Unlocking the Value of Our Alumni Community
Our new Director of Alumni Relations and Network Strategy Christopher Marshall details his journey to the School, exciting new opportunities for alumni and more.
2023 Class Represents the Largest in MSBA Program History
Master of Science in Business Analytics students from 11 countries arrive in San Francisco
We’re welcoming our largest MSBA cohort ever, 99 students, and nearly two-thirds of them join our program from notable companies like Amazon, Bytedance, Deloitte, Google, PayPal, PepsiCo and more.
Bootcamp Basics: Getting Up to Speed in the MSBA Program
From Amazon to PayPal to UC Davis Master of Science in Business Analytics
After working globally for Amazon and PayPal for seven years, Laksh Suryanarayanan’s path led to the UC Davis MSBA program.
HR Executive Paul Bianchi Shares Ethical Framework with New Full-Time MBA students
Impact of decision-making in building values-based cultures
With over 25 years of leadership service as a human resources executive, Paul Bianchi shared notable lessons with our new Full-Time MBA class of 2024 as part of our onboarding experience.
Synaptics CEO and Alumnus Michael Hurlston Shares Value of MBA with Full-Time Class of 2024
Sharing lessons from his time in the program and the value of his MBA, Synaptics CEO Michael Hurlston kicked off the onboarding events for the Full-Time MBA class of 2024.
Alumni Spotlight: Susannah Schulze MSBA 21, Senior Analyst at SunRun
MSBA student Lexman Kumar recently had the opportunity to catch up with alumna Susannah Schulze MSBA 21 to ask about her new role, her advice for incoming students and more.
MSBA Alumnus Embarks on a New Journey as a Research Scientist at Meta
It’s the people that make the UC Davis experience unique
Recent MSBA graduate Ethan Meng pivoted from accounting to data analytics and discovered a new career path.
A Deloitte Dream: How the MPAc program “Changed My Life”
My journey to UC Davis helped me find belonging, support and a career
Struggling to find his fit in college, Kyle Gillingwater discovered the UC Davis MPAc program, pivoted and found the program changed his life.
Landing a Job at Pinterest: Reflections from an MSBA Graduate
“I learned to think like a data scientist”
MSBA 2022 alumna Yuntong “Lily” Xiao reflects on her journey to Pinterest and how she prepared for the recruiting process.
Pursuing Your MBA: 5 Must-Know Tips to Become an Expert Marketer
Amplify word-of-mouth marketing with five surprising strategies
Sharing from her marketing courses, Lecturer and Online MBA Teacher of the Year Vanessa Errecarte details how to best combine high-converting content with the right tools and tech.
Alumni Spotlight: MPAc Grad Larry Yee Jumps from PwC to VC firm
Director of Finance, Mayfield Fund | Former Sr. Manager, PwC
"A lot of what I do today was grounded in the things I learned, and all of it started here," says Larry Yee, now a Director of Finance for the Mayfield Fund and a graduate of the inaugural MPAc Class of 2013.
What’s Next for You, Class of 2022?
Our largest class ever is ready to change the world
Hear from our newest alumni from the Class of 2022 as they share where they are heading next in their careers and future pursuits.
Q&A with MBA Alumna Smita Madam, Tableau Product Manager
Learning about the technical and non-technical sides of product management
From data deep-dives to interview tips, MSBA student Tushar Kotangale shares seven top questions from our recent Q&A with alumna Smita Madam.
Takeaways from Deloitte’s HBCU Accelerate Summit for Aspiring Accountants
Four tips for new accounting graduates hitting the job market
After attending a three-day accounting conference in Chicago, Dainah Kilburn MPAc 22 shares her key takeaways how to put them in action.
Student-Athlete Life Prepared Me for Part-Time MBA
Aggie football routines positioned me well for challenges of work and MBA - you can do it!
Aggie alum and former football player, Sacramento Part-Time MBA student Brandyn Lee shares how his student-athlete experience now helps him balance investment banking and MBA.
Executive Insights for Young Professionals: “Be Unafraid to Grow”
In part two of her series, Assistant Dean of Student Affairs Valerie James shares key questions to ask yourself no matter where you are in life or career journey.
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
'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
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
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.