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Professor Burkard was an amazing teacher. He is hard and tough but he is doing it for a reason. He is intense, will cold call on you in lecture or really press into you. If you approach it from the right mindset you will find the course incredibly valuable.Rate My Professors ↗
would never take a class with him again if i didn't have to.Rate My Professors ↗
T Bone is one of the funniest and realistic professors I've had here. A lot of people are intimidated of him and that is literally what he is trying to do. He's trying to show you a certain type of person you may encounter in a professional setting and not let the pressure get under your skin. It's a safer environment to do now vs. in the office.Rate My Professors ↗
This is supposed to be an intro to consulting class and he teaches like you've been in the industry for years. He'll cold call on you, expect you to do a case in front of the class, and follow along his tangents about the news and various industries. I didn't like this guy and I won't be taking a class from him again.Rate My Professors ↗
Like other reviews say, he has no structure. He shows up to class with intimidation and rabbit holes on the agenda. His class feels very cutthroat, yet you're basically graded on participation scores only. It doesn't feel like he respects his students, and if his goal is to turn people away from the field than he's doing a GREAT job.Rate My Professors ↗
I had Tom for a different class and wrote a scathing review. I do not feel the same after this class. This is where he shines. Take him for this class -- he is a BEAST for consulting and is excellent. Funny guy, clearly knows his stuff and will get you there too. This class was great, if the pacing was not a bit weird (not his fault though)Rate My Professors ↗
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Case Interview Analysis teaches students to prepare for case interviews, analyze problems with limited information, consider alternatives, and present solutions effectively using systematic approaches and analytical frameworks.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Past student reviews · Tom Burkard
Tom Burkard taught consulting basics with real-world examples and required class case presentations. Students found him knowledgeable and funny, describing him as a great resource for those pursuing consulting careers.
historical GPA · grades
Spring 2023–Spring 2026Equips students with project management concepts and tools, emphasizing quantitative aspects alongside qualitative topics like initiation, scheduling, and agile methods.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Past student reviews · Tom Burkard
Tom Burkard taught a difficult course where students reported he cold-called and pressed them intensely, describing him as tough but valuable if approached with the right mindset. One student felt he treated class like employees without HR and had to contact the Dean over exam scheduling, while another found his realistic pressure helpful for professional settings. A third student said they would not take him again, highlighting significant disagreement on his teaching style.
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Fall 2022–Spring 2026Distinct courses recorded per term
Explore courses taught by this instructor →| Term | Course | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Spring 2027 | GENBUS 370 | Case Interview Analysis |
| Spring 2027 | OTM 452 | Project Management |
| Fall 2026 | GENBUS 370 | Case Interview Analysis |
| Fall 2026 | OTM 452 | Project Management |
Teaching history may be incomplete. Course pages contain course-specific feedback and citations.
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