Alexander Depaoli is a Marketing professor at Northeastern University rated 3.65/5 on Rate My Professors by 52 students, with 3.4/5 RMP difficulty and 62% who would take them again (RateMyProfessors + Reddit, updated October 2026).
Alexander Depaoli professor reviews and ratings: 3.65/5 from 52 RMP ratings at Northeastern (62% would take again). RateMyProfessor + Reddit.
Nice professor, gives good constructive criticism. Grading on the homework is clear if you don't follow the guidlines he will take off points. Final presentation is really fun. Tests are open note and he gave the final grades a generous curveMKTG2201 2026-04-23 21:54:45 +0000 UTC
I don't understand the poor reviews (probably slackers). He carries a very open mind when it comes to grading. His lectures are pretty straight forward and not hard to understand. Definitely one of the better professors I have had!MGKT2201 2026-04-19 20:42:14 +0000 UTC
best prof at northeastern no questions asked. Take him or regret it forever. funniest prof at neu. hes actually so good i graduate in a week and this is the first ever rate my prof ive written in 4 years he deserves it.MKTG4508 2026-04-17 15:10:22 +0000 UTC
DePaoli is a legend. One of the best professors that I have had at Northeastern. He is very funny and witty. We stan. His class lectures are very interactive and heavily relate to the world. He is very receptive to students' thoughts and opinions (coursework, lecture style, topics to discuss, etc.). You SHOULD DEFINITELY TAKE HIM for 2201/2202MKTG2202 2020-05-13 16:05:03 +0000 UTC
Overall a good class, good prof. Tons of cases but he will make them shorter. On that note, he is really good about asking how to improve the course throughout. One big group project/ business plan, but easier than most other Business class projects. Tough grader, but a really easy B, a little harder to get an A. Would take again.MKTG3301 2019-12-04 18:48:47 +0000 UTC
Great professor. Can be difficult in class at times, but if you put in the work you will do fine.MKTG2201 2026-04-17 23:55:46 +0000 UTC
I think contrary to some other ratings, prof depaoli is super clear on what he wants from students. I have an A right now from just attending, being present, and contributing my ideas despite them being not that good. Take his criticism and you will succeed. Just need to put some effort in sometimes and youre chillingMGKT2201 2026-04-09 05:43:10 +0000 UTC
Really great prof! Very understanding, and I learned so much.MKTG4508 2026-04-17 15:08:38 +0000 UTC
STAY AWAY. I don't get why there are so many good reviews, perhaps these are only for his intro to marketing courses. I took his class for MKTG3301, and I wish I didn't. His grading is unfair. Even if you participate lots and work hard in his class, it doesn't matter. Prof. seems to take joy in students' pain and none in their success.MKTG3301 2019-10-25 01:11:47 +0000 UTC
Very, very strict on attendance (3 strikes you're out kinda thing.. beware). Not much HW, but very strict on grading (you must thoroughly incorporate his feedback). Open-note exams- lots of flexibility with how you answer which is good. Class is lecture heavy but relatively engaging, participation matters (easy to participate). Teacher is solid.MKTG2201 2025-12-12 21:57:04 +0000 UTC
I am only taking this class because it is required and this one was the only one that fit into my schedule. If you can avoid this professor, I HIGHLY recommend you do so. Most certainly the worst professor I've had at Northeastern. Definitely extremely knowledgeable in marketing but abuses his power and does not want students to succeed.MGKT2201 2026-03-13 19:38:05 +0000 UTC
Professor DePaoli's class was incredibly valuable for anyone interested in digital marketing. We earned HubSpot and Google Analytics certifications and worked on real-world projects like running paid ads and managing a social media page. Highly recommend for those entering the field!MKTG4508 2025-05-02 05:40:49 +0000 UTC
Very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about marketing! His lectures were almost always entertaining and he always laid out what you needed to do well on quizzes and projects.MKTG2201 2025-11-22 01:04:32 +0000 UTC
The worst thing about this class is that stupid Bike simulation you have to do your entire semester and if you get a bad group, you are done for as that is already like 25% of your grade especially the summaries. The HW isn't too bad and defiently look at his feedback to get a higher score on the next one. The entire class is so lecture heav.MGKT2201 2025-12-17 03:29:21 +0000 UTC
Alex doesn't give any direction on how he wants case studies and assignments done. He has TA grade cases which he should probably be grading himself. Super hard grader.MKTG4508 2024-02-14 16:21:17 +0000 UTC
Alexander Depaoli is rated 3.65/5 on Rate My Professors from 52 ratings. 62% of RMP reviewers said they would take them again.
Alexander Depaoli's classes have a difficulty rating of 3.4/5 on Rate My Professors.
Alexander Depaoli has taught MKTG6222, MKTG2201, MKTG4508, MKTG3301 at Northeastern.
Data updated October 2026.