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Michael Hernke

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Raw average: 4.44/5 from 41 quality ratings. The adjusted rating blends this with the UW review average (3.66/5), weighted as 20 additional ratings. Smaller samples stay closer to that average. Each captured review is counted once in the prior; this does not correct who chooses to leave a review.

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What students say

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GENBUS 106
Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5
Professor Hernke is one of the best teachers I have had. He is very understanding and willing to help whenever needed. I would recommend him to anyone.
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GENBUS 106
Quality 5/5Difficulty 1/5
This is an online course, but Professor Hernke is very personable and available online and in person if needed. He is very knowledgeable and wants everyone to learn to their full potential. He provides more than one attempt on assignments and quizzes, which is great to understand content. The vids provided are extremely helpful. My favorite class
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GENBUS 106
Quality 5/5Difficulty 2/5
This is an online class, so I never really interacted with this professor outside of comments on my assignments. This class was very straightforward, and you can tell that Professor Hernke knows what he is doing. Awesome job!
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GENBUS 106
Quality 5/5Difficulty 1/5
106 is online so I never had a physical lecture with him but his feedback was always good and allowed for resubmission to fix mistakes even if it was past the deadline. He actually wants people to pass this class and cares for his students.
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GB307 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 4/5
prof hernke wants the best for his students. if something isn't working out just talk to him and you'll be fine. i had one professor the first half of this class and hernke the second half. i would recommend just taking the class when he teaches the full semester as diff teaching styles get confusing. HIS exams weren't bad. overall doable class
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Classes with Michael Hernke

GENBUS 106

Foundational Skills for Business Analysis

1 credits

GENBUS 106 teaches foundational business analysis skills using Excel, covering data construction, manipulation, and presentation.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Michael Hernke is caring and accommodating, wanting students to succeed. He offers helpful office hours and allows resubmissions even past deadlines. Reviewers praise his supportive attitude and willingness to help those struggling with course material.

Michael HernkeShubhangi Anup Kumar Katariyar

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GENBUS 307

Business Analytics II

3 credits

Business Analytics II focuses on predictive and prescriptive analytics using modeling and optimization tools.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Michael Hernke is described as patient, helpful, and passionate, using stories to engage students and offering accommodations for personal struggles. Reviewers appreciate his unique, engaging lecturing style and his desire to see students succeed.

Michael HernkeSung Kim+5 more

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Spring 2022–Spring 2026

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Fall 2026GENBUS 106Foundational Skills for Business Analysis
Fall 2026GENBUS 307Business Analytics II

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