MBA
Full-Time, Flex and Online MBA Options
Why a UC Davis MBA?
A vibe unlike any other.
Immerse yourself in a top-ranked MBA with a close-knit community that inspires others to achieve, helps others to succeed, builds trust and challenges you as a collaborative leader.
Impact through innovation, powered by collaboration.
Our location in Davis connects you to Northern California’s Super-Region: the most powerful intersection of innovation, policy and purpose in the world.
Our students and alumni are a high-performing talent pipeline for companies across this critical economic corridor and well beyond. Whether launching mission-driven ventures or accelerating UC Davis research from the lab to the market through our Industry Immersions, our collaborative approach builds something bigger: opportunity, equity and meaningful impact.
Your ambition. Your schedule. One UC Davis MBA.
Choose the format that works for you: Full-Time MBA, Flex MBA or Online MBA. Each path leads to the same prestigious UC Davis MBA—taught by the same world-class faculty and backed by the same powerful alumni network.
Advance in your current role. Pivot to a new industry. Launch your own venture. However you define success, we’ll help you get there with a schedule that fits your life.
Compare UC Davis MBA Programs
| Blank Cell | Full-Time MBA | Flex MBA | Online MBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration | 2 years | 24-36 months | 24-36 months |
| Class Schedule | Weekday classes during business hours | Weekday evenings (Virtual) and Saturdays (In-Person) | Live online classes, self-paced coursework and in-person residentials |
| Program Start | September | September | January, April, June, September |
| Average Work Experience | 5 years | 7 years | 7 years |
| Location | Gallagher Hall in Davis | Virtual and hybrid options, plus regional and summer opportunities | Virtual |
| Capstone Project | Team project | Team project | Simulated project |
| Required In-person Experiences | Six quarters of residency | Six quarters of bi-weekend residency | Occasional weekend residency |