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The entire semester is group project based and you are with the same group for the whole semester. If you get a bad group the class can be very difficult but doable. Ron's lectures are slow, but contain good information. He is available outside of class every week for online office hours which is really helpful.Rate My Professors ↗
This class sucks. Ron is a good guy, but basically if you get a bad group in this class you are screwed cuz you spend the entire semester working with them. You consult for a real business and try to come up with solutions for their issues. Ron was a very nice grader and very understanding of issues with the group and the business.Rate My Professors ↗
Ron is a cool guy, his lectures are kind of boring as they are mainly reading off the slides, but he is a master in his field of knowledge and it really shows. His expectations and course guide are very clear and helpful so you can complete things on time. The first half project is confusing at first but he answered my questions to clarify.Rate My Professors ↗
he is good teacher and helpfulRate My Professors ↗
Yes his lectures are very boring, but the material is very relevant. Random groups for the main project, but my group was amazing and creating a brand was so fun. He's an easier grader and there are opportunities for extra credit. Not my fav class but definitely not the worst considering i almost got a 100 percent in it lolRate My Professors ↗
I took CNSR SCI 567 with Ron and the course content was really interesting but the way he presented it was definitely not. Lecture attendance was mandatory but he just read off of the posted lecture slides verbatim. He did not do a great job explaining assignment expectations which left students confused. However, he is very knowledgable.Rate My Professors ↗
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Consumer Strategy Practicum applies design thinking to develop evidence-based client solutions.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Ron Katanick is described as knowledgeable but delivers slow, boring lectures by reading slides verbatim, which confuses students regarding assignment expectations. One reviewer found the presentation style unengaging despite the interesting content.
historical GPA · grades
Spring 2022–Spring 2026CNSRSCI 567 teaches product development strategies in retailing, focusing on merchandise planning, trend analysis, and sourcing.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Ron Katanick is a subject matter expert, though his lectures are criticized for being boring and reliant on reading slides. He provides clear expectations and course guides, and is responsive to student questions regarding confusing project components.
historical GPA · grades
Spring 2022–Spring 2026| Term | Course | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2026 | CNSRSCI 555 | Consumer Strategy Consulting Practicum |
| Fall 2026 | CNSRSCI 567 | Product Development Strategies in Retailing |
Teaching history may be incomplete. Course pages contain course-specific feedback and citations.
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