2.7

Rosalie Harms

Business - University of Winnipeg

2.7
Quality
4.0
Difficulty
38%
Would Retake
83
Reviews
2.7
Quality
4.0
Difficulty
2.8
Helpful
2.7
Clarity

38%

Would Retake

83

Reviews

Rating Distribution
Official
83 total ratings

5

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4

18

3

10

2

21

1

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What Students Say

Rosalie is a tough professor but when it comes to teaching and explanation of the material she does a fantastic job at delivering

BUS1202 - 5.0 rating

Problems straight forward, MP kills you

2002 - 4.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

39%

Textbook Required

67%

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Grade Distribution
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Based on 16 reported grades
Not sure yet: 4
C+: 4
D: 3
A+: 1
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Test heavy (5)
Gives good feedback (3)
Caring (3)
Tough grader (3)
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3.0
4.0
BUSINESS
Oct 28, 2004

she talks way too fast, she tries to fit a lot into a little portion of time,her tests are unbelievably hard, and then thinks that they were easy. She's unclear, doesn't explain anything

3.0
5.0
BUSINESS1
Dec 12, 2004

not allot of experience teaching university students. Just got her masters so her tests are at a level thats not introductory level. The tests are at a doctoral level. Be prepared for reading a text book that is not relevent to class tests. Her Tests are really hard.

1.0
4.0
INTROBUSINESS
Mar 27, 2005

This is the worst professor I've ever met. Does nothing but regurgitate the American text that is completely irrelevant. Test questions are very poorly written and unclear. If she is your prof, run for it!!!!

1.0
4.0
IB1
May 2, 2005

She doesn7t know what whould be tested on the exams due to the lack of experience as a teacher. I really think she should pay more attention to the contents of exams because any of her exams are not relevant to her classes.

1.0
4.0
IB1
Jun 29, 2005

one word: AWEFUL!!!!! I hope if you are reading this Rosalie, you are by far the worst prof I have ever had. You need to correct your errors and mark right answers right not wrong, oh and learn how to spell!

2.0
5.0
BUSINESS
Jul 1, 2005

Do not...I repeat DO NOT take any classes with her teaching. The content of the course is raced through. Her understanding of an entry level course is NOT..I repeat NOT good at all.. the exams were Brutal...countless errors on her behalf in going over the course content left many confused and angrily she went over it again although eve more quickly

1.0
5.0
BUSINESS2
Grade: A+
Jul 8, 2005

i feel like i never got my monies worth. she spoke too fast and wasn't prepared :(

2.0
5.0
INTROBUS2
Jul 8, 2005

Don't take a class with her!! She's unclear, rushed allows her "faves" to take over the class. She doesn't teach at an intro level and her tests are ridiculously hard!And she's brutal with her marking on assignments and presentations. Oh and she won't even offer you the courtesy of paying you any attention when you present your work.

3.0
3.0
IB
Jul 19, 2005

she's ok. Just work very hard.

2.0
4.0
INTROBUS1
Sep 13, 2005

My main problem with Rosalie was her MANY errors on exams, of which she was unwilling to admit to or do anything about. Questions were extremely vague or trivial or arbitrary. Overall a very frustrating experience and I can imagine not a good impression for first year business students (I'm third year; this was just a "filler" course for me)

5.0
4.0
IB1
Oct 7, 2005

Always quite helpful, willing to give extra lectures on weekends. Pleasant and easy to talk too, quite understanding of personal circumstances. Winning to accomodate individuals when possible.

2.0
4.0
BUS2
Nov 22, 2005

The most frustrating and confusing class I have ever taken. Consider yourself inviscible if you're not one of the favs and especially if you're Asian.

5.0
1.0
FINACCOUNTING
Dec 2, 2005

She did an excellent job, always made sure that everyone understood the material. She always made sure to go through several examples, and for a newer prof, I would definately say she is exceptional. To all of those with negative comments, I never saw any errors on her exams, she was very thorough, and she took her time going through her examples

2.0
4.0
IB1
Jan 5, 2006

she sometimes goes too fast. I had a hard time to understand her.

2.0
4.0
ACCT
Feb 17, 2006

She makes a large number of errors. In the username/password emailed to me for the course website, in lectures she'll have incorrect calculations and need constant correction by students, on exams -- ON A BALANCE SHEET -- there are errors and problems don't balance. Avoid this prof, she's very frustrating.

