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Becoming a Data Hero: How My MSBA is Shaping My Journey and Beyond
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Becoming a Data Hero: How My MSBA is Shaping My Journey and Beyond

Practicum projects, data analytics, and networking led me to UC Davis

Mrimon "Nemo" Guha highlights that the diverse student body, supportive faculty, and his aspiration to enhance his data analytics expertise were ultimately why he decided on UC Davis.

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.

Emerge Summit 2023: Leading with Legacy - A Transformative Experience
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Emerge Summit 2023: Leading with Legacy - A Transformative Experience

My reflections as a first-time attendee and breakout session speaker

Jocelyn Guzman MBA 24 shares her experience attending and presenting at Sacramento Metro EDGE’s Emerge Summit, where she joined fellow MBAs to speak about challenges faced by women of color.

Back to UC Davis: My Experience Auditing Project Management Course
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Back to UC Davis: My Experience Auditing Project Management Course

“We quickly adapted and embraced the spirit of learning and competition.”

Bay Area MBA alumna Aliona Chistol reflects on auditing the Product Management course, a heartwarming homecoming with faculty, students, fellow graduates and mentors. “UC Davis provides a place where academic lessons blend seamlessly with personal growth.”

Why UC Davis? Meet 2023 Master of Professional Accountancy Students
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Why UC Davis? Meet 2023 Master of Professional Accountancy Students

New MPAc students share where they came from and their goals

UC Davis consistently attracts the best and brightest MPAc students from all over the world. Hear "Why UC Davis" is the best fit for members of our incoming MPAc class of 2023.

Why UC Davis? Meet 2023 Full-Time MBA Students
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Why UC Davis? Meet 2023 Full-Time MBA Students

New MBA students share where they came from and their goals

UC Davis consistently attracts the best and brightest MBA students from all over the world. Hear "Why UC Davis" is the best fit for members of our incoming Full-Time MBA class of 2023.

Leap to Success: MSBA Grad Joins Starbucks as Data Analyst
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Leap to Success: MSBA Grad Joins Starbucks as Data Analyst

“Flawless curriculum design and implementation”

Recent grad Saya Banerjee attributes the MSBA curriculum for offering students the chance to collaborate with industry partners and tackle real-world business challenges.

Executive Insight: Wisdom, Networking, Inspiration
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Executive Insight: Wisdom, Networking, Inspiration

Sacramento Metro EDGE event offers face time with area leaders

Sacramento MBA Marissa Hernandez shares her experience at Metro EDGE’s Executive Insight, meeting area leaders from healthcare, wine industry, coffee entrepreneurs and higher education, including GSM Senior Assistant Dean for Student Affairs Amy Russell.

Resilience in Action: Transforming Adversity into Success
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Resilience in Action: Transforming Adversity into Success

“Resilience, Perseverance and Networking Are Key Ingredients For Success”

Part-Time MBA Eza Dsouza took the challenge of investing in herself while maintaining a work-life balance.

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.

Pursuing My UC Davis MBA: Embracing Heritage and Entrepreneurship
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Pursuing My UC Davis MBA: Embracing Heritage and Entrepreneurship

Growing my family legacy of innovation with education and leadership

Sacramento MBA Marisol Ibarra reflects on how her upbringing and legislative background have fueled her desire to create positive change by fostering innovation and entrepreneurship.

What to Know Before You Enroll in a Master's Degree with Arpita Mangal
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What to Know Before You Enroll in a Master's Degree with Arpita Mangal

UC Davis MSBA alumna interviewed on TechGuide podcast

Tune in as MSBA alumna Arpita Mangal shares the importance of hands-on experience, the benefits of the UC Davis MSBA program, the power of networking in San Francisco, her innovative projects in the healthcare sector, career advice and more.

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.

Life as a TA Taught Me How to be a Better Auditor
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Life as a TA Taught Me How to be a Better Auditor

MPAc program offers skill-building teaching assistantships

MPAc student Shiwei Zhang lists the multiple skills he developed while working with other UC Davis students as a teacher assistant.

Maximizing Business Value with Analytics: The UC Davis MSBA Practicum Experience
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Maximizing Business Value with Analytics: The UC Davis MSBA Practicum Experience

How we’re helping Gain Credit gain an edge in detecting customer fraud

The MSBA practicum brings diverse teams together to collaborate on analytics-based business problems with companies across industries, allowing us to gain experience and enhance our professional abilities.

Data Analytics Executives Help Supercharge Our Job Search
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Data Analytics Executives Help Supercharge Our Job Search

Top tech leaders offer tips, dispel rumors and build our confidence

As a student in the UC Davis Master of Science in Business Analytics program, I had the privilege of attending and moderating the online career panel discussion on analytics insights, featuring executives from Amazon, Gladly, Sunrun, Gain Credit and UC Davis experts.

Networking and Holistic Approach to Data Analytics
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Networking and Holistic Approach to Data Analytics

How the UC Davis MSBA program prepared me for success

“The UC Davis MSBA program is a life-changing experience that has taught me to embrace the unknown, take risks and challenge myself,” writes Jyothika Mohan MSBA 23, who came from India to San Francisco to follow her dreams.

Painting My Path as an Artist Seeking Leadership Opportunities
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Painting My Path as an Artist Seeking Leadership Opportunities

UC Davis Bay Area Part-Time MBA program paves the way

“Nothing to lose, everything to gain,” Christine Nguyen whispered to herself as she applied to the Bay Area MBA program. "My epiphany came when I was, of all things, painting."

Building a Business from Repurposed Beer Waste
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Building a Business from Repurposed Beer Waste

My exclusive fireside chat with EverGrain founder and CEO Gregory Belt

Zak Wardle MBA 24 shares a behind-the-scenes look into his conversation with top food executive and CEO of EverGrain, Greg Belt.