Mark Orlando is hands down the best professor at UCSB. I have never met anyone who cares so much about their students success. He gives you ever opportunity to succeed in his class, as well as opportunities to succeed in the world of sports management. Class is comprised of 2 midterms a business strategy plan and presentation. Highly recommend.

Mark is cool, and helpful. He knows his stuff and is very engaging and well-spoken. Just write notes down and memorize the "kickoff words" and you'll do fine on the final. He lets you retake it if you don't do well.

Amazing professor and human in general. I think almost everyone who takes him will say the same thing. He actually cares about every student and is always willing to help. The only problem with the class is that if you love sports and you aren't the gm you won't have as much fun as you could. Great class but I feel like I missed out somewhat.

Orlando is the best teacher on this campus, guaranteed! Nobody else has the passion for what they are teaching like he does, and the real-life practical applications of this course are invaluable! I would highly recommend not only taking this course, but enrolling in the Sport Management certificate as well. Youre the GOAT Orlando!

One of the best professors ever! midterm, final, fun and easy extra credit opportunities, and press conference. One advice is not to start late on the press conference because it may seem a little but it is a lot of details. You don't need to know sports but having some background is helpful. He is very approachable and ready to help WHENEVER!!

Dr. Orlando is very passionate and clearly cares about his students. Lecture is always interesting. Take sports administration even if you aren't interested in a career in sports.

TAKE THIS PROFESSOR but just make sure to actually study for the midterm/final. As for what to study, he makes that clear. However some of his questions are rather subjective so know what he points out and know it well. Other than that, the class is fun and insightful. Mark is the man.

I'm a transfer student, and for the past 6 quarters at UCSB I have made it a point to try to take at least one of professor Orlando's classes. He is by far the nicest, most caring professor at UCSB. You will learn A LOT of useful information about the sports industry, and he is completely willing to try to get you to where you want to be TAKE HIM!

Helpful in and outside the class. Genuinely cars and provides real word application to the material.

By far the best and most helpful professor I've had in my 3 years at UCSB. Genuinely cares and wants to help his students get where they're trying to accomplish. If you love sports and want to get into sports, his class is a must take. Go Cowboys

Dr. Orlando is genuinely one of the best profs I've had at UCSB. You can tell he cares about his students and wants them to learn & thrive. Class is super interesting and engaging. Barely any homework besides the group project & he gives extra credit sometimes. Planning on taking more courses with him in the future. Highly recommend taking him!

Orlando was by far one of the best professors that I have had at UCSB. ESS100 is one of the few classes where I felt actually engaged in. You have group projects, where you experience hands on work, as well as amazing lectures. He tells personal stories, which inspired me to go into the business field. I highly recommend Orlando!

Mark is the Goat. As simple as that. Not only is the class easy, but he is also very caring passionate about what he's teaching and you can tell on day 1.

Great upper-div class

I have taken 2 courses that Professor Orlando has taught and I enjoyed them. The group projects that you do are fun and actually involve what you would be doing in the sports industry. You can tell he cares about his students and truly wants to help.

He was really unorganized even with having 4 TAs in the class. (No idea why he needed 4), if you were late 5 mins to class on a quiz day he wouldnt let you in. Seen a classmate get turned away for that, I have to agree with the earlier reviews and say avoid this one

Mark is easily one of the best professors Ive had at UCSB. With everything going on hes very understanding and you can tell he genuinely cares about the well being of his students. Group projects can be tough, but reach out to Mark and hell for sure help you throughout the whole process! Interesting material and lots of help/study guides given

Dr. Orlando is one of the best professors I have ever had throughout my time at UCSB. Not only is his material engaging, but he is also an extremely devoted professor, which is demonstrated by his accessibility, caring nature and helpfulness. He truly wants for all of his students to succeed. Would highly recommend any course taught by him!

Mark is by far the best professor I have EVER had. He is always willing to go above and beyond for his students and genuinely cares about your well-being. This class is extremely beneficial if you are working towards a career in the sport industry. Be willing to actually put in the time/work into this class to give him the respect he deserves.

Dr. Orlando is a good professor and offers a lot of opportunities outside of his class, as well. His class was fun and engaging and I definitely learned a lot of cool things about the sports industry. I felt he could be somewhat dismissive and rude to students at times but it didn't affect my personal experience in his class.

Mark is one of the best professors I've ever had at UCSB. He is caring, compassionate and genuinely cares about your well-being. His tests are straight forward, just like his lectures. He is easily accessible and brought in guest speakers that offer experience in the sports industry. Amazing teacher, thank you Mark!

Mark is one of the better professors i've had at ucsb because he really wants to work with the students. He always makes himself available and the info in his classes has been the most real world prep i have had here. 1 midterm 1 group paper, a bit of work but by no means is it boring. He also gives lots of extra cred and no final. take him!!

Mark is an excellent professor and role model. He does everything possible to make sure you succeed in his class and in life. I took his ESS100 class which is dense in material, but nothing too challenging. If you take a class with Mark always go to him if your having trouble, he is always willing to accommodate you specifically if you just ask!

Mark is INCREDIBLE!!! I would take every class from him! He is so helpful and wants his students to pass and excel! Hands down most helpful professor EVER