Tap that Shoulder: Speed Networking with MSBA Alumni
My four key takeaways for career searches
In any field, networking is crucial to growing your brand, staying on top of the latest industry trends and gaining access to career advancement resources. Rishika Chaudhary MSBA 23 shares key takeaways from an alumni panel.
MSBA to McKinsey
My interview with fellow alumna, now data engineer Yucheng “Joanna” Jiang
Shortly after I graduated from the M.S. in Business Analytics program, I had the chance to catch up with my former classmate and now UC Davis alumna Yucheng “Joanna” Jiang MSBA 22, who recently joined McKinsey & Co.
Challenge Accepted! Metro EDGE Emerge Summit Inspires Young Professionals
Sacramento MBAs attend, faculty join all-star speaker lineup
Students and faculty joined the West Coast’s premier young professional event of the year, with our Sacramento Part-Time MBA program as lead sponsor.
My Way to Wayfair: How the MSBA Shaped My Career Search
Capitalizing on my practicum project experience
MSBA graduate Tushar Kotangle shares how UC Davis shaped his journey to becoming a lead analyst for leading retailer Wayfair.
Top Accounting Recruiters Visit Us: My Experience at UC Davis’ "Meet the Firms" Event
How I prepared and strategically targeted employers
MPAc student Shaneil Mckenzie shares networking tips and takeaways from her experience meeting leading recruiters at UC Davis.
Instagram Takeovers: Full-Time MBA Summer Interns Share a Week-in-the-Life at Work
Posts from A(WS) to Z(S Associates)
Throughout the summer, Full-Time MBA summer interns posted about experiences at Abbott, AWS, Blue Shield of California, Intel, Gilead and more.
Over the EDGE: Reinventing Myself by Stepping Out of My Comfort Zone
Lessons learned in networking as an extroverted introvert and UC Davis MBA student
Esther Muriithi shares her experience juggling being a Sacramento MBA student, nurse and parent, and how she’s spreading her wings to become a better networking professional.
MPAc Alumna Brianna Dean-Sysum Readies to Join EY
2022 Master of Professional Accountancy grad shares her path to Big 4 firm
Recent MPAc alumna Brianna Dean-Sysum shares the value of UC Davis’ accounting program and her tips and advice for prospective students.
Landing a Job at Pinterest: Reflections from an MSBA Graduate
“I learned to think like a data scientist”
MSBA 2022 alumna Yuntong “Lily” Xiao reflects on her journey to Pinterest and how she prepared for the recruiting process.
Career Q&A with Upwork’s Director of Trust and Safety Analytics
Exec shares interview mistakes to avoid and career tips with MSBA students
With 20+ years of analytics experience, Pubudu Wariyapola, director of trust and safety analytics at Upwork, shared valuable tips with my MSBA class.
Q&A with MBA Alumna Smita Madam, Tableau Product Manager
Learning about the technical and non-technical sides of product management
From data deep-dives to interview tips, MSBA student Tushar Kotangale shares seven top questions from our recent Q&A with alumna Smita Madam.
My Professor Became My Career Mentor
“Professor Hargadon, through his effective and engaging instruction, opened my mind”
Full-Time MBA student Camille Harris says Professor Andrew Hargadon’s enthusiasm for innovation and entrepreneurship helped her find her way forward.
From MSBA to Meta: Alumna Luga Lu’s Journey
“Never be frustrated and always be positive.”
Current MSBA student Ethan Meng asked 2021 alumna Luga Lu a handful of questions about the MSBA program, life after graduation and her new career at Meta.
MPAc Job Placement Success: 100% Job Placement with Record Average Starting Salary
Entire Class of 2022 secured jobs within weeks of starting program
MPAc Associate Director Erica Wondra discusses the many benefits of earning your masters in accounting at UC Davis.
Q&A with MSBA Alum and Nordstrom Data Analyst Khristion Lambert
“It’s not easy, but it’s rewarding.”
“I saw this program as a great opportunity to solidify my skills and transition into the industry,” says Class of 2021 MSBA graduate Khristion Lambert.
Commitment to Community and How to Find Yours
How my energetic personality led to a passion of volunteering.
Bay Area MBA student Kevin Leung, a financial analyst at Facebook, details his journey to UC Davis and how he’s discovered his passion for community support.
Top 3 Tips for Data Analytics Job Interviews
“Employers are looking for soft skills such as strong analytical storytelling”
MSBA student Lizzy Yi recaps the program's recent analytics job interview preparation panel with company recruiters and MSBA staff.
Big 4 vs. Regional Firm: Q&A with Accounting Alum Brian Gouw
“Joining the MPAc program was one of the best decisions I ever made”
Alumnus Brian Gouw MPAc 17 shares his career arc from a Big 4 firm KPMG to Campbell Taylor Washburn and offers advice for prospective students.
Here’s a Tip: Read This Before You Apply to UC Davis MSBA
Get the inside scoop on essays, recommendations, interviews and more
MSBA Admissions Specialist Camille Mack answers your questions and shares resources to help you get started and submit the strongest application.
24 Hours in My Life as a Full-Time MBA
Living a balanced life and enjoying all the little sips
A coffee connoisseur, MBA student and ambassador Tarun Chinniah keeps a meticulous schedule—with plenty of java breaks.