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How I Got a Deloitte Offer Without an Accounting Background
What UC Davis MPAc taught me about standing out
He almost skipped the Deloitte table. Chris Ngan MPAc 26 walked into Meet the Firms convinced his background disqualified him—until one conversation reframed everything and changed his career trajectory.
From Michoacán to MBA: Intentionally Redefining Entrepreneurship
Inside the MBA Residential: Where community fuels innovation, networks and real-world strategy
From her family’s small-town businesses in Michoacán to debating strategy with startup founders, Sacramento Part-Time MBA student Stephanie Martinez discovers entrepreneurship is legacy, community and courage.
Engineering Taught Me How. My MBA Shows Me What to Build.
Bridging technical expertise with business strategy
Full-Time MBA student Marianna de Lima Freitas had the technical expertise, but not the strategic visibility she wanted. Her MBA became the turning point from execution to product leadership.
Asking “Why Not Me?” Before Business School
How SIEML led me to the UC Davis Master of Management
Emmanuel Durojaiye MM 26 arrived at UC Davis unsure of his next step. Two weeks on campus pushed him to rethink business school, decision-making and how management skills shape technical careers.
Slice of Life Video: Master of Management
Where collaboration fuels confidence
Future leaders from every background come together in the UC Davis Master of Management. Watch this Slice of Life video to see how community, career support and curiosity shape what’s next.
Learning to Lead When Strategy Changes
Lessons from a data-driven pivot in our Integrated Management Project
When the data blew up her team’s original plan, MBA student Natalie Webster led a pivot for a nonprofit client—no safety net. Her IMP experience shows UC Davis MBAs make evidence-based calls under pressure.
Putting Data Analytics to Work to Improve Agentic AI User Experience
MSBA practicum project gauges user behavior—and how to keep them coming back
What happens when MSBA students take on the evaluation of a cutting edge new AI app? MSBA students Vedant Patel and Yvonne Shan share how their practicum project with RoloScan turned user feedback into design changes that shaped engagement.
From Sales Rep to MBA Leader: My Biotech Journey to Commercial Leadership
“The investment you make outside the 9-to-5 is the investment that builds your future.”
A new baby and a plateaued career pushed Jason Bartus MBA 26 to pivot. This is how he balanced fatherhood, a full-time biotech job and an MBA.
Musician to MPAc: Why I Chose Accounting After Building a Creative Business
Turning artistic passion into financial confidence
Running a thriving music business revealed a critical gap—not in creativity, but in financial knowledge. MPAc student Katya Jane Fomin shares how accounting elevated her creative career.
Why I Chose UC Davis MPAc Before Starting My Big Four Career
"I deferred my KPMG audit offer to focus on CPA exam preparation."
Mia Hildebrand MPAc 26 postponed her KPMG start date to join UC Davis MPAc, prioritizing CPA exam preparation, faculty support and an accelerated path toward licensure.
Why I Chose UC Davis as a First-Gen, Creative Entrepreneur
Building a stronger business foundation while raising my daughter and teaching photography
First-gen photographer and working mom Melissa Sanchez Robinson shares how UC Davis’ Sacramento Part-Time MBA is helping her scale her creative business, build confidence and open new doors for her family’s future.
Confessions of Former Interns: Sharing Our Tips and Strategies for MBA Success
From tips on standing out to figuring out corporate culture, the advice flowed at “Confessions of Former Interns,” a candid session hosted by Women in Leadership & Allies.