Video: Why a UC Davis MSBA?

Meet several of our newest MSBA students who joined our San Francisco-based program, ranked No. 1 globally for return on investment by QS, four years in a row.

Our incoming cohort comes to UC Davis from across California, the nation and internationally. Located in the world's AI innovation hub, our STEM-designated, one-year program is designed for recent graduates and early-career professionals.

The UC Davis MSBA blends analytics, AI, business strategy, and real-world experience to prepare students to lead in today’s data economy. Students collaborate with industry partners on unique, year-long practicum projects, build in-demand technical and leadership skills, and connect with a powerful network across the Bay Area and beyond.

Are you ready to join them? It’s Your Turn.

Video Transcript

Nima Hejazi MSBA 26

Hi, my name is Nima Hejazi. I'm from North Bay. The reason why I chose UC Davis’ MSBA program is the return on investment globally. Number one for four consecutive years. Are you kidding me? That's an easy choice. And one fun fact about me is that I'm a runner. I love running.

Shivangi Kapoor MSBA 26

Hi, I'm Shivangi Kapoor. I'm from India, mostly the central part of India. I chose UC Davis for a career pivot. I have been a tech recruiter at Google India, and now I strive to be on the other side of the table and enter the tech market. And UC Davis is the perfect next step. So, art is therapy for me. And I love creating art. Anything from canvas paintings to digital art. And that's what I love to do.

Logan Garcia MSBA 26

Hi, my name is Logan Garcia. And I'm from Los Angeles, California. I chose the UC Davis MSBA program because it's the best program to use AI data for everyday work. One interesting thing about me is that I started a nonprofit to help high schoolers and college students apply for college and get jobs.

Ian Huang MSBA 26

Hi, my name is Ian Huang. I'm from Walnut, California. The reason I chose UC Davis is the location and the opportunity to a lot of the industries that I want to work in. And a fun fact about me is that I'm an avid drummer. I played drums for nine years.

George Zavala MSBA 26

Hi, my name is George Zavala and I'm originally from Riverside. I chose the UC Davis MSBA because of the location. San Francisco brings a lot of opportunity to network. One fun fact about me is I played rugby at UC Davis for four years during my undergrad.

Rohan Kumar MSBA 26

Hello, my name is Rohan Kumar. And I'm from Elk Grove, California. I chose UC Davis because of all the doors that can be opened through taking this program. And one interesting thing about me is that I'm big on snowboarding. Can't wait for winter to come soon.

Meriem Chennoufi MSBA 26

Hi, my name is Meriem Chennoufi. I am from Tunis, Tunisia, where I grew up. I chose the MSBA program because it is STEM-designated. It covers foundations and advanced. And the fun fact about me is that I speak four languages.