UC Davis MPAc Redefines Graduate School with Career Prep, Community Building—and Fun
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UC Davis MPAc Redefines Graduate School with Career Prep, Community Building—and Fun

Orientation mixes workshops, interviews and bonding with classmates

MPAc Orientation is more than professional prep. From networking with recruiters to bonding over pizza and drinks, student Chris Ngan found confidence, a welcoming community and proof that graduate school can be both challenging and fun.

Davis among "The Best Cities For MBAs"
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Davis among "The Best Cities For MBAs"

Poets&Quants recognizes Davis for sustainable living, prime location

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The college town atmosphere close to the Bay Area and world-class recreation puts Davis on the map says UC Davis MBAs Jack Schaufler, a 2025 Best & Brightest MBA, and Minhua Zhu, a 2025 MBA to Watch by Poets&Quants.
 

Video: Why a UC Davis MSBA?
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Video: Why a UC Davis MSBA?

Meet our newest Aggies shaping the future of business analytics

Meet our newest MSBA students in San Francisco, where UC Davis is ranked No. 1 globally for ROI. Watch the video to meet future leaders shaping data, AI and business strategy.

Video: Why a UC Davis MPAc?
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Video: Why a UC Davis MPAc?

Meet several of our newest Aggie accounting students

Watch the video to meet several of our newest MPAc students who come from across California, the nation and internationally. They're diverse, ambitious and driven, ready to make an impact learning the language of business: accounting.  

Video: Why a UC Davis Sacramento Part-Time MBA?
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Video: Why a UC Davis Sacramento Part-Time MBA?

Meet our newest cohort to start classes at Aggie Square

Our nationally ranked UC Davis Sacramento Part-Time MBA attracts diverse, ambitious and talented students, from tech CEOs and managers to scientists and health care professionals and more. Watch the video to meet several members of our newest cohort.

Video: Why a UC Davis Bay Area Part-Time MBA?
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Video: Why a UC Davis Bay Area Part-Time MBA?

Meet members of our 20th anniversary class

Incoming students bring diverse experiences and goals, from career pivots to leadership growth. Discover why they chose the UC Davis Bay Area Part-Time MBA. Watch the video to meet UC Davis' newest students.

After a Decade at Sea, Intel Internship Opens New Opportunities
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After a Decade at Sea, Intel Internship Opens New Opportunities

My pivot from Navy Reserve to the world of Big Tech

After more than a decade at sea in the Navy, Full-Time MBA student Nathaniel Wentland put his new MBA skills to work as an intern at Intel, adapting quickly and using AI on a $30 million supply chain project.

Discovering Finland Bookends My UC Davis MBA
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Discovering Finland Bookends My UC Davis MBA

Two-week international immersion offers a lifetime of benefits

Recent Bay Area MBA alum Alex Schultz thought his MBA ended at graduation. Then two weeks in Finland transformed his journey—immersive courses, global peers and fresh insights that made the experience unforgettable.

Video: Why a UC Davis Master of Management?
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Video: Why a UC Davis Master of Management?

Meet several new Aggies in the incoming Class of 2025

From New Jersey to Cambodia, UC Davis Master of Management students unite in a nine-month STEM-designated program where collaboration, community and ambition shape tomorrow’s leaders. Watch the video to meet UC Davis’ newest students.

Video: Why a UC Davis Full-Time MBA?
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Video: Why a UC Davis Full-Time MBA?

Meet several new Aggies in the Class of 2027

Every MBA journey begins with a leap—new faces, new challenges and new possibilities. For UC Davis Full-Time MBA students, their experience begins by turning strangers into teammates, collaborators and life-long friends. Watch the video to meet several of our newest students.

The Promise of Robots Disrupting Agriculture: Lessons from the Field
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The Promise of Robots Disrupting Agriculture: Lessons from the Field

Insights from the Food & Ag Industry Immersion gave me a new lens on the future of farming

Bay Area MBA student Koji Hasegawa MBA 26, a general manager at Kubota Innovation Center Silicon Valley, parlayed lessons learned in the Food & Ag Industry Immersion to speak on ag robotics at Robotics Invest 2025 in Boston.

Why a STEM-Designated UC Davis MBA is a “Game” Changer
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Why a STEM-Designated UC Davis MBA is a “Game” Changer

“UC Davis proves AI learning can thrive in a culture of connection.”

After six years in the gaming/entertainment industry, Full-Time MBA student Daniel Vaziri found UC Davis offered the perfect combination of STEM-designation, career development, culture and AI-driven curriculum.

Video: Full-Time MBA Students Learn the Ropes of Leadership
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Video: Full-Time MBA Students Learn the Ropes of Leadership

Suspended bridges and ziplines became the ultimate icebreaker for the class of 2027

Suspended high above the ground, the UC Davis Full-Time MBA incoming class of 2027 kicked off orientation by embracing discomfort, leaning on teammates and transforming nervous energy into confidence.

Revolutionizing the $90B Global Sweetener Market
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Revolutionizing the $90B Global Sweetener Market

Our Part-Time MBA team delivers market insights for Oobli’s healthier innovation

UC Davis MBAs partner with cutting-edge companies seeking solutions to innovate and grow. Sacramento Part-Time MBAs Marissa Pickard and Ian Tarter share how their team’s project for Oobli could reshape the $90 billion sweetener industry.

Silicon Valley Roots, Bold New Goals with an MBA
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Silicon Valley Roots, Bold New Goals with an MBA

Balancing family, work, school toward a midlife career pivot

After 30 years’ experience in marketing, advertising and tech, Kristin Berkery has found new purpose and direction. Learn how an MBA is helping her pivot mid-career while balancing work, parenting and business school.

How a Part-Time MBA Turns Working Parents into Leaders
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How a Part-Time MBA Turns Working Parents into Leaders

Finding my ROI through flexibility, community and purpose

You, too, can do it! Juggling fatherhood, work and school, Sacramento Part-Time MBA grad Anirudh Arora found support, purpose and leadership through real-world projects and the tight-knit community.

The Sound of Data: My MSBA Symphony
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The Sound of Data: My MSBA Symphony

Composing a career in business analytics

From violin to variables, Via Lin MSBA 25 shares how UC Davis helped her rewrite her life’s score—transforming passion, data, and grit into a career in business analytics.

How My MBA Led Me to ByteDance in Beijing
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How My MBA Led Me to ByteDance in Beijing

Learning kaizen and forging global ties

For Sacramento Part-Time MBA graduate Shannon McPartland, a summer immersion in China went far beyond classroom learning about its evolving economy—the experience offered international business insights and long-lasting cross-cultural connections.

Class of 2025: What's Next For You?
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Class of 2025: What's Next For You?

At Commencement, our latest grads share where they're heading

Video of Class of 2025 grads who landed key roles and promotions at companies like Adobe, Cisco, Big Four accounting firms and innovative startups. We asked two dozen of our newest alumni to share where they’re headed next in their careers and future pursuits. 

Slice of Life Video: Bay Area Part-Time MBA
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Slice of Life Video: Bay Area Part-Time MBA

Hybrid program, STEM-designated curriculum, strategic location

Advance your career without pausing it. The nationally ranked UC Davis Bay Area Part-Time MBA offers a flexible hybrid format, a STEM-designated curriculum and close-knit community that will challenge you as a collaborative leader. View video.