ALAN COLE
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  • BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Instructor
  • BUS 120, Introduction to Business
  • BUS 204, Business Statistics
  • BS (Civil Engineering), Santa Clara University
  • MBA, University of Texas
  • VOICEMAIL: 760.757.2121 x1256
  • EMAIL: acole@miracosta.edu
Alan Cole
BUS120 Class

Alan Cole has over 20 years of business operations experience at growth-stage technology companies and has spent the last five years in mentor and advisory roles for dozens of local startups.  

Two years after receiving his Engineering degree from Santa Clara University, he founded his first company in San Diego where he focused on software development and first-generation Internet applications.  After managing the company for eight years, Alan returned to school to earn his MBA in Entrepreneurial Management from the University of Texas.  During his time in Austin, he worked for an early-stage venture firm where he supported deal screening and due diligence efforts.

Since returning to San Diego, Alan served as Senior Vice President of Active Network (IPO in 2011) and is currently the Chief Operating Officer of TakeLessons  - a venture-backed online education marketplace.    

Alan is an avid runner and enjoys spending time with his wife and two children in North County San Diego.

 

SYLLABUS LINKS

BUS 132: 1146 Spring 2017 (online)

BUS 204:2707 Spring 2017 (OCS)

BUS 132: 2057 Fall 2016 (online)

BUS 204:2598 Fall 2016 (OCS)

VIDEO LINKS

BUS 120 Alan Cole Pt1 Pt2 Pt3 Pt4 Pt5

BUS 132 Marketing Chapters for first two weeks of semester (PDFs):
MKTG-10: CH01 CH02

BUS 204 Business Statistics Chapters for first two weeks of semester (PDFs):
Business Statistics: A First Course, 3rd Edition, Sharpe, DeVeaux & Velleman: INTRO CH01 CH02

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Teaching Philosophy/Style and Class Management/Activities

My goal is to ensure that students are prepared to put their education to work in their chosen career path.  I focus on the application of our coursework within a business setting and teach concepts in the context of today's business environment.  I'm truly excited about the subject-matter and I'm committed to the success of our students.

Classes are engaging and interactive.  They will be filled with a myriad of delivery formats that speak to different learning styles.  As in the business world, articulate and on-point communication is critical to success and will be emphasized in every class.  The classroom setting will embrace an open and respectful dialog.  All students are expected to be prepared for class and ready to participate.

Personal growth is catalyzed when we reach outside of our comfort zone and embrace new concepts.  Our class will work together to ensure we're all learning at our potential.

I view it as an honor to teach our students and look forward to seeing you in class!