Finding Your Fit in the Master of Professional Accountancy Program
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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: Pursuing an MBA after U.S. Military Service
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Finding Purpose: Pursuing 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
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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
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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
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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
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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.

Recognizing My Roots: Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
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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.           

MSBA Class of 2022 Largest in Program’s History
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MSBA Class of 2022 Largest in Program’s History

Master of Science in Business Analytics students from 17 countries arrive in San Francisco.

We’re welcoming our largest MSBA cohort ever, nearly 100 students, and nearly two-thirds of them join our program from notable companies like Microsoft, EY, Uber, Goldman Sachs, Intel and more. 

Q&A with MSBA Alum and Nordstrom Data Analyst Khristion Lambert
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Q&A with MSBA Alum and Nordstrom Data Analyst Khristion Lambert

“It’s not easy, but it’s rewarding.”

“I saw this program as a great opportunity to solidify my skills and transition into the industry,” says Class of 2021 MSBA graduate Khristion Lambert.

Lessons from the Front Lines of Accounting
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Lessons from the Front Lines of Accounting

“Where the rubber meets the road with practical application.”

“I’ve been fortunate to teach and mentor UC Davis students from the inception of the MPAc program,” says Lecturer Crystal Coleman.

C-Suite Insights from My Internship at BNY Mellon
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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.

Why Your Onboarding Process Needs to Adapt to a Hybrid Workforce
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Why Your Onboarding Process Needs to Adapt to a Hybrid Workforce

A study conducted by Professor Kim Elsbach showed that maintaining work relationships is a huge challenge for remote workers, and people who feel connected with their managers (even if it’s through video calls and chats) are more likely to get

How the MSBA Program Provided a Career Boost
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How the MSBA Program Provided a Career Boost

Adding tools to my skillset helped me succeed.

Never underestimate the power of your network. Alumna Jessica Padolina, now at BlackRock, says every interview opportunity I earned was because of my network—whether thanks to the MSBA program or from a coworker from a previous job.

Real Change in Health Care Demands Innovation and Empathy
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Real Change in Health Care Demands Innovation and Empathy

Cutting-edge biotech therapies, combined with hope, lead to healing

A biotech entrepreneur, Natalie Makableh MBA 21 says we need more empathic leaders at the intersection of science and society. Read how she’s changing that.

How I Passed the CPA Exams
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How I Passed the CPA Exams

MPAc grads’ insight into exam prep and the testing process.

Teaming up with a fellow alumna, Navodi Weerasinghe MPAc 19 shares how she prepared and passed the four CPA exams.

5 Questions for Accounting Professor Paul Wong
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5 Questions for Accounting Professor Paul Wong

Insights and advice for prospective MPAc students.

“Accountants of the future will need to be more analytical in interpreting transactions and accounting information to make informative decisions,” says Assistant Professor Paul Wong.