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UC Davis Dismisses the Cowtown Rumors
Poets&Quants talk business school myths and misconceptions
Minhua Zhu, a 2025 Poets & Quants MBA to Watch, dispels the myth that it’s just cows and turkeys at UC Davis, highlighting the advantages of a top-five public research university known for its interdisciplinary collaboration that drives innovation.
CA Drivers Rushed to Buy EVs Before Feds’ Tax Rebate Ended, Setting Sales Record
Professor David Bunch noted that EV sales had stayed around 25% of new cars in 2023-2024, then hit a record 29% in the third quarter this year. Without the rebate deadline, he said, EV sales likely would have declined slightly for the first time.
Three Daily Cognitive Biases
MSBA Academic Director Carrie Beam: "We never come to a decision in our life frame-free."
In this podcast episode, MSBA Academic Director Carrie Beam shares insights on decision science, analytics and preparing future leaders to challenge assumptions, ask tough questions and drive inclusive innovation.
Charging $100,000 for H-1B Visas Will Cost the U.S. Uncountable Wealth
Distinguished Professor Hemant Bhargava and USC Professor D. Daniel Sokol argue that the policy "will hurt U.S. growth and innovation, at a time when the global arms race for AI creates a vital need for the sharpest human talent and innovators."
Davis among "The Best Cities For MBAs"
Poets&Quants recognizes Davis for sustainable living, prime location
The college town atmosphere close to the Bay Area and world-class recreation puts Davis on the map says UC Davis MBAs Jack Schaufler, a 2025 Best & Brightest MBA, and Minhua Zhu, a 2025 MBA to Watch by Poets&Quants.
QS Ranks UC Davis Full-Time MBA among Top 20 at U.S. Public Universities
Faculty among the top 15% globally for research impact
The UC Davis Full-Time MBA ranks among the top 20 programs at U.S. public universities, in the top 50 overall and among the top third for employability of graduates, according to the latest QS MBA rankings.
QS Ranks UC Davis Online MBA in Top 10 in North America, No. 16 Globally
QS reviews 126 programs in 27 locations worldwide
For the third consecutive year, QS has ranked the UC Davis Online MBA among the top 10 in North America/The Americas, placing at No. 7 in North America and No. 16 globally in the latest rankings released on September 17, 2025.
QS Ranks UC Davis MSBA No. 1 Globally for Return on Investment for Fourth Year
Plus, No. 5 worldwide for “Value for the Money”; top 20 overall in U.S. and top 40 worldwide
For the fourth consecutive year, the UC Davis Master of Science in Business Analytics is ranked No. 1 globally for return on investment for the degree as recognized by QS, the world's largest global higher education network.
UC Davis Study Reveals Why Sharing Data Between Tech Rivals Can Be Winning Strategy
Specialist firms can ease competitive pressure from tech giants
UC Davis Distinguished Professor Hemant Bhargava’s new study shows how smaller firms can protect their edge against Big Tech by strategically sharing data with rivals, reshaping competition, innovation and policy.
What Sport Rivalries Can Teach Us About Motivation and Performance
Commenting to the New York Times on the U.S. Open men’s final, Professor Stephen Garcia said focusing on mastery, not outcome, reduces anxiety, builds confidence and improves performance in sports and business.
UC Davis Sacramento Part-Time MBA Program Moves to Aggie Square
"A big win for our university and the capital region"
The UC Davis Graduate School of Management announced today that it is moving its nationally ranked Sacramento Part-Time MBA program from leased space in the Education Building at UC Davis Sacramento to the nearby Aggie Square innovation district.
Minhua Zhu Honored among Poets&Quants' 2025 MBAs To Watch
“At UC Davis, AI isn’t just theory—it’s integrated into coursework, which sharpened my problem-solving and prepared me to make smarter, data-driven business decisions," says Minhua Zhu, named one of Poets&Quants' 2025 MBAs To Watch.