Reviews of professor Michael Montalbano

Rating: 3.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
I took Professor Montalbano for Foundations of Strategy and I learned a lot from the class, participation matters a lot, be prepared to contribute in class unless you want your grade to suffer. He's a very unique professor, be ready to adjust to his methods and try to have fun in the class. Be prepared for somewhat vague assignment descriptions.

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
(Found. of Strategy) Montalbano's class will shock you at first. Make sure to carefully read the syllabus. He is a personality, but the case-based learning and group projects will teach you very valuable information about business. Make sure to ask questions and be very respectful with all emails and interactions with him. He is your "boss".

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Professor Montalbano forces you to go beyond understanding the "what" to understanding the "why." He is tough on his students and when he thinks you are giving him a nonsense answer he is unafraid to call you out on it. He treats you like you work for him and pushes students hard to become the best versions of themselves they can be.

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Montalbano is a character. Participation matters a lot, but don't get down if you receive a bad initial grade on participation because there is still a chance of doing well in the class. Prepare a lot for the final and you will do well. Meet with Montalbano early on in the semester. Case studies and a group project make up a lot of the class.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
This class WILL put you outside of your comfort zone but it is worth it. Professor Montalbano will question every statement you make and push you to genuinely think. His teaching style may shock you but it has helped me learn so much about business. I highly recommend taking his class if you want to see what the business world is really like.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
My favorite professor so far at ND. His real world experience and emphasis on discussion help you take away A LOT from the class. Challenges you to think differently than typical mendoza student Pretty funny, very real dude. That combined with his ability to relate to students makes discussion interesting. You will actually enjoy going to his class