time I felt as though it depended entirely on chance if you picked the right answer or not. I lucked out and got a 97.33% quiz average. Others were not so lucky.

Atkin is a very knowledgable business man and knows what he is talking about. His class is unlike any other class I've taken due to the difficulty of the tests. His wording is very tricky, but getting a good grade is very possible. Must read the textbook and take detailed notes. He truly teaches you about business and enhances your understanding.

Tests are extremely hard. The only way you will get decent grades on them is if you re-read the chapters 4 times and take notes as you read. Good luck

Atkin knows his stuff. He also expects you to know it. There is no way you will pass his tests if you do not understand concepts COMPLETELY. It IS very doable though. Pay attention in class, take detailed notes of EVERYTHING in the book, and ask him to clarify anything you do not know. An A is very possible and doable. Lowest quiz dropped.

Ok, here's the deal. Whoever gives Dr. Atkin a poor rating is forgetting to separate Atkin as a guy from the class itself. The class is difficult by nature, but Dr. Atkin gives you EVERY OPPORTUNITY to succeed. Whether it's voluntary review sessions, one on one meetings, etc. --- if you put the time in, you will succeed. Best prof that I've had yet

Atkin will give you every chance to succeed in his class. If you study the book inside and out, take notes on any problems you miss, and attend his smaller study sessions, you will do very well in this class.

Bob Atkin is a great professor. He cares so much about his students that he even met with me on a Sunday night before a test on Monday in order to discuss a concept with me. He is a very knowledgeable, detail-oriented, and thorough professor. His tests are specific but they are a great tool to prepare you for later coursework

Professor Atkin is amazing. Yes, his tests are challenging but he gives you EVERY opportunity to succeed if you take advantage of his help. Holds review sessions and allows you to drop your worst exam. You have to know the material and study a lot. The people that complain about him don't put the work in. It is 100% possible to get an A.

There is a lot of negativity surrounding him, but I don't think it should be there at all. The course may be a little harder than usual, but that doesn't mean he lacks as a professor. His experience and knowledge of the material is excellent and he genuinely cares about students. He provides MANY opportunities for extra help.

Hands down the most relevant and interesting course in CBA. The way Atkin designed this course is brilliant. He gives his students COUNTLESS opportunities to succeed. Yes, his tests are tricky, but they truly test your knowledge of the concept. With his hep, I am now equipped with the tools to start thinking like business professional.

Atkin definitely expects you to know the material inside and out--going to lectures and reading the book (a few times) is often necessary in order to master the topics. However, I wholeheartedly recommend this class as it expands your knowledge and helps improve study skills. There is no doubt that he wants students to succeed .

Atkin is a good guy who really knows the material, he wrote the book! Sometimes he can be a bit tough to understand but overall he isn't a bad lecturer. Tests are hard and can be a little unfair, but he doesn't require you to do the entrepreneurial project and therefore you shouldn't take anyone else for MCE.

Loves Professor Atkin's class. I feel so lucky having him as my professor. Learned so much from him, definitely recommend!

His lectures are very interesting and the information he teaches is useful and applicable in the business world. His tests can be difficult and certain questions are purposely made to trip you up if you don't pay close attention. If you put in a little extra effort and go to his review sessions, you will probably get better results on his exams.

Bobby Atkin was quite a guy. He is brilliant and takes his job very seriously. I loved his sense of humor. This class is tough and you have to read the textbook cover to cover. However, you will learn so much. He offers so much help so there is no excuse there. I would take him again.

Atkin is a great guy. Reading the textbook thoroughly is essential, but you learn a lot of useful information. Lectures are not mandatory, but he talks about examples that sometimes come up on quizzes. There a four quizzes, the lowest of which is dropped , and a final. The questions can be tricky but aren't too difficult if you know your stuff.

Atkin stresses it from day 1- READ THE TEXTBOOK. Four "quizzes" (drop the lowest) and a final. All exams contain many trick questions, so know the book material VERY WELL. I skipped a few lectures, because he just goes over book material, and I was fine. Atkin wants his students to succeed, and is very accessible for extra help if you need it.

