Doug Kulper is truly a gem in the dept at UCSB. He cares so much about his students and is more than willing to help them succeed. Tests and quizzes are critical thinking based but if you really spend the time to read, you will succeed. NO TRICK QUESTIONS!!! Very down to earth Professor.

Doug knows the material and is okay at explaining concepts. He enjoys making the course harder than it needs to be. You can study as much as you want and think that you will get a good grade on his exams, but beware... His exams are 99% trick questions. Also, you are forced to use a webcam in this class, otherwise you'll get dropped.

Kulper is really funny and nice. He has clear, reasonable grading criteria and rounds up generously. 189 wasn't a lot of work. About an hour of reading per lecture, and then reread the text a couple more times before the exams. The textbook and material are excellent. I reccomend taking 189 if you're an econ accounting major. Just go to class!

A CPA with a JD degree, so he really has a LOT of real world experience to share with the class. A 10 question quiz everyday based on reading the assigned chapter for that week, he gives you 5 answers for free. The quizzes are handy when studying for midterms which are non-comprehensive and so is the final. EASY!!

Loved the class, very interesting. You have to go to class for the quiz (fast, easy). Honestly I didn't feel like it was too much work, you have to read a chapter before every class and it took around an hour. Stay on top of the reading and look over notes before tests and you'll do fine (take good notes on the reading and you'll probably get an A)

Big Doug is the man, but this class is rough. Far too many quizzes (literally everyday of class), the exams are pretty tricky. I love his tangents but they are zero help. You have to put an exorbitant amount of effort into the class and even that doesn't guarantee an A. Best of luck.

Kulper was a really nice guy, but his lectures are long tangents and don't really prepare you for the tests. You have to thoroughly read each chapter and you'll still be confused on his test. The class is rank based so do better than your peers. But there is a quiz every lecture so you have to go. Not bad overall but lot of work

Not an easy class. there is a quiz everyday.I didn't do too well on the quizzes because I didn't have the time to read through the chapters 4 times like the "A" students did. I did do better than avg on the exams. Easy to get a B in the class unless you want to dedicate a lot of your time on this class then you can definitely get an A.

Getting a B is super easy. An A means fighting tooth-and-nail! recruiting season screwed this up for a lot of people, so BEWARE if you're planning on taking this class during fall and going through internship or full-time recruiting. But the guy is an MBA, CPA, JD = he knows his stuff and is an open book for his students, although exams are TRICKY!

Feeds off being tricky. Hard tests, but if you put the work in you will get a good grade. Pay attention to his "hints" in class because those topics are always on the test.

Only if u r native speaker... or else i won't recommend you take the class. an A students have to read a class material at least 2 times. non native 3+ and voca and office hr and practice online exam.

for native speaker, you have to read a chapter 2+ times in order to get a B or higher. for none speaker, 3+ if possible + memorize voca and go to his office hrs and do the online practice. really time consuming class.

This class is easy ONLY if you read the material serveraltimes. The exams are all multiple choise (tries to trick you) and there are daily exams. He's pretty funny and easy to listen to so the class goes by quickly. Would definitely recommend this class.

By far one of the best professors at UCSB. This class met once a week for 3hrs and it flew by with all of his funny stories. Weekly quizzes so must attend class. Make sure you read the text really well because some of his quiz and test questions are very specific. The most useful class you will take at UCSB!

Kulper's a great professor! Really enjoyed his class, there was a quiz or exam in every class but if you read the short chapter (10 page average) its easy, plus he goes over it in class right before. Interesting material and funny professor, he likes what he does & shows an number of interesting,real world news/60 minute clips! Highly recommend!

Doug is a funny, fascinating guy. This class met twice a week, consisted of 5 tests, and a mini quiz every day we did not have a test. This class requires you to stay up on the reading (not too bad), and is very easy to get a B+. To get an A, however, you've got to put in a fair amount of effort

Sweet class. about the only thing good in UCSB econ

Doug is a baller. His lectures are 3 hours but they fly by because of his humor and great personality. No midterm or final, just one quiz worth 10% of your grade every class. In class he goes over the entire chapter you are about to be quizzed on. He also gives you lots of extra credit opportunities. Best and most interesting econ class I've taken!

Look. It is not easy to get an A. 20% get A or A-, 60% get Bs. and 20% Cs. That said, it is a fun class and 3 hours go by fast. He is also funny. Look, if you want an A you gotta be street smart 2.0. if you understood the above phrase then you can get an A or A-. if not, then your getting a B. Goodluck to you suckers who think this is automatic A.

I LOVED Dougy's class...very fun...take it, its an easy B, B+, but its hard to get an A...though very possible...Quiz, every week, but no other exams..and the final is a non ****quiz. If you're a class skipper this is not for you. He's amazing, and very interesting...go for every point of extra credit. It will make a half letter grade difference.

Kulper is great! Easy class to get an A- in if you just got to class! No midterm or final but just a quiz ever class which he goes over all the material before hand. An A is pretty hard to get since you will really have to know your stuff. Take this class!

Kulper is great! Interesting material and lots of comedy central examples in class. 1 40 question quiz each week means no mid term or final. Just pay attention in class and you won't even have to read the book. Easy to get around a B+ but you really have to know your stuff for an A. He will keep you entertained the whole 3 hours

great class, gotta take it if u are an econ major. great insight and first-hand anecdotes from prof/

Professor Kulper is certainly a good instructor and he has the track record and real life experience to support his teaching. Hes also heavily involved with campus activities (UAS and the TAG program). Just dont get on his bad side & dont try to correct him. He occasionally gaslights his student, including alum that have long graduated.