3.6

Shawn Carter

Management - Fashion Institute of Technology

3.6
Quality
3.3
Difficulty
63%
Would Retake
133
Reviews
3.6
Quality
3.3
Difficulty
3.7
Helpful
3.6
Clarity

63%

Would Retake

133

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What Students Say

She's cool and most of us loved her class

FM213 - 5.0 rating

Easy B if you like writing essays & analyzing case studies in Contemporary Retail Mangement

FM262OL1 - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

86%

Textbook Required

13%

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So many papers (22)
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Reviews (133)
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2.0
FM
Jun 11, 2004

Gives all the information in short and sweet lectures. I learned all I needed to know in half the time

5.0
2.0
DIRECTMARKETIN
May 11, 2005

excellent!!!!!!!!! very interesting

5.0
2.0
DIRECTMRKT
Aug 7, 2005

A fabulous teacher...never boring. Always willing to help students. Teaches course material in an interesting and enthusiastic way. I loved going to her class. If you have good attendance and study for the tests, you'll do fine.

5.0
2.0
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Aug 24, 2005

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2.0
3.0
FMM213
Feb 5, 2008

She didn't explain her expectations from assignments. Posted students' names with late homework on the bulletin board for all to see. Not mine, but it's unprofessional. Textbook is old - tons of info on telemarketing! It was an online Direct Mktg course, so yes, it was harder to communicate than in person, but I've had better online experiences.

2.0
3.0
FMM213
Feb 5, 2008

She didn't explain her expectations from assignments. Posted students' names with late homework on the bulletin board for all to see. Not mine, but it's unprofessional. Textbook is old - tons of info on telemarketing! It was an online Direct Mktg course, so yes, it was harder to communicate than in person, but I've had better online experiences.

4.0
3.0
FM213
May 9, 2008

Very interesting. Has been in the field for a long time and knows a lot. She is nice and lets you out early and doesn't give any work. She tells you exactly what is on the midterm and final.

1.0
5.0
FM212
Oct 7, 2008

Most RUDE professor I have ever delt with. Don't EVER take her for an online class, she responds to emails with QUITE an attitude, and acts EXTREMELY unprofessionally

4.0
4.0
FM213
Nov 11, 2008

great prof. she can be a bit intimidating, but as long as you take good notes and participate in class, it'll be a breeze. she does a lot of in-class activities and lots of discussions which makes it interesting. you'll learn a lot. her tests are basically memorizing your notes so take good notes.

1.0
5.0
FM2
Dec 4, 2008

Horrible online teacher. DO NOT TAKE HER. Maybe she's great in the classroom, but HORRIBLE online. Very rude woman.

5.0
1.0
FM213
Dec 14, 2008

AMAZING Professor!I don't know how she is online, but in the classroom she is amazing! She even wrote my letter of recommendation for me! When i took her 2-5 the latest we would have to stay was 3:30. Shes so nice, easy, and knowledgeable!

5.0
2.0
FM114
Dec 31, 2008

I loved Professor Carter. Intro to Fashion was like the only class that I did not mind going to because she was the teacher. She was very informative and only held the class for 2hours (instead of 3).

2.0
1.0
FM213
Mar 31, 2009

She may be good in the classroom but DO NOT TAKE HER ONLINE. You will spend hours summarizing the chapters of the book and learning nothing. I feel like I am in 7th grade again doing chapter summaries.

2.0
2.0
FM212
May 17, 2009

As others have written, her online class is horrendous. She does not participate in the class at all and comes off as extremely rude on the occasions that she actually responds to a question. The class is simply a series of very long answers to questions posed by a very outdated textbook. You will learn nothing.

3.0
5.0
FM213
Jun 23, 2009

Do not take any of her online courses. She is extremely rude when offering feedback. I really believe that she lacks the knowledge of how to run a class online.

2.0
4.0
FM114
Dec 7, 2009

took her for FM114, was scared and intimidated by her at first because she comes off very strong. but she knows alot!!!! like everything she wasnt really clear on her grading and didnt really tell s what was on tests. just make sure you read the book she likes to give pop quizes

5.0
1.0
FM114
Jan 9, 2010

SHE IS THE BESTTTTTTTT PROFESSOR. WILLING TO STAY AFTER CLASS AND GIVE ADDITIONAL HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

4.0
4.0
FM114
Feb 1, 2010

Professor Carter does come off very intimidating, and she isn't always crystal clear on grading. However, I learned A LOT because she knows her information. She always gave extra information not from the textbook that wasn't on the exam, but still good to know. good luck.

5.0
4.0
FM213
Apr 29, 2010

Love this professor she really knows her stuff and gets to the point in her lectures. She is funny and outspoken and keeps her classes upbeat.

5.0
4.0
FM212
Jun 1, 2010

Take her Online Case Studies Class because it's awesome! She's tough and wants the best from her students. But, I learned to write more critically and defend my cases in this class. Even when the Prof. disagreed with my business strategies,if it was logical I earned a top grade. Not an easy grader, though.