I took Atkin's MCE class my first semester at Pitt and it was definitely a wake up call to what college was like. This class is not easy, you need to read and attend the lectures if you want to do well. I even attended optional study sessions on weekends just to grasp the material better. Atkin is a great professor who will do all he can for you.

Bob Atkins is a very interesting and intelligent individual. He led the class with inspirational speeches and engaging conversations, really encouraging and expecting full participation. I learned so much about business but also about life and how to approach it. I also really enjoyed the intimate environment that Bob created. Would recommend.

Great professor. It's a tough class for most freshman coming in to CBA and in many ways his teaching ways are old school but he challenges his students and they come out of the class with important concepts they can build on in the future.

Great guy and a good professor. One of the few teachers that seems to care about the students more than he cares about the subject hes teaching

I really enjoyed Atkin's lectures; he's a funny and quirky old man. He is really respected and has been around Pitt for a long time. Also, he honestly does care about his students even though he seems a bit unapproachable at first. His exams are challenging and frustrating at times. I would recommend Atkin; you might not get the grade you want.

Bob is always willing to help his students out. A lot of people don't like him because the material can be frustrating. Just make sure you read the book and you will get the hang of the material. Practice using the old exams he gives you!

Bob is a great guy and a great teacher. He is very easy to access outside of class and will do anything for his students. If you have taken microeconomics before, the material itself is not difficult, you just have to read the textbook. However, the tests are brutally difficult and no matter how much you study, you will struggle on them.

At first, the content is trite, but it gets a little better later on. The quizzes are so hard and seem out to get you unless you have the test bank and read the TB frequently. He is a very passionate prof and loves his job. Recitations & study sessions are so helpful. I love Bob and his exams are hard; toughen up & study and ur good

Professor Atkin is a great teacher. You must read the textbook and attend lecture, as the tests as very specific, and require heavy recollection of both the textbook and the lecture material. Studying is required, but a good grade can be achieved if you work hard.

Bob is a great guy and a great professor. Although his class is known for being hard, you can do well if you put time into reading the textbook and asking questions at the review sessions he holds. If you want to, you can learn a lot from him. Attendance isn't mandatory but the lectures are helpful so I would go to them .

Literally every Pitt business student has to take him. Probably one of the smartest professor you're going to have, but if you don't read the textbook you won't do well and the only people who do poorly are discouraged and don't put the effort in. It's an easy B if you actually try.

If you're a Pitt Business freshman/transfer, you'll run into Bob Atkin. He really is a great professor. His class is known for its difficulty, but it is by no means impossible. READ THE BOOK. Bob wrote it and he teaches almost alongside it (with a few things that aren't covered). Pay attention to what he says in class, and you'll turn out ok.

I took two of his classes at the MBA level. They were discussion based courses, which you expect at that level. Primarily, the class was given an article to read beforehand and spent the class time dissecting it. The main grade for both courses was based upon a final group paper you had the final class to complete. Overall, would recommend.

atkin is very smart and you can really learn a lot from him. the people who complain just don't want to do the work. an A is definitely attainable if you commit. his exams are unique and definitely difficult but you get used to it. DO THE OPTIONAL PROJECT!!! atkin is a great guy

What a guy! He cares so much about his students and is really passionate about teaching. His quizzes can be difficult but he wants to help you and wants you to learn, so take advantage of study sessions and extra review! Be prepared for the chapter he is teaching before class so you are able to participate when he asks questions!

A lot of people dislike Dr. Atkin because they struggle with his quizzes, but if you read the book, pay attention in class, and try to think like him, an A is achievable. The first quiz hits everyone hard, but he drops one and after knowing taking one and the practice quiz, it gets better.

Took 2 classes with him. MCE got a C+ mostly cuz I didn't care or try. Took him again in HR a year later and got A+. I was surprised he remembered me though as I had him once a week and the class has about 250 students. Just a genuine guy who is easy to talk to.