2.5

Susan Williams

Marketing - New Jersey City University

2.5
Quality
4.0
Difficulty
11%
Would Retake
109
Reviews
2.5
Quality
4.0
Difficulty
2.5
Helpful
2.4
Clarity

11%

Would Retake

109

Reviews

Rating Distribution
Official
109 total ratings

5

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4

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3

10

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50

What Students Say

I would avoid her at all costs

MKTG433 - 1.0 rating

THIS PROFESSOR IS BEYOND TERRIBLE

MKGT231 - 1.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

79%

Textbook Required

50%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

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Predicted Grade

B-

95% confidence
Based on 18 grades
Most common grades:
Rather not say (5)
Drop/Withdrawal (4)
Not sure yet (4)
Grade Distribution
A(4)B(4)C(6)D(4)F(1)A-/B+(3)
Based on 33 reported grades
Rather not say: 5
Drop/Withdrawal: 4
Not sure yet: 4
C+: 3
Common Tags
Tough grader (17)
Get ready to read (11)
Tough Grader (6)
Participation matters (6)
EXTRA CREDIT (6)
Skip class? You won't pass. (5)
Test heavy (5)
Graded by few things (5)
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5.0

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5.0

Reviews (108)
5.0
3.0
PRINMKTG
Oct 30, 2003

This lady loves her profession &you can tell. Good teacher.Grades on a good curve(if you do extra credit)&talks about interesting topics. Wants to help you.However tests are 70-100 MC questions,& long.End case study is tough, but product project is not.

5.0
2.0
BUSI231
Apr 4, 2004

You have to be retarded not to pass her class. She has so many bonus points that even if you fail the exams, you'll still pass. You should just read the book, ask her questions (if you have any) in class, and you'll do great.

5.0
1.0
MARKETING
Apr 21, 2004

She is the best teacher ever!!! I loved her class. She gives you a lot of extra credit. It's impossible for anyone to fail this class. She is soooo nice and speaks very clearly.

5.0
3.0
MARKETING
Nov 9, 2004

No Comments

5.0
1.0
PRINOFMARKETI
Jan 24, 2005

She's great! She may give alotta work, but her class is definitely fun. You'll learn so much.

4.0
4.0
MARKETING
Feb 14, 2005

She's OK. She gives a whole lot of work i'd try to avoid her if you're one of those people who hate sucking up to a teacher. The more you suck up to her the better your grade is lol!!!

2.0
4.0
SEMINARMARKTNG
Apr 13, 2005

She is not very helpful and expects everyone to do the work according to oneself yet when one hands in the hw she will not like it. interaction with her class is not appropiate. she has this look like if you say something wrong she is going to Crucifie you. would not take her ever again.

1.0
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MKTG
May 11, 2005

In an online course, she was late for every chat. She stresses writing skills, but has spelling and grammar errors in her comments. If you have any real world business experience, you will quickly discern that she has none, or if she has ever held a job outside of academia, she was not good at it.

2.0
3.0
MARKETING
May 24, 2005

i dont think she is fair with grading.i had so many extra points n she still gave me B- passed all the test plus 90 points?makes no sense. ppl who were faling the class got a C god know y she gave them such a big jump. o well i dont have to take her again its not my major. she is cool but i think she likes students who kiss up to her. :(

5.0
1.0
MARKETING
May 27, 2005

Can't believe students complain about a teacher as dedicated as Prof. Williams. I had a tough time the first few weeks of class but came to realize that she was just just pushing me to do my very best. I have decided to go into marketing because of her class.

2.0
3.0
SEMMARKETING
May 31, 2005

She expects students to have everything to the T and she sites articles that are either not in existance or completely wrong. She's been told several times that the sources she gives are wrong but she doesn't seem to care maybe she does this on purpose.