3.0
2.0
FM213
May 31, 2011

Her class was not difficult but I did learn quite a bit. She is very confident and has a strong personality. She can be intimidating but just be outspoken, participate and study for the exams and you would do fine. You are only graded on 2 exams. I enjoyed her class and didn't mind it at all. I like marketing and so it was an easy A. Must STUDY!!

5.0
4.0
FM213
May 31, 2011

Outspoken and intelligent professor, she knows everything you need to know about direct marketing. Her class was interesting but you need to study a lot for the 2 exams in order to do well! Plus she gives you examples of what will be on the tests...there are NO projects. I recommend taking her!

3.0
4.0
FMM114
Jan 8, 2012

She knows her stuff but is a bit rude and condescending. You will learn about the fashion world but she wont prepare you well for the midterm and final Not the best

5.0
2.0
FM213
Feb 1, 2012

Great professor. Very caring and truly motivates her students to success. Lots of case studies and critical thinking. Take her, she's fabulous.

5.0
1.0
FM213
Feb 2, 2012

Fantastic Prof. Take her! Sparkling lectures with wit and style. Engages her students and makes you "think outside the box."

5.0
5.0
FM114
Feb 2, 2012

Tough but truly SMART! She expects the best from her students. High standards. Initiated Academic Boot Camp to prepare us for the final exam. Very helpful during office hours after a night class,too.

5.0
2.0
FM262
May 17, 2012

She was a wonderful professor. Class is more like a discussion as opposed to a lecture. She does expect you to read the textbook but it was pretty easy material. I'd say take her. You'll learn a lot and class won't be a bore.

5.0
4.0
FM363
Oct 23, 2012

Corporate Social Responsibility was the BEST elective ever!!!!! Prof. Carter rocks. Take her.

1.0
4.0
FM262
Jul 4, 2013

Took Prof Carter online and as previously stated she was entirely useless. No actual teaching took place and I can genuinely say I learned nothing. Lots of papers, limited discussion, not clear on what she wants and even when she is she is a tough grader. I certainly would not take her if I could go back.

5.0
2.0
FM262OL1
Jul 25, 2013

Read the text and participate in the discussions and you'll breeze through this class. The papers and projects were cool. Glad they added videos and shopping trips for more fun in the course. Prof. Carter knows her stuff. She's great, but insists that you "show up"and work in her online class! Take her, you'll do fine. Terrific Instructor.

4.0
4.0
FM262
Mar 27, 2015

I am in two of her classes. Overall really enjoy her approach. You really have to take the time to learn on your own though. I would have rather both this and 212 in person. Although she is a tough grader, I like that she pushes us to really try to earn our grades.

3.0
3.0
FM231
Apr 9, 2015

not such a bad class. there is no work in this class which was good, youre only graded on the midterm and final which are based on what she says in class.

5.0
4.0
FM114
Grade: A+
May 13, 2015

I loved her class! She makes the class very interesting, makes students participate and teaches things about the class as well as advices for life. She is fun and always very helpful! Cares about the students!

5.0
4.0
FM213
Grade: B+
Dec 16, 2015

She's the most articulate Professor I've ever had. Not sure why the other student on this post hated her, sounds like a personality conflict. Plus, she didn't teach FM 114 this semester. Oh, well! She's SUPER and our class loved her!!!!

5.0
2.0
FM262
Grade: A-
Dec 17, 2015

Awesome Prof! Take her. Knows her stuff and class isn't a yawn!!!

5.0
2.0
FM116
Dec 17, 2015

Took her online class, Fashion Business Practices. It's harder than a regular lecture in person. That said, it was cool. I learned a lot and her case studies and term project was great! Loved analyzing Alibaba, Amazon and Carrefour brands. The global component was spot on! Take Prof. Carter, she's terrific online; much to my surprise!

1.0
4.0
FM116
Grade: B
Dec 30, 2015

I also took FM116 online.. Did me and the person below me have the same prof?? She graded us on material she literally never gave us any information on. I don't think I've had a class teach me less than this one. Google was my teacher. I got straight A's this semester, except this class, which I had to fight tooth and nail to scrape by with a B.

5.0
2.0
FM116
Grade: B
Jan 4, 2016

Good class. Read the text and her mini-lectures and you'll do fine! She's a good Prof.

1.0
5.0
FM213
Grade: C-
May 23, 2016

Skip one assignment its the end of the world... absolutely no makeups. Hate him bye

5.0
3.0
FM213
Grade: B+
Jun 29, 2016
Would take again

Best Prof I had at F.I.T. She gives rigorous papers, but promotes critical thinking in Digital & Direct Marketing.

1.0
4.0
FM262OL1
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Mar 28, 2017
Wouldn't take again

I had her for an online course. First day, w e had a discussion and a 3-page essay due. She's a very tough grader and has absolutely no grace period. If you miss one assignment you might as well drop the class because you're done. Her grading criteria and style will never allow you to catch up.

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
5.0
4.0
FM262OL1
Apr 2, 2017
Would take again

Had some personal issues that required an extension on my essay paper. She actually emailed to see if I was okay. She's tough, but very caring. I decided to stick with the class and have no regrets. Very knowledgeable and respectful of students. However, don't ask for a late submission after the deadline; it ain't fair to the class. She's GREAT!

Gives good feedback
Respected
Caring
3.0
4.0
FM213
May 1, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Took her online. She never answers emails, essays and discussions were difficult and instructions were unclear.

Tough Grader
SO MANY PAPERS
5.0
2.0
FM213
May 6, 2017
Would take again

This class is an easy A or B depending on your essays. Do the discussions and read the text.

Gives good feedback
SO MANY PAPERS
3.0
3.0
FM213
Grade: A
May 15, 2017
Would take again

Easy A if you do the weekly writing assignments, decent grader but takes off a good amount of points if you don't provide examples in writing assignments, overall recommend though

Tough Grader
Gives good feedback
2.0
4.0
FM262OL1
Grade: A-
Dec 6, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Discussions every 2 weeks which are easy. The whole class is essays. Every two weeks a new essay is assigned. She is an extremely tough grader & will take off so many points for the littlest thing & will take off points if you didn't add things in your essay that she wanted, but she never put that in the instructions. Not an easy A course at all

Tough Grader
SO MANY PAPERS
3.0
3.0
FM361
Dec 7, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Overall, she was decent. She doesn't answer e-mail well. sometimes she will answer and others she wont. make sure you get the textbook with access to the online homework platform! midterm and final are essays which take time but aren't hard. she expects you to participate in the discussion within 1 day of her posting it which is annoying.

Clear grading criteria
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
5.0
4.0
FM262OL1
Dec 15, 2017
Would take again

Great Professor! Easy B if you like writing essays & analyzing case studies in Contemporary Retail Mangement.

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
SO MANY PAPERS
5.0
4.0
FM213
Grade: B+
Dec 21, 2017
Would take again

I took her FM 213 Direct Marketing class and we had a great discussion on Net Neutrality for our last lecture. She has a lot of knowledge and although the textbook is boring, she adds real life cases to the class to keep us current. I like that. She's cool and most of us loved her class. Definitely recommend her. She's cool!

Respected
GROUP PROJECTS
Would take again
1.0
4.0
FM262OL1
Grade: B+
Dec 26, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Worst teacher ever! I tried so hard on her papers and she would take a huge chunk of points off for stupid reasons or she cant explain her reasoning! Her descriptions are so vague, I had to email her all the time to explain herself and I was lucky if she responded. And I wasn't the only one in the class with these issues, she just didnt care.

1.0
4.0
FM212
Grade: B+
Dec 28, 2017
Wouldn't take again

She is most the disrespectful, unprofessional and rudest professor I have ever dealt with. She has a HUGE ego, practically a God complex. She literally cant teach, she depends on a 10-year textbook to teach her students. Did every reading and was still lost, so old books and Google got me through. Other classmates had the same issue.

Tough Grader
5.0
5.0
FM212
Grade: B+
Dec 28, 2017
Would take again

Professor Carter is a really great teacher! She hasn't taught FM 212 this term, but I learned a lot about Case Studies last semester. She's wonderful. Take her.

Gives good feedback
Respected
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
5.0
5.0
FM363
Dec 29, 2017
Would take again

Prof. Carter made this course interesting. Understanding different leadership styles and corporate culture really helps me understand my career goals better. Lots of reading material, essay, midterm and final project for the total grade. Best ever!

Tough Grader
Gives good feedback
Get ready to read
5.0
5.0
FM212
Grade: A-
Dec 30, 2017
Would take again

Seriously, just do the case studies and you can't fail. This is an easy "A. 'Not sure what the fuss is about. Prof. Carter rocks!!! Maybe you're not ready for the college experience based on some of your poor grammar in the posts!

Tough Grader
Respected
Inspirational
5.0
5.0
FM213
Jan 1, 2018
Would take again

Great info on digital marketing and current trends in industry. Text is a yawn but Prof. Carter's class keeps you engaged! Her wit and group class dynamics are a winner!

Amazing lectures
Caring
GROUP PROJECTS
5.0
5.0
FM262OL1
Grade: B+
Jan 3, 2018
Would take again

Amazing Professor with humor and real life experiences discussed in the fashion industry. Knows her stuff! She's a bit intimidating, because she wants excellence on all essays and case studies. Good teacher overall!

Respected
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
Would take again
5.0
4.0
FM361
Jan 9, 2018
Would take again

Loved Leadership Retailing class with Prof. Carter. Good discussions and if you do the work, it's an easy B class. She requires essays and case studies too. Forget it if you want multiple choice exams. Nada!

