Kathy Standen

BUS112 · MKT103 · BUS111 · BUS211 · MKT100 · BUS112F · MKT151 · MKT208 · MKTIN103 · BUS262 · MGMT101 · 49 lifetime ratings

AI rating: 54/100
RMP rating: 3.4/5
Take again: 38.46%
Difficulty: 2.9

The decision

if you can follow , and stay organized without much tolerance for ambiguity.

Best fit · Effort For RewardStrict graderClear directions matterHeavy assignmentsMixed supportExtra credit

Student experience is sharply split between strong praise for supportive teaching and severe criticism of and tone.
Marketing and online reviews are much more negative about communication, workload, and .
Students who follow directions closely and attend class can earn high grades, but the course can feel unforgiving.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

58/100

Many students earned A grades and mention , but , and tough grading make the A effort-dependent.

Online reviews describe a harder path because of weak communication and strict grading, while earn an A.

Is the course easy?

Standard

52/100

The content is usually manageable, but the , and detailed assignment rules make the class feel harder.

Online reviews lean harder and , while and useful to strict and demanding.

Is attendance flexible?

Depends

48/100

Recommendation depends heavily on course, format, and tolerance for and strong warnings both present.

Online reviews are mostly negative, while and include many enthusiastic recommendations.

Course guide

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Grading

Strict

35/100

Students repeatedly call her picky or tough, though and .

Format shift

Online grading complaints are harsher, while and comments about clear criteria.

Workload

Heavy

28/100

Many reviews mention lots of , and compressed course pacing.

Format shift

, while in-person reviews often describe substantial writing and participation work.

Teaching experience

Average

58/100

She can be knowledgeable, helpful, and practical, but many students report unclear instructions, slow communication, or condescending interactions.

Format shift

Online teaching feedback is much weaker due to communication issues, while .

Assessment method

Balanced

58/100

Assessment appears to , and projects.

Format shift

Online reviews emphasize tests and assignments, while , and exams.

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

38 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

reviews praising support and practical teaching but newer reviews warning about strictness and uncomfortable interactions.

Main concern

Strict expectations and participation-heavy classes can feel punitive if students fall behind.

What students said

“There is a good amount of work in this class, but if you show up and follow directions you should have no problem getting an A.”
BUS211

“Professor Standen often comes across as condescending and unsupportive.”
MKT100

“ of her 5 speeches.”
BUS112F

Remote format

Online

11 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

Online reviews are more negative, with repeated complaints , and Lockdown Browser.

Main concern

Students often say online support and communication are weak.

What students said

“ZERO COMMUNICATION!!!”
MKT100

“She is extremely .”
MKT100

“I don't know of another professor who makes me use the lockdown browser or has in the past 3 years.”
MKT100

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Several reviews explicitly mention Lockdown Browser, webcam use, and .

Lockdown BrowserWebcamMidterms And FinalsFinal Must Be Passed

Assessment risk

Strict

35/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person reviews explicitly , and review-based exams.

Lockdown BrowserWebcamMidterms And FinalsFinal Exam

“She does use Lockdown Browser + Webcam.”
MKT100

“Its tough and she requires lockdown browsers for midterms and finals.”
MKT100

“ and lectures.”
MKT103

Online

Online reviews explicitly mention Lockdown Browser and large tests, but do not consistently prove webcam use for online sections.

Lockdown BrowserLarge TestsFinal Must Be Passed

“if you have difficulty with , as you use a lockdown browser.”
MKT100

“I really wish she did more quizzes and throughout the semester.”
MKT100

“You need to pass the .”
MKT100

Student evidence

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Top student voice
“There is a good amount of work in this class, but if you show up and follow directions you should have no problem getting an A.”
Voice snapshots generated from 49 reviews, highlighting key themes in teaching and grading. Credibility rating: High.

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35/100

“She is extremely .”

🎯 Teaching Quality

58/100

“She is a wonderful teacher who takes the time to understand the material.”

👍 Recommendation Split

48/100

“If you're looking for an inclusive and options.”

📚 Workload

28/100

“She crams regular 16 weeks of work into 8.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

of her 5 speeches and is always willing to answer more questions for clarification.
Professor Standen often comes across as condescending and unsupportive.
She is honestly one of the smartest professors I have ever had, and I have learned SO MUCH.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

Use common sense and put forth some effort and you will get an A.
Do not fall behind or you will be punished (grade wise).
if it is not done the way SHE wants it.

Theme 3

💻 About Online Format

ZERO COMMUNICATION!!!
Its an easy A if you do your work, the only thing I don't like about Kathy is she almost never answers her emails
Too much work for .

Theme 4

📝

She does use Lockdown Browser + Webcam.
You have to pass the .
There was one , and one group presentation.

Data context

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Analysis sample

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Lifetime ratings

92/100

Evidence confidence

Forty-nine reviews over many years provide rich evidence, though the tone varies strongly by course, era, and format.

Inside 49 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 523

4 out of 56

3 out of 53

2 out of 56

1 out of 511

Course coverage

MKT10017 reviews

BUS2119 reviews

BUS1115 reviews

BUS1125 reviews

BUS112F3 reviews

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MKT1033 reviews

MKT1513 reviews

BUS2621 review

MGMT1011 review

MKT2081 review

MKTIN1031 review

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

24 reported outcomes

A range

A+ 3 · A 11

B range

B+ 1 · B 5 · B- 1

C range

C 1

D range

No reported values

F

No reported values

No letter grade reported

Drop/Withdrawal 1 · Incomplete 1

Kathy Standen

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Four answers before you build your schedule.

FairEffort

Standard

Recommended

Depends

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In person

Online

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⚖️ x x

🎯 Teaching Quality

👍 Recommendation Split

📚 Workload

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

💻 About Online Format

📝 x x x x

See exactly what the AI read.

Quality ratings

Course coverage

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

A range

B range

C range

D range

F

No letter grade reported

if you can follow , and stay organized without much tolerance for ambiguity.

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