1.0
5.0
CONSUMBEHAVIOR
Jun 24, 2005

Online course consisted of way to many hours and manditory chats. Online classes are supposed to let the student access the course anytime they wish to. She is very unclear about term papers and yet she grades them very unfairly based on the brief instructions given.

1.0
5.0
CONSBEHAVIOR
Aug 25, 2005

The hardest online class ever! You have to write one paper a week, plus read articles, plus do homework, plus do a case study at the end of the class. Oh, did I mention mandatory chats at 11:00 p.m.? I hear she is very good in person but online she is a monster! Take it in person with another teacher, I hear it is an easy A.

1.0
5.0
CONSUMERBEHAVI
Aug 29, 2005

SHE IS THE WORST PROF EVER, AVOID HER AT ALL COSTS.

2.0
4.0
MARKETING
Aug 31, 2005

No Comments

5.0
3.0
MARKETING
Sep 6, 2005

i dont understand why people think she is so hard. im not a bookworm. my gpa is like a 2.5. he class isnt that hard. sure she makes you work but ive learned more in her class then any other. ive never written a 10 page case study untill her. not i write great case studies in my other classes b/c of her. dont skip out on your future. take her class.

5.0
2.0
PRINMARKETING
Oct 15, 2005

This is the kind of professor I went to college to experience and I am inspired by her every day that I am fortunate enough to be in her class,which is always interesting and challenging in the best way. She brings out the best in you scholastically, and has even directly influenced my choice of major.If you're here to learn, TAKE HER!!!

5.0
3.0
PRINMARKETING
Nov 1, 2005

Best teacher I've ever had. Challenges you and makes the class interesting. CLASS ONLY FOR SERIOUS STUDENT WHO WANT TO LEARN. Gives a lot of xtra credit points, don't be late to class. Participate and take notes and you'll do well. Best teacher since I had Prof Egean!

5.0
1.0
PRINOFMKTG
Jan 12, 2006

She's one of the best professors I ever had since I started college at NJCU. Even if she gives out a lot of work, you will never be bored in her class and makes it interesting. Believe me, one hour isn't enough for her class.

4.0
3.0
PRINOFMARKETI
Mar 20, 2006

This is a very interesting class. You will get an A easily IF you do all your work. I learned a lot from that class..nice and helful professor!!

3.0
3.0
MARKETING
May 21, 2006

It would be better to avoid her but she is the only one teaching the class. You need hard work and good luck as well.

3.0
5.0
MRKG1339
Dec 11, 2006

she is most of the good qualities that the previous people have given her. she also teaches like her class is the only class u are taking. i have spent more time and energy on her class than any other class and i am not a marketing major. working and going to school only gives u so many hours in a week. she is a nice lady and i cant stand her

4.0
4.0
MRKT1339
Dec 22, 2006

2 EXAMS W/ OPEN BOOK (1ST TEST:60 MULTIPLE CHOICE)(2ND TEST:20 FILL-INS) 1 POWERPOINT & 1 CASESTUDY. SHE GIVES ALOT OF WORK. THE TEST ARE HARD BECUZ SHE REWORDS EVERYTHING FROM THE BOOK. I GOT A 60 & 40 ON THE EXAMS. BUT SHE GIVES ALOT OF EXTRA CREDIT. JUST PUT IT THIS WAY, WITH ALL THE EXTRA CREDIT I DID, I HAD A 90-95 AVERAGE BASED ON THE 2 EXAMS

1.0
5.0
BUSI231
Dec 22, 2006

Too much work. For your own sake, Do not take her. Too critical. Starts with full class and just a quarter finish the course. It is good for a master in marketing, not for a class requirement.

5.0
2.0
CONSUBEHA
Apr 3, 2007

excellent prof to take for business. take her for consumer behavior especially if you're a marketing major. she is really helpful. exams fair- open book.

3.0
3.0
BUSMAKT
May 19, 2007

Prof. Williams is a great, dedicated prof. She gives her all in class and expects the same from the students. Don't expect a free ride in her class. You'll learn a great deal about marketing and the business world in general. GREAT PROFESSOR if you're willing to learn.

