Why UC Davis? Meet Our Newest UC Davis Full-Time MBA Students
Welcome to the class of 2026!
Hear from our new Full-Time MBA students on why they chose UC Davis, their career goals, and what they aim to achieve as Aggies over the next two years.
Slice of Life Video: Master of Professional Accountancy
Accounting is the language of business
Discover how the MPAc program at the Graduate School of Management can launch your accounting career, foster valuable connections, and build essential teamwork skills for success in top firms and beyond.
Our Vibe: Embark on Your Journey at UC Davis
Embrace collaboration, innovation and excellence to elevate your potential
Hear from students and faculty on our vibrant community where inspiration thrives, success is shared, trust is built, and you develop your collaborative leadership skills during an experience unlike any other business school. Watch video.
Emotional Intelligence and Design Thinking: How SIEML at UC Davis Sparked My Drive for an MBA
Empowering others through financial literacy and personal development
Delaware State University undergrad Nyjah Smarr traveled to UC Davis for the 10-day Summer Institute for Emerging Managers and Leaders, where she discovered the value of earning an MBA to develop financial literacy and personal development initiatives for her community.
How My MBA Beat My Imposter Syndrome
"I learned how to truly advocate for myself, ask bold questions, and take control of my career.”
Verenice Andrade MBA 24 conquered adversity in her hometown to seize opportunity as a senior paralegal at PG&E. Her journey as she pursued an MBA at UC Davis, elevating her skills and unlocking limitless opportunities.
Empowering Futures: Insights from the Fastbreak Mentoring Program
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.
Investment Banking to Data Analytics: Leaving My Comfort Zone as an International Student
My journey from Mexico to San Francisco and joining a new community
Leaving behind her corporate finance job and roots in Mexico, Daniela Mallard Juarez blogs about her experience as an international student and charting a new career path in data analytics.
Becoming a Data Hero: How My MSBA is Shaping My Journey and Beyond
Practicum projects, data analytics, and networking led me to UC Davis
Mrimon "Nemo" Guha highlights that the diverse student body, supportive faculty, and his aspiration to enhance his data analytics expertise were ultimately why he decided on UC Davis.
Bloomberg Businessweek Ranks UC Davis MBA in Top 20 among Public Programs, 13th for Diversity
Based on learning, networking, entrepreneurship, compensation and diversity
Reflecting our small class size and collaborative environment, the UC Davis Full-Time MBA also ranks 2nd among programs in the Western U.S. with less than 100 students.
Pursuing My UC Davis MBA: Embracing Heritage and Entrepreneurship
Growing my family legacy of innovation with education and leadership
Sacramento MBA Marisol Ibarra reflects on how her upbringing and legislative background have fueled her desire to create positive change by fostering innovation and entrepreneurship.
5 Tips for Driving Impactful Pride Celebrations at Work
Bay Area Part-Time MBA Alexandra von Klan shares ways to create a supportive and inclusive workplace during Pride Month—and well beyond.
Following My California Dream in the MSBA in San Francisco
Thriving in a rigorous graduate business program
“The City is a perfect blend of networking opportunities, spectacular sunset views, nightlife and much more. I’m finally living my California dream!” says student Rishika Chaudhary.
Building My Pride Network at 25th ROMBA Conference
Connecting with LGBTQ+ professionals nationwide—and meeting Monet X Change
In Washington, D.C., Full-Time MBA Angelina Cayabyab shares how she stepped out of her comfort zone to connect with LGBTQ+ professionals nationwide.
Setting Sail in the MSBA with a Practicum Booster and Davis Day
Starting our journey at UC Davis, meeting the dean, touring campus
Onboarding for our MSBA cohort featured a tour of the UC Davis campus, essential preparation for our client projects, and meeting the community.
AACSB "Innovations That Inspire": Business Schools Transforming Higher Education
Chief Diversity Officer Elizabeth Moon featured in video series on diversity, equity and inclusion
Recognizing this year's "Innovations That Inspires" awardees, AACSB's video series spotlights business school leaders' perspectives on inspiring diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Oakland Bottle Shop Co-founded by MBA Alum Featured in Bon Appetit
Alkali Rye, co-founded by Kori Saika Chen MBA 19 and Jessica Moncada Konte, introduces spirits made by underrepresented BIPOC distillers, brewers, and winemakers, and is featured in Bon Appetit's "Oakland Is America’s New Queer Food Capital."
2021-2022 Year in Review Video - UC Davis Graduate School of Management
From orientation to our data hackathon, from Online MBA residentials to Peer-to-Pier, and from community socials to Industry Immersions, we've captured highlights of this past year across all six of our programs.
Celebrating Pride: Finding Each Scientific Measure of Happiness at UC Davis
Being involved with the LGBTQ+ community fuels my passion and engagement
Full-Time MBA student Ash Bagla shares what it’s like to balance hard work, community engagement and find positive fulfillment at business school.
Juneteenth: Ways to Celebrate and Resources to Recognize Freedom Day's History
Our Chief Diversity Officer Elizabeth Moon shares the history of Juneteenth, details for local celebrations, and how to celebrate Freedom Day locally and beyond.
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.