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I Had MBA Envy for Years. Then I Just Did It.
What working full-time while earning an MBA actually looks like
Online MBA alumna Katja Gagen had MBA envy for years. Now Head of Corporate Communications at Bloom Energy, she says the payoff wasn't the credential. It was the person she became.
From Classmates to Co-Founders: How We Turned Group Projects into a Startup
From analytics homework to entrepreneurship, recent MSBA graduates Jeremy Twumasi Ampofo, Kyle Ayisi and Jovoney Morton transformed UC Davis group projects into Habituals, an AI-powered app making self-improvement human, data-driven and sustainable.
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 Football to Finance: My Leadership on the Field Became an Asset
Master of Management helped build a career beyond the game
Master of Management alumnus Thomas Mirabella lacked corporate experience but had five years collegiate experience leading offensive lines. He shares how his leadership on the field and in the classroom scored a job offer in banking.
I Wrote “Get Hired” on My Career Vision Board—Then Made It Happen
How focus, upskilling and UC Davis alumni connections guided my AI career path
This wasn’t manifestation. It was intention. Bay Area Part-Time MBA alumna Prachi Mishra shares how clarity, consistency and preparation shaped an AI-focused job search and led to a new role.
My Nontraditional Path to an MBA
“I pursued an MBA to understand business—and my own blind spots.”
From dropping out of college to launching a viral nonprofit and building Cosmoforge, a thriving marketing agency, this entrepreneur found purpose—and powerful partnerships—through the UC Davis Full-Time MBA.
Alumni Video Spotlight: Sonic Prabhudesai MSBA 18
Charles Schwab. Meta. And now, co-founder of somi.
Sonic Prabhudesai MSBA 18 shares his journey from working on analytics for $1.5T in assets under management at Charles Schwab to driving global growth at Facebook. He recently co-founded somi, a startup redefining how consumers use their data. View video.
From Classroom to Cloud: Launching My Strategy and Operations Career in Tech
Stepping into Salesforce’s Global COO Excellence Academy
From career pivots to C-suite impact, alumna Linda Trinh shares how her Full-Time MBA propelled her into strategy and operations at Salesforce—and onto the prestigious COO Excellence Academy stage.
From Farming Roots to Big Four in The City: UC Davis MPAc Opens Doors
First-gen alum builds career at EY in San Francisco
From first-gen student to senior associate at EY, Eduardo credits the UC Davis MPAc program for sharpening his skills, expanding his network and opening doors to Big Four success.
Alumni Video Spotlight: Caleb Cavazos MBA 15
Digital Marketing Manager at Foley Family Wines & Spirits
Full-Time MBA alum Caleb Cavazos MBA 15 and digital marketing manager at Foley Family Wines & Spirits, shares how rubbing elbows with Napa’s leaders taught him that collaboration drives the industry’s future.
Alumni Video Spotlight: Howard Lo MBA 00
Vice President of Sales and Marketing at DataON
At the GSM Alumni Reunion, Howard Lo MBA 00, vice president of sales and marketing at DataON, shares how 25 years of networking, leadership and community building have shaped his professional journey.
How My UC Davis MBA Prepared Me to Compete on "Survivor"
Business school strategy and leadership skills helped me survive reality TV
What’s it like competing on reality TV? Bay Area Part-Time MBA alum Kevin Leung put his UC Davis experience into play by creating strategic alliances, building trust and staying focused as a contestant on "Survivor" Season 48 in Fiji.