MSBA Alumnus at Google: “Prioritize Your Time”
UC Davis MSBA offers opportunities to learn, have fun, expand your thinking
MSBA alum Naga “Yashas” Bhaskara Venkata, now at Apple, asked fellow alum Siva Arulkumar, now at Google, about his student experience and advice for prospective students.
UC Davis MBA Tips for Applicants
Our admissions team offers you more than 30 tips on your essays, recommendations, resume, test scores and interviews to help you complete your online application. Apply now for fall admissions.
QS Ranks MSBA No. 1 Globally for Return on Investment
Plus, top 10 worldwide for “Value for the Money” for fourth consecutive year
“These students took a big leap during the pandemic to study with us. We’re thrilled to help them maximize their investment in their futures in such a significant way,” says MSBA Executive Director Amy Russell.
Destination Davis: Executives, Alumni, Peers Welcome New Full-Time MBAs
Class of 2024 hear tips, advice and learn “the ropes”
Full-Time MBA students hit the ground running in a three-day intensive—and fun—onboarding experience in Davis and at the ropes course in Sonoma.
2023 Class Represents the Largest in MSBA Program History
Master of Science in Business Analytics students from 11 countries arrive in San Francisco
We’re welcoming our largest MSBA cohort ever, 99 students, and nearly two-thirds of them join our program from notable companies like Amazon, Bytedance, Deloitte, Google, PayPal, PepsiCo and more.
Attending an MBA Fair? Check Out Our Advice to Prepare
You’ve just registered for your first MBA fair—now what?
We’d like to offer several tips, including must-do’s whether meeting with us or other schools, preparing your elevator pitch, plus questions to ask the admissions team and follow-up etiquette.
MPAc Admissions Answers Top Questions from Recent Ask-Me-Anything
Learn about scholarships, student life, start dates and more
Erica Wondra, our assistant director for our Master of Professional Accountancy program, answers burning application questions during an AMA on IG.
Alumna Jennifer Vogt Honored with Distinguished Achievement Award
Award-winning media executive recognized for her international leadership and impact
Emmy and Tony-award winning senior media executive and GSM alumna, Jennifer Vogt MBA 03, is the recipient of the 2021-22 Distinguished Achievement Award from the Graduate School of Management’s Alumni Association.
Thinking about an MBA? GMAT Test vs. Waiver Request
Tips to present your most competitive MBA application
Four key factors to consider when you’re getting ready to take the GMAT exam vs. requesting a GMAT waiver.
Finding Your Fit in the Master of Professional Accountancy Program
From therapy to student counseling, my passion is helping others
As the assistant director of the Master of Professional Accountancy program, I bring a passion for helping students meet career and personal goals.
Our 7 Core Actions for Diversity
Bringing inclusion practices into the real world
Building on UC Davis’s No. 1 ranking by QS for inclusiveness, diversity and internationalization, the Graduate School of Management has a commitment to seven core “Actions for Diversity.”
First Steps to Becoming a First-Generation Graduate Student
Putting the Represented in Underrepresented
From advisor to admit, first-generation student Leticia Garay built up her confidence to join the Sacramento Part-Time MBA program.
Five Ways to Beat the GMAT
Tips for Training Smarter, Not Just Harder
For some, taking the GMAT is not a big deal. You do what you need to. You just bite the bullet and get it done. For others—as we’ve seen particularly with candidates for part-time programs—it can be a barrier to your MBA path. Knowing that the exam can be immensely anxiety-provoking.
An Innovative Way To Pay For That MBA Degree
Poets&Quants’ John Byrne writes that Dean Unnava believes the deferred tuition program could increase the available pool of applicants by as much as 20% because it makes the Online MBA degree more accessible to candidates.
The True Secret to MBA Application Success
"The key to MBA application success lies beyond GMAT scores or work experience," says Valerie D. James, Assistant Dean of Student Affairs at the UC Davis Graduate School of Management.
UC Davis Graduate School of Management to Offer Interest-Free Deferred Tuition for Online MBA Students
Pilot program designed to increase access to higher education
New deferred tuition pilot program aims to reduce the financial barriers to pursuing an MBA by helping students avoid interest payments.
MSBA Class of 2022 Largest in Program’s History
Master of Science in Business Analytics students from 17 countries arrive in San Francisco.
We’re welcoming our largest MSBA cohort ever, nearly 100 students, and nearly two-thirds of them join our program from notable companies like Microsoft, EY, Uber, Goldman Sachs, Intel and more.
Tips to Strengthen your M.S. in Business Analytics Application
“Now is the best time to think about, and define your analytics narrative.”
Are you ready to jump-start your business analytics career? MSBA Executive Director Amy Russell shares tips and advice to help you strengthen your application.
Join an In-Person Tour of Our Sacramento Part-Time MBA Campus
Tips and advice from our admissions expert
We’re open for business and ready to show you the classrooms, amenities and hidden gems at our UC Davis Sacramento MBA campus. Learn more and sign up.
Investing in Yourself with an MPAc Degree
Your ROI, financial aid and teaching assistant opportunities
MPAc Associate Director William Orta shares his road to personal investment and addresses scholarships and financial aid for students.