3.8

Robert Hurley

Management - Fordham Graduate School of Business

3.8
Quality
2.6
Difficulty
52%
Would Retake
92
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3.8
Quality
2.6
Difficulty
3.8
Helpful
3.9
Clarity

52%

Would Retake

92

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What Students Say

Worst professor I ever had

MGBU3223 - 1.0 rating

intentionally curve students' grade to a lower grade, do not recommend to take this course

LEADERSHIP1 - 1.0 rating
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Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

92%

Textbook Required

44%

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Based on 23 reported grades
A: 12
B: 5
Not_Sure_Yet: 2
Rather not say: 1
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Inspirational (7)
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MGGB6613
May 5, 2004

Hurley is not your typical MBA teacher. He brings a lot of psychology to the class. Stimulates student participation. Doesn't teach so much as moderate class discussions. Raises student awareness of interpersonal dynamics.

5.0
1.0
MGGB6613
Aug 10, 2004

A great teacher. You gain so much with so much fun. One of the best teachers I have had so far

5.0
3.0
MGGB6613
Apr 24, 2005

Great Prof! Very knowledgeable, no question that adds great value to his students

3.0
1.0
FUNDOFMANAGEM
Apr 25, 2005

Kind of a joke...you won't learn much from the class but will get good team experience, and the Meyers Briggs class is fun and interesting.

4.0
2.0
FUNDAMENTALMGT
Apr 27, 2005

A professor with a PHD, and an MBA from Wharton who champions a humanistic approach to mgt!?! An Extremely worthwhile class. If you attend, keeping up with the material is easy, but the group projects are NO JOKE. Overall a fun, entertaining class that will serve you well for future success.

5.0
3.0
FUNDMGMT
Apr 30, 2005

Great class, you get out of it what you put into it. It's very group project oriented, so try and get into a team you know you work well with. Hurley has an unusual array of credentials and his approach is a breath of fresh air compared to most other MBA classes, despite his arrogance.

1.0
4.0
MGMT6613
May 6, 2005

Very arrogant. not available outside of the class.

5.0
3.0
MGGB6613
Grade: Not_Sure_Yet
Jul 26, 2005

Dr. Hurley creates a unique learning experience-engages the class, sets high expectations of students and learning, and ultimately delivers a positive, interactive, and worthwhile class. My perceptions of "leadership" were certainly challenged and my understanding of this topic has been greatly enhanced. So far, the best class I've taken at Fordha

4.0
2.0
FUNDOFMNGMNT
Jul 27, 2005

Great class and a great professor. I did not find him to be arrogant at all. Interesting reading, GREAT classroom interaction. The best class I have taken at Fordham. Highly recommended if like to learn and not waste time in class. Not hard, but stimulates critical thinking and is applicable to real world.

4.0
2.0
MGGB6613
Aug 4, 2005

This is a good class that helps you learn a lot about your own strengths/weaknesses and how it plays into a larger, group dynamic. Teacher moderates class discussions rather than straight-up teaching. The work load is not bad. Group presentation and class participation most heavily weighted. Good professor to take this intro class with.

5.0
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FUNDOFMGMT
Grade: Not_Sure_Yet
Aug 4, 2005

Great Professor. This is the best class I've taken at Fordham so far!

5.0
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MGMT
Oct 28, 2005

GREAT CLASS. Intimated on the first day, dreaded the group projects, but at the end well worth while, learned a lot about myself and the team. Hurley is a great teacher who wants to see you succed and gives you all of the tools. GREAT!!

5.0
2.0
TEAMDYNAMICS
Dec 29, 2005

Very interesting class and professor. Was four days during the weekends. Time went by fast. Prof. Hurley teaches you relevant topics and is an good communicator. He goes over assigned readings which alot of professors don't/

5.0
1.0
FNDMTLSOFMGMT
Feb 10, 2006

Best professor I've had at Fordham. Good balance of wanting you to learn, but not have you stress out about grades. Lot of group work (paper, presentation, and group exam), so get on a good team. Good amount of reading if you are committed. Would take him again in a minute.

5.0
1.0
LEADEMTINTEL
Apr 30, 2006

Leadership and Emotional Intel. One of the best classes I've taken at Fordham. I'll recommend taking the weekend classes rather than during the week. It blows your weekends for two weeks, but you do get a lot out of it.

5.0
1.0
FUNDOFMNGMNT
Jul 14, 2006

Very interesting material. Fair amount of assignments on group project. Fair grading. He rocks!

