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Negotiations - 5.0 rating“I think he did a great job earning respect from us as a class and bringing in a lot of real-life scenarios considering he currently works in a field that includes a lot of negotiations”
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Ross is one of my favorite teachers to have at HPU! From his jokes to his real world practical lessons, I always looked forward to going to negotiations. If you're late though, make sure you have a good joke ready.
I am this first professors collegiate class, teaching a senior last semester elective. I think he did a great job earning respect from us as a class and bringing in a lot of real-life scenarios considering he currently works in a field that includes a lot of negotiations. Showing up is a big part of his class and he grades heavy based on attendance
Ross O'Donovan is hands down my favorite professor. High Point University is lucky to have a professor like him. Every class there are major takeaways-life lessons.
Professor O'Donovan is a fun guy with a big personality who cares more about students learning and becoming interested in negotiations than he does about grades or busy work.
Professor O'Donovan is the most engaging professor I have had during my time at High Point University. I really appreciate the hands-on learning that he brings to the classroom making class 10xs more interesting.
Ross O'Donovan's class I would say was one of my favorites. the class discussion were great as well as getting to learn about his experience he's a lot for what the real would could be like. overall wonderful class 10/10 recommend
Prof brings real experience to the classroom and makes each class unique. He is easily approachable and easy to learn from. Make sure to study for quizzes and participate. Each negotiation and strat plan is graded to be sure to do that.
If you're more of a hands-on learner this class is great for you. The negotiations are a fantastic way for us to apply our classroom knowledge to real-world scenarios, and if you think you're a poor negotiator to begin with, I think you'd be surprised at the progress you can make in a matter of weeks. P.S. Orioles.
Professor O'Donovan is one of my favorite professors I have had at High Point. He genuinely cares more about real world decisions and relates his class work to things that matter, rather then a textbook definition. He enjoys teaching and is always in a great mood when everyone gets to class. I wish I could've taken more classes with him!
Professor O'Donovan is easily my favorite professor I have had at HPU. Professor O'Donovan is hilarious and every class is full of jokes and applicable real-life lectures. He is able to connect with every student and will notice if you're not in class. Make sure you study for the quizzes. Overall, one of my favorite classes at HPU.
Professor O'Donovan was awesome!! Hilarious and also very understanding. Took this course for extra credits and I ended up loving it.
Great Guy! Always fair and understanding. He always keeps it real and gives us real life situations that we can use in our daily lives
Professor Donovan is an amazing professor! He keeps class lively and he starts every class with an actual life lesson that all students can apply day to day! I highly recommend everyone to take this class with this professor!
Ross is a one of a kind professor - if you are looking for a light hearted class that you will take away a lot from then this is the course for you. He's hilarious, but knows how to get down to business at the same time. Brings relatable experience from his own experiences in the marketing realm. Great professor!
Professor O'Donovan made this a really fun and interesting class. Would highly recommend taking this class if you get the chance!
Great professor great class really nice guy and super real and helpful class in life
Knows his stuff! Imparts knowledge!!
Cool dude. Alot of homework, but not hard. pay attention and show up and you'll be fine but hes a pretty tough grader
Loved him, super engaging, made me feel comfortable participating in class and presenting.
He is very engaging with the class and brings useful information from real world experience.
Honestly an excellent teacher with a fantastic personality. His only flaw is he can be a stickler for late work and interrupting class.
Who take a course with this professor again he keeps the class engaged and participation and doing your assignments matters a lot, strict on attendance
great guy
Professor O'Donovan is a great marketing professor. He brings real-life experiences that he has had in the marketing field. He is the funniest professor I have had at High Point. He cares about each student. The class consists of group projects and presentations, and weekly homework.
Professor O'Donovan is great at speaking from experience. He gives you the information that he thinks actually matters. He likes class involvement and is very real with his students.
Professor O'Donovan is a tough grader and does not provide guidance on what he is looking for in projects. There were critical questions for each chapter which were not hard but just annoying to do every time.
Overall this was not a bad class. He does care about his students and uses relevant material and experience, but can be a tough grader. Assignments are not hard but there is a big group project. Pay attention show up engage in class and do the hw and your fine.
Great professor with experience in the industry. Would definitely take him again
Professor O'Donovan is a great teacher. Every class he brings in real life experiences that relate to our course material. He is also super funny, and makes jokes every day in class. The material was a little hard, but if you pay attention in class and do the homework you will do good. Enjoyed the class a lot.
