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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.

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
17354
Chandler-Gilbert
CGCC Online
Online
08/2510/17
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • J. Goff
Open
16 of 28 seats available
    • Notes: First Eight (8) Week Class
      SBS200, SBS213, SBS214, SBS220 & SBS230 will all use the same required textbooks/materials, at one reduced price. Please refer to the syllabus on the 1st day of class for more information
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
19552
Glendale
Online Class
Online
08/2509/19
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • M. Moreno
Open
10 of 24 seats available
  • Costs include SBS Course Fee: $2.00
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
23677
Mesa
Online Course
Online
10/2012/19
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • Staff
Open
9 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.
      Students may contact instructor at alan.beveridge@mesacc.edu
  • Textbook info pending
13585
Phoenix
ONLINE CANVAS
Online
09/0810/31
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • A. Redendo
Open
9 of 20 seats available
30572
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
08/2510/13
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • Staff
Open
32 of 35 seats available
    • Notes: Eight (8) Week Class
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
30573
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
10/2012/08
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • Staff
Open
35 of 35 seats available
    • Notes: Eight (8) Week Class
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor

SBS202: Small Business Bookkeeping And Tax Preparation – 1 credit

Introduces accounting and recordkeeping with emphasis on practical use of financial data 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 preparation for small business owners. Designed for the non-financially oriented owner/manager of a small business. Prerequisites: None.

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
19553
Glendale
Online Class
Online
09/2210/03
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • A. Trujillo
Open
20 of 24 seats available
  • Costs include SBS Course Fee: $2.00
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor

SBS203: Financing And Cash Management For A Small Business – 1 credit

Planning for and meeting the financial needs of the small business including cash flow planning, identification of financial needs and sources, equity and debt financing, and preparation of loan packages. Participants complete a financial plan for their individual company, with emphasis on cost controls, sales revenue projection, expense allocation, and inventory cost control. Day-to-day operational budgeting also included. Prerequisites: None.

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
19554
Glendale
Online Class
Online
10/0610/17
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • A. Trujillo
Open
19 of 24 seats available
  • Costs include SBS Course Fee: $2.00
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor

SBS204: Small Business Marketing And Advertising – 2 credits

Introduction to marketing and advertising strategies and methods including business image, target market analysis, and customer buying behavior profile. Analysis and selection of advertising/business promotion methods and timing. Methods of deciding product and market segment focus included. Design of an individual marketing and advertising/promotion plan. Prerequisites: None.

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
19609
Glendale
Online Class
Online
10/2011/14
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • M. Moreno
Open
19 of 24 seats available
  • Costs include SBS Course Fee: $2.00
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
13839
Phoenix
ONLINE CANVAS
Online
09/2211/14
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • d. Zaharopoulos
Open
13 of 20 seats available
30622
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
08/2510/13
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • Staff
Open
35 of 35 seats available
30623
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
10/2012/08
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • Staff
Open
35 of 35 seats available

SBS213: Hiring and Managing Employees – 1 credit

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.

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
19626
Glendale
Online Class
Online
11/1711/28
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • Y. Facio
Open
20 of 24 seats available
  • Costs include SBS Course Fee: $2.00
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
28347
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
08/2510/13
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • Staff
Open
30 of 35 seats available
28348
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
10/2012/08
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • Staff
Open
33 of 35 seats available
13119
Phoenix
ONLINE CANVAS
Online
09/0810/31
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • A. Redendo
Open
15 of 20 seats available
17328
Chandler-Gilbert
CGCC Online
Online
10/2011/14
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • P. Breece
Open
24 of 28 seats available
    • Notes: Alternative Schedule
      SBS213, SBS214, SBS220 & SBS230 will all use the same required textbooks/materials, at one reduced price. Please refer to the syllabus on the 1st day of class for more information.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor

SBS214: Small Business Customer Relations – 1 credit

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.

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
17329
Chandler-Gilbert
CGCC Online
Online
11/1712/12
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • P. Breece
Open
18 of 28 seats available
    • Notes: Alternative Schedule
      SBS213, SBS214, SBS220 & SBS230 will all use the same required textbooks/materials, at one reduced price. Please refer to the syllabus on the 1st day of class for more information.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
13124
Phoenix
ONLINE CANVAS
Online
10/2012/19
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • A. Redendo
Open
17 of 20 seats available
19627
Glendale
Online Class
Online
12/0112/12
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • Y. Facio
Open
21 of 24 seats available
  • Costs include SBS Course Fee: $0.00
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
28196
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
08/2510/13
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • Staff
Open
35 of 35 seats available
28197
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
10/2012/08
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • Staff
Open
35 of 35 seats available

SBS216: Planning for a Small Business – 2 credits

Relates business management issues to a specific small business through development of an individual study plan. Provides on-site review of business operation by trained instructor. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (SBS200 and SBS204) or SBS220 or permission of Instructor.

