Edward McDonough is an Organizational Behavior professor at Northeastern University rated 2.3/5 by 10 students, with 2.8/5 difficulty (TRACE + RateMyProfessors + Reddit, updated July 2026).
Edward McDonough professor reviews and ratings: 2.3/5 from 10 student reviews at Northeastern. TRACE + RateMyProfessor + Reddit.
he's a nice guy. but don't take this class with him. it is sad that such an amazing class be taught by a horrible professor. he was certainly not clear about what he wanted. he was not always available. I worked very hard for this class and never missed any class but didn't grade me fairly. apparently he didn't like me. DON'T TAKE HIMINTB2501 2013-04-29 17:42:09 +0000 UTC
NOT FAIRINTB1201 2010-02-04 12:15:27 +0000 UTC
I also agree with the general consensus here. The class was a waste of time with no clear expectations. The material he taught was based on his uninformed opinions, not fact. On the plus side, the class was fairly easy, the grade only based on one group project and presentation, which you're pretty much guaranteed to do well on. Avoid if you can.HRMG212 2008-07-15 14:46:14 +0000 UTC
changes the syllabus each week. not at all organized. very tough grader, puts what he wants answered in writing and then you deliver it, and then he will comment that you didn't answer the questions. Very unclear direction, and flips flops all the time.HRM212 2008-06-08 16:38:10 +0000 UTC
Hated him. Classes are a joke then he is a very tough grader. Not available for help or understanding in anyway. Picks favorites.ORGBEHAVIOR 2006-04-04 14:39:11 +0000 UTC
May be the best prof. in NU. Do not avoid this prof. he is great. I will use what I've learned from him after leaving NU. A++++++ Prof. Will work hard when needed but not all semester. Group work is most important in OB class.OB 2005-12-12 12:18:44 +0000 UTC
I agree with previous comments. I was very disappointed in this class. I gained nothing from the project. Until this day I do not know how to write a paper that would satisfy him. Changed the syllabus often. Articlea were repetitive. Grades poorly when you're not his favorite.HRMG212 2008-06-28 21:23:18 +0000 UTC
He is unclear about his expectations for the write-ups and project. Even if you get it, if he doesn't like you (for whatever reason), you'll be graded poorly. There's nothing you can do but not take this class. Waste of time and money. All the articles reiterated the same concepts. The project was for his benefit not the students.HRMG212 2008-06-25 18:59:38 +0000 UTC
I agree with last comment. The guy is not clear AT ALL on what his expectations are for assigments - when you do what you think he wants he comes back with a B. not even a B+. He does pick favorites and you will know if / when he does not like you! would not reccomend him.HRMG212 2008-06-23 10:50:08 +0000 UTC
He teaches in a very entertaining and interesting way. I always looked forward to coming to class. Also very fair with grading write-ups.HRMG212 2005-06-20 15:11:28 +0000 UTC
Edward McDonough has an average rating of 2.3/5 from 10 student reviews.
Edward McDonough's classes have a difficulty rating of 2.8/5 based on student reviews.
Data updated July 2026.