Ross O'Donovan is amazing marketing teacher with lots of knowledge and experience in the marketing field. A typical class can look like a small lecture and after class discussions. Mr. O'Donovan's grading is very straightforward and clear for all students. Ross is very engaged in his students and very passionate for them to excel.
I loved taking his Marketing class. He is one of the most relatable teachers I have taken yet. There is a heavy focus on a group project that's worth 25% of your grade but if you pay attention in class and do the work the project is easy. Effort is also big in his class so make sure you put your best foot forward.
Professor O'Donovan keeps the class engaged with jokes and real life experiences. This course is heavily focused on a major group project that runs throughout the semester. Only tests are midterm & final, he prepares you well.
Overall a great professor. He cares about his students and is extremely funny. He has a lot of knowledge in the field and uses it in class.
Professor O'Donovan was awesome! He really cares about the topics and his students and has real-world experiences. TAKE HIM IF YOU CAN! One of the best professors I've ever had.
Prof O'Donovan made the semester great. He would always make sure the class was relevant and relatable to what was going on currently. Prof O'Donovan kept class entertaining and chill with jokes and stories about his marketing experience. He's a professor you'd want to take because he actually knows what he's talking about and made sure you did too
Whatever you do- SIGN UP TO TAKE PROFESSOR O'DONOVAN!! He was by far my favorite professor and his course was the one of the only ones I've taken that I feel completely and directly applies to the real world (and life after graduation). He makes class so entertaining and I was actually looking forward to going to class!!
Absolutely loved this class - if you need or want to take a negotiations class TAKE HIM! He is amazing as a teacher and makes sure that class is fun and engaging. He definitely knows his audience, so he knows exactly how to keep the class fun. You learn so many life lessons and skills that you will definitely use outside of the classroom!
Overall, Professor O'Donovan is a great professor. He tries to balance textbook-based lectures with real-life experiences, and expects his students to apply themselves to the class. Most of the course is focused on a presentation worth 25% of the grade, and there are only 2 exams (midterm + final). Show up, do the hw, and focus, and you're good.
Professor O' Donovan is a fair professor who awards effort in his class. He is big on attendance, so don't be late or a joke will have to be told. There is homework in the class, and there are no late submissions, so be careful. The lectures are fun, keeps the class energized and uses real life examples. I would recommend him as a teacher.
Professor O'Donovan is a great marketing professor because he combines his real experience in the marketing field with the material found in the textbook. He expects you to put in the work and prepare for the class, and while the class is typically a lecture, he keeps it fun and interesting. I would definitely take Professor O'Donovan again.
There are lots of assignments regarding reading, but for the most part, he is a fun teacher who is pretty fair to his students.
I loved Professor O'Donovan!! He is humorous, personable, and real with his students. We negotiated every class, which helped me get to know other students better, and I ended up loving the class dynamic. I learned so much about life from this class; his teaching style reflects real-world scenarios.
Super chill and easy grader. Makes sure you know what you're doing and makes class exciting to go to
Professor O'donavan was one of the most real teachers I've ever had. He is super down to earth and doesn't put up with bs (so don't try). I would love to take another one of his classes again and he gives real world advice!
Just a fantastic guy, was very honest about the world and stressed life lessons.
Professor O'Donovan was a great guy and always tried to make the class laugh
I love him!!
Great class as long as you show up. Professor is also very entertaining.
He is a great professor. If you show up to class and do the homework you will do great in his class. He is hilarious and makes class interesting.
He is a great professor. If you show up to class and do the homework you will do great in his class. He is hilarious and makes class interesting. Make sure you pay attention or he will call you out.
One of my favorite classes taken in college. No textbook for this class and typically two strategy plans each week. Great professor, show up to class and do your work and you will get a good grade. Highly recommend taking professor O'Donovan
Some people dont like him, however I think hes a great professor. This class will help u in your everyday life and its also fun to take. HOWEVER DO NOT MISS CLASS. He really stresses attendance.
Good Professor. As long as you submit the strategy plan and participate you'll do well in the class.
One of the most insightful classes I have taken at High Point University even though the class was at 6:45 pm. Professor O'Donvan makes class entertaining and chill while teaching us concepts the right way. A big plus about this class is the man got a shit ton of real-world experience, he relates lots of the concepts to his past work experiences.
