San Francisco State University Pre-Application Review Day

  • May 14, 2026 11:30am - 2:00pm

Discover Your Future with UC Davis Graduate Business Programs

Join us for an exciting opportunity to explore our Master of Management (MM), Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA), and Master of Professional Accountancy (MPAc) programs. Learn how each degree can elevate your career and get personalized insight into your competitiveness for admission.

Will Snyder Awards for MPAc Excellence

Established by the Executive Director of the Masters of Professional Accountancy Program, Will Snyder and his wife Helena, they have established two MPAc awards to be presented at commencement. The Leadership Award recognizes a graduating MPAc student who demonstrates outstanding leadership in activities and enterprise in the MPAc program. The Academic Achievement Award recognizes a graduating MPAc student with the highest cumulative GPA (est. 2016).

Robert and Miriam Glock Graduate Award

Established by the School in recognition of Robert H. Smiley’s leadership as dean of the UC Davis Graduate School of Management from 1989 to 2003. Four awards are presented at commencement to MBA students in each of the four programs in recognition of outstanding leadership (est. 2003).

Outstanding Leadership & Impact Award Fund

Initiated by leaders from the UC Davis Graduate School of Management (GSM) Bay Area MBA Class of 2018, the purpose of the Outstanding Leadership & Impact Award Fund is to support a GSM graduate student(s) who demonstrates exceptional leadership qualities and has made significant contributions to the GSM community while supporting, promoting and reducing barriers for women in business.

Robert H. Smiley Leadership Award - Endow

Established by the School in recognition of Robert H. Smiley’s leadership as dean of the UC Davis Graduate School of Management from 1989 to 2003. Four awards are presented at commencement to MBA students in each of the four programs in recognition of outstanding leadership (est. 2003).

James F. Sullivan Award for Outstanding Service

Established in James F. Sullivan’s honor upon his retirement as Vice-Chancellor of Business and Finance at UC Davis. One award is presented at commencement to an MBA student in recognition of outstanding service (est. 1991).

Rainy Day Fund

The Student Rainy Day Award Fund was initially established by the MBA and MPAc programs of the Graduate School of Management. The fund’s purpose is to support students facing hardship during their tenure at the GSM, which allows currently enrolled students, in good academic standing, to apply for an award from the school to help them through a financial crisis (est. 2017).

Paul and Susan Bianchi GSM Student Award

Established by Paul and Susan Bianchi to assist in recruiting outstanding students to the full-time and part-time MBA programs (est. 2021).