How my UC Davis MBA expanded my leadership toolkit
Army veteran Ryan Wilson brought years of leadership experience to UC Davis. His MBA challenged his assumptions and helped him build WilsonTech, develop future leaders and redefine success in business.
From understanding financial processes to reimagining how they work
Same company. New career direction. Shiv Goel shares how the UC Davis MSBA helped him move from finance to technology at JPMorgan Chase, building on experience instead of starting over.
Join us for a festive evening filled with cheer and great company at the GSM Holiday Happy Hour!
Sponsored by the GSMAA Board, this special event is the perfect way to connect and celebrate the season. Tickets are $30 and include heavy appetizers and
Karl Engelbach MBA 90 reflects on an unexpected career and the business school lessons that taught him to bring people together
Classmates became trusted advisers. Group projects became preparation for leadership. Alumnus Karl Engelbach reflects on the UC Davis experiences that helped him bring people together throughout his unexpected career.
Industry Networking Night brings graduate business students together with employers and alumni
Meet the employers looking for talent like you. At Industry Networking Night, UC Davis students explored career possibilities, gained industry insights and connected with alumni who were once in their shoes.
A year of technical training, client work and mentorship prepared me for a career in tech
George Zavala entered the UC Davis MSBA focused on analytics and graduated with the business and communication skills that helped him land a tech sales role at Craft.co.
How the UC Davis MSBA helped me pivot from teaching middle school to becoming a data analyst at Chime
From teaching middle school to landing a data analyst role at Chime, Spencer Holsinger shares how the UC Davis MSBA helped turn 1,000 job applications into a career breakthrough.
MPAc students meet Big Four recruiters, alumni and regional firms
More than 24 accounting firms—Big Four, regional and boutique—sent recruiters and alumni to meet UC Davis MPAc students ready to launch their accounting careers.
Microsoft General Manager and alumnus Kiran Bangalore on building skills for what’s next
Microsoft General Manager Kiran Bangalore MBA 04 shares why continuous learning, AI fluency and strong business fundamentals can help MBA students turn emerging technology into career and entrepreneurial opportunities.
Marketing & Strategic Partnerships Director of Junior Achievement of Sacramento
Alumna Jaimie Asakawa turned her passion for entrepreneurship into a career creating opportunities for others, from helping business owners build their brands to preparing young people for their futures.
Four UC Davis students explain why they chose a Master of Management before entering the workforce
Job offer or graduate school? Four UC Davis Master of Management students share why they continued their education and how the decision is shaping their careers, leadership skills and future goals.
How one Python class changed my whole plan and led me to the UC Davis MSBA
MSBA alumnus Abdullah Kazi entered UC Davis MSBA with technical skills but needed business insight. His practicum experience helped him bridge analytics and impact, leading to a career at Google.
Career journey spans PwC, venture finance and fintech while giving back to the next generation of MPAc students
Lawrence “Larry” Yee MPAc 13 accepted the Outstanding Service Award in recognition of his longstanding commitment to the UC Davis Graduate School of Management and the Master of Professional Accountancy community.
Alumni Association Award recipients: Harpreet Singh MBA 10, Larry Yee MPAc 13 and Sara Howard MBA 19
The GSM Alumni Association honors three graduates whose leadership, service and innovation are making an impact in business, technology and health care.
Founder of Upwelling Capital Group
From launching a boutique investment firm to mentoring future business leaders, alumnus Joncarlo Mark shares the leadership lessons that continue to shape his success. View video.
Full-Time MBA graduate Hitesh Bali's 2026 commencement speech
Full-Time Master of Business Administration graduate Hitesh Bali delivered one of the student speeches at the UC Davis Graduate School of Management’s 2026 commencement ceremony, offering a reflection on how success is redefined through uncertainty
MPAc graduate Mia Hildebrand's 2026 commencement speech
Recent graduate Mia Hildebrand reflects on overcoming self-doubt, building community and discovering leadership at UC Davis through showing up every day.
MSBA graduate Shruthi Khurana's 2026 commencement speech
MSBA graduate Shruthi Khurana reflects on growth, belonging and resilience in her commencement speech, highlighting uncertainty, collaboration, and confidence built through community and graduate school experience.
At Commencement, our latest grads share where they're heading
Video of Class of 2026 grads who landed key roles and promotions at companies like Bloomberg, Workday AI, Big Four accounting firms and innovative startups. We asked two dozen of our newest alumni to share where they’re headed next in their careers and future pursuits.
I chose UC Davis because of the program’s location in San Francisco, fast-paced curriculum and the ROI post-graduation.