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UC Davis Sacramento Part-Time MBA Program Moves to Aggie Square
"A big win for our university and the capital region"
The UC Davis Graduate School of Management announced today that it is moving its nationally ranked Sacramento Part-Time MBA program from leased space in the Education Building at UC Davis Sacramento to the nearby Aggie Square innovation district.

Why Sacramento and UC Davis Are Emerging as Leaders in Healthcare Entrepreneurship
Healthcare innovation at Aggie Square focuses on people and access
At Aggie Square, Sacramento Part-Time MBA alumna Jaimie Asakawa joined innovators and leaders to show how collaboration is fueling healthcare breakthroughs—and how the Graduate School of Management prepares graduates to lead this change.

Why a STEM-Designated UC Davis MBA is a “Game” Changer
“UC Davis proves AI learning can thrive in a culture of connection.”
After six years in the gaming/entertainment industry, Full-Time MBA student Daniel Vaziri found UC Davis offered the perfect combination of STEM-designation, career development, culture and AI-driven curriculum.

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.

Video: Full-Time MBA Students Learn the Ropes of Leadership
Suspended bridges and ziplines became the ultimate icebreaker for the class of 2027
Suspended high above the ground, the UC Davis Full-Time MBA incoming class of 2027 kicked off orientation by embracing discomfort, leaning on teammates and transforming nervous energy into confidence.

Minhua Zhu Honored among Poets&Quants' 2025 MBAs To Watch
“At UC Davis, AI isn’t just theory—it’s integrated into coursework, which sharpened my problem-solving and prepared me to make smarter, data-driven business decisions," says Minhua Zhu, named one of Poets&Quants' 2025 MBAs To Watch.

Sebastian Calonico Teaches Future Leaders How to Separate Signal from Noise
Applying causal inference to teach smarter business decision-making
From streaming platforms to healthcare systems, organizations wrestle with the same question: What’s working—and what’s just noise? Assistant Professor Sebastian Calonico specializes in causal inference, the data science that separates coincidence from true impact.

Revolutionizing the $90B Global Sweetener Market
Our Part-Time MBA team delivers market insights for Oobli’s healthier innovation
UC Davis MBAs partner with cutting-edge companies seeking solutions to innovate and grow. Sacramento Part-Time MBAs Marissa Pickard and Ian Tarter share how their team’s project for Oobli could reshape the $90 billion sweetener industry.

Two Esteemed Professors Named Glock Chairs in Management
Prasad Naik and Greta Hsu appointed faculty chairs funded by Miriam Glock
Professors Prasad Naik and Greta Hsu have been appointed to prestigious endowed faculty chairs at UC Davis Graduate School of Management, recognizing their exceptional contributions to marketing, organizational behavior, and the School’s academic mission.

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.

A Standing Ovation for Our MSBA Practicum Project
Analysis of Mondavi Center ticket history led to new marketing outreach
Our unique one-year MSBA practicum projects are a win-win that delivers measurable value to both students and partner organizations. Student Zeel Shah Wang shares how her team developed new marketing strategies for the Mondavi Center for Performing Arts to boost audience engagement.

Universities That Eliminated Admission Test Requirements Saw Gains in Student Body Diversity
Professor Greta Hsu: "Effectiveness of test-optional policies depends on university priorities."
Greta Hsu, professor and associate dean of undergraduate programs, co-led research showing test-optional admissions can boost diversity, but gains fade when universities face enrollment or financial pressures and prioritize test scores.