4.0
5.0
MARKBUSI
May 28, 2007

She has a great knowledge of the marketing world and you can tell that by the way she presents herself. The work load is just too much and it's near impossible to complete if your taking 16 credts,working 40 hrs lyke myself.her grading is flawed, i had about 125 points about 1 month into the clas A+ averagehighest in clas,did all h/w and i get a C+

3.0
4.0
BUSI231
Mar 15, 2008

Unrealistic expectations of students. Requires almost an essay per week. Teaches as if it were a Graduate Course rather than the intro course it really is. Should just teach the fundamentals and move on. Grading system is absurd. Practically gives equal weight to homework as she does to exams. What?!?

2.0
5.0
BUS331
Jul 28, 2008

I have never wanted or felt a need to rate a professor until I met Professor Williams. SHE IS IMPOSSIBLE. I have a 3.5 GPA and still received a C in her class. She almost made me hate my one passion, writing! She critiques based on your style of writing instead of your research and grammar. FYI 98% of her class is writing. Trust me STAY AWAY!!

5.0
2.0
BUSI231
Oct 14, 2008

She is a very nice person and teacher. She is very crystal on her teachings and she is very knowledgeable. It is my favorite class. Her exams are fair -- open book, notes. She doesn't want to quiz you, she wants you to learn. I like her class alot.

5.0
4.0
BUSI231
Dec 5, 2008

She is a very good professor but the work load can be overbearing. If you are interested in taking her, it is best to take her if you don't have a lot of credits or work load. She is very analytical when it comes to her papers and presentations. These are one of those classes that is very demanding.

5.0
2.0
MKTGPRIN
Dec 9, 2008

She is awesome! Very friendly, and clear when lecturing. Gives you A LOT of chances to boost up your grade by doing the optional assignments. Gives 5 quizes and 2 projects, both pretty easy, but you g2 do your share of work on it. Would take her again if she taught other classes!

1.0
5.0
MARKE2247
Apr 11, 2009

WARNING: STAY AWAY!

4.0
4.0
PRINMKTG
Apr 23, 2009

Good professor, lectures are clear, but quizzes are tricky, questions are not straight forward, expect to read A LOT, she expects you to right perfectly in APA 5th style annotated, however, she doesn't go over that style, she is very conceited and can be a pain in the neck a lot of times, still gives a lot of extra credit and chances to get an A

1.0
5.0
BUSI231
Oct 22, 2009

If you have a load of CORE classes to worry about DO NOT TAKE HER CLASS! She will give you WORK that will keep you busy for the entire semester! DO NOT TAKE HER ONLINE COURSE.

5.0
3.0
INTROMKTG
Nov 3, 2009

Professor Williams is my favorite professor. I had her for principles of marketing, retail strategy & structure, and consumer behavior. Although her course load is a bit much, she gives plenty of extra credit assignments. It is hard to fail her class. She is fun, nice, and understands marketing! Definitely take her classes!!

4.0
4.0
MKTMGNT
Jan 2, 2010

Marketing Mgnt. is no walk in the park, lots of papers, exams, and assignments.

5.0
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BUSI231
May 13, 2010

Now I know why some people don't like her because those people either don't do her work or doesn't do the work correctly. Williams was great she knew everything about Marketing, it is impossible to fail her unless you don't try. Yes her exams are pretty tough and yes she gives a lot of work but come on guys anyone can do her work Thanks Prof. W! A+

3.0
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BUSI231
May 19, 2010

Susan Williams is extremely critical, almost to the point where she can't be please regardless of what you write, so why bother? Her "quizzes" are more like exams and always include questions from other chapters or topics that were not yet covered, she will not acknowledge a submission if it is one minute late...she will keep you on your toes!!!!