1.0
1.0
MGGB7699
Aug 20, 2006

Beware of this professor, very arrogant person. This class is total joke, don't take it. You do not get to fill out an evaluation of him at the end of the semester and he is nasty if he doesn't like you. He will purposely grade you harder and you answers are comparable to others who received higher grades. Very creepy guy.

5.0
1.0
MGGB6613
Aug 22, 2006

Super class. Hurley cares about teaching. Everyone needs to lead one class; this is a useful exercise. Exams are interesting.

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MGGB6613
Nov 10, 2006

Amazing teacher. Classes were interesting and insightful. I would take any class he taught. He really involves his students and makes you think about how to maximize your strengths on the job.

1.0
2.0
EMOTBUPO
Nov 14, 2006

Profesor is opinionated, unfair grader and if he doesn't like you, then no matter if you get good grades throughout the course you will get a bad grade. Not a hard class, but teacher is poor. For someone who says he is so spiritual and has all this knowledge, he is very judgemental. Also classes were boring and not very stimulating.

1.0
3.0
MGGBMGGB
Nov 28, 2006

Did not enjoy. Makes poor taste comments/ remarks.

1.0
1.0
LDSHPEMOT
Aug 18, 2007

Previous posts were very accurate, guy is a strange bird who likes to bask in his glory of being a PHD. Class was useless and a waste of time. Unfortunately he takes attendance, otherwise a couple of people would show up. Very dissappointed for a class that had potential, he is arrogant and rubbed me the wrong way.

4.0
2.0
EMOTINTL
Sep 5, 2007

I like this professor a lot. In my opinion a very interesting class and not difficult. Midterm, final + 2 short papers (basically about yourself). If you like to think abt the human psyche and philosophy of life then this class is made for you.

3.0
2.0
FUNDAMGMT
Feb 14, 2008

Prof gives the impression that he is open-minded – but really is not. He definitely has is class favorites - so try to be one as it helps your grade. Enough exam questions could have multiple right answers – but he doesn’t really listen if you try to defend. The reading for the class was very good - worth taking the class for this.

5.0
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MANG1N
Mar 20, 2008

Solid Prof who cares about developing students. Not easy and has high expectations but creates a dynamic class. One of the best Prof's at Fordham

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MGGB6613
Apr 2, 2008

One of the most arrogant rude professors I have ever had. If the guy does not like you forgot about it you can be the smartest person and he will still give you a bad grade. Fordham should be ashamed to have a given this guy tenure.

2.0
3.0
LEAEQ001
Nov 11, 2008

All the comments about him being arrogant are completely true.

2.0
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BUSPOPOLI
Nov 22, 2008

Guy doesn't give a damn about his students, only that they know who his high flight clients are and that he is a PHD. Pompous is the word I was really looking for. Inflexible as they come. Coursework is reading a bunch of cases and writing about it (how stimulating). Not exactly the makings of a capstone course. Take At your own risk.....

2.0
3.0
FUNDMGMT
Dec 19, 2008

He's not an "educator." He's the type of professor who teaches to make himself feel smarter and better than other people. The stuff he teaches is common sense so not hard to grasp. In order to succeed in this class, you have to make it seem like you love him and his class, otherwise you won't get an A.

3.0
2.0
MGGB7699
Jan 10, 2009

I was really excited about this class prior to taking it. Prof. Hurley is VERY unorganized and reads straight from the slides, which is SO boring. What a loss.

5.0
5.0
MGGB6613
Jan 27, 2009

Hurley has tremendous knowledge of the subject and makes it clear and applied for students. He has high standards and does not react well if you slack off but his class is really valuable. He takes his class seriously and cares about developing students.

5.0
4.0
MANG6613
Feb 2, 2009

Defintelly knows his stuff. He expects alot and doesn't suffer slackers well but delivers a really valuable educational experience that I think will help career success

2.0
3.0
MGMTMGMT
Apr 14, 2009

Arrogant and self-absorbed. Not available to students, does not reply to emails. Worst of all, he doesn't put ANY effort into his classes. He uses his students to lead each class, and just sits there and talks a little bit every class. He's a disgrace to Fordham.

