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Storytelling Anchors 24-Hour Data Hackathon
With little sleep, MSBA students team up on creative big data solutions
In the ultimate hands-on learning experience, MSBA student teams pulled an all-nighter to develop data analytics solutions for corporate sponsors in the 2019 Hackathon.
MBA Students Look for Opportunity in Chile for Capstone Experience
Team project to expand UC Davis’ visibility in Latin America
The goal of the trip: Bring back insights to present to the client, UC Davis Global Affairs, as part of a business plan for the strategic expansion of UC Davis’ presence in Latin America.
Finding a Passion for Accounting
Undergrad accounting courses at UC Davis paid dividends
UC Davis alumna Amanda Weerasinghe stayed on campus to pursue her MPAc degree, where she’s found her passion and a community that has helped shape her professional future.
Peering into the Future in International Innovation Challenge
Thrilled to be runner-up in U21-PwC competition
MBA student Daniel Student presents on a hypothetical global corporatocracy for the U21/PwC Innovation Challenge, which he earned runner-up honors in the international competition.
Old School Sales Tactics Still Work
Alumnus Chris Jackson, a founder, CEO and chief technology officer for several firms, contends we rely too much on digital outreach vs. calls and personal touch.
The Organizational Values… of Myself
MBA student Daniel Student reflects on formulating a foundational values statement as a collaborative leader.
Capitalizing on the Cloud
MSBA offers prep to become Amazon Web Services Cloud Practitioner
With the growing popularity and application of cloud solutions, our M.S. in Business Analytics program offered a free prep course for Amazon Web Service certification. Student Yushun Li blogs about the “wonderful opportunity that I was able to capitalize on.”
Countdown to UC Davis Data Hack 2019
Kickoff event sparks readiness for 24-hour competition
The Hackathon offers a platform to put data analytics skills into play in crunch time. MSBA student Ines He and her classmates are organizing the hack, which is open to graduate students from across Northern California.
MSBA Practicum Project: Angel Flight West
Wheels up on helping those with medical needs
MSBA student Malavika Kursup’s team is collaborating with nonprofit Angel Flight West to optimize their volunteer pilots and flights that offer free air travel to those with serious medical conditions.
Investing in You: New Part-Time MBA Scholarships up to $12K
We want to help you pursue your MBA and start your journey at UC Davis
Pursing a part-time MBA is a life-changing decision with many considerations—and benefits. We understand the commitment. We want to help you with support to take that first step and start your MBA journey at UC Davis.
From Foodie to Aggie, My Taste of Ag Industry’s Future
Matching strategy with sustainability
MBA student Patrick Rosenberg blogs about the Food and Agriculture Industry Immersion and teaming up on live case studies presented by HM.CLAUSE, E. & J. Gallo Winery, McKinsey & Co., Coca-Cola and more.
Our Deep Dive into $22 Trillion Retail Sales Industry
MSBA Practicum Project Experience for Engage3
“We felt transformed into consultants capable of delivering on deadline,” MSBA student Abhinav Chatterji says after his team’s four-day coding sprint and presentation to executives at Engage3, their practicum client.