Alan Beveridge

Faculty - OYO

Office: BP 43A - Room: BP6B

480-461-7871

602-740-7959 (mobile)

[email protected]

Office Hours

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
10:30 AM - 2:30 PM	12:00 PM - 1:00 PM	10:30 AM - 2:30 PM	12:00 PM - 1:00 PM	9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
				Online
				By appointment

Classes Taught

Fall 2026

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
15212		Online (On Your Time) Lecture	08/24/2026 – 10/16/2026			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.
	Book Information

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
15221	Dobson Campus BP 1S	In-Person Lecture	08/25/2026 – 12/18/2026	TuTh	10:30 AM – 11:45 AM	Closed
15221	Book Information

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
15163	Dobson Campus BP 2S	In-Person Lecture	08/24/2026 – 12/18/2026	MoWe	9:00 AM – 10:15 AM	Class Started
15163	Book Information
17844	Dobson Campus BP 2S	Hybrid In-Person Lecture	08/25/2026 – 12/18/2026	Tu	1:30 PM – 2:45 PM	Class Started
	Notes: Hybrid classes include face-to-face format on campus at the time listed in the class schedule. The other part will be held online either without a set time to attend or a Live Online session. Students enrolling in a hybrid class acknowledge they already possess the skills described in the Minimum Computer and Technology Requirements at https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information.
	Book Information
16990		Online (On Your Time) Lecture	08/24/2026 – 10/16/2026			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.
	Book Information

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
16428		Online (On Your Time) Lecture Open Entry / Open Exit	08/24/2026 – 10/16/2026			Class Ended
16428	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 16428 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.

Fall Flex Start 2026

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
16547		Online (On Your Time) Lecture	10/19/2026 – 12/18/2026			Class Started
16547	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.

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
16100		Online (On Your Time) Lecture	10/19/2026 – 12/18/2026			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.
	Book Information
34172		Online (On Your Time) Lecture	10/19/2026 – 12/18/2026			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.
	Book Information

SBS200	Small Business Operations					2 Credits
In-depth analysis of and preparation for the day-to-day problems encountered in the operation of a small business. Includes the development of a preliminary plan including finance, purchasing, production scheduling, maintenance, shipping/receiving, and risk management requirements. Investigation of daily problems related to ongoing business operations. Prerequisites: None.
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Availability
16546		Online (On Your Time) Lecture	10/19/2026 – 12/18/2026			Class Started
16546	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.

Spring 2027

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
10126		Online (On Your Time) Lecture	01/19/2027 – 03/12/2027			Closed
10126	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.

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
10095	Dobson Campus BP 1S	In-Person Lecture	01/20/2027 – 05/14/2027	MoWe	9:00 AM – 10:15 AM	Open 21 of 30 Seats Available
10096	Dobson Campus BP 1S	In-Person Lecture	01/20/2027 – 05/14/2027	MoWe	10:30 AM – 11:45 AM	Open 22 of 30 Seats Available

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
10148	Dobson Campus BP 1S	In-Person Lecture	01/19/2027 – 05/14/2027	TuTh	10:30 AM – 11:45 AM	Open 25 of 30 Seats Available

Spring Flex Start 2027

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
10155		Online (On Your Time) Lecture	03/22/2027 – 05/14/2027			Open 2 of 30 Seats Available
10155	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.

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