Our opportunity to “Streamline” a UC Davis alum’s digital services startup
Alumnus Mac Clemmens MBA 07, CEO of Streamline, welcomed two UC Davis undergraduates to his Sacramento startup, where they tackled challenges in the GovTech market, namely providing compliant digital platforms for special districts that serve the public.
“You don’t just learn about leadership at UC Davis—you step up and lead.”
Full-Time MBA student Minh Nguyen shares how he led his Integrated Management Project team to rebrand UC Davis Tech Foundry as it moved to the new UC Davis Aggie Square innovation district in Sacramento.
Engineering the future of emergency response in 48 hours
UC Davis MSBA students April Yang, Wenjun Song, and Stephanie Liu won Aggie Hacks 2025 by transforming data into disaster response solutions—showing how analytics can save lives. See how caffeine, code, and collaboration led to a life-saving prototype.
Dean H. Rao Unnava celebrates Sacramento innovation district coming to life
Dean H. Rao Unnava celebrates the opening of Aggie Square—a dynamic, $1.1 billion hub in the heart of the state capital where students will collaborate with researchers and industry, gain hands-on experience, build networks and drive innovation.
MSBA students Angel Mary Oviya and Katrin Maliatski led their all-female team to victory in the Gartner Case Competition by developing an innovative hybrid data ecosystem for the California Department of Public Health.
A global stage for innovation
MSBA student Kyle Ayisi breaks down his team’s second-place finish at the Case Competition World Cup and how the UC Davis MSBA program fosters hands-on learning and networking with industry leaders.
Connecting business education with community impact
Online MBA student Liza Santa Ana shares about her team’s project to partner with a nonprofit to develop a community-driven space, focusing on understanding the current landscape, community needs, and assessing buildout costs.
Making strategic decisions in marketing, finance, research and development
Markstrat is an engaging, hands-on business simulation that brings marketing strategy to life. Bay Area MBA student Timothy O'Brien shared how it offers invaluable experience in strategic decision-making, market research, and team collaboration—skills that directly apply to real-world business success.
MBA students craft a digital growth strategy
Full-Time MBA Min Zhu and her teammates used their skills in an Integrated Management Project (IMP) to develop a digital growth strategy for SFMOMA, enhancing online retail through data-driven insights and a four-pillar approach.
Connecting with industry leaders in real estate, land development, banking, and sustainable agriculture
MBA students Myrna Couch and Allison Judy share how the first all-women MBA International Study Trip to Chile explored business, culture, and the country’s efforts to expand STEM opportunities for women.
Our UC Davis MBA team advances to Top 8 in Tepper’s Tech Innovation Challenge
Full-Time MBA student Marianna De Lima Freitas and her team envisioned a generative AI healthcare solution to advance to the top 8 in Tepper’s Tech Innovation Challenge, competing against 50 MBA teams from other top business schools.
"The ceiling of where this can go is incredible."
UC Davis and Financial Times' Biz Quiz brings together student teams from California to New York for an intense, nationwide competition. Teams battle in buzzer-style rounds, showcasing business knowledge and national recognition.
Competition tests our knowledge of global business news
Preparing for the UC Davis-Financial Times Biz Quiz is no small feat. Full-Time MBA Oyindamola Odunmarayo says the teamwork reminded her that “success often comes from consistent effort and the willingness to learn from others.”
Insights and advice from alumni at Google, Meta, Microsoft and more
Imagine rapidly posing questions to leaders at Microsoft, Google, Meta, Apple, Salesforce—and gaining insights into AI and personal branding all in one evening. MSBA students Fatima Haroon and Katrin Maliatski share their takeaways.
Building professional relationships with execs and alumni
The third annual Speed Networking Event connects MBA and MSBA students with tech industry experts from Meta, Microsoft, and Google, offering insights into career paths and the skills companies value.
My MBA journey as an U.S. Coast Guardsman
A top 5 Military Friendly grad school, UC Davis offers best-in-class support for veterans and those on active duty. Full-Time MBA Andrew Collins, a U.S. Coast Guard lieutenant, shares about the collaborative spirit, skill building and hands-on learning similar to his service experiences.
Overview of the MSBA year-long practicum project
Elevate your data analytics and communications skills by collaborating with clients like Fashom, an online fashion retailer. MSBA alum Rohit Desai shares how his team created an AI solution during the practicum project.
“Leveraging student expertise for societal good”
Doing well by doing good is part of our mantra. Student teams often partner with mission-driven non-profits to expand their impact. Sacramento MBA Tom Garberson blogs about helping Hui sustainably reach more families with its wellbeing programs.
Mining data to develop strategic business solutions at SCJ Lifestyle Brands
Full-Time MBA student Simrun Bhandal shares how she leveraged data, strategic thinking, and her communication skills to drive innovation and sustainability at her CPG internship at SC Johnson.
Key takeaways as an organizer of Metro EDGE’s Emerge Summit
Sacramento MBA Ryan Advincula recaps Metro EDGE’s Emerge Summit—which he helped organize—featuring sessions led by classmates and faculty on workplace evolution, personal branding, and stereotypes.