Accounting Meets AI: Why I’m Learning Python and Machine Learning
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Accounting Meets AI: Why I’m Learning Python and Machine Learning

"Big data skills make you a game-changer in any industry."

From Excel to Python, Amanda Carter MPAc 25 shares how UC Davis’s STEM-focused accounting program prepared her to thrive in big data, starting this fall as an audit associate at EY.

From Vine to Vision: A Winemaker’s Take on the UC Davis Wine Executive Program
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From Vine to Vision: A Winemaker’s Take on the UC Davis Wine Executive Program

Blending the fundamentals of winemaking and management skills

Winemaker and Online MBA student Myrna Couch, looking to elevate her craft, found that the UC Davis Wine Executive Program blends business acumen and winemaking expertise—equipping professionals to innovate and lead in the global wine industry.

Wine Business Threads My International MBA Experience
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Wine Business Threads My International MBA Experience

In Chile and New York: “My MBA took me into rooms I once thought were out of reach”

The Sacramento Part-Time MBA has opened international doors for Marisol Ibarra that she never imagined, taking her to Chile and New York. As a first-gen MBA student, she gained the tools, network and global perspective to thrive in global business—and strengthened her confidence as a leader.

Work. Life. MBA. How I Balance it All
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Work. Life. MBA. How I Balance it All

How I became a confident leader—professionally and personally

Sacramento Part-Time MBA student and ambassador Krystal Scruggs breaks down how she stays on top of a demanding job, personal life and academics—while leveling up her leadership game.

How My MBA Charged Up My Transition to Energy Industry Leadership
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How My MBA Charged Up My Transition to Energy Industry Leadership

Sustainable Energy Industry Immersion: Networking, internships and real-world projects

Full-Time MBA student Jack Schaufler has accelerated his transition into the clean energy sector through our Sustainable Energy Industry Immersion experience, leading to a strategy and finance analyst internship at California Community Power.

Social Media Pros Pursuing Business Degrees: How a Master of Management Transformed My Career
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Social Media Pros Pursuing Business Degrees: How a Master of Management Transformed My Career

Advancing my skills in content creation to corporate strategy

Kristina Kaminski MM 25 shares how she transitioned from content creation to strategy and how the UC Davis Master of Management program sharpened her leadership skills, preparing her to excel in digital marketing roles.

What Does an AI Engineer Do?
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What Does an AI Engineer Do?

MSBA alumnus Kshitiz Parashar shares insights on compelling, impactful AI career path

MSBA student Katrin Maliatski shares insights from alum and AI engineer Kshitiz Parashar in this must-read for aspiring AI engineers! Learn how the UC Davis equips you with skills like Python, machine learning, and RAG expertise for today's high-demand AI roles.

From Baseball to Business: My Pitch for the UC Davis Master of Management
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From Baseball to Business: My Pitch for the UC Davis Master of Management

Gaining experience in finance, sales and client management

With a year of eligibility remaining as a Division 1 athlete, Carter Delaney says the Master of Management program was pitch-perfect to help him sharpen his leadership, finance and strategic skills—while still playing baseball.

From Samsung to Bloomberg: The Power of an MSBA Degree
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From Samsung to Bloomberg: The Power of an MSBA Degree

How a YouTube video changed my career

One unexpected YouTube video, six years at Samsung, and a leap of faith, Ji Hyun Kim shares how, as an international student, the MSBA program propelled her into a dream data career at Bloomberg in New York City.

Game-Changer: Personal Branding Lessons that Led Me to the Kings’ Court
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Game-Changer: Personal Branding Lessons that Led Me to the Kings’ Court

Elevating my career through authentic brand building

Sacramento Part-Time MBA Eddie Ramirez shares how a transformative weekend course in personal branding helped him gain confidence, showcase his passions and land an unforgettable opportunity at a Sacramento Kings game.

My Accounting Journey: UC Davis Community Support Leads to Role at EY
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My Accounting Journey: UC Davis Community Support Leads to Role at EY

“I was nervous starting the MPAc program, but my professors assured me that I belong here.”

MPAc student Juan Carlos Castro shares how the UC Davis MPAc program’s expert faculty, hands-on experience and personalized support helped him already land a role at Big 4 firm EY’s financial services operations tax team in San Francisco.

Finding My Voice at UC Davis: My First-Gen Journey from Communications to Business
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Finding My Voice at UC Davis: My First-Gen Journey from Communications to Business

Overcoming imposter syndrome to break barriers

From imposter syndrome to breaking barriers, Master of Management student Alexis Rangel, a first-gen student, shares her journey from communications to business, embracing diversity and becoming a stand-out peer leader.

Why Future Graduates Should Consider a Master of Management
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Why Future Graduates Should Consider a Master of Management

A crossroads: job offer or graduate school?

Job offer or grad school? Michael Hui blogs about why he chose the UC Davis Master of Management—and how it’s shaping his future as a leader.

Viva Las Vegas: The Unexpected Parallels Between Poker and Business
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Viva Las Vegas: The Unexpected Parallels Between Poker and Business

“Success isn’t about your next move—it’s about your opponent’s”

Lessons from Las Vegas extend far beyond the Strip. Sacramento Part-Time MBA Grant Scruggs shares key insights from a weekend residential, exploring game theory and competitive strategy in the ultimate real-world setting.

Our Strategy to Make AWS the Leader in the Hybrid Cloud Market 
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Our Strategy to Make AWS the Leader in the Hybrid Cloud Market 

 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. 

Bridging AI, Business Analytics and Leadership
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Bridging AI, Business Analytics and Leadership

Tech investor and alumna Shilpi Sharma shares insights with MSBAs

MSBA student Jovoney Morton shares insights from tech investor, entrepreneur and MBA alumna Shilpi Sharma who returned to her alma mater to offer her expertise on the impact of AI, bridging data science with business, and driving innovation through collaboration.

How UC Davis MBA Students Are Shaping Sacramento's Next Community Hub
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How UC Davis MBA Students Are Shaping Sacramento's Next Community Hub

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.

Improving Digital Experiences for Leading Bay Area Credit Union
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Improving Digital Experiences for Leading Bay Area Credit Union

How our team automated data collection to improve decision-making

Through his practicum at SF Fire Credit Union, Tushar Yadav MSBA 25 shares how he used A/B testing to optimize the website—leading to a 30% increase in mobile app downloads.

Why UC Davis? Meet Our Newest UC Davis Bay Area MBA Students
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Why UC Davis? Meet Our Newest UC Davis Bay Area MBA Students

Flexible, high-impact MBA for working professionals

Advance your career with the UC Davis Bay Area Part-Time MBA, a flexible program for working professionals. Combine online learning with in-person classes in San Ramon, gaining access to top industry leaders and networks. Watch video.

MBA Students Tackle Project to Better Connect Marketing Operations Pros
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MBA Students Tackle Project to Better Connect Marketing Operations Pros

Student team analyzes options to grow revenue and membership

Full-Time MBA Nahid Taj shares how she led a 10-week team project for MarketingOps, developing strategies to grow memberships, revenue, and certifications for the early-stage venture connecting marketing operations pros.