5.0
3.0
MMGB6613
Jul 29, 2009

Great Prof, knows his stuff and what he teaches will make a difference in my career

4.0
2.0
MGNT1
Jul 29, 2009

Nice guy, really wants to help students be more successful in their careers. Course covers key capabilitites for career success

4.0
2.0
MGGB6613
Aug 4, 2009

awesome prof and great class!

5.0
1.0
MGGB6613
Aug 4, 2009

Really learned alot...will help me ...Prof knows his stuff...he expects alot but not too much

5.0
1.0
FUNDMGMT
Aug 4, 2009

Class is focused on key competencies for career success. Material is useful and mostly practical. I got alot out of the class. Prof does a nice job involving students and making it interesting

4.0
2.0
MGGB6613
Aug 11, 2009

I learned alot and would take another of his classes. Hurley's teaching style is to get the students talking and he sort of facilitates but it is clear that he knows where he wants the conversation to go. Recommended class and Prof

5.0
3.0
MGGB6613
Oct 15, 2009

Fun class and I learned alot. Good readings and Hurley gets students engaged. Takes attendance and grades class particpation. The class was valuable

5.0
3.0
MGGB6613
Dec 1, 2009

Very valuable course, no question it helped me be a better manager. Interesting material, Hurley creates alot of student engagement. Fair amount of work but worth it.

5.0
3.0
MGGB6613
Dec 21, 2009

Hurley Rocks! Knows his stuff and offers very practical suggestions. I will be a better manager after taking this class!

1.0
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MGGB7699
Jul 17, 2010

My grade was surprisingly fine, but not happy that I actually paid for this guy to bring his wife up for the weekend (it was clearly his motivation for being there). Pompus is an understatement. With another instructor this could actually be a good class, what a shame.

1.0
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MGGB7669
Jul 30, 2010

I completely agree with the other comments. This is the only professor that has integrity issues. 1) did not grade according to the syllabus, 2) provided the information for the only gradable exam the night before, 3) did not proctor the exam so people could get clarification on the questions. His purpose of being there was a free weekend away.

5.0
2.0
MANG1
Sep 7, 2010

I took this class with Hurley and thought he was awesome. The negative ratings here are from people in my class who blew off the exam and have never take our classes seriously. Hurley held them accountable and they are offended by this dose of reality. Good for him!

5.0
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MANG1
Nov 23, 2010

Very practical class with a Prof that has both a strong research and real world experience. Super valuable class and Prof. Best at Fordham by far!

5.0
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MGGB6613
Dec 31, 2010

Wow, incredibly useful class! Prof really knows the research and how to use it in practice. No question it will help me in future.

5.0
1.0
MMGGB6613
Mar 31, 2011

Solid prof, greet class

5.0
1.0
MGGB6613
Jun 20, 2011

Great content delivered in a way that makes it interesting. Be prepared to be engaged!

5.0
3.0
MGGB6613
Aug 18, 2011

Solid class that will no doubt help my career. Hurley expects a lot but makes the class a valuable experience. Does not tolerate slackers well so if you just want your ticket punched take someone else

5.0
2.0
MGGB01
Oct 25, 2011

Best Prof at Fordham. Brilliant, knows his field and his course is incredibily valuable to your career

5.0
2.0
MGGB01
Oct 25, 2011

Best Prof at Fordham. Brilliant, knows his field and his course is incredibily valuable to your career

5.0
2.0
MGGB01
Oct 25, 2011

Best Prof at Fordham. Brilliant, knows his field and his course is incredibily valuable to your career

5.0
1.0
MGGB6613
Nov 3, 2011

Solid Prof valuable course content

4.0
2.0
MGMTFUND
Nov 14, 2011

participation is 20% of the grade and you will not get an A unless you talk all the time. yet he doesn't know anyones name. basically 3 out of 4 classes the students are teaching the class (yes 2 hour presentations almost every week). sad since the three classes he taught were actually pretty interesting. tests are ambiguous and mostly best guess.

4.0
3.0
MNGTLEAD
Apr 29, 2012

I really enjoyed this professor. I found him to be knowledgeable and passionate about the subject of leadership.

5.0
2.0
MGMTLEAD
May 2, 2012

In the first 10min of class this prof said "This is one of those classes that may change your life". In my head I said yeah right. I was wrong. Over 4 days I learned more than any other class I have every taken he is extremely articulate, thoughtful, caring, and an expert in his field. This class is a must if you want to succeed in life.

4.0
3.0
MGMT200
May 4, 2012

Cool Dude

5.0
3.0
FOM1
Dec 15, 2012

Very valuable class with lots of interaction.

