

Your Questions from My MPAc “Ask Me Anything” on Instagram
Get the inside scoop on placement, eligibility, MPAc vs. MBA, UC Davis community
Recapping her recent Instagram session, MPAc Associate Director Zoë Richardson answers wide-ranging questions from prospective students—topics you’ll want to learn more about.

Record-Breaking Career Placement for MSBA Class of 2022
Grads join Amazon, Apple, Google, Meta, Microsoft, AMEX, Boston Consulting Group, McKinsey and more
Our 2022 Master of Science in Business Analytics graduates reported an average starting salary of more than $131,000—that’s $22,000 more than last year's class. Their average signing bonus was more than $19,000, a 111% increase vs last year.

100% Job Placement for 2023 MPAc Cohort with Record Average Starting Salary
Proven return on investment for Master of Professional Accountancy
Our average starting salary has continued to increase year-over-year, with our 2023 MPAc graduates boasting an average of $76,000. Students have joined large and small firms alike, including Deloitte, KPMG, EY, PWC and Campbell Taylor Washburn.

QS Ranks MSBA No. 1 Globally for Return on Investment
Plus, top 10 worldwide for “Value for the Money” for fourth consecutive year
“These students took a big leap during the pandemic to study with us. We’re thrilled to help them maximize their investment in their futures in such a significant way,” says MSBA Executive Director Amy Russell.

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.

5 More Tips to Make the Most of Your MBA: Part Two
Get involved, indulge yourself and seek staff expertise
Building on her advice, Sacramento Part-Time MBA student Leticia Garay offers five more tips to help you get ahead in grad school.

5 Tips to Make the Most of Your MBA: Part One
Growing through challenges in my grad school journey
"Self-compassion is the real key to success," says Sacramento Part-Time MBA student Leticia Garay as she shares lessons learned during the first year of the program.

MPAc Admissions Answers Top Questions from Recent Ask-Me-Anything
Learn about scholarships, student life, start dates and more
Erica Wondra, our assistant director for our Master of Professional Accountancy program, answers burning application questions during an AMA on IG.
Graduating MBAs: The Importance of Filling Out Your Employment Survey
Ever wonder how schools get ranked? Join Career Development for a short presentation on the importance of completing your employment survey. Open forum for questions on how the data is used, timing, and more.
The Job Hunt Workshop
The Davis Marketing and Product Management Club will be hosting a workshop titled "The Job Hunt" Workshop in collaboration with Career Services! The event will be held in person on Thursday, March 3, from 6:15 - 8:15 p.m. in Gallagher Hall Room 2310

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.

Welcoming the MPAc Class of 2022 to Campus
Master of Professional Accountancy students gear up for in-person experience
Following a kick-off onboarding orientation, MPAc Associate Director William Orta says the program is gearing up for a big year.

Recognizing My Roots: Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
MBA alum Benigno Salazar experienced the transformative power of education
After immigrating to the U.S. at age 7, Benigno Salazar has built a career across industries with hard work and influence from his father, and weathering three corporate layoffs.

C-Suite Insights from My Internship at BNY Mellon
Summer experience ‘gave me everything I was looking for and more.’
Full-Time MBA student Sodontuya Nerguidavaa shares what she learned from top-level executives at leading investment bank in New York City.

Investing in Yourself with an MPAc Degree
Your ROI, financial aid and teaching assistant opportunities
MPAc Associate Director William Orta shares his road to personal investment and addresses scholarships and financial aid for students.

Unleashing My Creative Voice at UC Davis
Creativity is a dynamic way of living life, not a job title.
First-generation immigrant woman and designer Fabi Addamo shares the meaning of grit as she joins UC Davis Online MBA program in search of starting a business.

Alumni Spotlight: Dominic Piombo MPAc 21
Assurance Associate, EY, San Francisco
UC Davis MPAc student Dominic Piombo shares his journey through UC Davis as a double-Aggie, which professor has stood out the most, and his advice to prospective students and the community.

93% of 2021 MPAc Students Already Accepted Job Offers
Nearly all accounting students solidify offers before Thanksgiving
Less than 10 weeks into the program, 93% of MPAc students have accepted job offers from top accounting firms.

QS Ranks UC Davis MBA in Top 50 in U.S. for Technology and Information Management
“We’re a major player and purveyor of graduate business talent in the tech sector—and far beyond,” says Antoine Broustra, senior director of career development.

Open Sesame: One-on-One with Alibaba’s Shanxing Gao MSBA 18
Advice, lessons for success after graduation
We had the opportunity to meet with Shanxing Gao, a Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA) alumnus of the charter class in 2018. He spoke about his work experiences, his takeaways from the MSBA program and job and interview tips.
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