Declaring the Business Major

Changing or adding the business major (starting Fall 2027)

Due to high demand and limited capacity, the UC Davis business major is capped at 50 changes of major per year. Beginning in 2027, eligible students who wish to change to or add the business major must apply through lottery. This process ensures equitable access while maintaining academic standards. 

For current UC Davis students who are interested in declaring the business major, please plan to attend an information session:

Accounting and Technology Management Minors

Minor Advising

We provide inclusive, student-centered advising that empowers students to make informed decisions, explore connections between disciplines and grow with confidence in their academic and professional journeys.

For current UC Davis students who are interested in learning more about our minor programs, please attend an information session:

Information Sessions (Registration Required)

If there are no scheduled sessions listed below, please check back soon.

10 Undergraduate Business Schools To Watch In 2025

UC Davis only Western Business School on Poets&Quants' list

  • News
  • June 20, 2025
  • Source: Poets&Quants
Student walking on UC Davis campus

From the large and celebrated to the ambitious upstarts, Poets&Quants spotlights 10 undergrad business programs to watch in 2025—including UC Davis' new STEM-designated and data-driven business major—the only one on the West Coast.

Business Major

Major Advising

Cohort Advising

Every student majoring in business is assigned an advisor who serves as a source of knowledge and support. This partnership begins the summer before matriculation and continues to graduation.  

Advisors work closely with offices across the UC Davis campus to help create better experience for students as they grow intellectually, socially and professionally. Advisors are a point of contact for a variety of issues and questions including the following:

Two Esteemed Professors to Retire from the Graduate School of Management

David Woodruff and Hollis Skaife conclude decades of impact in operations research, accounting and academic leadership

  • News
  • June 18, 2025
Professors David Woodruff and Hollis Skaife ham it up at their retirement celebration

The two internationally renowned senior faculty members will retire from their academic roles on July 1, 2025. Each leaves a legacy of scholarship, mentorship and service that has shaped the School and influenced their respective fields.

Access Masters Tour: Los Angeles
  • September 13, 2025 2:00pm - 5:30pm

Connect with Us!

There are countless benefits to earning a graduate management degree. From moving up the career ladder, to gaining the skills you need to switch fields or start your own business, a management degree opens many new professional doors for you. 

Visit us at the Graduate School of Management Booth

An admissions representative will answer all your questions about our world-class curriculum, our global alumni network and more. Ask about our scholarship and financing options too!

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