Why Does Sports Programming Cost So Much? Here's What an Expert Says

Assistant Professor Mike Palazzolo: it's all about deals media made with the leagues

"Sports, especially playoffs in particular, are ultimately sold to the highest bidder. Networks are generally willing to pay a large sum of money to get those contracts because they bring so many eyeballs to their network," Palazzolo said.

Big Bang! Awards Ceremony

Hosted by the UC Davis Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship

  • May 23, 2023 5:00pm - 8:00pm

The UC Davis Big Bang! Business Competition provides a forum for innovators to collaborate, develop and test business ideas. Join us as we celebrate this year's finalists, announce our winners—and help them launch into their bright future!

Networking | 5 p.m.
Program | 6 p.m.


Our 23rd annual Big Bang! will award up to $90,000 in cash prizes:

Mansi Saxena MBA 25

While UC Davis location proximity helps Bay Area residents, its hybrid delivery and culture provide flexibility in multiple ways.

The small cohort size feels intimate and discussion with professors is very enlightening. I feel UC Davis is a clear winner when it comes to holistic learning and industry immersion programs where everyone can find their footing. I hope to share the university culture with prospective students by being a Student Ambassador.

MPAc Spring Social

  • May 18, 2023 4:30pm - 6:30pm

Join the MPAc community for an evening of networking at our annual Spring Social. The event is open to all current and incoming MPAc students, faculty members, and firms.

Firms are invited to bring up to two attendees, and are encouraged to invite MPAc Alumni to join them. This is a great opportunity to connect with fellow MPAc members and professionals in the field.

Class Visit: Organizational Strategy and Structure

Full-Time MBA

  • April 26, 2023 9:00am - 12:50pm
  • May 03, 2023 9:00am - 12:50pm
  • May 10, 2023 9:00am - 12:50pm
  • May 17, 2023 9:00am - 12:50pm
  • May 24, 2023 9:00am - 12:50pm
  • May 31, 2023 9:00am - 12:50pm
  • June 07, 2023 9:00am - 12:50pm

Join us for a UC Davis MBA class visit and experience firsthand our collaborative and close-knit community. You will have the opportunity to chat with an MBA Student Ambassador, meet the professor and observe the student dynamic. We look forward to seeing you!

Organizational Strategy and Structure

Instructor: Elizabeth Pontikes

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Vaaridhi Mathur MSBA 2023

I chose UC Davis because I firmly believed that within a year, it could facilitate my technical, professional and personal growth. Since joining the MSBA cohort, I have enjoyed collaborating with a diverse group of individuals in a sandbox environment, where I can pursue my passions, delve into new areas of interest and enjoy the experience along the way.