Sacramento Part-Time MBA student
“I thought the curriculum had the perfect balance among math, computing and business-based subjects which aligned with my goal of holistically enhancing my business analytics acumen. The practicum project, spanning the length of the program, made the prospect all the more exciting because it presented an opportunity to apply the concepts I learn then and there. The icing on the cake was the location of San Francisco, as studying in the Bay Area is akin to being in the epicenter of the analytics revolution.”
“UC Davis offered me great value with its brand, coursework, and top-quality faculty. It also has a global diverse ecosystem, which is great for learning.”
“I chose the UC Davis MBA program for the community, collaboration, and expertise. I've been interested for many years in topics like leadership, innovation, and strategy, as well as organizational behavior and mental health in the workplace. People spend a lot of time at work and it impacts our lives in so many ways. This program has provided me with opportunities to explore ways to make work better and apply my expertise and education to the advancement of causes I’m passionate about.”
“I chose UC Davis GSM because I wanted to learn from top faculty and learn with a diverse group of students.”
"I chose the UC Davis Bay Area MBA program for multiple reasons. Not only does it have a great reputation, but it also has a flexible part-time schedule with weekend classes and is located in the Bay Area. It was the perfect fit for me."
“The reasons that brought me to UC Davis MSBA were the program’s location, practicum project, employment report, and the MSBA Staff support since the interviews and mainly after admission.”
“I chose the UC Davis MSBA program since the course is based out of San Francisco and with that comes the exposure to a diverse set of networking opportunities and a chance to work with top companies in the Bay Area via the yearlong practicum project.”
“I chose GSM for a combination of factors. I liked how the administration responded to all my questions before the program. I had a great interview experience with Johns Lyon of the MSBA program where he not only took my interview ,but also gave me important suggestions. Finally, UC Davis is an old and renowned institute that has a massive alumni base, which is always helpful."
During the interview process I came to understand UC Davis would be significantly more flexible in allowing me to focus units on my unique career background, educational gaps and goals than other MBA programs. I could also have a public health concentration from the UC Davis Medical School and a concentration in technology management.
Though I came to UC Davis for its beautiful campus, I stayed because of the beautifully-collaborative and uplifting community. I’m thankful to be an Aggie through and through because this community continues to foster my professional and personal growth.
"When I was 17, I committed to UC Davis not knowing much about it. To this day I am thankful for that decision. I wish I could thank my 17-year-old self. It feels like home, and the people here have been my support system and such a great environment for growth going on six years."
"I am often asked about the defining moments in my career, and my first thought is usually the foundational education at UC Davis and how my MBA propelled my career."
"It’s been phenomenal to join the Bay Area Part-Time MBA program at UC Davis, and extremely welcoming. Everyone is approachable and collaborative. I look forward to what we can accomplish in our time together."
"The classes I took were enriching. More importantly, the people I met were crucial to my career successes. My UC Davis MBA has been invaluable, and I have benefitted tremendously from my UC Davis connections."
"Once an Aggie, always an Aggie."
"I have had the honor of collaborating with amazing MBA students on projects both in and outside of the classroom over the last few years. As co-president of the Bay Area Women in Leadership at the Graduate School of Management, my fellow members and I advocated for equity and inclusion at UC Davis and within the corporate sector. After the killing of George Floyd, we organized an Unconscious Bias Training so that MBA students could understand and mitigate prejudice as leaders in their own companies—that moment stands out to me."
Online MBA student
"I love the flexibility of the UC Davis Online MBA program, and I've been able to make great connections with my peers through group projects and virtual coffee chats!"
“At the GSM you can really explore your horizons, and this allowed me to branch out and develop expertise in multiple areas. Being able to now combine those expertise and have it coalesce has already served me well, and I expect it will continue moving forward.”
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