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
30555
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
08/2510/13
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • Staff
Open
34 of 35 seats available
30567
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
10/2012/08
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • Staff
Open
35 of 35 seats available

SBS217: Starting/Managing A Home Business – 1 credit

Analysis of the successful operation of a home-based business. Includes study of economic feasibility, practicality, and adjustments for the family. Analysis of the advantages/disadvantages of operating a home based business, versus a storefront business. Review of current trends in home business opportunities and franchises. Descriptions of home businesses that have succeeded in local, national, and international markets. Prerequisites: None.

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
31316
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
08/2510/13
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • Staff
Open
35 of 35 seats available
    • Notes: Six (6) Week Class
      Software Required
      Microsoft Word or similar word processing software
      Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
31317
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
10/2012/08
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • Staff
Open
35 of 35 seats available
    • Notes: Six (6) Week Class
      Software Required
      Microsoft Word or similar word processing software
      Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
19555
Glendale
Online Class
Online
09/2210/03
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • Y. Facio
Open
21 of 24 seats available
  • Costs include SBS Course Fee: $2.00
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor

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.

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
17330
Chandler-Gilbert
CGCC Online
Online
10/2012/19
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • J. Goff
Open
22 of 28 seats available
    • Notes: Second Eight (8) Week Class
      SBS213, SBS214, SBS220 & SBS230 will all use the same required textbooks/materials, at one reduced price. Please refer to the syllabus on the 1st day of class for more information.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
19610
Glendale
Online Class
Online
10/0610/31
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • M. Moreno
Open
23 of 24 seats available
28335
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
08/2510/13
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • Staff
Open
32 of 35 seats available
28336
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
10/2012/08
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • Staff
Open
34 of 35 seats available
15230
Paradise Valley
ONLINE
Online
08/2510/17
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • D. Bartola
Open
17 of 23 seats available
    • Notes: Online courses require reliable internet access. If you have not taken an online course or used the Canvas Classroom, please contact the PVCC Technology Help Desk for more information at 602.787.7780.

      Online classes do not meet at specific class times. Coursework must be completed according to deadlines. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device.

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.

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
31993
Chandler-Gilbert: Pecos Campus
Pecos Library Rm 104
Hybrid In-Person
10/2112/19
Fall 2025
Tu
10:00AM – 11:15AM
  • J. Suriano
Open
20 of 20 seats available
    • Notes: Hybrid classes combine a reduced amount of scheduled classroom time with required out-of-class learning activities, typically conducted online.
      Second Eight (8) Week Class
      SBS213, SBS214, SBS220 & SBS230 will all use the same required textbooks/materials, at one reduced price. Please refer to the syllabus on the 1st day of class for more information.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
17331
Chandler-Gilbert
CGCC Online
Online
08/2510/17
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • J. Suriano
Open
23 of 28 seats available
    • Notes: Second Eight (8) Week Class
      SBS213, SBS214, SBS220 & SBS230 will all use the same required textbooks/materials, at one reduced price. Please refer to the syllabus on the 1st day of class for more information.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
13125
Phoenix
ONLINE CANVAS
Online
10/2012/19
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • d. Zaharopoulos
Open
17 of 20 seats available
28349
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
08/2510/13
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • Staff
Open
32 of 35 seats available
    • Notes: Ten (10) Week Class
      8-week class option available
      Software Required
      MyLab is required for the course and is bundled with the eText. Students may purchase these materials directly through Pearson using the link in the syllabus.
28350
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
10/2012/08
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • Staff
Open
35 of 35 seats available
    • Notes: Ten (10) Week Class
      8-week class option available
      Software Required
      MyLab is required for the course and is bundled with the eText. Students may purchase these materials directly through Pearson using the link in the syllabus.

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.

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
23540
Mesa
Online Course
Online : Open Entry/Open Exit
08/2510/17
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • Staff
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 23540 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 23540 Students may contact instructor at: alan.beveridge@mesacc.edu
  • Textbook info pending

SBS298AA: Special Projects – 1 credit

Organized and tailored around the interests and needs of the individual student. Structured to provide an atmosphere of individualized research and study paralleled by professional expertise and guidance. Professional-type facilities and equipment available for student use. Allows the best aspects of independent study and individualized learning to be combined to maximize student development. Prerequisites: Permission of Program Director or Instructor.

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
25416
South Mountain
ONLINE
Online
12/0812/19
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • Staff
Open
30 of 30 seats available
  • Costs include SBS Course Fee: $5.00
    • Notes: Students enrolled in this course receive priority use of the Community Entrepreneurship Center Incubator Facility.
      This class is offered Online. Click the link to view a video on how the class will be
      held: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VE29UfWcGsQ What is an Online Class?
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor