How Becoming a Tax Volunteer Led Me to a Future in Accounting
Sage Taylor
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How Becoming a Tax Volunteer Led Me to a Future in Accounting

"Learning and contributing felt like the perfect fit for my new path."

MPAc student Sage Taylor MPAc 25 a former pre-vet student, discovered her passion for accounting through tax prep. Now, she’s launching her career with a job at DHS Advisors.

Slice of Life Video: Full-Time MBA
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Slice of Life Video: Full-Time MBA

Industry Immersions, faculty excellence, and forward-thinking curriculum

Hear from UC Davis Full-Time MBAs and faculty about our collaborative community, deep-dive Industry Immersions and endless opportunities at our location in the heart of Northern California’s thriving economy. View video.

Take Control of a Virtual Corporation at UC Davis
Timothy O'Brien, Alex Schultz, and Kyle Wong, and Lecturer Marc Lowe in a classroom
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Take Control of a Virtual Corporation at UC Davis

Making strategic decisions in marketing, finance, research and development

Markstrat is an engaging, hands-on business simulation that brings marketing strategy to life. Bay Area MBA student Timothy O'Brien shared how it offers invaluable experience in strategic decision-making, market research, and team collaboration—skills that directly apply to real-world business success.

Yeti Foods Partners with UC Davis MBAs to Research Alternate Protein Market
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Yeti Foods Partners with UC Davis MBAs to Research Alternate Protein Market

Shaping product development strategies through research and consumer insights

MBA student Julissa de Gonzalez led a team to gauge consumer attitudes toward alternative proteins, helping Yeti Foods shape product development for its mushroom-based meat alternatives.

The Business of Art: Enhancing Online Retail for SFMOMA
Nam Nguyen, Varsha Yelamenchi, Min Zhu, and Jessie Zhou
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The Business of Art: Enhancing Online Retail for SFMOMA

MBA students craft a digital growth strategy

Full-Time MBA Min Zhu and her teammates used their skills in an Integrated Management Project (IMP) to develop a digital growth strategy for SFMOMA, enhancing online retail through data-driven insights and a four-pillar approach.

The Sisterhood of the Traveling MBAs: Our Journey Through Chile
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The Sisterhood of the Traveling MBAs: Our Journey Through Chile

Connecting with industry leaders in real estate, land development, banking, and sustainable agriculture

MBA students Myrna Couch and Allison Judy share how the first all-women MBA International Study Trip to Chile explored business, culture, and the country’s efforts to expand STEM opportunities for women.

Harnessing Generative AI to Revolutionize U.S. Healthcare
Marianna De Lima Freitas_CMU
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Harnessing Generative AI to Revolutionize U.S. Healthcare

Our UC Davis MBA team advances to Top 8 in Tepper’s Tech Innovation Challenge

Full-Time MBA student Marianna De Lima Freitas and her team envisioned a generative AI healthcare solution to advance to the top 8 in Tepper’s Tech Innovation Challenge, competing against 50 MBA teams from other top business schools.  

Slice of Life Video: Sacramento Part-Time MBA
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Slice of Life Video: Sacramento Part-Time MBA

Shaping leaders, entrepreneurs and change-makers

Hear first-hand from Sacramento Part-Time MBA students about our thriving community of collaborative leaders, innovators and change-makers making an impact on California's capital and beyond. View video.

Why the UC Davis MPAc Program Stands Out
Curtis Choi
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Why the UC Davis MPAc Program Stands Out

Davis offers community, charm and career success

At UC Davis, we prepare you for a rewarding accounting career. MPAc Student Ambassador Curtis Choi highlights Davis’ college-town charm, close-knit cohort, and world-class resources that deliver unparalleled support and success.

Speed Networking in The City with Purpose
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Speed Networking in The City with Purpose

Insights and advice from alumni at Google, Meta, Microsoft and more

Imagine rapidly posing questions to leaders at Microsoft, Google, Meta, Apple, Salesforce—and gaining insights into AI and personal branding all in one evening. MSBA students Fatima Haroon and Katrin Maliatski share their takeaways.

First-Gen MSBA Students Share Their Stories
Jovoney Morton
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First-Gen MSBA Students Share Their Stories

Meet five inspiring UC Davis MSBA students who are redefining success as first-generation graduate students. Discover their journeys, motivations, and advice as they pave the way for future generations.

Networking in Silicon Valley: Exclusive Tours and Executive Insights
Bretteill Davidoff
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Networking in Silicon Valley: Exclusive Tours and Executive Insights

“Today's connections can open doors to tomorrow's opportunities.”

Hearing from top executives and touring the headquarters of Zuora and Corcept in Silicon Valley opened the eyes of MBA student Bretteill Davidoff to the importance of networking in her career advancement.

Why UC Davis? Meet Our Newest UC Davis Sacramento MBA Students
Ethan Hanohano
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Why UC Davis? Meet Our Newest UC Davis Sacramento MBA Students

Career growth, community and connections

Hear why our new Sacramento Part-Time MBA students chose UC Davis! From career growth and community to industry connections, discover how this top program is helping them achieve their goals as Aggies. Watch video.

How to Prepare for the CPA Exam
Brian Favetti
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How to Prepare for the CPA Exam

My CPA license opened doors to promotion at CTW

Alum Brian Favetti, a tax senior associate at CTW, shares how he used UC Davis MPAc coursework as a study guide for the CPA exam and discusses how earning the CPA opens doors to career opportunities and promotions in both public accounting and the private sector.

Celebrating 10 Years of “Uncommon Connections” to Advance Innovations in Food and Health
Marissa Pickard and Danielle Kleiner-Kanter
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Celebrating 10 Years of “Uncommon Connections” to Advance Innovations in Food and Health

My reflections from the UC Davis Innovation Institute for Food and Health’s 2024 Partner Summit

What’s it like convening 300+ leaders to address pressing issues in food and health? Part-Time MBA Marissa Pickard, strategic marketing manager for the UC Davis Innovation Institute for Food and health, reveals the behind-the-scenes creation of "uncommon connections."

Service, Strategy, and Success: The Veteran's Advantage in the UC Davis MBA
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Service, Strategy, and Success: The Veteran's Advantage in the UC Davis MBA

My MBA journey as an U.S. Coast Guardsman

A top 5 Military Friendly grad school, UC Davis offers best-in-class support for veterans and those on active duty. Full-Time MBA Andrew Collins, a U.S. Coast Guard lieutenant, shares about the collaborative spirit, skill building and hands-on learning similar to his service experiences.