Ian Tarter MBA 25

I chose UC Davis because the program offered a unique blend of hand-on experience and flexibility combined with their well-recognized and respected brand.

Student Leadership and Experience

  • Lead, Integrated Management Project (IMP)
  • President, Sigma Tau Delta Honors Society
  • Editor, The Watermark

Previous Education

  • B.A. in English literature, University of Massachusetts, Boston

The Test-Optional Conundrum

For many colleges, the policy shift was merely symbolic

After a pandemic-fueled rush to drop standardized-testing requirements, Professor Greta Hsu says the debate over standardized tests forces colleges and universities to confront a fundamental question: What is our mission, and who do we exist to serve?

 

 

Journey to UC

  • September 14, 2025 9:00am - 11:00am

We’re excited to announce that representatives from the UC Davis Graduate School of Management (GSM) will be at Journey to UC to introduce you to the wide-ranging graduate opportunities that can take your ambitions beyond your undergraduate degree and launch your professional future.

Two Esteemed Professors Named Glock Chairs in Management

Prasad Naik and Greta Hsu appointed faculty chairs funded by Miriam Glock

Professors Prasad Naik and Greta Hsu have been appointed to prestigious endowed faculty chairs at UC Davis Graduate School of Management, recognizing their exceptional contributions to marketing, organizational behavior, and the School’s academic mission.

GSM Alumni Lunch @ Sacramento

  • October 23, 2025 11:30am - 1:30pm

Join fellow Graduate School of Management alumni for an engaging lunch and panel discussion on Healthcare Innovation. We will cover topics including AI, Workforce Development and Entrepreneurship. 

The panel will be moderated by Vinny Catalano, MBA 97, Founder and CEO of Clear Healthcare Solutions, and will feature:

Information Session: Declaring the Business Major

For Undergraduate Students

  • October 15, 2025 9:30am - 10:30am

Join us for a virtual information session designed for undergraduate students interested in declaring the business major or adding it as a double major.

The information session will cover lottery eligibility and logistics, course requirements, GPA and unit thresholds. It will also include information on alternative pathways and how to schedule an appointment with an advisor.

At the end of the session, students will have an opportunity to meet one-on-one with an advisor to ask questions.

GSM Olympics 2025

Hosted by the Associated Students of Management

  • September 21, 2025 4:30pm - 6:30pm
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GSM olympics event flyer

Save the date for GSM Olympics—a fun afternoon of friendly competition, team spirit and meeting students from across all GSM programs.