Tough Grader
Respected
Inspirational
1.0
4.0
FM424
Grade: Incomplete
Mar 19, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Don't take her. She is mean and replies to emails so nastily. Really rude.

Tough Grader
Participation matters
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
5.0
4.0
FM424
Apr 27, 2018
Would take again

Professor Carter is full merchandising experience with a lot of global insights in the fashion industry. I highly recommend her class online. Essays, Midterm, Final and interesting discussions make the total grade. She makes you work, but it's definitely not boring. Take her!

Gives good feedback
Respected
Participation matters
1.0
4.0
FM424
May 6, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Avoid this professor. Not because the course is difficult but Carter does not teach. Carter does not stimulate discussion or give guidance. Carter's email responses are repulsively rude and unhelpful. Essay, midterm and final were fair but Carter's directions are unclear and misinforms you when you ask for clarity. Avoid this professor.

Tough Grader
SO MANY PAPERS
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
5.0
5.0
FM424
May 10, 2018
Would take again

Easy class and interesting global dynamics add to fashion merchandising around the world which is explored in module discussions. No late essays accepted. Tough but, fair grader. Would definitely take another class. Great professor!

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
5.0
5.0
FM363
May 10, 2018
Would take again

Corporate Social Responsibility was the best! Critical thinking and debates of ideas on fashion brands and ethical conduct or misdeeds from the global supply chain, sourcing, marketing & distribution of products. Analyzed case studies on CSR of retailers offering NRA discounts from Walmart. Excellent Prof!

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
GROUP PROJECTS
1.0
4.0
FM213
Jan 12, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Take into account the fact that the class I took with her was online and I know that takes some of the familiarity out of it. She wasn't clear about assignments, a tough grader, didn't explain her grading so you could improve, rude emails; Just shouldn't be a professor. If you make the effort for office hours, she notices... It'll help.

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
5.0
5.0
FM213
Grade: B+
Jan 17, 2019
Would take again

Good interactive marketing class to introduce you to the field. No midterm, just case studies and journals. Final exam is tough. Make sure to cite examples from the fashion industry for an easy B grade. Tough but fair!

Tough Grader
Gives good feedback
SO MANY PAPERS
1.0
4.0
FM424
May 8, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Do urself a favor and avoid!! Lots of research, lots of writing, long 8-10 paper due at the beginning of the semester & the midterm. Final comes. BOOM! 5 random questions that have nothing to do with anything we spent the semester "learning" (AND YOUR PERMITTED FROM USING UR NOTES!) answrs emails fast, just doesnt directly answr ur questions

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
So many papers
5.0
3.0
FM424
Grade: B+
May 13, 2019
Would take again

FM 424 is a rigorous online class. But, learned a lot about global fashion. Especially liked exploring different fashion weeks in Turkey, Africa and other countries. Lot's of writing in this class and spelling counts! Great teacher!!!!

Gives good feedback
Get ready to read
Tough grader
1.0
1.0
FM213
Grade: A
Feb 19, 2020
Wouldn't take again

He is inconsiderate, careless, thoughtless, unkind, unthinking, and overall boorish. For the love of God do not take his class.

5.0
5.0
FM213
Apr 11, 2020
Would take again

Fantastic Professor with lots of current knowledge about digital and direct consumer fashion marketing. Easy discussions and homework. Sense of humor and very caring about students during this coronavirus.

Respected
Inspirational
Tough grader
2.0
4.0
FM213OL
Grade: Incomplete
May 5, 2020
Wouldn't take again

This professor is vague in her online class grading-wise. Received the same grade in all posts with little-to-no direction on where to take my posts to an A+/A. Was not helpful and very harsh on grading posts. Rude and vague emails. The textbook is very outdated - from 2008. Do not recommend, at least online.

Get ready to read
Tough grader
5.0
3.0
FM213
Grade: B+
May 8, 2020
Would take again

Professor Carter's online Digital Marketing class is sooo easy because it's all homework for 95% of your grade. The class discussions are P/F and she'll always provide feedback to improve your work. Thank God, she supplements the textbook with current articles from the news. Easiest class elective ever!!!! She knows her stuff, too!

Gives good feedback
Lots of homework
Clear grading criteria
3.0
4.0
FM424
May 15, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Not the worst but not the best. Pretty standard online class. Weekly DB+2 long papers (8-10 pages)+1 final essay. Two of which were in the first half of the semester which was overwhelming. I wish the grading system was more clear. Articles and lectures are a bit outdated. She is knowledgable but her class is probably better in person than online.

So many papers
Lots of homework
Tough grader
5.0
4.0
FM424
Grade: A-
May 16, 2020
Would take again

I prefer courses that focus on essays instead of silly multiple choice questions. As a Senior level class, I feel much better prepared with analytical homework assignments that make me pause, think and reflect. The global fashion industry is changing rapidly, so very glad Professor Carter uploads a lot of current articles. Enjoyed the online class.