2.0
5.0
INTRO2
Mar 13, 2006

What a joke

1.0
5.0
BUS2
Apr 4, 2006

No Comments

1.0
5.0
FINANCIALACCT
May 2, 2006

Terrible. Even I can teach better than her.

1.0
5.0
INTROBUS
Nov 5, 2006

aweful instructor!!! stay away if you can! she is all over the place and doe not care about students. she is too preoccupied with her other jobs. i hear she suck at financial accounting too.

4.0
5.0
IBI01
Nov 30, 2006

She's a hard maker. Tests are hard becuase she doesn't teaches that is revalent to business.

3.0
4.0
IBII1202
Dec 12, 2006

Very strict on assignment hand in - 30 sec late - and she put your paper in a separate pile and you get Zero-ouch! Talks much about her own business dealing but integrate it into the class. Much fun taking her class other wise. MUCH class discussion is required - if your not there you get reduced participation marks!

2.0
3.0
BUSII1200
Jan 4, 2007

Nice person but a bad prof. She never finished explaining the cases or concepts which made it hard for the should have been easy open book exam. She marks really hard and when you participate every class you still can end up with only a 70. Not recommended.

4.0
4.0
BUS2
Feb 24, 2007

Marks hard, but if you work, you'll get by with at least a B (at least in the class I was in). There's quite a bit a preparation outside of class, and if you're not prepared you'll definitely pay for it. She has zero patience for people for try to coast or show up every 3rd class. Was willing to assist whenever I asked.

2.0
3.0
FINANACCT
Mar 8, 2007

She rushed through the course material..... she ended class early... she made us come in on weekends for a test.....she needs some time management skills. I am familiar with accounting concepts otherwise I would have been lost. Needs to learn a bit about teaching I think. And use an accurate answer key.

1.0
5.0
IBII9999
Dec 6, 2007

like others have said needs major organization skills, she goes over a case so fast and jumps from one aspect to another.

4.0
3.0
ACCT002
Mar 6, 2008

Very helpful and interesting

2.0
5.0
BUS2002
Apr 4, 2008

I find her unhelpful plus you will never have any interest to take another class with her again

2.0
5.0
ACCT2002
Apr 17, 2008

hard marker, unreasonable i would say. saturday tests, often cancelled classes for personal reasons and did not show up for the last class to provide an exam outline! makes tests impossible!

4.0
3.0
ACCT81
Apr 20, 2008

Not a bad Prof. Very clear and concise explanations of problems. Areas of improvement:often class cancellations for personal reasons, Saturday tests and Prof. Harms rushes through the material too much.

2.0
4.0
BUS2
May 2, 2008

I took intro Business 2 with Harms. I wouldn't recommend her; terrible organizational skills, capricious marking, and difficult to follow her train of thought.

4.0
3.0
BUS2002
Nov 12, 2008

I had this professor for Financial Accounting. Harms is thorough, and helpful. She does tend to mark a bit harder, but accounting is a tough course. I passed by reading each chapter, and completing assigned questions. I relied little on class lectures, but found her powerpoint slides useful to 'fill in the gaps'. Test questions were predictable.

4.0
3.0
BUS001
Nov 25, 2008

A good class. Lectures are well structured and make it easy to follow along in the textbook. Tests are reasonable but seems to be a fairly tough marker for hand-in assignments. She a nice lady.

2.0
3.0
BUS1201
Dec 1, 2008

this was the worst prof ive ever had. i stopped going to classes because she made me fall asleep. i did better on my test that i studied for myself than actually attending class. yes, she is a smart woman but she should stick to her day job

4.0
3.0
BUS2002
Dec 1, 2008

she actually must be getting better. she speaks slowly and goes at a pace that is easy to follow. she emphasizes difficult concepts and explains how to do questions. also, she only cancelled one class all term however her tests are on saturdays still

3.0
4.0
BUS1200
Dec 2, 2008

Not helpful at all, not clear on assignments, not a fair marker. Does not give students the time of day and very narrow minded.

2.0
5.0
FINMGMT
Jun 3, 2009

I had her for both Financial Acct and Financial Mgmt.Nice lady,bad prof.She does not teach at an intro level and her voice is so boring to listen too.Her method of teaching is horrible and impossible to follow.I took Financial Acct a 2nd time w/ another prof, and got a B,Harms failed me.AVOID IF POSSIBLE.She is the worst prof is business @ U of W.

3.0
4.0
IB1202
Jul 17, 2010

I WOULD SAY SHE IS A PROF THAT HAS LOTS OF DIFICULTIES IN HER PERSONAL LIFE. I HAD TO SIT WITH TWO PROF.S, TO CHECK THIER POINT OF VIEW OF CORRECTING MY PAPER THAT SHE CORRECTED, SURPRISED! ACCORDING TO HER I WAS AWARDED A(D-). AFTER CHECKING THE PAPER WITH TWO PROF. ONE FROM THE SAME UNIVERSITY AND SAME FIELD. BOTH PROF.'S GRADED ME WITH A B.

2.0
4.0
BUS1201
Aug 25, 2010

Not very helpful or interesting at all. Avoid taking any courses with this prof, if possible.

4.0
4.0
ACCT001
Oct 18, 2010

Tough course, helpful prof

4.0
3.0
BUS1202
Apr 6, 2011

she has alot of personal experience with business, but she is not very creative or influential in the course content. although the class and the content is easy, she can be hard to please for papers. on the other side, her exams are straight forward and easy to get a good mark.

2.0
5.0
1B2005
May 3, 2011

Tests were very hard and material wasn't delivered clearly good luck to any in her class!

5.0
4.0
BUS1202
May 12, 2011

she's tough but fair - when you finish you'll really know your stuff, especially accounting. i feel good having this foundation for 2nd year accounting

4.0
3.0
BUS1201
Jun 2, 2011

Really nice lady. Sticks to the powerpoint and speaks clearly. Gives really good examples and explains things really well. Definitely not as bad as all of the comments say. One of my favorite profs last semester.

4.0
4.0
BUS202
Jul 27, 2011

Knows her stuff almost too well. Exams are long and difficult. She is a nice lady

3.0
4.0
BUS1202
Aug 10, 2011

Dont bother reading below, take my advice for it.. PROS:She is SUPER NICE.. goes out of her way to meet you any time during the week. ADVICE:when she looks at you nod your head. CONS: Hard marker, too straight forward, skipped chapters before exam, not apathetic, gave the same mark to every group on the assignment even if you put your life into it.

2.0
5.0
BUS2003
Feb 28, 2012

Class average on a midterm was 48%, everyone complained and she did nothing. The test wasn't based on what we were taught, huge differences. Non-sympathetic. VERY hard marker. VERY rude to students. People will ask questions and she will snap at them, the answer may be simple but it's her job to be patient with students, not yell at them.

2.0
5.0
BUS1202
Mar 21, 2012

I don't know why we didn't have Chapmen all year. At leased we could ask him questions without feeling stupid.

4.0
5.0
IB2001
Dec 12, 2012

She is tough! But prepares you for the exam and makes sure her students understand. Tip: She favours students that go to her office hours and look for help.

5.0
4.0
ACCT750
Jan 15, 2013

Very excellent prof, very straight forward, stern and communicative. She tells you what she expects upfront. Any accounting major student must take this prof, she really knows her stuff. Not a very easy course without having prior accounting experience.

5.0
2.0
FINACCOUNTING
Mar 13, 2013

Had her for both Financial Accounting and Entrepreneurship. She is a good teacher, very thorough and clear. She is also really nice. The accounting course was tough, but she lets you know that at the beginning.

5.0
4.0
BUS2003
Apr 25, 2013

Very tough class, take this with easy electives because it will eat up all your study time. Do all of the practice questions over and over. Harms was always available to talk with via office or email. I hear that the whole process of becoming an accountant is HARD WORK. Don't give up and ask LOTS of questions. Talk to BASA. They're always helpful.

5.0
2.0
BUS2002
Jul 10, 2013

Not a class for a student who fears a challenge...but Professor Harms goes the extra mile: extended office hours, extra help, always available by email, good examples, great lectures.

5.0
3.0
BUS2002
Jan 6, 2014

Great Prof. The material is difficult however Professor Harms teaches in such a way that the course is manageable. This class requires a lot of independent work.

5.0
3.0
BUS2010
Jul 29, 2014

Rosalie is a fantastic prof, gives very clear examples and cares about students understanding of material. Makes sure to give you practice questions that are very relevant to questions that you are tested on. Be sure to read the text before classes and do practice questions.

5.0
2.0
BUS1202
Aug 24, 2014

Rosalie is a tough professor but when it comes to teaching and explanation of the material she does a fantastic job at delivering. She is always available to answer any questions you may have. She is strict when it comes to classroom environment, however this is university so one should be invested in the lecture. Overall I liked her tough but fair

2.0
5.0
BUS1202
Sep 5, 2014

At first I liked her, but, as the semester went on I liked her less and less, by the end I detested her. She could be rude and critical. Once when she deemed that no one had done the readings, she got angry and cancelled class for the day. She needs to be reminded that it is a University where she works, not a high school (or elementary).

4.0
4.0
2002
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 30, 2014

She is very helpful when you approach for questions and really does make financial accounting easier to understand but the catch is that if you don't do the work before class you will be guaranteed to be lost as she goes on a blistering pace. The subject matter is tough and thus need a whole lot of independent study! Finals was really hard!

3.0
4.0
2755
Nov 29, 2014

She has her own way to grade papers, unlike any english class I have ever taken. She does not give you any grading scale but simply states things in class and expects everyone to remember and know her standards. I would never take a class with her again. Don't buy the textbook unless you want to be an entrepreneur!

2.0
5.0
2755
Dec 17, 2014

Not very impressed with her unpredictability and moodiness. Cancelled a class because she deemed we hadn't done our readings as well. Very critical when it came to deadlines that were met just in time. Extremely tough marker, felt like I was taking a Grad class instead of a 2nd yr crse. Not sure she is in the right profession. Will avoid in future.

4.0
4.0
2002
Jan 3, 2015

Those complaining she cancelled class, welcome to the real world. If you don't come prepared for work, you probably won't have a job for long. She's tough, but knows her stuff, if you ask for help she will help you. Read the materials, do the problems don't leave things till the night before exams. Problems straight forward, MP kills you.

5.0
4.0
BUS2002
Grade: C+
Feb 24, 2016

She is tough, but she knows what she is talking about and is willing to help.

5.0
4.0
ACCT2002
Dec 10, 2016
Would take again

Great professor, she is straight forward from the start. Explains information clearly and with a lot of examples. She is always available for help, office hours or through email. She is tough but if you keep up with the practice and attend class you will do great in her class, and also be prepared to write a decent amount of information down.

Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
LECTURE HEAVY
2.0
4.0
BUS2002
Grade: D
Feb 5, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Not approachable, unfriendly. Didn't show the kind of respect for students that I would've liked to have seen. Never received a lower mark in university by a longshot... clearly the prof. Avoid!!!!!!

4.0
5.0
BUS2002
Grade: B-
Apr 11, 2017
Would take again

Two 25% Midterms & one 50% Final. No room for mistakes. If you don't have time to dedicate to this course, don't take it. She assigns problems & goes thru them in class. Make sure you do them before class & ask questions if you had trouble. Do problems she posts, go to office hours for help. She wants you to succeed but you MUST work for it.

Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
TEST HEAVY
4.0
4.0
BUS2002
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 9, 2018
Would take again

Tough, but fair. Notes are clear and concise, but the tests are not easy unless you prep for them. Youll get the mark you want if you put in the time, but you need to do a lot of practice problems to make sure you get the content down pat.

Gives good feedback
Skip class? You won't pass.
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
5.0
3.0
BUS2002
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 12, 2018
Would take again

She provides problems and solutions before the test. Please finish the problems exact stuff youll see in the tests.

Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
Caring
1.0
5.0
ACCT2002
Oct 29, 2019
Wouldn't take again

If you have a class or thinking on taking a class with this prof, DO NOT approach her unless you don't mind disrecpectiful people. she is not friendly at all, has 0 people skills, it seems that she hates her job, honestly have never met anyone more unfrendly , and rude than this woman. I do not think she knows what happiness is.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
3.0
4.0
BUS2002
Grade: A
Dec 21, 2019
Wouldn't take again

I had to take this course twice in order to get an A. Harms was not an easy professor. I had to spend a greater-than-average amount of time studying the material to do well in this course. Her tests can be hard if you don't understand some of the material the first time. Her assignments were weekly online multiple-choice questions.

Get ready to read
Test heavy
Lecture heavy
1.0
5.0
ACCT2002
Mar 11, 2020
Wouldn't take again

the most unhappiest, pettiest and rudest person I've ever been in contact with...... as a professor she should support and motivate students but she does everything but that. Not sure why she was hired.

1.0
4.0
ACCT2002
Jun 9, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Most rudest person in the university!!!

1.0
3.0
BUS2002
Jun 23, 2020
Wouldn't take again

She is very rude and disrespectful . She can make a huge deal over the tiniest thing or question. She will make you hate accounting, if you have a choice please take this class with another prof

1.0
5.0
BUS2002
Nov 13, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Had to spend 20-25 hours per week outside of class to pass. Comes off rude when students are asking her questions.

Lots of homework
Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
BUS2002
Nov 19, 2020
Wouldn't take again

I think she hates people!!! Very rude, very rude, very rude.....

1.0
5.0
BUS2002
Grade: B
Jun 23, 2021
Wouldn't take again

She has a nasty attitude. She refused to lecture and instead insists that students read up on their own. A 3 hr class ends after 30 mins because students don't have any more questions. Gave practice problems for students to work on and brought out something completely different in exams. Very condescending and is openly rude when asked a question.

Get ready to read
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
1B2005
Dec 28, 2021
Wouldn't take again

I dealt with Rosalie as department chair when I was filing for my grad. Not only did was she disrespectful and disregarding, but she also said that I wont be graduating because apparently I dont have the courses required to. All academic advisors I saw told me I was ready to graduate. She misread my transcript and never apologized! Bitter person

5.0
2.0
BUS2002
Grade: C+
May 16, 2023
Would take again

I retook the course and she was exceptional in content and feedback. She gives you everything needed to pass the course. Very possible to acquire an A

Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
Caring
4.0
3.0
BUS2002
Grade: C+
Jul 3, 2023
Would take again

Harms is an outstanding professor who does care about the success of her students. She tells you what you have to do to have success in your class and that means up to 30+ hours of studying during the week. Tests are fairly marked and the questions are not out of the blue. Don't get mad when you don't do what she recommends. I

Clear grading criteria
Lots of homework
Caring
5.0
3.0
BUS2002
Grade: Not sure yet
Jun 16, 2024
Would take again

Rosalie is a great professor, the content is what is hard. She doesn't sugar coat the amount of work and effort is needed, especially outside of class, but she does want you to succeed. She isn't going to pass you to pass you, and accounting is a tough class, but her tests are fair and based on class or the textbook. Do ALL the suggested practice.

Get ready to read
Gives good feedback
Graded by few things
1.0
5.0
FINACCOUNTING
Grade: D
Jul 4, 2024

Really rude prof. The tests and exam are nothing like the practice questions.

Lecture heavy
Test heavy
4.0
3.0
2002
Grade: C
Nov 5, 2024
Would take again

She's amazing. Accting is hard snd she tells how to pass it. Makes u do questions and practice in class. Her guidance is straight and clear and to the point. Ive taken this class with two different proffs and she's best. Altho might strike you as somewhat hard but believe me shes the best u can get at UW.

1.0
5.0
2002
Grade: C+
Jul 23, 2025

Refused to give feedback, refused to make herself available. Though my 5 years at the university I have never experienced such a negative professor. She told us she failed her son and do not be surprised if you fail, on the first day. She is tenured and department head so they will do nothing to make her accountable. Worst educator I have met.

Tough grader
Graded by few things
1.0
5.0
BUS1201
Grade: D
Aug 2, 2025

I did took class with her and I did not liked it. She goes really quick with everything single thing and in exams goes to even minor details. I won't suggest taking her classes to new students or else go by other professors.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Test heavy
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

39%

Textbook Required

67%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

C+

86% confidence
Based on 12 grades
Most common grades:
Not sure yet (4)
C+ (4)
D (3)
Grade Distribution
A(2)B(2)C(5)D(3)F(0)A-/B+(0)
Based on 16 reported grades
Not sure yet: 4
C+: 4
D: 3
A+: 1
Common Tags
Get ready to read (6)
Skip class? You won't pass. (6)
Test heavy (5)
Gives good feedback (3)
Caring (3)
Tough grader (3)
Lecture heavy (2)
Lots of homework (2)
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