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UC Davis MBA Grad Pledges to Support Economic Growth in Liberia
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UC Davis MBA Grad Pledges to Support Economic Growth in Liberia

Amazon manager dedicates education and network to supporting the rebuild of his homeland

Siah Gaye MBA 18 chose the Bay Area Part-Time MBA program for its reputation—and to stay close to his mother. The last time they were separated, he was just learning to walk, his country was at war, and his mother was hiding him from the men who

Practicum Perfect in Every Way
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Practicum Perfect in Every Way

MSBA students take on a big data challenge with CBRE and McKesson

Working with the world’s largest real estate services firm, CBRE, and McKesson, Anil Jacob MSBA 18 and Yiqing Yang MSBA 18 and their team are applyinig Internet of Things sensors toward improving workspace efficiency. 

A prime location in San

Conference Ignites a Passion for Business, One Startup at a Time
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Conference Ignites a Passion for Business, One Startup at a Time

If you want to go far, you must go with others

The annual Ignite Conference brings together students, CEOs and business leaders—and attendees get to see concepts learned during class in action. Over the course of four days in March, I toured four amazing companies, listened to thought-provoking

How to Add Powder and Dirt to Your MBA Degree
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How to Add Powder and Dirt to Your MBA Degree

World-class skiing and mountain biking add balance to Howard Wu’s MBA life

By 8 a.m., the air feels crisp and clear and we’re seeing traces of snow along the roadside. By 9 a.m., we’re putting boots on in the parking lot and it’s go time. By 5 p.m., I’ll be home and soon working on assignments and projects due the coming

Preparing for Your Leap into Business Analytics
Leap into data with a Master of Science in Business Analytics
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Preparing for Your Leap into Business Analytics

An insider’s view shares his six lessons before making the dive into big data

It’s six months into grad school and I already feel nostalgic about the journey.

It’s been a rollercoaster ride to say the least. I’ve been juggling a rush of classes and a time-intensive practicum, while soaking up San Francisco life (#SFLife)

UC Davis MBA student Kelly Gillett Shares Her Experience
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UC Davis MBA student Kelly Gillett Shares Her Experience

Newberry Leadership Fellow

“I found my stride and voice as a leader . . . and what makes UC Davis different is definitely the community. From the day you walk in the door every one knows your name and you know everybody,” says Full-Time MBA student Kelly Gillett. Kelly is the

The Schwab Experience!
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The Schwab Experience!

MSBA project team developing metrics dashboard

Working at Charles Schwab's San Francisco headquarters, Master of Science in Business Analytics student Sonic Prabhudesai led a team that partnered with executives on a 12-month project to build an interactive metrics dashboard for Schwab’s C-suite leaders.

My MBA Admissions Journey
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My MBA Admissions Journey

Q&A with Michelle Yoo MBA 18

It took me 14 days to apply to the UC Davis MBA program. I remember it so clearly. It took some quick planning and dedication, but I was able to submit the full application by the deadline.