Using technical accounting skills to move into investment banking and advisory
From Big Four accounting to wine industry dealmaking, UC Davis MPAc alumnus Griffin Mitchell followed his instinct over a rigid plan. His journey proves the right foundation doesn’t just prepare you—it expands what’s possible.
What working full-time while earning an MBA actually looks like
Online MBA alumna Katja Gagen had MBA envy for years. Now Head of Corporate Communications at Bloom Energy, she says the payoff wasn't the credential. It was the person she became.
"We noticed how naturally our strengths balanced out"
From analytics homework to entrepreneurship, recent MSBA graduates Jeremy Twumasi Ampofo, Kyle Ayisi and Jovoney Morton transformed UC Davis group projects into Habituals, an AI-powered app making self-improvement human, data-driven and sustainable.
Fast-track your CPA journey with UC Davis MPAc
Aspiring CPAs can fast-track their licensing journey through UC Davis's nine-month MPAc program, led by CalCPA Council member and Academic Executive Director Janie Chang.
What UC Davis MPAc taught me about standing out
He almost skipped the Deloitte table. Chris Ngan MPAc 26 walked into Meet the Firms convinced his background disqualified him—until one conversation reframed everything and changed his career trajectory.
Bridging technical expertise with business strategy
Full-Time MBA student Marianna de Lima Freitas had the technical expertise, but not the strategic visibility she wanted. Her MBA became the turning point from execution to product leadership.
Master of Management helped build a career beyond the game
Master of Management alumnus Thomas Mirabella lacked corporate experience but had five years collegiate experience leading offensive lines. He shares how his leadership on the field and in the classroom scored a job offer in banking.
Preparing MPAc students for the future of accounting
What does AI actually look like inside a Big Four tax practice? KPMG pulled back the curtain for UC Davis MPAc students—and the lessons go way beyond the tech.
Where collaboration fuels confidence
Future leaders from every background come together in the UC Davis Master of Management. Watch this Slice of Life video to see how community, career support and curiosity shape what’s next.
How focus, upskilling and UC Davis alumni connections guided my AI career path
This wasn’t manifestation. It was intention. Bay Area Part-Time MBA alumna Prachi Mishra shares how clarity, consistency and preparation shaped an AI-focused job search and led to a new role.
If you just graduated, or you’re early in your career and ready to build business skills fast, these five signs may signal it’s time for a Master of Management.
Inside the transformational UC Davis Industry Immersion
From restaurant kitchens in India to optimizing operations at Taylor Farms, Roshan Paul MBA 25 shows how UC Davis’ Food and Ag Industry Immersion turns learning and access into career.
Not just a degree—a toolkit that opened doors
From nonprofit healthcare to executive leadership, alumna Sara Howard explains how UC Davis’s collaborative MBA delivered a real-world toolkit—fast-tracking her career with immediate ROI and lasting impact.
Alumni at Sutter Health, Synthego and Oncodesign share how business leadership shapes patient care and scientific innovation
Pulling the curtain back on their career success, three UC Davis MBA alumni reveal the critical skills needed in healthcare and biotech to make decisions where the stakes are high and the data is complex.
“The investment you make outside the 9-to-5 is the investment that builds your future.”
A new baby and a plateaued career pushed Jason Bartus MBA 26 to pivot. This is how he balanced fatherhood, a full-time biotech job and an MBA.
Master of Management, MSBA and MPAc tailored for recent grads
One year. Three STEM graduate business programs. Endless possibility. Discover which UC Davis graduate path—MM, MPAc or MSBA—can launch your career faster than you think.
"I deferred my KPMG audit offer to focus on CPA exam preparation."
Mia Hildebrand MPAc 26 postponed her KPMG start date to join UC Davis MPAc, prioritizing CPA exam preparation, faculty support and an accelerated path toward licensure.
Building a stronger business foundation while raising my daughter and teaching photography
First-gen photographer and working mom Melissa Sanchez Robinson shares how UC Davis’ Sacramento Part-Time MBA is helping her scale her creative business, build confidence and open new doors for her family’s future.
Career insights from Adobe, TikTok, Visa and Walmart alumni
At the UC Davis GSM Speed Networking event, students met alumni and industry leaders from top companies for fast, meaningful conversations that revealed how analytics drives careers—and how real connections shape professional growth.
Turning my MSBA practicum project into a career in business analytics
Recent MSBA grad Sanjay Puri turned his UC Davis practicum experience—mastering data wrangling, R Shiny dashboards, and analytics storytelling—into a logistics analyst role at Mainspring Energy, where his insights have saved the Silicon Valley company millions in sourcing and logistics costs.