Why UC Davis? Meet Our Newest UC Davis MSBA Students

Welcome to the class of 2025!

Incoming Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA) students from all over the world share why they're pursuing expertise in both data science and business. During this one-year STEM-designated program in San Francisco, they'll blend advanced technical skills with strategic thinking. The program brings together diverse teams, combining strengths in quantitative analysis, computing, business strategy, and organizational leadership.

Kyle Ayisi

Hi everyone. I'm Kyle Ayisi. I'm from central Ohio, and I chose this program for the opportunity. Being in the heart of San Francisco gives us the chance to network, look at jobs in tech, and so San Francisco is a great place to be for lots of opportunities. I’m happy to be here.

Geetanjali Sharma

Hi, I'm Geetanjali Sharma, and I am from India. The reason I chose UC Davis is to enjoy the college life. MSBA is the Master of Science in Business Analytics, and I’ve taken this program because I have work experience in it. The professors here are awesome.

Henri Jenoudet

Hello, my name is Henri, and I am from Lyon, France. I chose UC Davis because of the location. I am part of the MSBA program at UC Davis, on the UC Law campus in San Francisco. As we all know, San Francisco is the tech capital of the world. It's such a privilege to be studying there and meeting so many interesting people.

Garima Mathur

Hi everyone. I'm Garima Mathur. I'm from India, Rajasthan—hot and humid! I came to UC Davis to meet lots of new people, connect with them, learn the culture and things in SF, and pursue my career goals. I'm loving my program. Thank you.

Roman Cao

Hey everyone. I'm Roman. I'm from Beijing, China. I chose UC Davis MSBA because I would like to stay connected with my second home here in Davis.

Yuxuan Du

My name is Yuxuan Du, and I'm from Boise, Idaho. I chose UC Davis because I really enjoy the sunshine and career atmosphere in the Bay Area.

Vignesh Thiagarajan

Hello. I'm Vignesh Thiagarajan, and I'm from Coimbatore, India. One of the reasons I chose UC Davis for the Master of Science in Business Analytics is because of the ROI and alumni network. And of course, the UC branding. Go Aggies!

Yifei Li

Hi. My name is Yifei Li, and I come from China. I came here because of the community. Everyone is close here, and the alumni and professors are all very nice.

Jeremy Ampofo

Hey, my name is Jeremy Ampofo, and I'm from the United Kingdom. I chose UC Davis because of the network and the opportunities that come with it. San Francisco has a lot of opportunities for venture capitalists, startups, and I think it’s a great place to be and a great place for me to come to school.

Rachel Guo

Hi, my name is Rachel, and I'm from China. The reason I chose UC Davis is because it’s a top-notch university located in San Francisco, where I'm able to meet new people every day and gain new perspectives.