“I was nervous starting the MPAc program, but my professors assured me that I belong here.”
MPAc student Juan Carlos Castro shares how the UC Davis MPAc program’s expert faculty, hands-on experience and personalized support helped him already land a role at Big 4 firm EY’s financial services operations tax team in San Francisco.
Overcoming imposter syndrome to break barriers
From imposter syndrome to breaking barriers, Master of Management student Alexis Rangel, a first-gen student, shares her journey from communications to business, embracing diversity and becoming a stand-out peer leader.
A crossroads: post-undergrad job offer or graduate school?
Job offer or grad school? Michael Hui blogs about why he chose the UC Davis Master of Management—and how it’s shaping his future as a leader.
“Success isn’t about your next move—it’s about your opponent’s”
Lessons from Las Vegas extend far beyond the Strip. Sacramento Part-Time MBA Grant Scruggs shares key insights from a weekend residential, exploring game theory and competitive strategy in the ultimate real-world setting.
A global stage for innovation
MSBA student Kyle Ayisi breaks down his team’s second-place finish at the Case Competition World Cup and how the UC Davis MSBA program fosters hands-on learning and networking with industry leaders.
Tech investor and alumna Shilpi Sharma shares insights with MSBAs
MSBA student Jovoney Morton shares insights from tech investor, entrepreneur and MBA alumna Shilpi Sharma who returned to her alma mater to offer her expertise on the impact of AI, bridging data science with business, and driving innovation through collaboration.
Connecting business education with community impact
Online MBA student Liza Santa Ana shares about her team’s project to partner with a nonprofit to develop a community-driven space, focusing on understanding the current landscape, community needs, and assessing buildout costs.
How our team automated data collection to improve decision-making
Through his practicum at SF Fire Credit Union, Tushar Yadav MSBA 25 shares how he used A/B testing to optimize the website—leading to a 30% increase in mobile app downloads.
Flexible, high-impact MBA for working professionals
Advance your career with the UC Davis Bay Area Part-Time MBA, a flexible program for working professionals. Combine online learning with in-person classes in San Ramon, gaining access to top industry leaders and networks. Watch video.
Student team analyzes options to grow revenue and membership
Full-Time MBA Nahid Taj shares how she led a 10-week team project for MarketingOps, developing strategies to grow memberships, revenue, and certifications for the early-stage venture connecting marketing operations pros.
"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.
My road to recruitment success at KPMG
Originally planning for law school, MPAc student Gabe Fernandez found his passion in accounting and secured a role at KPMG while thriving as a student ambassador in UC Davis’ supportive MPAc community.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Four tips to take your application to the next level
Make your MPAc application stand out? Student Curtis Choi offers four key tips to help you avoid common pitfalls, highlight your enthusiasm and showcase your strengths
Four strategies to help you succeed in your next interview
Sacramento Part-Time MBA Marissa Hernandez shares how she leveraged her education to secure a competitive healthcare finance fellowship at UCLA Health, offering job interview tips to help aspiring leaders succeed.
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.
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.