Why a UC Davis Sacramento Part-Time MBA?

Consistently ranked among the top public Part-Time MBA programs in the nation, the UC Davis Sacramento Part-Time MBA has been preparing professionals for more than three decades to advance their careers and drive economic growth in the capital region—and well beyond.

With classes now at Aggie Square, the area's premier innovation hub at UC Davis Sacramento, the MBA program offers an unmatched opportunity to learn from globally ranked faculty, connect with classmates and campus researchers who bring diverse perspectives, and apply your skills to real-world challenges.

The Sacramento MBA emphasizes collaborative leadership, experiential learning and offers a flexible, hybrid format. Students choose UC Davis for many reasons—from the world-class faculty, to the breadth of our network across Northern California's Super-Region, to the program’s STEM designation, rigorous curriculum and close-knit community.

This year’s incoming class reflects the diversity of professional backgrounds and personal pursuits—a first-generation professional, a parent, a scientist, a marathon runner, a painter and a boxing enthusiast. Their stories embody the values at the core of the Sacramento MBA: ambition, collaboration and impact.

Watch the video to meet several of our newest UC Davis MBAs.

Ready to join them? It's Your Turn. 

Video Transcript

Bryan Estrada
Child Life – Coordinator
Valley Children’s Healthcare

Hey, my name is Bryan Estrada. I am from Fresno, California. I chose UC Davis because of its innovations in healthcare, its diverse and inclusive student body, and its renowned faculty. A couple interesting things about me is that I'm first-gen, and English is actually my second language.

Sedella Jefferson
Program Officer
CARESTAR Foundation

Hey, I'm Sedella. I'm from Little Rock, Arkansas. I chose UC Davis for its collaborative learning environment and meaningful connections. An interesting fact about me is I'm a momma.

Ben Levesque
Chief Executive Officer
Zenix Technology

Hi, everyone. My name is Benoit Levesque. I'm from Montreal, Canada. The reason why I choose UC Davis is for the academics, their network and their community. Fun fact about me: I ran over 10 marathons.

Andre Paradiang
Strategic Partner Development
Google

Hi, I'm Andre. I'm from San Diego, California. I chose Davis because it's STEM designated. And a fun fact about me is that I love boxing.

Katie Griffith
Senior Planner
UC Davis Health

Hi. My name is Katie Griffith. I'm from Northern Virginia. I chose UC Davis because of its extensive range of expertise. And my fun fact is that I love to paint.

Austin Mogen
Cell and Gene Therapy Program Officer & Business Development Director
UC Davis Health

Hi. My name is Austin Mogen. I'm originally from southeast Florida. I chose UC Davis for the opportunity to network and for the STEM-focused curriculum. Fun facts about me: I'm a scientist, drummer and avid skier.