Two-Year STEM-Designated Program Davis: NorCal's Quintessential College Town Summer Start
Impact through innovation, powered by collaboration.
Ranked among the top 20 public Full-Time MBA programs (2026 QS Global MBA Rankings), our STEM-designated MBA prepares you to thrive in today’s innovation-driven industries.
You’ll solve real business challenges, collaborate with a tight-knit cohort and build your network in Northern California’s dynamic business hub. You won’t just learn business theory. You’ll lead, collaborate and problem-solve in real time with real impact.
This isn’t just an MBA. It’s your next big move.
From classroom moments to coffee-fueled collaborations, discover what makes our community vibrant, welcoming and one of a kind.
What sets us apart?
At our collaborative campus in Davis, you’ll join a tight-knit community of curious minds, ambitious doers and purpose-driven innovators. You'll connect with faculty who are shaping the future of business and with classmates who bring global perspectives.
Small by design. With small class sizes and a 10:1 faculty ratio, you’ll never be just a number. You’ll build deep connections with your peers, professors and mentors.
Big on impact. Our capstone Integrated Management Project puts you in the boardroom, solving challenges for Fortune 500s and fast-growing startups.
Location, location, innovation. Study in Davis and tap into Silicon Valley. Our proximity to the Bay Area, Sacramento and Napa puts you at the center of business and policy.
Sustainably minded. Globally connected. We're part of the world’s most sustainable university and the UC system, giving you global reach and a mission-driven network.
From career changers to startup dreamers, our Full-Time MBA students bring big goals and bold perspectives.
We asked a few incoming students what drew them to UC Davis and why this community feels like the right place to launch their next chapter.
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Daniel Vaziri MBA 27
"I chose UC Davis for its unique curriculum, strong community and career focus. The program sharpens critical thinking, supports career goals and fosters camaraderie—helping students enter the workforce prepared and ahead of the competition."
