...who are changing their lives in meaningful ways
Student Perspective
“The UC Davis MBA program challenges you both inside and outside the classroom. You’ll reevaluate your abilities by pushing yourself to your limits—and breaking through them.”
...who have access to the world’s top business minds
Volkswagen Fraud Game Changer for Financial Markets
Professor Paul Griffin: Analyst and Others Were Not Delving Deeper
Media coverage of the Volkswagen diesel emission cheating scandal—one of the most significant business stories in decades—was so powerful and sustained that it fundamentally changed the way the financial markets operate. Professor Paul Griffin’s research shows why this is good news for the small investor.
Improv for MBAs
Thinking on Your Feet: An Extra Edge
UC Davis is among the pioneering business schools that are effectively bridging the creative and management communities, embracing improv to help with team building and communication. Many top tech and Fortune 500 companies have also turned to improv training.
Recruiters are probing to see how fast you can shift from one topic to another. The art and science is learning how to deeply listen and be present in the moment Read More
Smart Mobile Growth and Competition
Professor Hemant Bhargava Urges Regulatory Caution
The explosion of smart mobile use, and the disruptions that shift is causing to the online economy, creates challenges for antitrust regulators globally. Professor Hemant Bhargava warns of the greater likelihood of remedies having negative unintended consequences.
“We need to ensure that these innovations continue to improve the functioning of society, business and the economy.” Read More
Kimberly Elsbach, Associate Dean and Professor of Organizational Behavior
Setting the Standard for Responsible Business Leadership
“Leadership happens every moment of every day. You always have an opportunity to influence what other people do and why they do it by being a role model. I help students understand their leadership strengths and weaknesses, pushing them to work outside of their comfort zones—for instance, by encouraging those who are not ‘natural leaders’ to take the initiative.” Read More
Advancing Women in Business Leadership
11th Annual UC Davis Study of California Women Business Leaders
In today’s global marketplace, where diverse backgrounds, skills and experience are critical for strategic and operational decisions, having more women involved at the highest levels of business management and corporate governance is associated with more profitable and well-managed corporations. The Graduate School of Management is dedicated to helping make that a reality. Read More