He is a really good professor, he gives weekly quizzes on the readings, and only gives about 4 tests throughout the semester. You do have a large group project that is due a few weeks after the midpoint of the semester. He lives off the saying don't bs a bs'er. Read and review before quizzes and the course will be fine.
Ross is pretty good the class isn't too hard as long as you pay attention in class and attend class, and you have to read the textbook for quizzes.
His marketing and personal selling class always had me laughing. Has good real-world advice, and I 100% recommend taking him for any class if you get the chance. There are quizzes based on the textbook, so make sure you actually read. They are hard (I got 65's, and I did read). He also cares about attendance. Just show up, and you'll be fine.
He is a great guy who can come off as a bit tough, but wants you to succeed and do well. You will need to do strat plans before every negotiation which isnt hard at all. The more prepared you are the better you will do in the class. If you leave the room or come in late you need to tell that class a joke so be prepared to do that too.
Professor O'donovan was caring and enthusiastic each and every class.
O'Donovan is a great professor and very entertaining. You are expected to be in class. Weekly reflections are due Sunday nights and negotiation strategy plans are due almost every class but don't take longer than 30 minutes. Quizzes and tests are straightforward. Easy class as long as you show up!!
He is an amazing teacher. He works well with students but gives a good amount of work. Yet he's very funny and if you leave class at anytime you have to tell a joke to get back in which I find hilarious. He's a good amount of work but definitely worth it.
O'Donovan is a professor who is very upfront about what his class is like, even he will tell you that you get what you put out. In this class participation is everything, do the work, submit the assignments on time and you should end the class with no less than an A.
All you need to do to get an A in this class is: show up for class, actively participate in negotiations, and submit the weekly reviews & strategy plans on time. You're welcome.
This is a really great class. You have to submit a strategy plan before each negotiation. As long as you complete the strategy plan, show up to class, and participate the class is an easy A. Professor O'Donovan is very funny and makes the class enjoyable.
Yes, his classes are late but 100% worth it. Best professor I've had at HPU. He wants you to succeed which especially shows when grading group projects. Go to class, pay attention, don't bs him and you will succeed. He uses his real world experience to teach which makes this class so easy to understand.
O'Donovan was an awesome professor! He has experience in the industry and tells great stories in class that relate to what we are learning. A group project lasts a couple of months of the semester but other than that there are only a few assignments. Show up and pay attention and you will do well.
Professor O'Donovan was great, he makes every class interesting with his hilarious comments and energy. He also brings his past experiences into the class for real-world examples for students. Make sure your doing your work and you shouldn't have an problems in his class.
Very funny professor made every class interesting with his energy and jokes. As long as you're doing all your work on time and paying attention in class you'll have no problems.
Attendance is very important to the professor. This class was late at night and a lot of people skipped and they did not receive good grades in return. The book is sort of outdated and the quizzes were very difficult.
Very funny professor, class was usually pretty fun even though the material wasn't interesting. Very engaging and easy to talk to. Tough grader though, lots of quizzes, textbook for the class is extremely boring and sucks to read.
I liked him but sometimes I feel like the class was a little difficult. You should read the book since he will call on you on what you read. Also you have to tell a joke when coming back from the bathroom.
You are super lucky if you end up with a Prof O'D class! He is a great teacher, keeps the class engaged and fun! He encourages class discussions and if you are late come prepared with a joke. He loves to laugh- 1000/10 I highly recommend this professor
O'Donovan is one of those teachers that makes you not want to miss class. Each class is engaging and entertaining. If you are passionate about Marketing, take his class. He will give you the lessons that apply to the real world. He always shares about his career which is good insight into the industry.
One of the best teachers. Lectures are straightforward and informational. He is also super funny and makes class entertaining with his stories. He has lots of experience in the marketing field. There is a semester long group project. Attendance is counted, so just show up and pay attention.
I had Professor O'Donovan for Principles of Marketing and Personal Selling. He was great. He knows everything there is to know about marketing and I definitely learned a lot. Only negatives I have about the class is that sometimes the quizzes could be pretty hard even when I studied a good amount and he often calls on you randomly during class.
He is amazing! He really knows his stuff and is great at engaging the class! I would 100% take again!
Take any course with O'Donovan. He brings his personality to class and makes us all laugh... which makes more of us participate and have fun doing it. As a senior, I took his class at 6;45 p.m. and I actually looked forward to going to have a good time and learning the material I would need in the future. He is also very understanding.
