Nancy Upton is a Marketing professor at Northeastern University rated 2.2/5 by 7 students, with 3.1/5 difficulty (TRACE + RateMyProfessors + Reddit, updated July 2026).
Nancy Upton professor reviews and ratings: 2.2/5 from 7 student reviews at Northeastern. TRACE + RateMyProfessor + Reddit.
Was nice enough, not always sure where she was coming from though. Uses case studies to teach and tends to not allow for a lot of creative thinking in your review of the studies. Tends to rely on text too much for tests and doesn't review the material enough in advance. Does she like teaching? Hmmm...MKT101 2011-05-02 16:50:19 +0000 UTC
unprofessional, condenscending, reads off books. repeat the text. no standarised grading system.plays favoritism. basically waste your time.MKT301 2009-01-15 16:33:54 +0000 UTC
Possibly the worst teacher I have ever had. She puts words in your mouth, grades you unfairly and just treats you like a complete idiot because you didn't go to Harvard. Don't take her. She is the hardest prof for intro to marketing, and she just seems angry at the world. She isn't nearly as smart as she thinks she is...MKT201 2008-12-23 11:03:08 +0000 UTC
Worst teacher I've ever had. She went to Harvard and thinks she's better than everyone else. She cant teach or even grade her own papers she has people do it for her. The only reason why I think she still teaches is because Northeastern can say they have one more prof from Harvard. Aweful class avoid at all costs.MKTU201 2008-12-15 12:21:24 +0000 UTC
Great teacher, only have to take one test if you can get above an 85 and she gives chances for extra credit. two easy case studies and a short group project. very nice ladyMKT201 2008-04-16 22:24:58 +0000 UTC
Horrible, can't teach and her grading system is bad, no clarity, you never know what she wants, and her test don't even test what you learn and it based solely off the book which she doesn't talk about in class.MKTU201 2008-02-06 02:17:14 +0000 UTC
Participating is 35% of your grade which is ridiculous given how large the class size is. She seems nice in the beginning but she's a tough grader and kind of passive aggressive. She also misinterprets the comments you make, which can get annoying. Long winded. I wouldn't recommend her.MKT201 2007-12-04 23:00:51 +0000 UTC
Nancy Upton has an average rating of 2.2/5 from 7 student reviews.
Nancy Upton's classes have a difficulty rating of 3.1/5 based on student reviews.
Data updated July 2026.