Meet the Firms: The Largest Career Networking Event for New Accounting Students
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Meet the Firms: The Largest Career Networking Event for New Accounting Students

The Big 4 firms joined with boutique accounting companies and state agencies to recruit new talent

The 7th Annual Meet the Firms networking event brought together recruiters from 24 public and corporate accounting firms to meet our largest class of incoming Master of Professional Accountancy students.

More than 175 students, recruiters, senior

The Blockchain Revolution in Food
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The Blockchain Revolution in Food

Media coverage of blockchain in the food supply chain are a good reminder that technological innovations aren’t just for revolutionaries. Sometimes they are  even better at entrenching the entrenched. 

This article on blockchain in the food supply

Diving into Big Data, Touring Uber and Networking with Alums—All Before Day 1
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Diving into Big Data, Touring Uber and Networking with Alums—All Before Day 1

April Chen gets an early start on networking before her Master of Business Analytics program

With a week to myself in San Francisco, I leapt into the world of big data, toured Uber’s headquarters and spent time with alums.

I had just left my role as a senior financial systems analyst in a mid-sized technology consulting firm in Minneapolis

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.

MSBA Practicum Project: Angel Flight West
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MSBA Practicum Project: Angel Flight West

Wheels up on helping those with medical needs

One of many advantages of the UC Davis MSBA program is the year-long practicum project where we have to opportunity to work as a team on a data analytics solution for a sponsoring client.

At the start of the program, the team selection feels a lot

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.

From the Himalayas to San Francisco: Why I Joined the MSBA Program
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From the Himalayas to San Francisco: Why I Joined the MSBA Program

“It’s the perfect recipe for creating a real impact.”

From a quaint Himalayan town in India to San Francisco, new MSBA student Prithvi Bisht shares the twists and turns in his journey to America.  

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.

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.

Musician to MPAc: Why I Chose Accounting After Building a Creative Business
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Musician to MPAc: Why I Chose Accounting After Building a Creative Business

Turning artistic passion into financial confidence

Running a thriving music business revealed a critical gap—not in creativity, but in financial knowledge. MPAc student Katya Jane Fomin shares how accounting elevated her creative career. 

Why I Chose UC Davis as a First-Gen, Creative Entrepreneur
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Why I Chose UC Davis as a First-Gen, Creative Entrepreneur

Building a stronger business foundation while raising my daughter and teaching photography

First-gen photographer and working mom Melissa Sanchez Robinson shares how UC Davis’ Sacramento Part-Time MBA is helping her scale her creative business, build confidence and open new doors for her family’s future.