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Putting My MBA to Work in Healthcare: A Journey in Pediatric Emergency Preparedness
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Putting My MBA to Work in Healthcare: A Journey in Pediatric Emergency Preparedness

Instilled with a greater sense of global responsibility

Sacramento MBA Jaimie Asakawa shares how the program is shaping her perspectives as a health care leader playing a strategic role in the global conversation about pediatric emergency preparedness, making a positive impact on children and families worldwide.

A Perfect Match: My Journey to the C-Suite at Rabobank
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A Perfect Match: My Journey to the C-Suite at Rabobank

"At UC Davis, I learned how to balance people, profit and planet.”

MBA alumna Fabiana Alves credits the Career Development team for encouraging her to apply for an internship at Rabobank. Fifteen years later, she is CEO of Rabobank in Brazil and is shaping the global banking industry.

Postcard from Berlin: Our International Consulting Experience in the Heart of Europe
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Postcard from Berlin: Our International Consulting Experience in the Heart of Europe

Presenting to clients in a city brimming with cultural diversity, warmth and innovation

MBA students Mary Wen and Faye Wu share their journey to Berlin where their teams presented recommendations to consulting clients and visited top companies in the historic German capital.

From Saunas to Marketing Strategies: My MBA Summer School Story
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From Saunas to Marketing Strategies: My MBA Summer School Story

Studying at LUT as part of UC Davis International Exchange Program

Bay Area MBA Prachi Mishra summarizes her summer study experience at LUT University in Finland, including learning about high-tech global products, participating in Finnish traditions and exploring Europe.

UC Davis to Finland: A Summer of Gratitude and Exchange
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UC Davis to Finland: A Summer of Gratitude and Exchange

My top 6 Reasons to Experience Summer Study Abroad

Kritika Singh MBA 24 journals about her summer study experience at LUT University in Finland, including nature excursions, cultural immersion and connecting with students worldwide.

How Walmart Puts AI and Machine Learning into Play
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How Walmart Puts AI and Machine Learning into Play

Our cohorts’ takeaways from top retail/tech AI expert

AI has revolutionized the world’s largest retailer. MSBA student Rishika Chaudry recaps an exclusive meet up with Walmart’s senior director of data and machine learning center of excellence.

Business and Culture in Chile: Our Whirlwind MBA Study Trip
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Business and Culture in Chile: Our Whirlwind MBA Study Trip

Exclusive company tours include mining, biotech, farming and winemaking

Full-Time MBA Tommy Henneman and Bay Area MBA Kevin Leung teamed up to detail their class journey to Santiago, Chile, as part of the 2022 International Study Trip. 

Expanding Horizons: My Summer MBA Experience in Finland
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Expanding Horizons: My Summer MBA Experience in Finland

Breaking out of the pandemic to study abroad

“The LUT summer program unquestionably enriched my MBA experience,” says 2022 Bay Area Part-Time MBA graduate Kevin Chuc.

How I Joined the MPAc Program as an International Student
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How I Joined the MPAc Program as an International Student

“A tremendous launch pad” toward a rewarding accounting career

International student and 2022 Master of Professional Accountancy graduate Ziyan Xu shares tips for pursuing a graduate accounting degree.

Aggies Abroad: MSBA Student Navigating New Cities
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Aggies Abroad: MSBA Student Navigating New Cities

MSBA student Susannah Schulze shares what it was like to participate in the UC Davis Summer Abroad UK Perspectives in Global Management program and travel to Edinburgh, Scotland.

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.  

My Road to an MBA as a First-Gen DACA Student
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My Road to an MBA as a First-Gen DACA Student

“Resilience is born when adversity introduces you to the real you."

Brought to the U.S. at the age of seven, Victor Moreno MBA 21 shares his lessons as he was forced to navigate the U.S. public education system as a DACA student.  

UC Davis MBA Team Helps Chilean Winery Strategize
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UC Davis MBA Team Helps Chilean Winery Strategize

Bringing ‘creative and bold’ ideas to break into U.S. market

Full-Time MBA students team up virtually with students from the University of Talca to help Hugo Casanova Winery in Chile break into the U.S. market.

98% of MSBA Class of 2020 Land Job Offers
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98% of MSBA Class of 2020 Land Job Offers

Amazon, Google, Microsoft, Tesla, McKinsey, REEF, among top firms

Six months after graduation, 98% of M.S. in Business Analytics graduates now at Amazon, eBay, Facebook, PayPal and more.

MSBA Teams Claim Top Finishes at Pair of Analytics Challenges
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MSBA Teams Claim Top Finishes at Pair of Analytics Challenges

Two tight weeks lead to strong lessons for student teams

Our MSBA student teams claimed a top-20 finish at the Adobe Analytics Challenge and reached the semifinals at Humana-Mays Healthcare Case Competition.

Electrifying ABB: MBA Team Consults for Swiss Innovator
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Electrifying ABB: MBA Team Consults for Swiss Innovator

Team travels to Zurich to present to executives on electric car charging tech

MBA students blog about traveling to Switzerland to present their consulting project findings to ABB Group, one of the world's largest engineering firms.

Costa Rica Connection: Diving into the NBA Esports Gaming World
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Costa Rica Connection: Diving into the NBA Esports Gaming World

Project Management class hones career building skills

The capstone course in the UC Davis MBA program brings together diverse student teams to develop strategic solutions for corporate clients in only 10-weeks. It’s a challenge of our collaborative leadership and project management skills.

MBA Summer Lessons Learned in Finland and Russia
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MBA Summer Lessons Learned in Finland and Russia

Immersion in international business culture

In an increasingly global market, businesses have recognized the importance of expansion and integration. CEOs and senior officials now acknowledge the vast potential that lies beyond the boundaries of our country—expanding into emerging economies

Postcard from Switzerland: Future-proofing Logitech
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Postcard from Switzerland: Future-proofing Logitech

Teaming up with grad students in Zurich to keep Swiss tech firm on bleeding edge

UC Davis MBA students and grad students in Zurich strategize with their global partners at Logitech to keep the company on the forefront of digital innovation.

A world leader in consumer technology for digital experiences, Logitech has grown into a