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Alan Beveridge

Faculty - OYO

Program Director :

Business

Business

Office: BP 43A - Room: BP6B

480-461-7871

602-740-7959 (mobile)

Office Hours

MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday
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2:00 PM - 4:00 PM2:00 PM - 4:00 PM2:00 PM - 4:00 PM 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    

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Classes Taught

Fall 2024

EPS150 Introduction to Entrepreneurship 3 Credits

Overview of entrepreneurship. Includes the entrepreneurial process and the skills required to be successful, including starting, planning, financing, marketing, and managing a business. Prerequisites: None.
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
13422

Online Course
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
08/19/2024 – 10/11/2024

Class Ended

Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information.

Class 13422 Students may contact instructor at: alan.beveridge@mesacc.edu
MGT253 Owning and Operating a Small Business 3 Credits

Starting, organizing, and operating a small business, including location, finance management processes, advertisement and promotion, credit, inventory control and ethics. Prerequisites: None.
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
13346
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lecture
08/19/2024 – 12/13/2024
MoWe
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM

Class Started

Notes: During the Fall semester this class will be returning to in-person classes. Students will be required to attend class during the schedule time on campus two days per week.

Class 13346 Students may contact instructor at: alan.beveridge@mesacc.edu
15776

Online Course
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
08/19/2024 – 10/11/2024

Class Ended

Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information.

Class 15776 Students may contact instructor at alan.beveridge@mesacc.edu
SBS290AA Developing a Practical Small Business Plan 0.5 Credits

Practical techniques for developing, writing, and implementing a business plan. Designed for the small business owner or manager. Prerequisites: None.
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
14955

Online Course
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
Open Entry / Open Exit
08/19/2024 – 10/11/2024

Class Ended

Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information.

Class 14955: Students will have 8 weeks from their start date to complete the class. OEE students may work at the open labs at Southern & Dobson and Red Mountain. OEE students must have the appropriate software to complete assignments at home and in the labs. Go to www.mesacc.edu/elearning for additional information.

Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.

Class 14955: Students may contact instructor at: alan.beveridge@mesacc.edu

Fall Flex Start 2024

EPS160 New Venture Creation 2 Credits

Process of starting a new venture including evaluating specific business opportunities identifying financing alternatives, and defining start-up issues. Prerequisites: None.
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
15127

Online Course
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
10/14/2024 – 12/13/2024

Class Started

Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information.

Class 15127 Students may contact instructor at: alan.beveridge@mesacc.edu
EPS195 Business Start-Up and Planning 2 Credits

Development of a feasibility approach to strategic decision making concerning new venture start-up. Includes development of a business feasibility study and a preliminary business plan. Prerequisites: None.
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
13423

Online Course
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
10/14/2024 – 12/13/2024

Class Started

Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information.

Class 13423 Students may contact instructor at: alan.beveridge@mesacc.edu
MGT253 Owning and Operating a Small Business 3 Credits

Starting, organizing, and operating a small business, including location, finance management processes, advertisement and promotion, credit, inventory control and ethics. Prerequisites: None.
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
14772

Online Course
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
10/14/2024 – 12/13/2024

Class Started

Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information.

Class 14772 Students may contact instructor at alan.beveridge@mesacc.edu
SBS200 Small Business Operations 2 Credits

In-depth analysis of and individual plan development for the "day-to-day" problems encountered in the operation of a small business. Includes the development of an individual business operations plan including finance, purchasing, production scheduling, maintenance, shipping/receiving,personnel management and insurance/risk management requirements. Investigation of daily problems related to inventory control and business expansion. Prerequisites: None.
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
15126

Online Course
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
10/14/2024 – 12/13/2024

Class Started

Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information.

Students may contact instructor at alan.beveridge@mesacc.edu
SBS214 Small Business Customer Relations 1 Credits

Developing and improving customer relations for the small business. Planning and delivering quality customer service. Includes topics on attitude of employees, customer perceptions and motivations, handling customer dissatisfaction, and developing customer, supplier, vendor, and distributor loyalty. Prerequisites: None.
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
13420

Online Course
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
10/14/2024 – 12/13/2024

Class Started

Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information.

