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Taking the Leap into Accounting at UC Davis
Bringing my skills from higher education to a new calling in MPAc program
"2020 changed by life forever...I began to give serious thought to where I wanted to take my career and how I could prepare for my best future. The UC Davis MPAc program offered me an exciting new professional career path," says Brian Favetti MPAc 23.
100% Job Placement for 2023 MPAc Cohort with Record Average Starting Salary
Proven return on investment for Master of Professional Accountancy
Our average starting salary has continued to increase year-over-year, with our 2023 MPAc graduates boasting an average of $76,000. Students have joined large and small firms alike, including Deloitte, KPMG, EY, PWC and Campbell Taylor Washburn.
Wall Street’s Jim Cramer vs. UC Davis MPAc Students’ Stock Picks
Students recommend retailers, clothing, beverage companies
While CNBC’s “Mad Money” host Jim Cramer has a wide audience for his stock picks, far lesser known for having expertise in stock analysis are the Master of Professional Accounting students at UC Davis, who recently presented their stock recommendations.
Why a UC Davis MPAc Degree?
Our experiences, insights and advice on our path to UC Davis
MPAc Student Ambassadors Winnie Zhang and Yifan Zou share why they chose UC Davis, advice for prospective accounting students, and tips on applying, interviewing and writing your personal statement.
100% Placement: All 2022 MPAc Grads Land Offers from Top Firms
New alumni report record-setting average starting salary over $72K
Heading to the Big 4 and national and regional firms, every job-seeking student from our MPAc Class of 2022 has secured a career offer less than three months after graduation.
Top Accounting Recruiters Visit Us: My Experience at UC Davis’ "Meet the Firms" Event
How I prepared and strategically targeted employers
MPAc student Shaneil Mckenzie shares networking tips and takeaways from her experience meeting leading recruiters at UC Davis.
UC Davis Graduate School of Management Recognized as Gold Top-10 Military Friendly® School
Creating opportunities for the military community
Reflecting a commitment to students and alumni in the U.S. military, the UC Davis GSM is ranked No. 6 among graduate schools and the only University of California graduate school among the top 10 in Military Friendly's latest survey.
MPAc Alumna Brianna Dean-Sysum Readies to Join EY
2022 Master of Professional Accountancy grad shares her path to Big 4 firm
Recent MPAc alumna Brianna Dean-Sysum shares the value of UC Davis’ accounting program and her tips and advice for prospective students.
How I Joined the MPAc Program as an International Student
“A tremendous launch pad” toward a rewarding accounting career
International student and 2022 Master of Professional Accountancy graduate Ziyan Xu shares tips for pursuing a graduate accounting degree.
A Deloitte Dream: How the MPAc program “Changed My Life”
My journey to UC Davis helped me find belonging, support and a career
Struggling to find his fit in college, Kyle Gillingwater discovered the UC Davis MPAc program, pivoted and found the program changed his life.
Alumni Spotlight: MPAc Grad Larry Yee Jumps from PwC to VC firm
Director of Finance, Mayfield Fund | Former Sr. Manager, PwC
"A lot of what I do today was grounded in the things I learned, and all of it started here," says Larry Yee, now a Director of Finance for the Mayfield Fund and a graduate of the inaugural MPAc Class of 2013.
2021-2022 Year in Review Video - UC Davis Graduate School of Management
From orientation to our data hackathon, from Online MBA residentials to Peer-to-Pier, and from community socials to Industry Immersions, we've captured highlights of this past year across all six of our programs.