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UC Davis Graduate School of Management Blog
Enjoy perspectives from our our MBA student Ambassadors, faculty, our admissions team and more.
Admissions Journey Q&A
It took me 14 Days to apply to the UC Davis MBA program. I remember it so clearly. It took some quick planning and dedication, but I was able to submit the full application by the deadline.
On the Water or at the Watercooler, Teamwork is your Coxswain
Research has shown that by incorporating experiential learning into professional development programs, adult learners thrive. To be successful though, the experience has to not only be fun, but be translatable to the business world.
Airline Shenanigans: Is it Really a “Weather” Delay?
(Editor’s note: This blog originally appear on Medium)
Getting hundreds and thousands of airplanes on and off airport gates and runways, and orchestrating their movement in the sky, is no small feat. Hard enough in normal circumstances, this complex exercise becomes even more difficult due to acts of man (e.g., terrorism), technology (airline or ATC computer failures), and nature (bad weather).
Why I Chose the UC Davis MSBA Program
My career goal is to work in high-tech companies in Northern California. Not only is San Francisco a dream place to work with data, it is also a place where I plan to build my family and social network.
3 Must-Haves: Educating a Workforce in Business Analytics
Professor Hemant Bhargava says the buzz started a few years ago: MBAs in the U.S. were infected with “Big Data Fever.”
Challenge for Charity Sports Weekend 2017
After a year of competing on fundraising and volunteering, UC Davis visited Stanford University to participate in the MBA Challenge for Charity (C4C) Sports Weekend.
Time Stood Still – We Met the Oracle of Omaha
It was the morning of April 7 in Omaha, Nebraska, and I was among 20 fortunate UC Davis MBA students preparing for a rare, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
Breaking Bread with Warren Buffett
We were among 20 lucky UC Davis MBA students selected for a fantastic opportunity to meet Warren Buffett, and tour a few of his subsidiaries in Omaha, Nebraska, in April 2017.
Present Your Best Self to the UC Davis MBA Admissions Committee
Ready to start your business school application? Looking for advice on who to ask for a letter or recommendation? Hesitating to have that big conversation with your supervisor?
2017 International Study Trip: Havana, Cuba
Perfect combination of art, history and color
As Cuba opens up, people from all over the world are likely to flood into Havana, hoping to understand more about its transformation. Our MBA International Study Trip class visited the capital of Cuba during their spring break.
Your Week as a UC Davis MSBA Student
As a prospective UC Davis MSBA student, you might be wondering what your week might look like – especially since classes are held on Fridays and Saturdays.
My Fast Track to a Big Four Firm
Two years ago I was in your shoes. Graduation from college was right around the corner and I was not sure what was next. I asked myself: Do I try my luck in the job market? Do I continue to graduate school?