Paul Cleary is a Business professor at Northeastern University rated 3.2/5 by 19 students, with 2.3/5 difficulty and 75.0% who would take them again (TRACE + RateMyProfessors + Reddit, updated July 2026).
Paul Cleary professor reviews and ratings: 3.2/5 from 19 student reviews at Northeastern (75.0% would take again). TRACE + RateMyProfessor + Reddit.
Had him for a analytics capstone course. His teaching style was very hands-off. He prefers a self-managed approach to the capstone.ALY-6980 2024-09-28 05:59:39 +0000 UTC
I had this class with both him and Glenn Pierce and honestly it was a little boring at times, but they both made it interesting. Glenn and Paul were definitely great professors and really took the time to help us out if needed. The could be disorganized at times but it wasn't too much of an issue. I would recommend him again!CRIM5900 2019-12-18 18:55:08 +0000 UTC
My favorite teacher at Northeastern so far. If you have to take business stats, definitely take Cleary. Often gets off topic during lectures, but no homework and lets you make a cheat sheet for tests. Very caring teacher who wants to make sure you understand everything (don't be afraid to ask questions, he loves it).MGSC2301 2017-12-04 15:49:03 +0000 UTC
As a person Paul Cleary is a very nice old man and cares about his students. His class is very boring and the lectures are confusing. The class has no set curriculum and he really covers only what he wants to. Barely any homework and you do not really have to study to do well on his tests.STAT1201 2016-04-15 11:35:56 +0000 UTC
Insanely easy. Open notebook tests. Heaven for A's. (don't listen to the guy below me)2301 2014-12-10 21:34:11 +0000 UTC
extremely boring. Not clear. DO NOT recommend15524 2014-10-31 09:49:16 +0000 UTC
It's hard to stay focused in class, the way he teaches is boring. He doesn't use Blackboard at all and won't even send you one email in the whole semester. The schedule on the syllabus doesn't have dates so if you skip that one day where he announces when the next exam will be you're screwed. He's nice to students but I do not recommend him.MGSG2301 2014-04-11 23:44:01 +0000 UTC
I had to read a lot outside the classroom since the lectures were sometimes a little unclear. Other than that the Professor is very understanding, and he is very clear on what you'll get tested on.MGSC2301 2017-02-10 00:49:18 +0000 UTC
Doesn't care about the class, says he is gonna teach stuff and he doesn't. Avoid. Veryy boring2301 2014-12-10 21:33:38 +0000 UTC
It's hard to stay focused in class, the way he teaches is boring. He doesn't use Blackboard at all and won't even send you one email in the whole semester. The schedule on the syllabus doesn't have dates so if you skip that one day where he announces when the next exam will be you're screwed. He's nice to students but I don't recommend him.MGSG2301 2014-04-11 23:42:44 +0000 UTC
Tests are super tough and NOT open book. Doesn't communicate through emails or blackboard. The class average was about a C-.MGSC2301 2016-05-03 14:11:07 +0000 UTC
Really nice teacher, the quiz are easy.2301 2014-11-19 23:47:30 +0000 UTC
Willing to help if you participate and ask. Long and boring lectures. Doesn't use blackboard or a syllabus really. Barely any homework and no project. Tests are harder than the problems he gives.MGSC2301 2016-05-02 21:46:54 +0000 UTC
100% there for you. Students didn't get some material so he pushed back the schedule a lot. And he curves. The final ended up being our exam #3. He is willing to sacrifice time to make sure you understand. No stats project, barely any homework, always ends class early. Doesn't use Blackboard or have a detailed syllabus. Nice guy, sometimes boring.MGSC2301 2016-04-23 14:17:36 +0000 UTC
Professor Cleary is the best, honestly my favorite teacher. He always pauses to make sure everyone understands what he is talking about, and does a lot of examples that he ends up putting on the quizzes. The quizzes are also open note, and he will give you points back if you argue your case. He makes himself available and will chat with you.MGSC2301 2015-08-03 09:21:59 +0000 UTC
Paul Cleary has an average rating of 3.2/5 from 19 student reviews. 75.0% of students said they would take them again.
Paul Cleary's classes have a difficulty rating of 2.3/5 based on student reviews.
Paul Cleary has taught MGSC2301 at Northeastern.
Data updated July 2026.