5.0
2.0
BUSI231
May 9, 2011

Professor Williams is a very good teacher. She explains what she needs. Just make sure you take notes and connect it to the book because you need that to pass the quizzes. Do well on the essays and group project and you'll be fine

4.0
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BUS333
Jul 11, 2011

pROFESSOR wILLIAMS TRIES TO MAKE STUDENTS LOVE CLASS. sHE IS GREaT however she doe not like to give out A's. You need to Earn it! Like her tho she's helpful can ask her anything

3.0
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BUSI231
Nov 21, 2011

Lot of papers, too many exams and assignments. She will always keep you busy. Too hard.

5.0
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MARK101
Jan 8, 2012

she will keepS you busy, workload is like taking two classes. lotssss of reading, no nonsense type of gaL. you have it or not she IS HEavy on blackboard AND EXPECTS YOU TO CHECK IT Daily. VERY HIGH EXPECTATIONS FOR aN INTRO CLASS

4.0
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BUS201
May 10, 2012

I took her online she is extremely overwhelming. Gives way too many reports wants everything perfect no matter how good it is she always grades low. As a person She is nice as a professor she expects way too much.

3.0
5.0
BUSI433
Jul 3, 2012

Impossible to take her online class during the summer. Expects way too much and her grading is ridiculous. She concentrates more on your use of personal pronouns (marketing class) and the structure rather than the content.

1.0
5.0
BUS433
Sep 5, 2012

Donot take this class online or in class. You will fail.She fail our entire class, very nasty and rude professor.

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BUSI433
Sep 19, 2012

Do not take this professor if you are on a budget! Practically every article she wants you to use is only available through purchase - either the article itself or a subscription to publishing journal. Assigns way too much work and wants perfection.

1.0
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BUS201
Dec 6, 2012

She was not a good teacher. I learned nothing and she didn't seem to listen to her students. I also asked around and other students said she was not good in class or online.

1.0
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BUSI231
Dec 19, 2012

Only class that I do not have an A in. She is unclear, unorganized and not at all helpfull. Grades very hard. Do not take online classes with her!!!

3.0
5.0
BUSI2312295
Apr 2, 2013

She is not a boring teacher. However, her work requirements are very demanding and her at home tests are definitely not easy. The questions are reworded so when trying to find the answer it is very difficult.

4.0
4.0
BUSI231
May 14, 2013

She is a great teacher. She lets you know what is due and when the assignments are due. The quizzes are not easy so make sure you read the book and study everything she gives you. She makes you think outside the box. As long as you read the book and her notes and also do all the assignments, you will be fine.

5.0
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ECOMMERCE
Grade: A+
Jan 22, 2014

Professor Susan Williams is one of my best marketing professors. I did this class online and she was crystal clear on her requirements and expectations. I hate to make any negative comments about anyone, but I have to say that many students are lazy and few students are hard working. I would definitely take her again for any class.

1.0
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1304MKTG231
Grade: Not_Sure_Yet
Mar 19, 2014

I am very hardworking and this is a terrible professor. I'm in the middle of the semester and she is a nightmare. Grades strictly on composure of essays not content. Super hard grader and assignements she posts are full of typo's and are unclear and then she rips apart your submissions for tiny things such a hypocrite. I will never take her again

3.0
5.0
MKTG433
Apr 30, 2014

She is the Worst professor ever. If you take any of her classes - don't! If you have to, get a Masters Degree in English first. She just doesn't care about the student, and cares more about commas and pronouns. You could've nailed the context, but fail because of improper usage of MINOR English rules. Not recommended at all. Avoid her.

2.0
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MKTG231
May 14, 2014

Not a professor you should take online. Very strict and picky professor. English is her top priority. She doesn't except anything late at all nor gives a break. I wouldn't take her again.

