AACSB "Innovations That Inspire": Business Schools Transforming Higher Education

Chief Diversity Officer Elizabeth Moon featured in video series on diversity, equity and inclusion

Recognizing this year's "Innovations That Inspires" awardees, AACSB's video series spotlights business school leaders' perspectives on inspiring diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.

Zoë Dybdahl

Associate Director, Master of Professional Accountancy

Zoë Dybdahl joined the Graduate School of Management (GSM) as the associate director of the Master of Professional Accountancy (MPAc) program in 2022.

Part-Time MBA Admissions Overview

Bay Area and Sacramento Part-Time MBA Programs

We recognize the incredible opportunities and challenges in the world today, and we admire your decision to invest in yourself and your future. As you embark on this journey, our MBA admissions team is here to support and guide you every step of the way from the application process to the start of classes.

Who We Look For

We select applicants whose demonstrated leadership, intellectual capacity, global perspective, academic background and professional experience have prepared them to meet the rigors of our MBA program and an impactful career.

  • To be considered for admission, you must hold a bachelor’s degree from a U.S. regionally accredited institution or the international equivalent. To determine if your degree program meets our requirements, review the expected level of study for international students.
  • The Admissions Committee evaluates your academic potential, professional promise and personal qualities. These factors are not listed in order of importance, and we look at each candidate individually.

We aim to assemble a class of students who will bring diverse perspectives to the learning environment.

Christopher Marshall

Director, Alumni Relations & Network Strategy

Christopher Marshall joined the UC Davis Graduate School of Management as the director of alumni relations & network strategy in 2022. He is responsible for fostering alumni engagement, managing and mobilizing the GSMAA Board, and building relationships with external constituencies to grow and strengthen the school’s network. 

Carrie Beam

Academic Director, MSBA Program

Ph.D. in Operations Research, University of California at Berkeley

Carrie Beam brings 20 years of experience in analytics consulting, research and classroom teaching to the program. Her expertise includes data management and visualization, predictive and prescriptive analytics models, and communication of complex analytics materials to general business stakeholders.

Keer Yang

Assistant Professor

Ph.D, Finance, University of Minnesota, 2022

Research Expertise: FinTech, Machine Learning, Financial Intermediaries, Corporate Finance

Keer Yang’s research interests in fintech and machine learning in finance are inspired by the recent revolution in new technologies that affect both financial markets and academic finance research. Through his research, he seeks to understand how financial technologies could contribute to more efficient, equitable, and inclusive financial markets. 

Online Short Course: Leadership Program

Offered in partnership with GetSmarter/2U

About This Program

Effective leaders can adapt to various situations and challenges facing an organization. Whether your team is new or established, transitioning through change, or under pressure to perform, selecting the correct leadership approach is essential to success.

Key Facts

Duration: 8 weeks (excluding orientation)
Commitment: 7 to 10 hours per week
Fee: $1,500