Why UC Davis Full-Time MBA is the Next Step in Your Career

Every MBA journey begins with a leap—new faces, new challenges and new possibilities. For the UC Davis Full-Time MBA, experience begins by turning strangers into teammates and future collaborators.

The class of 2027 reflects the program’s diversity and ambition—students who bring with them stories that stretch across continents, industries and personal passions.

From Guangzhou to Dhaka to Los Angeles, they chose UC Davis for its strong sense of community, global network and academic rigor.

Veterans, athletes, musicians and aspiring innovators all unite to become Aggies, ready to take on challenges in biotech, sustainability and global business. What stands out most is their shared commitment to growth—pushing beyond comfort zones, embracing collaboration and preparing to lead with impact.

Orientation is more than a welcome; it’s the first chapter in a journey that will define their next two years and shape their careers for decades to come.

Video Transcript

Xinlan Li MBA 27

I'm Xinlan Li, I was born and raised in Guangzhou, China. So the reason I chose UC Davis is because it has the best city, best community and the best personnel. They’re so warm and welcoming.

Abdullah Sayeef MBA 27

Hey, I'm Abdullah and I come from Dhaka, Bangladesh. And I chose UC Davis because of networking.

Olivia Benz MBA 27

Hi, my name is Olivia Benz. I chose UC Davis because of the commitment, the opportunities here by the university and the community that they provide. And then my bonus fun fact is that I'm an Air Force veteran, so I'm excited to be here and continue serving my community in new ways.

Daniel Vaziri MBA 27

Hi, I'm Daniel Vaziri. Born and raised in Los Angeles, California. I chose UC Davis because of the community and the academic rigor. Something interesting about me is that I played Division I volleyball at Pepperdine University.

Priyanka Chatterjee MBA 27

Hi, my name is Priyanka Chatterjee. I'm from India. I chose UC Davis for networking and to be a part of this UC community.

Joshua Lee MBA 27

Hey, everybody. My name is Joshua Lee. I'm from the Bay Area. One thing that I chose UC Davis for was for its inclusivity and sustainability. And one unique thing about myself is that I've been playing the violin for 19 years.

Brian O’Hart MBA 27

Hey, I'm Brian O’Hart and I'm from Bedford, Indiana. I chose UC Davis specifically for the Biotechnology Industry Immersion program. And fun fact about me is I'm an amateur astronomer and I have an eight-inch Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope.