I recently took Management 159 with Professor Shawn Patt, and it was one of the best classes I've had. Professor Patt is an outstanding lecturer who knows how to make the material engaging and relevant. His deep understanding of the subject matter and his ability to convey complex concepts in a clear and accessible way really stood out.

One of the things I appreciated most about the course was the use of case studies. These real-life examples allowed us to apply what we learned in class, making the material more practical and easier to understand. It was great to see how the theories we discussed could be used to solve actual business problems.

Another fantastic aspect of the course was the weekly guest lectures. Professor Patt brought in successful entrepreneurs to share their life stories and insights. These sessions were incredibly inspiring and provided us with valuable knowledge about the challenges and rewards of entrepreneurship. Hearing from people who have been successful in the field gave us a lot of practical advice and motivation.

Overall, Professor Patt's approach to teaching and his commitment to providing a well-rounded learning experience made Management 159 a standout class for me. I would highly recommend this course to anyone interested in entrepreneurship and practical management skills.

Professor Shawn really knows his stuff and is extremely helpful. The class is filled with opportunities for free points such as an attendance and participation grade. Many of the guest speakers were really interesting and shared useful experiences. Feel free to reach out to the professor or talk to him after class if you have any questions as he's very approachable. The class has a midterm (15%) a Final (30%) and a final paper (10%) which make up the bulk of your grade.

I've never seen so many people drop a class. Materials are EXPENSIVE: ~$90 for the textbook, $42 for a bunch of pdfs, and $10 to use the software for one of the assignments. Attendance is graded, there's a participation grade (for lecture participation), and lectures are very hit or miss. Some guest speakers were really engaging and you could learn from them, others got defensive when you asked questions / came off quite out of touch. Prof Shawn LOVES to talk about how he uses chatgpt all the time but doesn't actually teach us how to be better at using AI. I also personally did not enjoy my interactions with him as he came off as condescending and unhelpful.
Since enough people convinced him to move the midterm and final online, scores were really high and the cutoff for an A-/A was way above 90/93. The entire class is graded on a bell curve / where you stand in the class distribution which makes it extremely competitive, and you have to constantly aim to be above the average.
Overall: Avoid this class if you can. I personally feel that his personal finance class would be a much better option, as he comes off much more engaging and helpful in that domain.

Perfect class if you want to hear weekly presentations with pretentious millionaires complaining about how hard their life is. It's like listening to an unhelpful podcast of useless finance jargon that won't help you unless you are already the CEO of a Fortune 500 company.

currently trying to be busy in my internship so here i am. this is for mgmt 159, idk why it wont let me put it down but whatever. Great class, great guy, and honestly you will learn something. i think everyone should learn about the prorcess of starting a business and i think mgmt 159 is what does that. in terms of grades, honestly just put in some effort and the rest will be fine. the only challenging part is the midterm/final which make up about 50% of your grade, make sure to watch his review and then do the homework chapter problems that we have access to. If you do both of these things and retain the information you will do amazing in this class. ok cool its only been 3 minutes, idk what else to do

Selling required textbook for this class: "The Wealth Compass" by Shawn Patt for $25 (normally $40) Great Condition. 310-754-0043

This class was by far the most practical and applicable class I've taken at UCLA. The personal finance concepts introduced are immediately applicable to life and for that reason alone I would strongly recommend taking this class. Particularly as a student interested in entrepreneurship, I felt this class gave me a strong footing to prepare me for being financially responsible as I pursue my career goals. In addition to its practicality, Professor Patt is one of the most reasonable, relatable, and engaging professors I've had at UCLA. His approach to finance and teaching is very informative. Overall, I would highly recommend this course to literally every student at UCLA.