Mary Steffel is a Marketing professor at Northeastern University rated 4.48/5 by 39 students, with 3.78/5 difficulty and 75.0% who would take them again (TRACE + RateMyProfessors + Reddit, updated July 2026).
Mary Steffel professor reviews and ratings: 4.48/5 from 39 student reviews at Northeastern (75.0% would take again). TRACE + RateMyProfessor + Reddit.
Mary was very lovely, but the exams seemed to rely heavily on the lecture slides. People I spoke with in the consumer behavior field described the work as more intuitive and did not recognize many of the specific class concepts I mentioned. Overall, the course felt too focused on memorization for material that may not be as useful long term.MKTG4506 2025-12-10 21:27:33 +0000 UTC
The professor reads from her notes for every lecture, doesn't really know what shes explaining. Explains things with examples except definitions - then is surprised the average exam is B-. Do NOT take this class if its last semester or you want a good grade - does not explain well at ALL.MKTG4506 2021-12-09 05:44:47 +0000 UTC
Mary is the best professor I've ever had at NEU. She's so knowledgable about consumer behavior and her passion comes through in her amazingly detailed and thought-out lectures (she's also an incredible speaker). Cares so much about her students and always willing to help outside class. It's tough, but she makes it worth it. Such a sweet person!MKTG4506 2019-12-06 17:59:18 +0000 UTC
mary is an awesome professor - so funny and sweet and always willing to help! the books for class are actually super interesting so that makes homework easy to complete. the final project was far easier than the marketing research final project and she gives lots of help and feedbackMKTG4506 2018-06-25 09:59:12 +0000 UTC
Mary is a one of the warmest professors out there. Her exams cover a lot of content but she has her notes online. Do not forget to buy the reading material, she emphasizes on the content a lot as a supplement to class notes.MKTG4506 2018-04-24 16:15:59 +0000 UTC
Mary is so nice! Exams cover A LOT of material and a challenging. However, her class is very interesting and engaging. Also, she gives us very interesting readings.MKTG4506 2018-04-06 12:03:55 +0000 UTC
Mary is literally the best. She's so nice, always smiling and happy, her lectures are interesting and engaging, and she brings snacks to class.MKTG4506 2018-02-20 13:46:16 +0000 UTC
She's the nicest professor and is always willing to help! Very passionate about the subject material and keeps class interesting.MKTG4506 2018-02-02 13:57:36 +0000 UTC
Mary Steffel has an average rating of 4.48/5 from 39 student reviews. 75.0% of students said they would take them again.
Mary Steffel's classes have a difficulty rating of 3.78/5 based on student reviews.
Mary Steffel has taught BUSN6402, MKTG4506 at Northeastern.
Data updated July 2026.