Plus, No. 26 among best online MBA programs for veterans
The UC Davis Online MBA, the first and only online MBA in the University of California system, is ranked among the top 7% of programs nationwide and No. 2 in California in the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings.
2025 a year of energy, growth and renewed affirmation of our mission
Across the GSM, 2025 was a year of energy, growth and renewed affirmation of our mission to prepare bold, collaborative leaders. As we look ahead, our foundation is stronger, our community is broader, and our capacity to shape future business leaders has never been greater.
Nationally ranked part-time program prepares collaborative leaders for San Francisco region
Launching the Bay Area Part-Time MBA program two decades ago marked a decisive step—one rooted in growing demand, alumni strength and a clear-eyed view of where business leadership was headed.
Faculty among the top 15% globally for research impact
The UC Davis Full-Time MBA ranks among the top 20 programs at U.S. public universities, in the top 50 overall and among the top third for employability of graduates, according to the latest QS MBA rankings.
QS reviews 126 programs in 27 locations worldwide
For the third consecutive year, QS has ranked the UC Davis Online MBA among the top 10 in North America/The Americas, placing at No. 7 in North America and No. 16 globally in the latest rankings released on September 17, 2025.
Plus, No. 5 worldwide for “Value for the Money”; top 20 overall in U.S. and top 40 worldwide
For the fourth consecutive year, the UC Davis Master of Science in Business Analytics is ranked No. 1 globally for return on investment for the degree as recognized by QS, the world's largest global higher education network.
"A big win for our university and the capital region"
The UC Davis Graduate School of Management announced today that it is moving its nationally ranked Sacramento Part-Time MBA program from leased space in the Education Building at UC Davis Sacramento to the nearby Aggie Square innovation district.
Prasad Naik and Greta Hsu appointed faculty chairs funded by Miriam Glock
Professors Prasad Naik and Greta Hsu have been appointed to prestigious endowed faculty chairs at UC Davis Graduate School of Management, recognizing their exceptional contributions to marketing, organizational behavior, and the School’s academic mission.
After a decade leading the UC Davis Graduate School of Management, H. Rao Unnava, the Michael and Joelle Hurlston Dean, will step down on June 30, 2026, and return to faculty. A national search for his successor will begin in September.
NCAA players level up with STEM business skills
Not every college athlete turns pro, so UC Davis prioritizes preparing student-athletes for life after sports. A new collaboration with UC Davis Athletics is creating a new pathway that extends student-athletes' collegiate careers while preparing them for post-competition success.
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.
Virtual 48-hour Aggie Hacks pushes students’ skills to the limit
Their hackathon challenge was daunting: Build a next-generation AI-Powered Crisis Intelligence System that becomes the thinking brain of a smart city during a multi-disaster scenario.
Four consecutive years honored for supporting military students and families
Reflecting a commitment to students and alumni in the U.S. military, the UC Davis GSM is ranked No. 4 among graduate schools for students and No. 5 for spouses, and the only University of California graduate school among the top 10 in Military Friendly's latest survey.
UC Davis GSM hosts 30+ leaders of the state's business schools
The explosion of the use of artificial intelligence was literally and figuratively top of mind at the fifth annual California Business Schools Deans' Conference hosted by the UC Davis Graduate School of Management on March 25, 2025.
Less than 6% of business schools have met the high-quality standards
We have successfully maintained our business accreditation from AACSB International, a nonprofit with a mission to elevate the quality and impact of business schools around the globe.
No. 17 for Finance and No. 22 for Business Analytics specializations
The UC Davis Online MBA, the first and only online MBA in the University of California system, moved up significantly to No. 20 in the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings.
Professor Gina Dokko says impact of returning workers not always positive
Boomerang workers—those who return to a former employer—can be beneficial to the company, however existing workers often are not as helpful to the boomerangs as they are to true newcomers to the organization, according to a new UC Davis study.
No. 12 among online MBAs at public universities
The UC Davis Online MBA program, the first and only online MBA in the University of California system, has been ranked among the top 25 the U.S. by Poets&Quants.
Competition awards $11,000+ for global business news literacy
What monetary measure is China likely to take to offset Trump's planned tariffs? This was one of 180+ questions about global business asked of MBA students teams from across California and the nation at the third annual UC Davis-Financial Times Biz Quiz on Nov. 16.
Nov. 15, 2024
Kicking off our third annual UC Davis-Financial Times Biz Quiz, view the livestreamed video of FT San Francisco Bureau Chief Stephen Morris' exclusive interview of impact investor Nancy Pfund of DBL Partners.