2.0
5.0
MKGT231
May 16, 2014

I took semi online marketing 231 course with her in Spring 2014 and I had a worst experience ever. Yes, it is true that you need Masters in English to take her class because she is very tough with punctuation and grammar errors and cut points. Midterm & final was very tough No body got up to 70% grade in midterm so just imagine. Stay away !

2.0
5.0
MKGT231
May 16, 2014

Although I'm a good student have 3.8 GPA but this class was real headache for me. I can't believe exams are open book and very unclear in fact the timeline or class notes neither-less worked. So my advise stay away expected average grade is from C+ to B+. forget of thinking A or A- it will never happen nor happened yet.

5.0
3.0
MKTG231
Jul 10, 2014

Professor Williams is amazing! she is organized, professional and understanding. Her assignments are not hard, just COMPLETE it!(we are adults, not children)she is a tough grader, but gives many opportunities to gain bonus pts! I strongly recommend business majors to take her classes!

1.0
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MKTG433
Jul 12, 2014

worst teacher ever, talks down to you, is unclear on assignments, and doesn't give a lot of opportunities. she claims extra credit is given but grades your extra credit. if you can take this class with someone else, like anyone else. do it

5.0
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MKTG231
Jul 14, 2014

I have taken her for a previous class & did not do so well the first time so I was reluctant to take her, again. However, now I'm glad I did. While it is true that grammar and punctuation is important, she is very clear about what she wants. In the cases where her instructions seemed unclear, she was more than willing to clarify and help.

4.0
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MKTG231
Grade: A-
Nov 7, 2015

Prof. Williams is good, I had trouble with the participation opportunity at first, but if you keep doing the short essays and ask her if your grammar and punctuation needs revisions, she will gladly sit down with you and show you how to correctly write it. If you want a good challenge, take her, but if not I suggest find another professor.

3.0
4.0
1304MKTG231
Grade: B+
Jan 4, 2016

OK, Professor Williams was alright. She was an extremely hard grader; however, she knows her stuff so I can't argue there. One negative thing I can say is that she talks down to her students. Definitely felt as if she was belittling me with one assignment. No professor should talk that way when we're paying to take the class-HELLO?!

1.0
5.0
MKGT231
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Mar 28, 2016

BEWARE!!!!!do not take this professor unless you want to risk getting a bad grade and loosing your money. i feel sorry for you if you think you will do good in her class. i get strait A s in all my classes but when i took her class all i received was 70 s I finally had to drop the class. she is no friend of students. BEWARE!!!!!!!!

5.0
3.0
MKTG422
Grade: Not sure yet
May 6, 2016

I really liked how Prof. W ran this class. Make sure to complete the participation opportunities, as they really help your grade. Be sure to follow all guidelines and formatting rules when writing your papers. There is a lot of research and writing. I also found her to be very helpful if you have any questions. Very strict with English and grammar.

1.0
5.0
1304MKTG231
Grade: Rather not say
May 28, 2016
Wouldn't take again

This woman is the most hateful manipulative deceptive person I have ever come across in school

1.0
5.0
MKGT231
Dec 28, 2016
Wouldn't take again

THIS PROFESSOR IS BEYOND TERRIBLE. VERY RUDE, HARD GRADER, NO POSSIBLE WAY TO PASS HER CLASS WITH A A. SHE IS THE WORST PERSON I HAVE EVER HAD IN MY WHOLE COLLEGE CAREER. THINK AGAIN WHEN SIGNING UP FOR HER CLASS.

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
1.0
5.0
2510MKTG331
Feb 5, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Susan Williams is the worst professor I have had my entire college career. I have maintained a 4.0 for 2 1/2 years at NJCU, but this lady treats me like I am dumb. Her grading is arrogant, and does not reflect the course directions or assignment directions. I am dropping her class. AVOID THIS EGOTISTICAL WOMAN AT ALL COSTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Tough Grader
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
1.0
5.0
MKTG433
Jul 13, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Manipulative professor and is a tough grader. I would avoid her at all costs. Professor Williams can be condescending when speaking to students.

