Mike Cotter - Grand Valley State University

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Mike Cotter - Grand Valley State University

Professor: Mike Cotter

Department: Business

College: Grand Valley State University

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: MKT350
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Professor Cotter is awesome! Take him if you have the chance, especially if you are a marketing major. He has real life experience to share that relates to everything he teaches which makes lectures interesting and helps you retain information. There are only 3 tests that make up your grade, but he teaches right from the test.

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: MKT350
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Professor Cotter is amazing. He makes his lectures so interesting by using real life stories and job examples. I would take him again in a heartbeat. His class is based off of three tests, and he always says to trust the book before his lectures, so be prepared to read the book. Overall I really enjoyed his class.

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: MKT350
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Cotter is awesome! He has been teaching for years and what he does works! Lectures go into detail and interesting real world experience and stories Cotter has, that touch on topics from the book. Whole class is 3 exam grades, which means no homework! He has experienced so much, and might be one of the smartest people I have ever met.

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: MKT353
Grade Received: A-
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Professor Cotter is my favorite professor by far at Grand Valley. This guy knows his stuff and his lectures leave you feeling as if you gained a few IQ points. For negotiations you CANNOT skip class as a majority of your grade is based off of being present. Great class, great professor. Highly recommended for all marketing majors.

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: MKT350
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Tests are easy if you come to class. Real world stuff is worth the class alone. Stories helped me remember stuff for tests. He does seem to read minds without being scary. I will take every class I can from him. Best prof at GVSU.

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: MKT350
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

I really enjoyed coming to Professor Cotter's class. A lot of the examples that he uses in class are based on his past experiences. Very funny guy but quite old school. 3 tests are the only grade for the class but they aren't hard at all. Just make sure you read the book and memorize the key terms in each chapter. Doesn't take much effot to do well

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: MKT350
Grade Received: C
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Gives great lectures that are fun to listen to. The class is based on 3 exam scores so that was kind of a bummer... I did not buy the textbook but it may have been helpful to have it.

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: MKT350
Grade Received: B+
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Prof Cotter is a great teacher, but is very frustrating if you aren't a great test taker. There are only 3 tests, but there wasn't anything i was surprised to see on there. Just write down what he writes on the board and you'll be good. No homework.

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: MKT350
Grade Received: C+
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Funny guy, pretty nice. He lectures and writes key words on the board. Get a buddy in the class because if you miss, that's the only way you'll get notes. Tests are from lectures and the book

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: MKT350
Grade Received: A-
Overall Rating: 3.5
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Make sure to buy the book, as the tests are comprised mostly of the key terms from the chapters. His lectures are hilarious. He's a super cool dude, would definitely recommend him. The grade is based solely on the 3 exams, so make sure to attend class and study. Look over your notes and study the key terms, and you should do well :)

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: MKT350
Grade Received: A-
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 1.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Lots of stories from his past experience. Let's the class out early a lot.

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: MKT350
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

This guy has been through a lot. The material is really easy, so he lectures for a bit then adds his own hilarious anecdotal stories. You really don't have to show up to lecture to pass, but it is very entertaining. The whole grade is based on 3 tests, but they're really easy. Really enjoyed taking this class.

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: MKT350
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.5
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Cotter is a fun guy and makes lectures extremely interesting. Make sure to get the book though and read AHEAD of class. He is very quick with his notes so you have to read the book to fully understand what he is talking about. 3 exams makes up the entire grade for the semester so if you study hard for the tests you should do fine. One of the best!

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: MKT350
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 1.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

This class is great. The material isn't super hard and neither are the exams. It's pretty easy to get an A- or B+ without much effort. Attendance isn't mandatory (unless indicated in syllabus) but you usually get out of class early and he tells awesome stories. Easily the best prof I've ever had at GVSU.

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: MKT353
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Get real practice in negotiating. Lots of stories on how to avoid getting taken in the real world. Pretty easy tests if you come to class.

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: MKT353
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Funny, practical and challeging

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: MKT350
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.5
Course Difficulty: 2.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

He had great stories from his countless number of jobs he has had in the past. He can be very funny but sometimes he gets on my nerves too. Overall, it was a decent class. His exams are not too hard and he normally puts a curve on them. For the SWS class you have to do two marketing plans.

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: MKT353
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Knows what you need for "real world" skills. Funny stories but intense. He can read your mind.

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: MKT350
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

This prof has a lot of great stories to tell in class. The only thing that's hard is his exams. That's the only thing that's graded in the class. So if you're a poor test taker, pick someone else. Have to read the book, which is long. His exams are based solely on the book, no point in going to class except for the day before the exam review day.

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: MKT353
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

It's a TOUGH class, but I learned SO much. I'm signed up to take him for another class!

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