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UC Davis Graduate School of Management Blog
Enjoy perspectives from our MBA student Ambassadors, faculty, our admissions team and more.
UC Davis Net Impact Chapter Achieves Gold Status
For the fourth consecutive year, the UC Davis Net Impact chapter was recognized as among the highest performing chapters, earning Gold Status for the 2016–2017 academic year.
Why I Chose the UC Davis Master of Professional Accountancy Program
There are a multitude of career options to pick from in business. For me, I found accounting by accident.
My Journey from Silicon Valley to UC Davis’ MSBA Program
I could probably attribute my thirst for data to many aspects of my life and personality. I’m excited to take my penchant for data analytics and my career to the next level through UC Davis’ MSBA program.
Study Exchange Perspective
Laura Kaarina Kiltila is an international exchange student from Finland who studied at the Graduate School of Management in Winter 2017
International exchange student Laura arrived from Helsinki a bit nervous, but quickly began exploring California.
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).
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?