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What I Learned in the MSBA That Got Me Hired
A year of technical training, client work and mentorship prepared me for a career in tech
George Zavala entered the UC Davis MSBA focused on analytics and graduated with the business and communication skills that helped him land a tech sales role at Craft.co.
After 1,000 Job Applications, One Connection Changed Everything
How the UC Davis MSBA helped me pivot from teaching middle school to becoming a data analyst at Chime
From teaching middle school to landing a data analyst role at Chime, Spencer Holsinger shares how the UC Davis MSBA helped turn 1,000 job applications into a career breakthrough.
Your MBA, AI and the Future of Work
Microsoft General Manager and alumnus Kiran Bangalore on building skills for what’s next
Microsoft General Manager Kiran Bangalore MBA 04 shares why continuous learning, AI fluency and strong business fundamentals can help MBA students turn emerging technology into career and entrepreneurial opportunities.
Alumni Video Spotlight: Jaimie Asakawa MBA 24
Marketing & Strategic Partnerships Director of Junior Achievement of Sacramento
Alumna Jaimie Asakawa turned her passion for entrepreneurship into a career creating opportunities for others, from helping business owners build their brands to preparing young people for their futures.
Should You Go Straight to Graduate School After College?
Four UC Davis students explain why they chose a Master of Management before entering the workforce
Job offer or graduate school? Four UC Davis Master of Management students share why they continued their education and how the decision is shaping their careers, leadership skills and future goals.
From Med School Prep to Machine Learning at Google
How one Python class changed my whole plan and led me to the UC Davis MSBA
MSBA alumnus Abdullah Kazi entered UC Davis MSBA with technical skills but needed business insight. His practicum experience helped him bridge analytics and impact, leading to a career at Google.
From Inaugural MPAc Graduate to Mentor: Larry Yee Honored With 2026 Outstanding Service Award
Career journey spans PwC, venture finance and fintech while giving back to the next generation of MPAc students
Lawrence “Larry” Yee MPAc 13 accepted the Outstanding Service Award in recognition of his longstanding commitment to the UC Davis Graduate School of Management and the Master of Professional Accountancy community.
How Three GSM Alumni Are Redefining What It Means to Lead
Alumni Association Award recipients: Harpreet Singh MBA 10, Larry Yee MPAc 13 and Sara Howard MBA 19
The GSM Alumni Association honors three graduates whose leadership, service and innovation are making an impact in business, technology and health care.
Alumni Video Spotlight: Joncarlo Mark MBA 00
Founder of Upwelling Capital Group
From launching a boutique investment firm to mentoring future business leaders, alumnus Joncarlo Mark shares the leadership lessons that continue to shape his success. View video.
From Goldman Sachs to Amazon: Building My Career Through Analytics
UC Davis MSBA turned my frustration into transformation
Alumna Maria Ahumada MSBA 22 reflects on her team's Practicum project, her technical growth and the career-defining experiences that prepared her for success at Amazon while mentoring the next generation of Latinas in tech.
Meet Our 2026 Commencement Student Speakers
Graduates reflect on growth, challenge and what's next
Three members of the Class of 2026 will take the stage at Commencement to share their inspirations, experiences, and journeys with their fellow graduates, families and friends. We asked them about their student experience and what's next.
Our Road to the Big Bang! Finals: Building AI-Powered AgTech Focused on Cattle Health
UC Davis MSBA project plants seed to solve $2B dairy cow industry drain
MSBA alumnus Jeremy Twumasi Ampofo, the CEO of HerdSense, a Big Bang! Business Competition Residency Award winner, shares how his team is innovating at the intersection of machine learning and AI integrated with cutting-edge, ruggedized hardware to eliminate subclinical lameness in dairy cattle.