Students may contact instructor at alan.beveridge@mesacc.edu

Spring 2025

EPS150 Introduction to Entrepreneurship 3 Credits

Overview of entrepreneurship. Includes the entrepreneurial process and the skills required to be successful, including starting, planning, financing, marketing, and managing a business. Prerequisites: None.
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
26224

Online Course
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
01/13/2025 – 03/07/2025

Open

21 of 30
Seats Available

Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information.

Class 26224 Students may contact instructor at: alan.beveridge@mesacc.edu
EPS161 New Venture Law and Finance 3 Credits

Introduction to the principles of legalization and capitalization of a new business venture. Includes the processes required to organize, register, finance, launch and protect a business. Prerequisites: None.
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
31949
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lecture
01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025
MoWe
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM

Open

27 of 30
Seats Available

Notes: Introduction to the principles of legalization and capitalization of a new business venture. Includes the processes required to organize, register, finance, launch and protect a business.
EPS165 New Venture Feasibility Analysis 2 Credits

Introduction to the industry's market and competitive structure. Includes the technical skills to develop a competitive strategy for entry into the business segment. Covers the market potential evaluation, niche identification, analysis of competition, and development of customer profiles. Also involves development of a marketing strategy and sales projections for new business ventures. Prerequisites: None.
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
31951

Online Course
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025

Open

28 of 30
Seats Available

Notes: Introduction to the industry`s market and competitive structure. Includes the technical skills to develop a competitive strategy for entry into the business segment. Covers the market potential evaluation, niche identification, analysis of competition, and development of customer profiles. Also involves development of a marketing strategy and sales projections for new business ventures.

This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information.

Students may contact instructor at: alan.beveridge@mesacc.edu

Spring Flex Start 2025

MGT253 Owning and Operating a Small Business 3 Credits

Starting, organizing, and operating a small business, including location, finance management processes, advertisement and promotion, credit, inventory control and ethics. Prerequisites: None.
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
26264
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lecture
01/28/2025 – 05/09/2025
TuTh
10:30 AM – 11:55 AM

Open

23 of 30
Seats Available
SBS213 Hiring and Managing Employees 1 Credits

Methods and techniques for managing employees in a small business. Includes supervisor's role, leadership styles, interpersonal communications, staff planning, employee work styles, techniques for handling problem employees, and employee motivation. Focuses on real life situations to enable the business owner to gain high performance from their employee team. Includes segment on hiring, new employee orientation, training, benefits, and developing future staffing needs assessment. Prerequisites: None.
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
31952

Online Course
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
03/17/2025 – 05/09/2025

Open

29 of 30
Seats Available

Notes: Methods and techniques for managing employees in a small business. Includes supervisor`s role, leadership styles, interpersonal communications, staff planning, employee work styles, techniques for handling problem employees, and employee motivation. Focuses on real life situations to enable the business owner to gain high performance from their employee team. Includes segment on hiring, new employee orientation, training, benefits, and developing future staffing needs assessment

This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information.

Students may contact instructor at: alan.beveridge@mesacc.edu
SBS220 Internet Marketing For Small Business 2 Credits

Focuses on "e-Commerce"-doing business on the Internet and planning a web site. Topics include: how the Internet can help growth and success of business; examples of successful marketing on the Internet; availability of Internet services; necessary hardware and software for marketing on the Internet; determining products/services appropriate for Internet marketing; budget constraints and ongoing operations of the Internet site. Prerequisites: None.
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
28645

Online Course
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
03/17/2025 – 05/09/2025

Open

22 of 24
Seats Available

Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information.

Students may contact instructor at: alan.beveridge@mesacc.edu
SBS230 Financial and Tax Management for Small Business 2 Credits

An overview of accounting and recordkeeping for the successful management of a small business. Develops an understanding of the accounting cycle and preparation of financial statements. Includes section on tax consequences and the choice of legal entity choice based on taxation. Prerequisites: None.
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
31953

Online Course
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
03/17/2025 – 05/09/2025

Open

26 of 30
Seats Available

Notes: An overview of accounting and recordkeeping for the successful management of a small business. Develops an understanding of the accounting cycle and preparation of financial statements. Includes section on tax consequences and the choice of legal entity choice based on taxation

This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information.

Students may contact instructor at: alan.beveridge@mesacc.edu

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