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
1.0
5.0
MKTG433
Grade: C
Sep 8, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Not a good professor she is high and mighty. Prof. W will make it clear right from the start of the semester. When I took the course during the spring I hated every second of it. I would not take Prof. W again, ever.

GRADED BY FEW THINGS
1.0
4.0
MKTG231
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 10, 2017
Wouldn't take again

This professor is a tough grader and even when you try to do the best you can on your papers, you end up with a low grade. Does not explain anything when you receive a bad grade. Do not take this class if you want to maintain your GPA.

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
LECTURE HEAVY
1.0
3.0
MKTG433
Grade: C+
Jan 16, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Prof. Susan Williams pretends to care about students, but really does not. She does not provide feedback to guide students, and is quick to penalize students grades. She is also the chair of the Marketing Dept., so the channel for student complaints is very much restricted and deterred. She is very combative with students, should not be in HigherEd

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
1.0
5.0
MKTG433
Feb 17, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Terrible professor. Professor Williams should not be teaching and should not be dept chair. Awful professor, educator, and leader. She does not write what you did wrong or how you can improve during the course. She does not respond to emails and is not in her office, ever. If you can avoid her do it.

GRADED BY FEW THINGS
5.0
4.0
BUS331
Grade: A
Jul 2, 2018
Would take again

She will not allow you to receive a subpar education through her department. Your tuition should not be paying for that. You will be challenged and should be disciplined where it concerns all assignments. Shes preparing you for the real world where it concerns projects, deadlines and producing great work. My major was Marketing. The best I had!

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
1.0
3.0
MKTG734
Grade: Rather not say
Sep 24, 2018
Wouldn't take again

She is not organized at all and no one wants to take her classes. She is also very rude for no reason and thinks that students should show her respect, but does not reciprocate the respect. She doesn't see that the students ARE the client and she is the one providing a service to us in exchange for payment.

1.0
4.0
MKTG433
May 20, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Never clear on what is actually expected from assignments and doesn't grade very fair. She will automatically give you an F if it is not to her liking. Does not give good feedback about how to improve your work in the future, rude and very demanding as if students are only taking her class and nothing else. Would not retake with Susan Williams!!!

Participation matters
Group projects
Tough grader
1.0
4.0
1304MKTG231
Grade: A
Apr 16, 2020
Wouldn't take again

The professor is very rude. Yells a lot! She is very frustrating, especially because she doesnt explain everything perfectly. Shes all over the place. Very poor in communication skills.

1.0
5.0
MKGT231
Grade: B
May 3, 2020
Wouldn't take again

She is very rude. Full of herself always has something negative to say about her students. Never gives clear directions of what she would like on her assignment.

Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
Group projects
1.0
5.0
MKTG231
May 11, 2020
Wouldn't take again

The worst,

Participation matters
Beware of pop quizzes
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
MKTG231
Grade: B-
Aug 27, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Susan Williams is the worst professor I've had. She's will put you down and make you think your hardwork is below average, when in fact you're an all around A student. She's miserable and negative. She needs an evaluation because as a professor she lacks the skill of explaining what she wants and forgets to realize not everything can be her way.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Lecture heavy
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
1304MKTG231
Nov 2, 2020
Wouldn't take again

I would not recommend professor Williams. She's always miserable, always bringing students down. A very tough grader! So no matter how hard you work you will always get a bad grade! Her tests are 75 questions and they are very hard and not enough time to complete them. She needs to calm down! and needs to be evaluated! THE WORST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Lots of homework
Test heavy
So many papers
5.0
4.0
MARKETING
Dec 13, 2020
Would take again

I love love love Professor Williams. She is extremely understanding and knowledgeable. I enjoy her lectures and her personality. Would absolutely take her again.

EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
2.0
4.0
MKGT231
Grade: C
Dec 14, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Another class that throws a bunch of information and definitions of you and gets to overwhelming to understand things. She is tough on making sure you get what you pay for but takes things to serious. Always says the real world is hard like every other teacher, which is never really true. Acts like we only do school 24/7.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
1.0
5.0
MKTG433
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
May 5, 2021
Wouldn't take again

This professor is TERRIBLE! Take a Marketing course with another professor because she is disgusting. She is inconsiderate & disrespectful towards students. She isn't a fair grader at all and gives zeros, even if you have the correct answer because of stupid formatting standards. Stay away from her and she needs to be retrained. Disgusting!!!!!!

Tough grader
2.0
4.0
MKTG231
Grade: C+
May 13, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Professor Williams is a Extreme tough creator. She comes off very cool and collective but does not show the same attitude when grading and giving us feedback. She gives you zeros for everything, I have emailed her so many times and never got responses. If you could avoid her !!!

Test heavy
EXTRA CREDIT
Tough grader
1.0
4.0
MKTG231
Jun 14, 2021
Wouldn't take again

No matter how much work and dedication you put in the class, Professor Williams will always find something wrong. Very tough grader. Throws a lot of information at you with minimal assistance. Tests are long with little time to complete.

Graded by few things
Test heavy
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
MKGT231
Aug 22, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Ms. Susan Williams is the worst professor at NJCU! Doesnt help students whatsoever and has very unrealistic expectations from her students shes very hard to please. Horrible communication skills shes very rude and mean to her students as well .DO NOT TAKE HER! Idk how shes still teaching because she definitely hates her job!

Graded by few things
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
MKGT231
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 6, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Low ratings for good reason. Don't be fooled by her. I would NOT take her class again, she gives low grades for important assigns. and PARTICIPATION IS A MUST. She is not specific on how she wanted assigns. and when asked to specify barely answers the question. It's like she avoids giving out A. Talks down to students and yells. AVOID

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3.0
BUS331
Grade: B
May 24, 2022
Would take again

Graded by a few things, 3 exams, optional participation assignments, 2 research papers, and readings.

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Respected
Graded by few things
5.0
2.0
1304MKTG231
Grade: A+
Jun 30, 2022
Would take again

I really love the class of Prof Susan William. I got learnt many things especially in marketing area. It motivates me to read before class, to finish my project on time, and very clear for the grading.

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Group projects
Amazing lectures
1.0
5.0
MKGT231
Grade: C-
Dec 29, 2022

If you consider yourself hardworking whatsoever and you want your work to be graded fairly, then avoid taking Susan Williams for any course. She is completely incompetent and should not be teaching at NJCU Directions were simply not clear throughout the whole semester and communication was simply nonexistent. Go to a different University for MKGT

1.0
5.0
2510MKTG331
Grade: B
Jan 16, 2023

There were only three assignments and the rest is extra credit. She creates her own tests which are really wordy and she expects you to remember everything from the chapters.

Tough grader
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Test heavy
1.0
5.0
MKTG231
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 13, 2024

Do not attempt to take a class with her. Avoid at all costs. She is stress inducing, unsympathetic and passive aggressive. She scrutinizes every single aspect of your work and doesn't even properly criticize you for it. She treats this class like some kind of APA English Composition nightmare. You think you did the best you could? Nah, not to her.

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Graded by few things
1.0
5.0
MKGT231
Grade: A-
Jan 7, 2025

4 major assignments the whole semester. More of a "How to write APA" than a marketing class. Unclear directions. Unfair grading system (or lack thereof). Passed by completing the extra credit, but she doesn't grade those fairly.

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Graded by few things
1.0
4.0
MKTG231
Mar 22, 2025

This professor was quite honestly the worst I experienced at NJCU. She does not value students' work if it does not align with her expectations or to her liking. If you do the project and she does not like the aesthetic you will fail that assignment. Completely unfair and rigid. I would take any professor in the world besides her.

