Reviews of professor Russ Merz

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
I wouldnt recommend anyone to take him. He is one of the worst professors Ive had at eastern in the last 4 years.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
 I was surprised by how nice Professor Merz was after reading the bad reviews! He answered every question & extended our deadline. The course is challenging, if you read the participation handbook it will help ALOT. Once you get familiar with the dashboard/analyze the reports it's pretty easy. Simulation,3 reports, easy grader.

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
Online simulation with groups that are randomly chosen. The professor makes this class way too complicated. Grade is based on two marketing plans, one final paper about your companies strategy and how well you did in the simulation. He grades your marketing plans on what he wants your firm to do and marks down for not doing what he wants.

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
First time we talked one-on-one he said a very racist remark regarding my cultural background. His grading criteria is unnecessarily complex and if you speak up to protect yourself/your grade hes spiteful and takes it out on you during the semester. If you get bad group mates only God can save you, because Merz sure wont. 0/10 avoid at all costs

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
Doesn't want to help

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
This class is not as scary as the syllabus looks. He uploads Good examples of the marketing plans and final report, and if you follow those well, you will be fine. Post often and post a lot on your stratchat discussion boards! He also provided a curve at the end. You might end up with a bad group though; make him aware of those problems early

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Dr. Merz is a great professor if you understand his grading expectations. Post to the discussions early and frequently. 3 reports they are interesting and allows student to get creative. 

3-4 DB and 3 reports are the only assignments. Was able to get away with not doing the reading or reading weekly assignments he would post.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
Dr Merz is an excellent professor. One of the toughest graders I've ever experienced but for the purpose of pushing you to your best effort. Even tho he might seem snobby thru email and such, face to face he's very approachable, helpful, and actually pretty cool. He loves what he does and takes it very seriously. Put in all the effort you've got!!!