Question 1

Is PADM500 hard at Penn State?

Accepted Answer

Based on 9 student ratings, PADM500 is demanding (difficulty 80/100). Grade accessibility is very high (83/100), meaning most students earn A or B grades.

Question 2

How many hours per week is PADM500?

Accepted Answer

Students rate the workload as heavy compared with other courses. Hours per week are not reported for this class.

Question 3

What is the grading like in PADM500?

Accepted Answer

Grade accessibility for PADM500 is rated 83/100. The grade distribution across student reports is: A: 50%, B: 33%, C: 17%. The course is assessed primarily through project-based methods.

Question 4

Is attendance mandatory for PADM500?

Accepted Answer

Attendance importance is rated 67/100. Attendance policies vary by instructor, but showing up is generally recommended.

Question 5

What type of assignments does PADM500 have?

Accepted Answer

PADM500 is classified as "Project-based" based on student feedback. Common themes from student ratings include: tough grader, get ready to read, participation matters, lots of homework. Its difficulty score is 80/100, which reads as demanding.

Question 6

Would students recommend PADM500?

Accepted Answer

67% of students would recommend PADM500. Student satisfaction is rated 58/100. Opinions are mixed, with roughly half of students recommending the course.

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