Gives good feedback
So many papers
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
FM213
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 13, 2020
Wouldn't take again

rude & vague. do not take online. make sure you read reviews before taking her course or any.

So many papers
Tough grader
4.0
3.0
FM213
Nov 30, 2020
Would take again

Great Professor who encourages us to do our best. Great marketing and social media class. Lots of homework but only one test which is the final. Super class! Taking her again next semester.

Respected
Inspirational
Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
FM213
Grade: A-
Dec 4, 2020
Would take again

She's a great Prof and I've had several electives with her. I guess the student who hated her shouldn't take her again, but she's actually been extra nice because of COVID-19. My classmates and I already registered for her new Spring courses. She rocks!

Respected
Lots of homework
Participation matters
1.0
5.0
FM424
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 7, 2020
Wouldn't take again

At least 7 lengthy DB posts required pass/fail + 3 HUGE papers- she calls 2 tests but they're papers- takes at least 13 pages to answer all the questions she asks and tons of research required to answer (must be cited) consist of 5-7 super loaded questions that are hard to answer based on the wording. Very tough grader even on 10+ pages of work

Graded by few things
So many papers
Tough grader
5.0
4.0
FM424
Dec 9, 2020
Would take again

Best Professor ever! Makes you think critically about fashion in a global point of view. My favorite discussion was the fashion show in Turkey! Great visuals. Sick of multiple choice exams, so glad to turn in a term paper, then midterm that's open book. She's tough but fair. Knows a lot since she worked in Europe & Asia.

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
Tough grader
1.0
4.0
FM424
Grade: B
Oct 5, 2021
Wouldn't take again

48hrs to participate in discussions while taking an online class. If you are a working student this is not the professor for you. Has the nonchalant outdated fashion should be unreasonable attitude. We're humans dude.

So many papers
Tough grader
1.0
4.0
FM424
Oct 17, 2021
Wouldn't take again

48 hours to do the discussion and then hide the thread immediately afterward then what's the point. Confusing questions for the papers and asking for 8-10 pages every time with lots of cites. We have other class that needs attention too not just your class. Honestly, the whole class is a waste of time, nothing you don't already know. Stay away!

Lots of homework
So many papers
Tough grader
5.0
4.0
FM424
Oct 19, 2021
Would take again

Taking this Global Merchandising class online 'cause I unfortunately have covid-19. It's a lot of work with the discussions, but I like them. I can connect with everyone in this pandemic. Just a paper, midterm and final so that's cool. Prof. Carter keeps my spirits up. She knows her stuff; her "bark is louder than her bite!"

Gives good feedback
Respected
So many papers
1.0
3.0
FM213
Oct 31, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Sometimes she can be rude and condescending if you don't know something. Also, the textbook is extremely outdated and therefore so is her teaching style. Nothing is posted online, she doesn't use powerpoints or visuals, and expects you to find printed things like newspapers and catalogs. She only grades tests so good luck getting a good grade.

Graded by few things
Test heavy
Tough grader
1.0
3.0
FM213
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Nov 15, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Entire course grade is midterm and exam so if you aren't a good test take good luck. Grades hard and wants very specific answers, so its basically impossible to have a good grade in the class. Can be a little condescending sometimes. Class itself is easy just pay attention, textbook reading helps She has lots of experience in the field

Graded by few things
Test heavy
Tough grader
5.0
5.0
FM213
Nov 16, 2021
Would take again

Professor Carter is the bomb! She knows her stuff and makes class interesting since the textbook is a yawn!!! LOVE her!!!! Taking her again in another class next semester.

Participation matters
Graded by few things
Hilarious
5.0
5.0
FM213
Nov 17, 2021
Would take again

This direct marketing class is sooo easy. Thankfully, Prof. Carter tells you exactly what to study for on her tests! In class group projects are the best. She is very knowledgeable too. Like her sense of humor. If you don't like exams, then college isn't for you!

Respected
Inspirational
Test heavy
5.0
4.0
FM326
Jan 20, 2022
Would take again

It's been tough in this Covid-19 pandemic. Professor Carter's Sustainability class was interesting and fun. I took it online and learned a lot about the circular economy and triple bottom line profit theory. She's amazing and truly cares!

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
Inspirational
1.0
4.0
FM213
Grade: B+
Jan 22, 2022
Wouldn't take again

Took this class online and it was my worst class of the semester. Prof Carter was rude in emails and never gave me direct answers to my questions. The class itself was outdated and unbelievably vague grading. I received the exact same grade on almost every assignment.

Get ready to read
Tough grader
5.0
4.0
FM213
Jan 22, 2022
Would take again

Professor Carter is the BEST and knows her stuff! She made this direct marketing online class interesting and current with easy homework journals and essays, like being a Magazine Fashion Editor as my favorite! Lots of discussions, textbook is boring, but she's cool. Can't wait to take my next elective with her.

