Reviews of professor Mike Loughrin

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Beware: Don't make my mistake. This class is not an easy elective. Grading seemed arbitrary, group project directions were unclear, and the workload was excessive, taking up to 12 hours per week. Compared to other MBA classes, this was a frustrating and time-consuming experience. Proceed with caution.

Rating: 2.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
I took this class because I thought it'd be an easy elective and I have been using Tableau for years in my career. Mike gave such murky feedback and the amount of time I've spent in this class (20+ hours a week) is insane, especially if I'm already familiar with the software. There is no grading rubric so you follow directions and still miss points

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
This is hands down, one of the best courses I've taken. It's broken down in a way that builds on the previous week's information. I plan to take another class with him because I enjoyed his teaching style so much. | This by no means diminished the fact that there is a lot of information to learn, though. :)

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Classes like this one are why more business professionals are labelling "lean practitioners" as quacks. Common sense concepts aggregated in amateurish presentations being sold as professional services. Did not learn much. A ton of busy work and a cumbersome group project via a simulation designed by the professor that serves no purpose.

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Lots of busy work. 12-14 hours per week. Assignments: 12 individual, 10 group, 19 exams. Multiple group meets a week. Individual assignments add no value. Group assignments no direction or rubric. “Learning” is after the grade. Exams are simple and eliminate 2-3 choices. Filled with bloat and waste; ironic this is a "Lean" class.

Buyer be ware!

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
If you're in a group without manufacturing experience, you're left struggling. My team met often but remained confused. The professor pushes too much of his personal material, gives vague instructions, and only gets specific when grading. I highly recommend avoiding this course and professor—it's the biggest waste in the program