Our classes were on saturday onsite and we only met every other week. I genuinely forgot about this class sometimes because of how infrequent they were and the requirements are very easy. A thing to note about this class, 1 point = 1% of the final grade. What you see on Canvas is your grade period. But don't let this scare you as I will explain below.
WORKLOAD REQS: The entire course is you working on an "innovative" idea whether it be a business idea, a new way of doing things, or any kind of innovation that will help society. I don't know how else to explain them except that they are only 1-2 pages MAX and they can be done really easily. I don't believe he has high standards because the lowest he would give would be maybe 12/15 even though there were some ideas that didn't strike as "innovative." I encourage you to try your crazy ideas here, unlike 🙄 some 🙄 majors that restrict you to "acceptable" ideas, go ham here!
GRADING: Sir himself wants us to take his class easy because there are more important majors to worry about so I genuinely thank him for essentially reducing my number of units since I never had to worry about this class. It almost feels like you are just auditing because the worst you can do is a B and just trying a little would net you a B+
TEACHING STYLE: His lessons are down to the point and very simple to understand. Sir is very easy going and he has some cool activities that will engage you throughout the class!
DANGER: What I will say is that all of this will matter in his one Long Test near the end of the semester which is over 20 and SUMMATIVE of EVERYTHING up to that point. He says himself that this is the req that will show to him who deserves an A. If you had to worry about one thing, it would be THIS. I thought that it would test you on the broad concepts but it's really the most specific questions like "What are the three traits of blah blah for effective leadership" so yeah you can't avoid studying hard for this one.
Other than that though, this class was a relief because I didn't have to worry about it at all. Sir Mark himself is a very chill and casual prof who is both engaging and knowledgable. Feel free to take this class if you want something easy and light but will still teach you some things if you take it seriously. It's not a complete braindead A, but I can't say easy A either because of that LT. Easy B+ though if you just try normally. If you are looking for something challenging to test your skills however, I suggest looking elsewhere. I would take him in a heartbeat if you have heavy hitting majors this sem!
currently taking him this intersession! PLS PLS take him, one of the best profs and classes I've had here in Ateneo. Concept of class is basically innovating an idea for a problem and how you can manage a good team, so all discussions, and most classes would lead to your proposal (by group btw!)
get a good group! groups will be made through ppl who have the same advocacy. He has one exam (20 pts, multiple choice) (not sure if its like that still if its semestral) which will basically identify daw whether you'll get an A or B+ since the class is 1 is to 1 grading. But either way, A-able as in!! No quizzes.
Class is so engaging, and sir Mark is so fun, literally prefers for you to call him just “Mark” so you can talk to him like a fellow learner. His discussions are really easy to follow, and his slides will serve as your guide (he gives a copy of it too!) just make sure to really get a good group that will work through your idea and proposal! Classes mostly are just about strengthening your group, and guiding you through proposals.
PLS GET HIM IN SHORT LOVE LOVE SIR MARK A-BLEmore
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very fun class!! mark is a really good prof and mentor:)
the course will make u develop and propose a startup throughout the sem! and then there’s just one exam that you have to prep for. it tests how well you remember the materials so really study word for word to get that A!
it’s a good opportunity to pilot an idea you want to explore!more