Dean H. Rao Unnava: Fall 2025 Big 3 Video

Dean H. Rao Unnava's Fall 2025 edition of the Big 3 features:

UC Davis Sacramento Part-Time MBA Program Moves to Aggie Square
Our Sacramento Part-Time MBA and Master of Management programs have moved to a new home at Aggie Square, the state capital’s premier innovation hub at the UC Davis Sacramento campus. Read more

Distinguished Professor Bhargava Expands Role in Academic Leadership
Distinguished Professor and Suran Chair in Technology Management Hemant Bhargava has been named Associate Dean for Academic Affairs. Bhargava has been a vital part of the GSM community since 2003, bringing a wealth of experience, leadership and award-winning research. Read more

QS Ranks UC Davis MSBA No. 1 Globally for Return on Investment for Fourth Year 
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, which also recognized our Full-Time MBA among the top 20 at U.S. public universities. And our Online MBA ranked among the Top 10 in North America and 16th globally. Read more

Video Transcript

• We’re now a part of UC Davis Aggie Square, Sacramento’s $1.1 billion innovation hub
• Distinguished Professor Hemant Bhargava is blazing new trails on the economics of AI and data sharing in Big Tech
• Our Master of Science in Business Analytics ranked No. 1 in the world for return on investment, for the fourth year in a row

Welcome to the Fall 2025 edition of the Big 3 Video Newsletter.

UC Davis Sacramento Part-Time MBA Program Moves to Aggie Square
Our Sacramento Part-Time MBA and Master of Management programs have moved to a new home at Aggie Square, the state capital’s premier innovation hub at the UC Davis Sacramento campus.

Aggie Square positions UC Davis as a global nexus for innovation, economic development, and life sciences collaboration. It offers students, researchers, and our partners a dynamic space to collaborate and create jobs while developing groundbreaking solutions to pressing problems.

Our classes are underway, and our graduate business students and our community are already benefitting. It’s an exciting step that strengthens our role in the economic and innovation ecosystem of Northern California.

Distinguished Professor Bhargava Expands Role in Academic Leadership
I’m delighted to share that Distinguished Professor Hemant Bhargava has been appointed Associate Dean for Academic Affairs.

Over more than two decades here, Hemant has helped shape the school’s academic programs and faculty leadership in extraordinary ways—from co-founding our Master of Science in Business Analytics program to launching the Center for Analytics and Technology in Society.

Hemant is also a global thought leader on the economics of artificial intelligence and data sharing in Big Tech. His research explores the paradoxes of AI pricing, why tech rivals can benefit from sharing data, and how AI is being regulated. His work is shaping how businesses and society approach this transformative technology.

QS Ranks UC Davis MSBA No. 1 Globally for Return on Investment for Fourth Year
Our Master of Science in Business Analytics program in San Francisco continues to receive international recognition.

For the fourth straight year, QS has ranked the MSBA No. 1 in the world for return on investment.

Graduates of the program are in high demand, earning six-figure starting salaries and launching rewarding careers. This recognition underscores the rigor and value of the program and the impact it has on our students’ futures.

QS also recognized our MBA programs. Our Full-Time MBA ranked among the Top 20 at U.S. public universities. And our Online MBA ranked among the Top 10 in North America and 16th globally, out of more than 120 programs reviewed.

These rankings reflect the excellence of our programs, the dedication of our faculty and staff, and the achievements of our students and alumni.

Thank you for watching this issue of the Big 3!