Gives good feedback
Lots of homework
Tough grader
2.0
3.0
FM424
Grade: Not sure yet
May 9, 2022

The entire semester pertains to writing these10 page papers which is fine if instructions were clear. Professor Carter gives very vague explanations/ instructions while giving rude responses via email when asking for clarity. Everything is based on powerpoints and discussions that she later deletes so goodluck trying to remember the material. HELL!

Tough grader
Get ready to read
So many papers
5.0
4.0
FM424
Grade: A-
May 17, 2022
Would take again

This global merchandising course gave me a more nuanced understanding of the supply chain and the interdependence of retailers & apparel producers in Asia, Africa, and Europe. Lots of discussions and great articles made this online course rigorous and enlightening. Great Professor!!!

Tough grader
Gives good feedback
So many papers
5.0
3.0
FM213
Grade: A
Nov 1, 2022
Would take again

Professor Carter is hilarious and VERY smart. She is what professors want to be: engaging. She ends every class with activities that make you look forward to being in her classroom every week. She has tons of industry experience that she touches on in her lessons. If you have the opportunity to take a class with her I suggest you take it!

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Hilarious
5.0
2.0
FM328
Grade: B+
Dec 17, 2022
Would take again

Omn-ichannel merchandising and marketing was an easy course. She knows her stuff, and you'd have to be a dummy not to pass it. Taking her again next semester! She's great.

Gives good feedback
So many papers
Respected
5.0
3.0
FM326
Grade: A
Jan 31, 2023
Would take again

Professor Carter is amazing, take her class if you have the chance! She always makes sure that everyone is heard when we have class discussions. She is very smart, and her teaching style is great because she incorporates her own experience while caring about what we have to say. I learned so much in her class, and never found myself bored.

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
2.0
5.0
FM205
Grade: B
May 11, 2023

She's a super tough grader. She would make the lectures disappear after the week's ended, which is super inconvenient for preparing exams. She has so much writing and homework. Most importantly, Her deadline is super blurry, and instructions were too much and unclear at the same time. Would never take her class again, ever.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
So many papers
5.0
3.0
FM205
Grade: B
May 15, 2023
Would take again

Professor Carter makes this online class fun because of her great discussions. It's an easy fashion marketing class and the homework is challenging but interesting. She's fantastic. Taking her again this Fall.:)

Tough grader
Gives good feedback
Inspirational
5.0
2.0
FM363
Grade: A
May 17, 2023
Would take again

Values student's mental health a lot. She truly is someone so amazing and inspirational. I would highly recommend taking her class!

Group projects
Inspirational
Respected
2.0
3.0
FM205
Grade: B
May 24, 2023

Disorganized and unstructured online class. She has different assignments in different folders and sometimes it was easy to miss certain discussions and assignments if you weren't checking in daily. I learned quite nothing from this class and I did the textbook readings. The textbook is outdated. She has a strict no-late assignments policy.

5.0
1.0
FM205
Grade: B+
May 24, 2023
Would take again

Easy online class in Digital Marketing and great Professor. Enjoyed the student discussions and fun assignments.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Gives good feedback
5.0
3.0
FM207
Grade: B+
Jun 1, 2023
Would take again

Retail strategies was such an easy online course. The midterm is a case study project and it helped me prepare for my internship interview. I got it too! Great Prof!!!

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
5.0
3.0
FM424
Grade: B+
Jul 23, 2023
Would take again

Just finished this summer class in Global Merchandising and Prof. Carter is very knowledgeable and truly cares about her student's success. However, you have to do the work and be accountable in her online course. That said, she's good and I hope to take her again in the Fall.

Participation matters
Gives good feedback
Inspirational
5.0
2.0
FM363
Grade: A+
May 8, 2024
Would take again

I literally loved having Professor Carter this semester for CSR! It's very clear she cares about her students. Class structure is like 70% discussion 30% lecture but Carter makes you feel comfortable enough to participate. No tests only midterm/final and the midterm was open notes. U can rent the textbook online for like $15 it's definitely needed.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Caring
4.0
4.0
FM213
Grade: B+
Jun 5, 2024

She's a tough grader with makes sure that you're paying attention to the class. She seems old school with only using the textbook material and no PowerPoint slides, but she knows what she's talking about. She includes projects and study guides for upcoming exams

Tough grader
Participation matters
Lecture heavy
5.0
3.0
FM207
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 5, 2024
Would take again

One of my all time favorite professors at FIT. She will teach you so much and genuinely knows what she is talking about. She has a lot of great connections and really cares about her students. I also took her for digital marketing and she was amazing ! She is so smart I would recommend her to anyone !

Amazing lectures
Hilarious
Respected
5.0
1.0
FM207
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 7, 2024
Would take again

Very well spoken! Has a lot of experience from the industry therefore giving us real time issues and how to address them. She is helpful when it comes to asking questions. Only two exams given the whole sem. No homework besides reading chapters. Written essay due - which is graded pass or fail and is due at end of sem.

Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
Hilarious
1.0
3.0
FM205
Grade: B
Nov 29, 2024

This class was a complete waste of time and money. I couldn't tell you one thing I learned from this class. Gives 5-page papers as busy work and does not teach. You won't ever understand the grades you receive because she gives no feedback or rubric. The most pointless class I have ever taken. It's obvious she doesn't care about teaching at all.

So many papers
Graded by few things
5.0
2.0
FM205
Grade: A-
Dec 3, 2024
Would take again

I learned so much in this Digital Marketing online class. Most of the work involves thought papers and case studies using marketing analysis and KPI's as metrics. She's definitely an expert. Professor Carter's cited a bunch of times in the news. Responds quickly to student emails. Fantastic Prof!!!

Gives good feedback
Lots of homework
So many papers
2.0
3.0
FM205
Grade: B
Dec 10, 2024

I wouldn't take the online class, she does not provide a rubric and feedback is often hard to understand. You are graded on 4 thing's. Directions are a bit confusing. She is a tough grader. I don't know if it was the online class but she doesn't teach or provide any additional information just the textbook.

Tough grader
Graded by few things
2.0
3.0
FM205
Grade: B-
Dec 12, 2024

Couldn't tell you 1 thing I learned. She closes the material out so you can't go back and check on past grades,assignments,articles,etc. She gives no feedback/rubric. She doesnt care about teaching. Don't try to aim for A, she won't give it. Save yourselves! Graded on 4 things, tough grader, doesn't provide additional information AT ALL. NOEXTRACRD

Tough grader
So many papers
Graded by few things
5.0
3.0
FM207
Grade: A-
Dec 13, 2024
Would take again

Greatest Professor ever!!! Just know that she'll take you to task if you're not reading the textbook. Learned a lot from her and she's quite knowledgeable and well connected in the fashion industry. Taking her again next semester too!!

Participation matters
Group projects
Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
FM328
Grade: B+
Dec 13, 2024
Would take again

Wow! Lucky to have Professor Carter. She really knows her sh**t and makes the class interesting. Wish we had more like her. Her standards are high, but she makes you truly do your best.

Group projects
Amazing lectures
Hilarious
5.0
2.0
FM205
Dec 13, 2024
Would take again

Fashion Marketing with Prof. Carter was an easy straightforward online course. Mostly papers like brand analysis and stuff with metrics to evaluate response rates etc. Perfect class for those like me with tough work schedules and she always responds to student emails.

Get ready to read
So many papers
Respected
5.0
2.0
FM207
Grade: B+
Dec 13, 2024
Would take again

This Retail Strategies class with Prof. Carter was anything but boring. Clearly, she has a wealth of real industry experience and cares about the students. I actually looked forward to my FIT class, and can't say that for the other boring professors I had this semester. She's excellent!!!

Participation matters
Gives good feedback
Inspirational
5.0
2.0
FM205
Grade: A-
Dec 13, 2024
Would take again

Had this Professor online and it's easy so long as you read the online lectures and keep up with the textbook material. No quizzes, mostly papers and that's better for my work schedule. Easy, if you do the work. She's very good!

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
Online Savvy
1.0
5.0
FM205
Grade: Not sure yet
Jan 4, 2025

Terrible professor. Just started her winter course and only she does is give you chapters to read without any PowerPoints or lectures. She gives you a bunch of homework and grades very harshly. No late work is accepted and no redo is accepted. Don't ever take her!!!

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Test heavy
5.0
2.0
FM205
Grade: Not sure yet
Jan 4, 2025
Would take again

Thank goodness her mini-lectures are easy and thorough. Great online class with a very knowledgeable Professor. Lots of work so be sure to keep up.

Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
Lots of homework
1.0
5.0
FM205
Grade: Incomplete
Jan 4, 2025

Probably one of the worst professors I've ever taken at FIT. First of all, she does not have any lectures for students and you have to teach yourself everything through textbook. She harshly grades your papers and fails students within first days of the semester. Don't take her for your own good.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Test heavy
5.0
2.0
FM205
Grade: A-
Jan 4, 2025
Would take again

If your grade was Incomplete, that's an "F" and you failed. Digital Marketing FM 205 is so easy in this class. I learned a lot and Prof. Carter helped me score an internship, so I'm proof that if you work hard and do the projects, it's an easy A or B grade. Plus, she's well connected. Some American students sure are lazy.

Get ready to read
Inspirational
So many papers
5.0
2.0
FM203
Grade: B
Jan 8, 2025
Would take again

FM 203 is a difficult retail math class online and I'm not good at it really. But, Professor Carter met with me on Googlemeets to give me extra help. She also referred me to the online tutoring which I didn't know about. I am sooo glad she helped me get the math concepts. I had the formula sheet, but my calculations were wrong. She truly cares.

