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From MSBA to Meta: Alumna Luga Lu’s Journey
Luga Lu MSBA Alumna
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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. 

How to Boost Your Skills with AWS, Google and Tableau Certifications
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How to Boost Your Skills with AWS, Google and Tableau Certifications

'The vast majority of my cohort have been certified'

As an aspiring data analyst, MSBA student Julia Wallace says cloud computing and data visualization certifications will help her stand out in her career search.

UC Davis MPAc Introduces Forensic Accounting Certificate Program
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UC Davis MPAc Introduces Forensic Accounting Certificate Program

Half of this year’s class opt-in for certification

Michael Ueltzen’s accounting ethics course now includes a forensic accounting certification option that gives students an edge in their careers.

Why I Got Involved Beyond the Classroom
Kevin Chuc MBA 22 at the 2022 UC Davis Collaborative Leadership retreat in Monterey
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Why I Got Involved Beyond the Classroom

Full-time career, part-time MBA student, ambassador and student leader

Bay Area Part-Time MBA student leader Kevin Chuc shares what it’s like to balance his work responsibilities, academic courses and his volunteer efforts.

2022 MPAc Students Win CMA Scholarships
2022 CMA scholarship students from MPAc program
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2022 MPAc Students Win CMA Scholarships

Award acknowledges high-achieving students with interest in strategic financial management

Seven current UC Davis Master of Professional Accountancy students were recently selected as 2022 Certified Management Accountant Scholarship recipients. 

What I’ve Learned Transitioning from Music to Marketing
Molly Scott
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What I’ve Learned Transitioning from Music to Marketing

My 180-degree career pivot: the trifecta of difficulty—location, function and industry

If you’re like Molly Scott and are using an MBA to do an Olympic-worthy 180-degree career pivot, hitting the trifecta of difficulty—location, function and industry—then you need to read this blog.

When Life Threw Me a Curveball, the UC Davis MBA Adapted with Me
Mara Tzizik-Swanson
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When Life Threw Me a Curveball, the UC Davis MBA Adapted with Me

A cross-country move was just a bump in the road toward earning my MBA

If I’ve learned anything about myself over the years, it's that I never know where I am going to end up. I just know I’m lucky to have found an MBA program that is as adaptable as I am.

Discovering a New Path: From Engineering to Strategy
Olivia Thomas_UC Davis
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Discovering a New Path: From Engineering to Strategy

How a UC Davis MBA enabled my career pivot

After graduating with a degree in chemical engineering and getting a job at an oil refinery in California, I realized that a business role could present interesting problems and challenges much like an engineering role could.

Tackling Behavioral Interviews
STAR
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Tackling Behavioral Interviews

Tips from an Amazon recruiter on how to ace an interview

One of the highlights of the MSBA experience is an exclusive Interview Preparation Series where industry professionals from top companies guide us on how to be successful in interviews.

It’s All About Relationships: Build Them During Your MSBA Experience
Chanel Diggs
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It’s All About Relationships: Build Them During Your MSBA Experience

My 4 tips for prospective analytics students

I have a confession to make. I was the epitome of a career switcher. After I graduated from Howard University, I worked several jobs, and took a coding bootcamp, which ultimately paved the way to the UC Davis MSBA program.

Finding Your Fit in the Master of Professional Accountancy Program
Gallagher Hall
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Finding Your Fit in the Master of Professional Accountancy Program

From therapy to student counseling, my passion is helping others

As the assistant director of the Master of Professional Accountancy program, I bring a passion for helping students meet career and personal goals.

Finding Purpose: Pursing an MBA after U.S. Military Service
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Finding Purpose: Pursing an MBA after U.S. Military Service

‘The veteran network is incredibly strong’

Former Air Force Operations Intelligence Analyst Zach Hunter shares his journey to UC Davis and his call for other veterans to follow in his footsteps.

3 Ways an MBA Propelled My Success in Digital Health
Melinda Decker MBA 02 in the chemistry lab
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3 Ways an MBA Propelled My Success in Digital Health

Accelerated opportunities + enhanced business skills + breadth of UC Davis

As a global biopharmaceutical and digital health executive, triple-Aggie alumna Melinda Decker says her MBA kick-started her current career in digital health.

From the Himalayas to San Francisco: Why I Joined the MSBA Program
Prithvi Bisht MSBA 21 on Himalyan Trek
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From the Himalayas to San Francisco: Why I Joined the MSBA Program

“It’s the perfect recipe for creating a real impact.”

From a quaint Himalayan town in India to San Francisco, new MSBA student Prithvi Bisht shares the twists and turns in his journey to America.  

Collaboration is the Heartbeat of MPAc Program
Jaspreet Bola MPAc 21 graduation
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Collaboration is the Heartbeat of MPAc Program

Learn to become a great team player

MPAc alumna Jaspreet Bola switched from pre-med to accounting, discovering the power of collaboration in our community.

Celebrating Latinx Heritage Month: MSBA Alumna Lands Dream Job at Google
Ana Parra Vera MSBA 20 leads Google Zumba class
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Celebrating Latinx Heritage Month: MSBA Alumna Lands Dream Job at Google

How my Venezuelan culture shaped my academic and professional journey

“Do you want to be successful? If so, help others become successful. It’s a simple formula,” writes MSBA alumna Ana Parra Vera, an MSBA grad now at Google.