Student Perspective

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Lizzy Yi MSBA 21

“I choose UC Davis MSBA because of rigorous curriculums to hone my technical skills, as well as the location that provides more opportunities for people who are interested in pivoting into technology industry like me.” 

Professional Experience

  • Data Scientist, Lyra Health (as of 2023)
  • Global AI, Data Science Intern
  • Willis Towers Watson, Actuarial Analyst/Project Manager
  • AIG, Actuarial Intern

Student Leadership and Experience

  • Executive Student Assistant, UC Davis Graduate School of Management
  • Student Associate, UT Austin College of Fine Arts Dean’s Office
  • AIESEC, Organization
A Day in My Part-Time MBA Life
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A Day in My Part-Time MBA Life

Balancing work, life and earning a UC Davis MBA

How do you find time for it all? Bay Area Part-Time MBA student Sheena Tsang shares her daily routine from her job at T-Mobile to Zoom calls with classmates.

My Salute to Service: Check on a Veteran This Week
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My Salute to Service: Check on a Veteran This Week

Pandemic has led to more veteran suicides, but you can help

Full-Time MBA student and U.S. Army officer Stephen Perry shares an important Veterans Day message to both honor and help those who served their country. 

5 Must-Know Virtual Conference Tips for MBA Students
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5 Must-Know Virtual Conference Tips for MBA Students

Takeaways from two years at ROMBA

Full-Time MBA student Jonathan Pan compares the last two years of Reaching Out MBA (ROMBA) and offers his tips for virtual conferences.

MSBAs Kick-Off New Adventure in Challenging Times
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MSBAs Kick-Off New Adventure in Challenging Times

Getting connected and overcoming obstacles with my new classmates

New MSBA student Khristion Lambert shares experiences from his first weeks in the program, and interviews with classmates.

Double-Aggie Alumna: Why I Joined the MSBA Class of 2021
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Double-Aggie Alumna: Why I Joined the MSBA Class of 2021

Making virtual connections with my new cohort

The double-Aggie alumna describes her journey to business analytics, the virtual transition and fun facts about her classmates.

A New Breed of Business Leaders Emerge from Pandemic
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A New Breed of Business Leaders Emerge from Pandemic

“COVID-19 has become our deepest learning and adaptive challenge”

“As students and working professionals, we’re at the forefront of this jarring transition,” says Bay Area MBA student Rubia van Roodselaar.

Collaborating Over a Virtual Water Cooler
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Collaborating Over a Virtual Water Cooler

Creating space for mutual career support and creativity

Working remotely means no more "water cooler chats," but MBA alum Patrick Rosenberg shares how he and friends stay connected.

Changing the Narrative—and Equation: More Women Leading
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Changing the Narrative—and Equation: More Women Leading

Forté MBALaunch and MBA Forums for Women led to UC Davis MBA Program

Sacramento MBA student Nataly Diaz blogs about her experience in the 10-month Forté MBALaunch Program, which paved her way to UC Davis.

UC Davis MBA + Metro EDGE Accelerated My Career
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UC Davis MBA + Metro EDGE Accelerated My Career

EDGErs: Capital Region’s young, diverse movers and shakers

Double Aggie and Sacramento MBA grad Andrea Ellinghouse shares how the upcoming Emerge Summit can be a career game-changer.

“You Can’t Be What You Can’t See”
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“You Can’t Be What You Can’t See”

LGBTQ+ Women’s Tech Summit unlocks first true sense of belonging

Making a career pivot to tech, Bay Area Part-Time MBA student Muttika Chaturabul found support, community and purpose at the Lesbians Who Tech Summit.

Parents, Here’s Why You Should Consider an MBA
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Parents, Here’s Why You Should Consider an MBA

“Even when family life feels overwhelming, I’ve enjoyed my time at the UC Davis GSM”

As a full-time professional and parent of three young kids, Wesley Chua shares why he took the leap to start the Bay Area Part-Time MBA.

Alums from Google, Facebook, Amazon, PayPal Share Tips for Success
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Alums from Google, Facebook, Amazon, PayPal Share Tips for Success

MSBA students gain insights into analytics careers at top tech firms

MSBA alumni from top tech companies shared advice with incoming students: Hone your technical skills, master soft skills and ace the client practicum.

The Value of an MBA for Working Professionals
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The Value of an MBA for Working Professionals

Part-time programs offer many benefits to seasoned professionals

With nearly 20 years in the tech sector, Bay Area MBA student Manik Chandrasekhar says he made the right decision to invest in an MBA.

Electrifying ABB: MBA Team Consults for Swiss Innovator
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Electrifying ABB: MBA Team Consults for Swiss Innovator

Team travels to Zurich to present to executives on electric car charging tech

MBA students blog about traveling to Switzerland to present their consulting project findings to ABB Group, one of the world's largest engineering firms.

Keeping CPUs Cool, Intel Turns to UC Davis MBA Team
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Keeping CPUs Cool, Intel Turns to UC Davis MBA Team

Partnering with tech giant on virtual consulting project

Adapting on the fly to an all-virtual MBA consulting project brought new challenges for a team working with client Intel.