Lots of homework
Caring
Respected
5.0
2.0
FM203
Grade: B-
Jan 11, 2025
Would take again

Professor Carter gives a lot of math homework. Once you understand the relationship between MU% and the Cost or Retail of fashion items, the math formula cheat sheet is a no-brainer. Probably, better to take it in the summer when it's more spread out. It's a packed schedule, but I'm hoping for a B or B-.

Gives good feedback
Caring
Test heavy
2.0
4.0
FM203
Grade: C+
Jan 15, 2025

i took the 2-week winter online fm203 course, and it was so hard, there was no content posted for us to review besides her just telling us to read the textbook and then do the work. ur on your own, and the grading was pretty harsh. she even emailed me saying i should schedule a tutor after getting 2 questions wrong on the hwk?? don't take her.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
5.0
2.0
FM203
Grade: B
Jan 15, 2025
Would take again

I studied every night for this retail math class. It's a lot of homework, but I did it and only used a tutor once. I like Prof. Carter, but I wish I had done it during the regular term. More spread out over 15 weeks makes homework a bit easier, I think. Got a B grade. Yay!!!!

1.0
5.0
FM203
Grade: B+
Jan 24, 2025

THE WORST PROFESSOR AT FIT. Her reviews are fake and she writes them herself ( you can tell). She gives 6 pages essays every day without any extensions and grades it very harshly. No rubric, no PowerPoints , no help is offered in her class. She just tells you to get a tutor or read textbook. Fail one assignment and you fail the whole course.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
So many papers
5.0
2.0
FM328
Grade: B+
Jan 27, 2025
Would take again

Great Professor who's very knowledgeable in our marketing multichannel class. She's funny as hell. Brings in guest speakers and assigns group projects. Easy fun assignments in class. Taking her again for FM312.

Participation matters
Group projects
Inspirational
4.0
4.0
FM213
Grade: B+
Jan 28, 2025
Would take again

Professor Carter makes the class engaging with her industry expertise and interactive activities. The textbook can be dry, but using resources like Unstuckstudy alongside class materials helps make studying more manageable.

1.0
4.0
FM205
Grade: B+
Apr 15, 2025

I wanted to take this professor because I had heard good things, but no. All there is to this class is essays, if you're into that, this class could be for you, but be warned she is a tough grader and there is no rubric. All the material she has given to us are articles that feature her.. a little self-obsessed one would say...

Tough grader
Get ready to read
So many papers
5.0
1.0
FM363
Grade: A-
Apr 16, 2025
Would take again

Stimulating case studies and real world insights. Great professor!

Tough grader
Participation matters
Amazing lectures
1.0
5.0
FM205
Grade: B+
May 20, 2025

I would avoid this professor at all costs. I took a similar class and got all A's. This professor is a harsh grader for no reason. Inaccessible. Her Brightspace is ran very poorly. You need to pay attention because she doesn't post dates so a project can go up at any time

Tough grader
Lecture heavy
Graded by few things
1.0
5.0
FM363
Grade: B
May 22, 2025

this is the most rude professor ever, she's definitely not caring at all, tough grader for no reason , she dosent show that she cares its like there's always an attitude in her tone, even through feedback

Tough grader
5.0
2.0
FM363
Grade: B+
May 23, 2025
Would take again

FM 363 Corporate Social Responsibility is heavy on case studies. Lots of reading and analysis papers. If you like multiple choice, not the online class for you. Just do the work, it's an easy B grade.

Tough grader
Clear grading criteria
So many papers
5.0
2.0
FM205
Grade: B
Jul 9, 2025
Would take again

Easy online fashion marketing class for working students. Just keep up with the papers and you're fine. She's got lots of essays & cases.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Caring
5.0
2.0
FM312
Grade: A
Nov 12, 2025
Would take again

I really don't understand any of these bad reviews. She is an extremely smart, driven, and innovative person.This class is an implication of important conversations and apply them in a professional setting. At the age of 20 years old you should be able to show up and pay attention without a teacher having to babysit you. Take her class.

Participation matters
Inspirational
Graded by few things
1.0
4.0
FM205
Grade: B
Dec 1, 2025

This was an online class. Do NOT take this professor. Genuinely a waste of time and money. Loves to share articles about herself and I feel like I really didn't learn a thing. Complicated bright space display. Harsh grader for no reason and your grade depends on only 4 assignments. I really don't know how she has so many good reviews

Tough grader
Graded by few things
5.0
1.0
FM205
Grade: A-
Dec 5, 2025
Would take again

Have a demanding job so this online class works. A few papers from the readings. No quizzes. Lots of articles, but she discusses real fashion insights. NO late homework. She's the GOAT! Easy class.

Get ready to read
Gives good feedback
So many papers
5.0
3.0
FM205
Grade: B
Dec 17, 2025
Would take again

Tough but fair. She wants the best from you. NO late papers accepted. Real insights on the fashion digital marketing industry. Knows her stuff.

Tough grader
Gives good feedback
So many papers
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