Emerge Summit 2023: Leading with Legacy - A Transformative Experience
My reflections as a first-time attendee and breakout session speaker
Jocelyn Guzman MBA 24 shares her experience attending and presenting at Sacramento Metro EDGE’s Emerge Summit, where she joined fellow MBAs to speak about challenges faced by women of color.
A Physician’s Leadership Journey: Alum Charts the Value of MBA in Health Care
Dr. Steven Brass on change management, advent of AI, improving outcomes
Q&A with MBA alumnus Dr. Steven Brass, who reflects highlights of his Sacramento Part-Time MBA experience, his healthcare leadership journey and managing the multiple and complex aspects of the business of medicine.
My Mission: Rival the Snack Industry with Nutritious Food Startup
“Make the world a better place for the next generation”
Double Aggie Peter Barrick MBA 16, CEO of snack food startup Rivalz, is focused on reversing the global pandemic of malnutrition, insulin resistance, diabetes, and obesity propagated by Big Snack companies over the past 50 years.
MPAc to PwC: New Student Already Has Offer from Big Four Firm
Aspiring auditor kickstarts accounting career in Silicon Valley
Q&A with PCAOB scholarship recipient Diana Tran shares her passion for auditing and how the MPAc program and audit internship is shaping her path towards becoming a CPA at PwC.
From Volunteer to Visionary: Leading with Legacy at Metro EDGE’s Emerge Summit
Discover professional and personal growth opportunities
Sacramento MBA Julissa Adai de Gonzalez, member of Metro EDGE’s Leadership Council, invites you to the 10th Emerge Summit conference, sponsored by the UC Davis Graduate School of Management.
Reaching New Heights: Making an Impact through My MBA Journey
“Creating a positive impact extends beyond my corporate role”
While working at Kaiser, Bay Area MBA Genevieve Ngambia founded Striving For All, a nonprofit with a mission to enhance education and health for children in underserved communities globally.
Alumni Video Spotlight: Robin Greenspan MBA 17
MBA alum Robin Greenspan recently returned to share with new students about maximining their MBA experience. He did just that as student body president and since earned several promotions at Intel where he's now in a senior financial management role. View video.
What to Know Before You Enroll in a Master's Degree with Arpita Mangal
UC Davis MSBA alumna interviewed on TechGuide podcast
Tune in as MSBA alumna Arpita Mangal shares the importance of hands-on experience, the benefits of the UC Davis MSBA program, the power of networking in San Francisco, her innovative projects in the healthcare sector, career advice and more.
Unleashing My Potential: From Fashion to Business Consulting
Inspiring others to challenge social beliefs and pursue their dreams
Faye Wu MBA 23 shares how her MBA experience unlocked a new skillset to supplement her fashion industry expertise and help fashion-based businesses become more sustainable.
Class of 2023: What’s Next for You?
Our largest class ever is ready to change the world
View videos of our newest alumni from the Class of 2023 who share where they are heading next in their careers and future pursuits.
Disney Storyteller’s MBA Adventure: Tackling Challenges to Shape the Future of News
My experience navigating career, family, and education
Bay Area MBA and Emmy award-winning TV news director Joshua Hubbard reports how he manages to balance school, family and career and using his new skills to cover stories in the fast-paced news business.
NASA to Deloitte: How UC Davis Opened Doors of Opportunity
UC Davis MPAc preparing me for accounting career at Big 4
MPAc student Rushana R. Galeeva credits UC Davis for opening doors that led to her landing an internship at NASA headquarters in Washington D.C. and landing a plum job offer with Deloitte in San Francisco.
My Desire to Help Others Led to Accounting
How I pivoted from psychology to UC Davis, now heading to Big 4 firm
Kevin Lai MPAc 23 shares that he was nervous his non-accounting background would hold him back. Just months into the program he already had an offer to join the Silicon Valley office of EY.
My Success as an Entrepreneur, MBA Student and Educator
“Teamwork makes the dream work,” especially during challenging times
A million questions swirled in my head, recalls recent alumna Amna Abunijem MBA 22, balancing school and her artisan cookie store. Should I continue to take classes or take a break? Do we keep The Yummy Cookie open or close it down? What if I’m making the wrong decision?
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.
With $200 in My Pocket and the American Dream in My Eyes
My immigrant journey to earning an MBA—and entrepreneurial success
Arriving in the U.S. in 2014, Muhammad Adeel Arshad worked his way up from a tire warehouse to earn his UC Davis MBA and now says he's living his American Dream as a Silicon Valley entrepreneur.
How AWS Certifications Can Accelerate Your Career
Expand your skillset, up your job search game, grow your network
Student Fred Xue shares how Amazon Web Services cloud certifications can pay big dividends in the job market and salary. The courses are offered free in the MSBA program.
Taking the Leap into Accounting at UC Davis
Bringing my skills from higher education to a new calling in MPAc program
"2020 changed by life forever...I began to give serious thought to where I wanted to take my career and how I could prepare for my best future. The UC Davis MPAc program offered me an exciting new professional career path," says Brian Favetti MPAc 23.
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.
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.