Great professor, loved his lectures but pay attention or he will call on you. Great teacher and makes the class a lot more interesting.
Amazing professor, very clear and helpful, makes the class interesting and is hilarious
The O'Dog is a very funny and engaging professor who cares about each of his students and makes every lecture interesting. HW assignment due at the start of every class that takes around 30-45min. He tells you everything you need to know for tests. Not the easiest class but easily the most enjoyable
Uses the book while putting his own spin on the material, very funny and has a great sense of humor. Not a lot of work but there are quizzes and tests. Makes sure to always get everyone involved and his lectures are entertaining.
Professor O'Donovan was the best professor I have had at this university. His lectures are easy to follow and informative and O'Donovan is experienced in the professional world. Beyond that he's just a good dude.
Great class. Lots of presentations, but gives good feedback. Would definitely recommend.
He is very passionate about the course material. If you don't show up to class your grade will suffer, but the material itself is pretty simple to understand. Overall, his class was one of the most fun I've taken at HPU because of his passion for marketing, and his overall energetic attitude.
Not too hard of a class, just pay attention and you're fine. Quiz once a week usually. Great professor.
Professor O'Donovan is one of the best faculty on HPU campus. His lectures are based on real life examples from his professional experiences. He is funny and engaging. He cares about the success of his students, but be prepared to be an active participant in discussions and go to class (attendance is a grade). I would definitely reccommend him!
This was genuinely one of the most fun and interactive professors I've ever had here at High Point. He was engaging, clear, and to the point in giving out directions. His quizzes and exams are tough, but put in a little bit of work and you will be fine. I would definitely recommend this class, Amazing professor!
He was very passionate and personable during class. He always tried to engage with the class and make the concepts relevant in ways that we could relate to. The assignments are very straightforward and you know what is expected of you.
Mr. O'Donovan's class was a pleasure to be in, even though it was from 6:45pm-8:45pm he made class enjoyable to all. There are usually quizzes once a week so be up to date on the material and pay attention to the lectures he gives out in class.
Professor O'Donovan is awesome. He really cares if you are trying and will provide so much opportunity for you to get a good grade in the class. But expect to have to show up for class and there is a very in-depth time consuming semester project. Besides that I would highly recommend taking his class.
Professor O'Donovan was a great professor for marketing. The class I took was an hour and 40 minutes but his lectures make the time fly. The class itself isn't too bad if you pay attention and read the assigned chapters before his quizzes.
Professor O'Donovan is one of the best professors I have ever had. He is very enthusiastic and dedicated towards his students and material. He cares about his student's success and is always there to help. Very organized and prepared for class everyday. While being hilarious, he gets his material across and you learn a lot. Totally recommend!
Very good professor, super easy to talk to and ask questions if needed. Makes his class funny while giving good lectures. Super understanding. Would highly recommend!
Was a great class to take, that provided valuable experience both in life and in business. This a class I would recommend anyone to take for a number of reasons, but specifically to develop and push yourself.
Very engaging, provides plenty of opportunities to improve grade. One of the best professors I have ever had.
I've never had a professor as funny as Ross.He knows what he's talking about instead of just reading the PowerPoints, which makes it easier to understand.Attendance is mandatory and a grade. Minimal homework, on line quizzes, and a semester long group project.Seems scary at first but one of the most understanding and kind professors I've ever had.
Keeps his students accountable and does it in a fun way! It is always easy to pay attention in class and he is very thoughtful of students' lives outside of class when creating deadlines.
He was great and we got some extra credit opputitoes.
I thought this class was really interesting, but I didn't love him. He makes you tell a joke if you are late or go to the bathroom. He will call on you if he sees that you are not paying attention. There is a solo presentation and two group presentations. And he will take points off if you miss class at all. Other than that, I learned a lot.
Professor O'Donovan is very engaging and funny. Attendance is a factor in his grading. A lot of quizzes, but if you pay attention they are not hard. I would definitely take him again.
Professor O'Donovan is fantastic! His class, despite being late in the day, was surprisingly lively and engaging, This was due to a lot of group presentations. He will call you out if he thinks you are not paying attention. I enjoyed the class and he's a very understanding professor.
Professor O'Donovan is an amazing professor. He grades you off attendance but makes class fun!
