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Daniel Piercy

Residential Faculty - Business

Business

Business

Office: BP 43A - Room: BP54

480-461-7871

480-206-5692 (alt)

480-206-5692 (mobile)

Office Hours

MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM11:00 AM - 12:30 PM 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM   

Classes Taught

Fall 2022

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
28479
Online Course
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
08/22/2022 - 10/14/2022

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 daniel.piercy@mesacc.edu

GBS151 Introduction to Business 3 Credits
Characteristics and activities of current local, national, and international business. An overview of economics, marketing, management and finance. Prerequisites: None.
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
28376
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lecture
08/22/2022 - 12/16/2022
MoWe
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM

Class Started

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
28387
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lecture
08/22/2022 - 12/16/2022
MoWe
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM

Class Started

Notes: During the Fall semester this class will be returning to in-person classes. Enrollment will be limited to accommodate recommended social distancing. You will be required to attend class on campus two days per week. Students may contact instructor at: daniel.piercy@mesacc.edu

37143
Online Course
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
08/22/2022 - 10/14/2022

Closed

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 37143 Students may contact instructor at daniel.piercy@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
30505
Online Course
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
Open Entry / Open Exit
08/22/2022 - 10/14/2022

Open

21 of 25
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 30505 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.

All textbook and course materials available at no or low cost (<$40) - may include OER (Open Educational Resources).

Class 30505 Students may contact instructor at: daniel.piercy@mesacc.edu

Fall Flex Start 2022

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
30750
Online Course
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
10/17/2022 - 12/16/2022

Open

20 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 30750 Students may contact instructor at: daniel.piercy@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
28480
Online Course
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
10/17/2022 - 12/16/2022

Open

10 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 28480 Students may contact instructor at: amir.meraban@phoenixcollege.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
30234
Online Course
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
10/17/2022 - 12/16/2022

Closed

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 daniel.piercy@mesacc.edu

Spring 2023

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
28400
Online Course
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
01/17/2023 - 03/10/2023

Open

27 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 28400 Students may contact instructor at: daniel.piercy@mesacc.edu
GBS151 Introduction to Business 3 Credits
Characteristics and activities of current local, national, and international business. An overview of economics, marketing, management and finance. Prerequisites: None.
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
28347
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lecture
01/18/2023 - 05/12/2023
MoWe
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM

Open

17 of 18
Seats Available
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
30402
Online Course
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
Open Entry / Open Exit
01/17/2023 - 03/10/2023

Open

24 of 25
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 30402 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. Students may contact instructor at: daniel.piercy@mesacc.edu

Class 30402 The course is structured as an eight week course. Students may enroll at anytime up to March 11, 2022.

Spring Flex Start 2023

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
28386
Online Course
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
03/20/2023 - 05/12/2023

Open

30 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 28386 Students may contact instructor at: amir.meraban@cgc.edu

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