3.0
3.0
MGGB6613
Dec 18, 2012

Hurley is not a good professor. You teach half the semester with group projects. He then missed 3 classes. He is arrogant and needs to be called Dr. Does not take opinions well if different from his. This is the epitome of what is wrong with Fordham: lousy professors and $3,500 for every class. These professors are not taught HOW TO TEACH!

5.0
1.0
LEADERSHIP1
Jun 8, 2013

Wow, this course has had a huge impact on me. Really clarified my strengths, weaknesses and motives. Wish I had taken it 10 years ago. The class has made this degree MUCH more valuable! Hurley rocks.

5.0
1.0
MMGB6613
Aug 9, 2013

Great class. Hurley gets students involved and the material is very useful to success as a manager.

4.0
2.0
MMGB6613
Aug 14, 2013

Very interesting material and overall a solid course. Professor is knowledgeable and when he decides to actually lecture, the class lives up to all the positive comments. Otherwise I disagree with his student presentation heavy class and he needs to be more transparent in terms of how to approach exams, presentations, journals and class discussions

5.0
1.0
MGGB6613
Grade: A
Sep 9, 2013

Topics covered were valuable and interesting. Hurley teaches some classes straight out but facilitates discussion in others. The classes tend to be pretty engaging. High recommended Prof and class

4.0
2.0
LEADERSTRUST
Nov 24, 2014

Lonnie recommended this class if I was interested in focusing on management. He said if you don't like this class, you probably won't like management. Saying that the class was boring and useless. Hurley had three good lectures basically going over his book, but after we just burned time on an unorganized project. He's also self absorbed

5.0
3.0
MGGB8000
Grade: A
Dec 24, 2014

This was an interesting class that covers leadership and then goes deeper into trust. Useful stuff. We also analyzed trustworthiness of companies in an industry. Hurley really knows his stuff and creates a great class environment

5.0
4.0
PERSLEADERSHIP
Grade: A
May 8, 2015

Hurley expects a lot but this class was really valuable. In three days we learned more about ourselves and how people differ than I had in the entire MBA program. Amazing class!

5.0
1.0
MMGB6613
Grade: A
Aug 4, 2015

Great class, very valuable for my career. Covered many key areas and got class very engaged. Hurley is a great Prof, has a sense of humor also!

5.0
3.0
MGGB6613
Grade: A
Sep 18, 2015

Dr. Hurley is a great professor. He makes you read long tracts but those are all valuable. It was great that me made us read the book 'Good to Great' for the mid-term and making the presentation. If you study well and make good presentations you are sure to get an A. He's absolutely honest and does justice to the class. He's simply great!

5.0
1.0
MMGB6613
Grade: A
Oct 13, 2015

Hurley has an amazing combination of academic credibility and real world experience. Best Prof at Fordham. Valuable course!

5.0
3.0
LEADTRUST001
Grade: Rather not say
Nov 27, 2015

I felt that this class really got into some cutting edge leadership ideas. Really good persepctive on ethics and trust and how not to repeat the management mistasks of the past. Hurley is very interesting and engaging. Best management prof I have had by far!

1.0
3.0
LEADERSHIP1
Grade: B
Nov 22, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Two papers, one presentation, a 2 hour exam with long extensive questions, and one sides lectures. You can have all this for two credits towards your GPA. Caveat Emptor!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
1.0
3.0
MGBU3223
Nov 1, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Learn how to teach! Easy contents but he makes things complicated. Tests on everything without any hints.

Get ready to read
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
2.0
3.0
MGBU3223
Dec 1, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Horrible Teaching, though interesting content

Participation matters
LECTURE HEAVY
1.0
3.0
LEADERSHIP1
Dec 19, 2018
Wouldn't take again

intentionally curve students' grade to a lower grade, do not recommend to take this course.

Tough Grader
Participation matters
LECTURE HEAVY
1.0
5.0
LEADERSHIP1
Dec 19, 2018
Wouldn't take again

This man is egoistical to the point that you just want to laugh in his face. Completely into himself, can't teach... luckily he's tenured, right? Corrupt (his book, his useless surveys, his retreat, etc.). I felt unwelcome in his class, especially since English is not my native language... Stay away! Grading system is based on how much he likes you

Tough Grader
Participation matters
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
1.0
5.0
MGBU3223
Grade: B
Dec 22, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Worst professor I ever had. Purposefully ruined peoples grades and hes full of himself Gave random 70s to lower overall grades. No clear grading criteria or rubric for how papers will be graded. Got As on all tests and still didnt get A for class despite also participating and never missing a class.