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Lots of homework
1.0
5.0
MKTG231
Mar 28, 2025

Does not teach anything about marketing whatsoever. The course should be called APA format.

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5.0
MKGT231
Grade: C+
Apr 6, 2025

Just do yourself a favor and do not take her.

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Participation matters
1.0
5.0
MKTG231
May 1, 2025

Prof Williams doesn't teach or talk about marketing everything is APA. Spends the entire class time talking about how she's looking for another job because NJCU is a failing school.

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PRINMARKETING
Grade: Rather not say
May 5, 2025

THIS IS THE WORST PROFESSOR I HAVE EVER HAD DURING MY 3 YEARS OF POST HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION. SHE GRADES TO HER LIKING, NOT BY THE INSTRUCTIONS SET FORTH ON THE ASSIGNMENTS. OH AND BY THE WAY, IF YOURE EVEN 5 MINUTES LATE, SHE WILL MARK YOU ABSENT. DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS FOR YOUR OWN FINANCIAL STABILITY AND MENTAL HEALTH

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5.0
MKGT231
Grade: Rather not say
May 14, 2025

In my three years of college, I have never had such a terrible professor like her. No marketing is involved, you don't learn its like an English course with APA format. Save yourself. do not take her. I don't understand how she is a professor. She is so terrible and condescending that this is my first time I ever rated a professor to warn anyone.

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1.0
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CONSBEHAVIOR
Grade: Rather not say
May 18, 2025

I am extremely uncomfortable by her comments. Professor Susan Wilson is rude, bully, and thinks she is above others. I pay for a private university to learn from accredited people but Susan Wilson has no research, nothing comes up on Google, has only hobbies on the LUC about. Professor Susan Wilson at Loyola Chicago has no work from her NIU & PhD.

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1.0
5.0
MKTG231
May 23, 2025

Absolutely clueless about marketing. Whatever she talks about is from 40+ years ago. You can tell she's struggling because of the NJCU merger and she said she's looking for another job and can't find one.

1.0
5.0
1304MKTG231
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
May 23, 2025

Don't take her

1.0
5.0
MKGT231
May 30, 2025

All she says is she's looking for another job. Didn't talk about marketing at all.

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5.0
1304MKTG231
Grade: Audit/No Grade
Jun 15, 2025

PLEASE DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS!!!!! SHE CARES ONLY ABOUT APA FORMAT AND GIVES THE BARE MINIMUM FEEDBACK ON THE ACTUAL ASSIGNMENTS. ITS MORE OF AN APA FORMATING CLASS AND EXPECTS US TO BE ONLINE FOR 5 PLUS HOURS. DOES NOT GIVE CLEAR INSTRUSTIONS AND WHEN ASKED FOR MORE DETAILS SAYS LOOKS AT THE TEMPLATE. DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS CLASS TO ANYONE!!!!

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5.0
MARKETING
Jul 8, 2025

NJCU needs to let this professor go. I am being careful of what I say here so the nicest thing I can say is that she is the lowest quality professor njcu ever had. She is unprofessional rude and the worst professor in this country. I dont know why njcu has this kind of professors. It devalues the school. Completely.

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4.0
MKTG231
Sep 28, 2025
Would take again

The professor taught some things, but most of the content needed to know for the exams was based on the textbook readings and long articles she provided for each chapter. The professor was very kind and fun, and she gave lots of extra credit. Even if you failed an exam but did all the extra credit assignments, your grade would still be an A.

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1.0
5.0
1304MKTG231
Grade: F
Dec 30, 2025

Genuinely the most frustrating experience I have ever had with the most condescending and rude individual at NJCU. She will literally refuse to help you with anything and demand that you read the textbook and guidelines. People like her I swear are sent to us by God to test our patience. She should not be allowed within 500 feet of a classroom.

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CONSUMBEHAVIOR
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Jan 1, 2026

stay away from this professor

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