Slice of Life Video: Sacramento Part-Time MBA
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Slice of Life Video: Sacramento Part-Time MBA

Shaping leaders, entrepreneurs and change-makers

Discover the UC Davis Sacramento Part-Time MBA: a hybrid program blending convenience and connection. Join a thriving community shaping leaders, innovators, and change-makers in California's capital and beyond.

Speed Networking in The City with Purpose
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Speed Networking in The City with Purpose

Insights and advice from alumni at Google, Meta, Microsoft and more

Imagine rapidly posing questions to leaders at Microsoft, Google, Meta, Apple, Salesforce—and gaining insights into AI and personal branding all in one evening. MSBA students Fatima Haroon and Katrin Maliatski share their takeaways.

UC Davis Students Connect with Tech Giants at Annual Speed Networking Event
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UC Davis Students Connect with Tech Giants at Annual Speed Networking Event

Building professional relationships with execs and alumni

The third annual Speed Networking Event connects MBA and MSBA students with tech industry experts from Meta, Microsoft, and Google, offering insights into career paths and the skills companies value.

Networking in Silicon Valley: Exclusive Tours and Executive Insights
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Networking in Silicon Valley: Exclusive Tours and Executive Insights

“Today's connections can open doors to tomorrow's opportunities.”

Hearing from top executives and touring the headquarters of Zuora and Corcept in Silicon Valley opened the eyes of MBA student Bretteill Davidoff to the importance of networking in her career advancement.

How to Prepare for the CPA Exam
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How to Prepare for the CPA Exam

My CPA license opened doors to promotion at CTW

Alum Brian Favetti, a tax senior associate at CTW, shares how he used UC Davis MPAc coursework as a study guide for the CPA exam and discusses how earning the CPA opens doors to career opportunities and promotions in both public accounting and the private sector.

Celebrating 10 Years of “Uncommon Connections” to Advance Innovations in Food and Health
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Celebrating 10 Years of “Uncommon Connections” to Advance Innovations in Food and Health

My reflections from the UC Davis Innovation Institute for Food and Health’s 2024 Partner Summit

What’s it like convening 300+ leaders to address pressing issues in food and health? Part-Time MBA Marissa Pickard, strategic marketing manager for the UC Davis Innovation Institute for Food and health, reveals the behind-the-scenes creation of "uncommon connections."

Meet the Firms: Launching Your Accounting Career
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Meet the Firms: Launching Your Accounting Career

Networking with leading national accounting firms at UC Davis

At this year’s 12th annual Meet the Firms event, recruiters from 20+ companies and agencies came to connect and share their organization’s career tracks and culture with MPAc students. Read blog and view video.

How I Balance My Career and Parenting While Pursuing My MBA
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How I Balance My Career and Parenting While Pursuing My MBA

Employer tuition reimbursement benefits help make it possible

Balancing a demanding full-time job, parenting two boys alone, and pursuing an MBA seems impossible, but it can be done. Part-Time MBA Regina Saldana shares how she navigates this journey with the help of her employer’s tuition reimbursement benefits.

Insider Tips for Perfecting Your MBA Application
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Insider Tips for Perfecting Your MBA Application

Q&A with Alex Svensson, Director of MBA/MM Recruitment and Admissions

Get insider tips from Alex Svensson, our new director of MBA/MM recruitment and admissions, as she shares key advice on crafting a standout application and highlights what sets our programs apart!

QS Ranks UC Davis MSBA No. 1 Globally for Return on Investment for Third Year
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QS Ranks UC Davis MSBA No. 1 Globally for Return on Investment for Third Year

Plus, No. 4 worldwide for “Value for the Money”; top 20 overall in U.S. and top 40 worldwide

The UC Davis Master of Science in Business Analytics is once again the No. 1 program in the world for return on investment for the degree, an honor it has held for the third consecutive year in the QS rankings.

From Baby Boomers to Gen Z: Exploring Generational Perspectives at Work
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From Baby Boomers to Gen Z: Exploring Generational Perspectives at Work

Key takeaways as an organizer of Metro EDGE’s Emerge Summit

Sacramento MBA Ryan Advincula recaps Metro EDGE’s Emerge Summit—which he helped organize—featuring sessions led by classmates and faculty on workplace evolution, personal branding, and stereotypes.

UC Davis Helped Me Become a Silicon Valley Communications Leader 
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UC Davis Helped Me Become a Silicon Valley Communications Leader 

“Setting the gold standard for student success”

Double Aggie Taylor Stanton says his undergrad degree and Bay Area MBA propelled his Silicon Valley communications career forward. He coins it the “Davis Difference,” an action-oriented mindset to tackle any personal and professional goal.

Three Top Skills for Accounting Professionals in the Next Decade
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Three Top Skills for Accounting Professionals in the Next Decade

Mastering technical proficiency, data analytics and communication

Looking to boost your skills in the age of AI? Learn three key reasons why the UC Davis MPAc program will future-proof your career with essential tech, data analytics, and communication skills.

Stepping Up at Metro EDGE’s Emerge Summit Shaped My Path as a First-Gen MBA Alumna
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Stepping Up at Metro EDGE’s Emerge Summit Shaped My Path as a First-Gen MBA Alumna

Leading conversations on motherhood, mental health and mentoring

From bookworm to keynote speaker, recent graduate Leticia V. Garay reveals how the Metro EDGE: Emerge Summit shaped her journey as a first-generation MBA alumna. As a third-time speaker at the annual event, she reflects on overcoming fears, embracing growth, and finding her voice in leadership.

My Court-Side Insights Interning for the NBA’s Sacramento Kings
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My Court-Side Insights Interning for the NBA’s Sacramento Kings

Developing skills in tech inventory and operations management

Full-time MBA student Ravi Teja Viswavarapu blogs about his summer internship with the NBA’s Sacramento Kings, putting his MBA skills into play and gaining career-changing experience in tech inventory and operations.

MPAc Alumna Prepares for Future at PwC
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MPAc Alumna Prepares for Future at PwC

Diana Tran earned a major scholarship and Big 4 job offer before MPAc started

Alumna Diana Tran highlights how the MPAc program enhanced her technical skills, including data analytics, and interpersonal skills, such as presentations and teamwork, effectively preparing her for her role at PwC.

Biotechnology Industry Immersion: Executives Mentor MBAs
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Biotechnology Industry Immersion: Executives Mentor MBAs

Q&A with Genentech Executive Sunita Dhar

Gain insights from Sunita Dhar, Genentech’s executive medical group director and member of the Biotechnology Advisory Council of our Industry Immersion program. She discusses mentorship, industry roles, and leadership development in our Q&A.

Slice of Life Video: Master of Professional Accountancy
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Slice of Life Video: Master of Professional Accountancy

Accounting is the language of business

Discover how the MPAc program at the Graduate School of Management can launch your accounting career, foster valuable connections, and build essential teamwork skills for success in top firms and beyond.