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
1.0
5.0
LEADERSHIP1
Jan 17, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Questionable sources used (used his own work, lacks variety of sources), subjective quizzes, unclear grading criteria of final, participation and overall grade (sent grading criteria in email in dec), purposely curve grade lower for majority of classes, ego & anger issues (to the point it's unreasonable). Wish I chose another prof. Don't recommend.

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
Participation matters
5.0
2.0
MGNT1
Grade: A
Jun 26, 2019
Would take again

Very interactive teaching style. Knows his stuff. Very valuable course for career

Respected
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
2.0
POM1
Grade: B
Dec 31, 2019
Would take again

Interesting class. Hurley is intense but knows his stuff. Portion of class on self awareness was interesting and very helpful.

1.0
5.0
LEADERSHIP1
Grade: D
Feb 24, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Bad professor. Cannot teach. If you are assigned to this professor in Gabelli sophomore year. Drop it or change your cohort immediately. Or your GPA will be screwed.

5.0
2.0
POM1
Apr 13, 2020
Would take again

Hurley has high expectations and can be demanding but the content of the class, the applied case studies and all are really valuable. Does not give out easy A's which offends some students.

Respected
Participation matters
Inspirational
1.0
5.0
LPBU3223
Apr 19, 2020
Wouldn't take again

XD! What a clown!

5.0
3.0
POM1
Grade: A
Sep 23, 2020
Would take again

Great Prof and made class interesting. Moderate workload

Respected
Inspirational
5.0
2.0
MGBU3223
Grade: B+
Sep 24, 2020
Would take again

Interesting class and Hurley knows his stuff. He challenges students and its not an easy A like many courses. Overall really valuable to my career.

Respected
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
LPBU3223
Grade: B
Dec 19, 2020
Wouldn't take again

The worst professor I've had. Grades you based on arbitrary criteria that aren't established at the beginning of class, makes you read his terrible book (with fake five-star Amazon reviews) as the only mandatory reading for the entire semester, then ends the class by making you write a paper about yourself that he'll grade harshly. Don't take.

Participation matters
Graded by few things
Tough grader
5.0
3.0
LP3223
Grade: B
Jan 5, 2021
Would take again

Great class but challenging. Hurley forces you to think and not just memorize stuff which means that exams can be challenging. Prof offers great combination of academic cred and hands-on management experience.

Respected
Participation matters
Inspirational
5.0
3.0
LEADERSHIP1
Grade: A+
Jul 5, 2021
Would take again

Great course with lots of useful take aways. Hurley engages students and the class was high energy. Not an easy grader though.

Respected
Participation matters
Inspirational
5.0
4.0
LPGB7615
Grade: A
Jul 30, 2021
Would take again

Learned so much about negotiation in such a short time. Very interactive and helpful class for an MBA.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Participation matters
5.0
3.0
LPGB7615
Grade: A
Jul 30, 2021
Would take again

Learned a lot from this class! There were reading assignments and summaries before every class but they were all very interesting and informative for someone who really wants to improve negotiation skills. Dr. Hurley was very engaging in class. He provided the right balance of lectures, discussions, and simulations. I enjoyed the class a lot!

Lots of homework
Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
LEADERSHIP1
Grade: A
Sep 8, 2021
Would take again

This class was interesting and I think it will help me in my career. Made me want to major in mangement

Respected
Participation matters
Inspirational
5.0
4.0
LEADERSHIP1
Grade: A
Oct 5, 2022
Would take again

Great class and Prof was excellent. Probably the best Prof I have had at Fordham

Participation matters
Inspirational
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

92%

Textbook Required

44%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A-

95% confidence
Based on 20 grades
Most common grades:
A (12)
B (5)
Not_Sure_Yet (2)
Grade Distribution
A(13)B(5)C(0)D(1)F(0)A-/B+(1)
Based on 23 reported grades
A: 12
B: 5
Not_Sure_Yet: 2
Rather not say: 1
Common Tags
Participation matters (11)
Respected (8)
Inspirational (7)
Tough Grader (5)
Get ready to read (3)
Skip class? You won't pass. (2)
GRADED BY FEW THINGS (2)
LECTURE HEAVY (2)
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