Building networks, skill development and solution-focused strategies
“My journey has been much more than textbooks, lectures and assignments. It's been a transformative experience that goes far beyond the confines of the classroom,” says Bay Area MBA Anuja Gupta .
Leadership cultivated beyond the classroom
Sacramento MBA student Aniket Goundaje shares his journey of self-discovery from questioning his abilities to embracing leadership opportunities at UC Davis, navigating unfamiliar territories and finding a work-life balance.
Four pillars to be a collaborative leader
Jessica Cheng MBA 23 and Jaimie Asakawa MBA 24 recapped the three-day Collaborative Leadership Retreat, showcasing MBA students' insights from inspirational leaders and their exploration of effective leadership strategies.
Our 48-hour marathon to strategize road safety improvements for San Francisco
Cindy Jeon MSBA 24 shares her team’s winning strategy in the UC Davis Aggie Hack, where participants were tasked with creating innovative, data-driven solutions to improve road safety in San Francisco.
Collaborating with executives from Bucher Vaslin North America
MBA student Tara Rahimi blogs about the leading an Integrated Management Project team to assess and strategize marketing concepts for wine industry supplier Bucher Vaslin North America (BVNA).
Live case studies presented by Katie Sloan, Southern California Edison
The Sustainable Energy Industry Immersion explores the latest trends and challenges shaping an industry at the forefront of global development, environmental conservation, national security and financial markets.
How we built a business plan for HM.CLAUSE in under 12 hours
Danielle Kleiner-Kanter MBA 25 reveals the strategy behind building a winning business plan for HM.CLAUSE in less than 12 hours, leading her team to victory at the UC Davis Food & Ag Business Challenge.
Five principles to build resiliency
Alum Gennaro Tecchia attributes his development of leadership qualities and successful transition into a product management career at Kaiser Permanente to the Collaborative Leadership Program and supportive UC Davis community.
International Study Trip explores cultures, innovation and key industries
MBA student Alice Vega shares her unforgettable experience with classmates exploring Japan and embracing cultural immersion, gaining corporate insights and creating lifelong memories.
"Carry your confidence into every room you enter."
What’s collaborative leadership mean? How do you collaborate at work to make an impact? UC Davis MBA alumna Archana Arunkumar shares her insights from more than 20 years experience as a product and technology executive, advisor and board director in the tech world.
Presented by MSBA Director of Analytics Projects Carrie Beam
Our year-long practicum projects are a powerful learning experience, bringing company partners together with MSBA student teams and top faculty advisors to develop solutions for clients. MSBA Director of Analytics Projects Carrie Beam shares the details.
“I was motivated to grow at a faster pace if given the opportunity.”
From virtual undergrad to Full-Time MBA, Simrun Bhandal MBA 25 tells us why she decided to pursue hands-on leadership opportunities like hosting the successful Aggie Compass Business Boutique at UC Davis.
What we learned at the Net Impact Case Competition
Nicolas Seto MBA 25 explains how he and his MBA teammates tackled ESG challenges and competed to formulate business strategies for global impact at the Net Impact Case Competition, sponsored by Arrow Electronics.
Partnership with the Sacramento Kings, Mentor California and Improve Your Tomorrow
The Graduate School of Management has teamed up with the Sacramento Kings, MENTOR California and Improve Your Tomorrow on the Kings Fastbreak Mentoring Program to pair MBAs as mentors for rising college students. View video.
netWORKed Podcast: Episode 4
Chris Marshall speaks with Chris Wimsatt, Deputy Director and CFO, about the dynamic advancements at Sacramento International Airport, and their efforts to elevate the traveler experience and serve the local community firsthand.
Collaborative environment and Industry Immersion pave the way
Kathy Truong MBA 24 highlights how a UC Davis MBA alum’s encouragement and the unique Biotechnology Industry Immersion program attract her to the Bay Area MBA—and how she is thriving in the collaborative environment.
Sacramento Kings and UC Davis MBAs team up for Fastbreak Mentoring Program
MBA student Jack Schaufler benefitted from mentors in his journey, and blogs about paying it forward as a mentor in the Sacramento Kings Fastbreak Mentoring Program pairing MBAs with local college students.
Alliance highlights benefits of new Master of Management
The UC Davis Graduate School of Management becomes the official Higher Education Partner of the Sacramento Kings and Golden 1 Center, and the partnership will highlight benefits of the new Master of Management program as well internship opportunities for UC Davis MBA students, and more.
How we teamed up with the NBA’s Sacramento Kings on international expansion
With international expansion a lucrative frontier for fan growth and revenue for NBA teams, the Sacramento Kings' partnership with my UC Davis MBA student team for a winning strategy was nothing short of a slam dunk.
Mentorship of Professor Ayako Yasuda leads us to success
Battle of the b-schools: MBA student Akshaj Aravind Raghavi shares UC Davis' strategy for the Biz Quiz that tested the global business news knowledge of teams from 11 schools. A UC Davis MBA team took second place for the second consecutive year.