Professor Donovan was great! He is very interactive and does a great job of lecturing, which I appreciate especially when the class takes place at a late hour. He's very helpful when you come to him with a question and takes time to give you ideas or help you understand the content. Be on time or have a joke prepared and participate!
Professor O'Donovan is one of my favorite professors i've had here because he brings his real life experience into the class room. He's a funny guy and keeps the whole class pretty engaged since the class is late. Theres 2 group presentations, 1 solo presentation and multiple quizzes but if you pay attention the workload is super manageable.
You learn the important elements of selling and marketing. Amazing and fun professor who keeps the energy up and you entertained
Professor O'Donovan is by far the best professor I have had at High Point University. I highly recommend taking him if you have the opportunity to do so.
You have to show up to class. if not participation grade will plummet. quizzes are online but still hard. midterm and final a lot of material but if studied well, than you will do good.
Best professor i have every had! Attendance and participation matters, be on his good side!!!
One of the best teachers I have had at High Point University. Cares a lot about his students and cares about your success. Pretty easy class but he will push you to be better, and really help prepare you for the real world. I would take a class with him every semester if I could.
One of my favorite professors!
He was one of my favorite professors at High Point University! The class is easy to do well in as long as your turn in all your assignments. He's a really personable teacher and gets to know all of his students. He's always there to answer questions. He genuinely cares about how his students do in his class. I would definitely take his class again!
Professor O' Donovan is honestly the funniest professor I have had so far. Not only is he hilarious, he also is very passionate about marketing and uses his knowledge from working in marketing to teach the class. The lecture are easy to follow and he engages with his students during the lectures as well. Overall a great professor.
Great professor, show up to class and shouldn't be hard to get an A, easy B.
Professor O'Donovan is a very knowledgable person in marketing and he tries to make class interesting. Read the book to do well on quizzes. His humor is not for everyone, so if you don't mind rude comments sometimes then you'll be fine. If you leave the room and come back you have to tell a joke. For those who have social anxiety, don't take him.
Professor O'Donovan adds humor and real life examples to make the class a lot more interesting. You have to read the book to do well on the quizzes. One of my favorite classes I've taken and I highly recommend!
This is easily one of my favorite professors at High Point. He is so engaging for all of the students, and makes you look forward to going to class despite it being late in the day. His knowledge in marketing utilizes real world experience, which he hopes to pass on to his students. Hilarious, makes you tell jokes if you are late...
Great professor and I took his late which was still enjoyable to go to. Participation matters and make sure to study for the quizzes and tests and you'll do well. Tests aren't hard as long as you study and pay attention.
Was the best lecture class I have taken because he is such a good teacher and knows what he is talking about.
Professor O'Donnovan at NCSU is a great storyteller. He would make the class engaging, and he would make everyone in the class participate so be ready to have an answer or a quick response to whatever you are learning. He would make you tell a joke if you were late.
Professor O'Donovan at NC State is great. His lectures are informative & entertaining. You must pay attention and stay on top of the readings, as he does call on students when least expected. Tests are hard, just study textbook. Overall, his class is a rewarding educational experience for those willing to put in the effort.
Professor O'Donovan at NCSU was great. He has a lot of marketing knowledge and is very passionate about teaching it with real examples from his past experiences. He wants everyone to participate so be ready with a quick answer about the topic discussed at the moment. Tests are mostly based on the information in the textbook.
Professor O'Donovan's class at NCSU was fun and very informative. Attendance/participation is a big part of your grade, so go to class and prepare answers for in-class questions because he will call on everyone at least a few times throughout the semester. Pay attention in class, review the textbook before exams and do the weekly chapter quizzes.
I really enjoyed having Ross O´Donovan as my professor in BUS 461 Channel and Retail Marketing. He always cares about all of his students, and I really like how much he values attendance. His classes are easy to follow and very interesting. I would definitely take this course again with this professor.
Professor O'Donovan's class at NCSU was engaging and informative. Participation is a must - be ready to answer his questions. Tests are textbook-focused, so study hard. I found Unstuck study and the free textbook super helpful for exam prep.
Professor O'Donovan is an engaging lecturer who shows passion and enthusiasm. He makes an effort to tie real-world examples into the curriculum when teaching. Be prepared to answer, because there's a strong chance he calls on you to share your perspective, especially if you're not attentive. Ultimately, I'd highly recommend taking his courses.
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