Former Aggie Hurdler on New MBA Career Track
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Former Aggie Hurdler on New MBA Career Track

“The Career Development team were super responsive and critical to my success”

After landing a new role at Sandia National Laboratories, Bay Area MBA student Suzanne Howard shares the many ways UC Davis helped accelerate her career.

Tips for Acing Interviews with Top Accounting Firms
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Tips for Acing Interviews with Top Accounting Firms

Take advantage of MPAc program resources for student interviews

Only four months into the UC Davis Master of Professional Accountancy program (MPAc), and I already know where I’ll be going next. After graduation in June, I’ll start a full-time position with Deloitte—a Big Four international accounting firm.

Five Lessons from My MBA Summer Internship
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Five Lessons from My MBA Summer Internship

"Ask questions, take risks and make the most of every day."

MBA student Stephanie Borgstein made the most of her summer internship with Blue Shield of California.

5 Job Search Tips: What it's "Like" at Facebook
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5 Job Search Tips: What it's "Like" at Facebook

“Practice your skills, network and don’t stress,” says MSBA alumnus Sharad Jain

In a Q&A with MSBA student Rohan Ranshinge, alumnus Sharad Jain shares advice from his career search and landing a role as a data specialist at Facebook.

How Faculty Encouraged My Ph.D. Pursuit
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How Faculty Encouraged My Ph.D. Pursuit

Finding career mentorship through MPAc

Two years after I graduated with a UC Davis Master of Professional Accountancy (MPAc) degree, I was working in the San Francisco Bay Area as a senior associate at KPMG—a Big Four accounting firm. Going to UC Davis helped me land that opportunity.

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Top Industries for MBAs: Going Beyond Traditional Tech
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Top Industries for MBAs: Going Beyond Traditional Tech

Learn what opportunities await for MBAs in non-traditional tech

Are tech companies still attracting MBAs willing to change careers?

Twenty years ago, there was a constant battle between investment banking and consulting to attract the best candidates from business school.

Fast forward to today and consulting

Having a Mentor vs. Having a Developmental Network: Diversity is Key!
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Having a Mentor vs. Having a Developmental Network: Diversity is Key!

What do mentors give you?

Having a mentor leads to a wide range of career-related benefits, including greater career advancement, greater job satisfaction and more clarity around your professional identity. Research also suggests that mentors help