Why UC Davis? Meet Our Newest UC Davis MPAc Students
Welcome Class of 2025!
From Cartagena, Colombia to Napa Valley, meet some of our incoming MPAc students as they share why they chose UC Davis for its community, academics, and unique campus life.
What’s it Like Interning at a Trailblazing Food Tech Startup?
My MBA skills opened several doors at TurtleTree
Minh Nguyen shares how his MBA at UC Davis and his food science background led him to a unique role on TurtleTree’s product team. Discover how taking risks in his career opened doors to innovative food tech and sustainability.
Stepping Up at Metro EDGE’s Emerge Summit Shaped My Path as a First-Gen MBA Alumna
Leading conversations on motherhood, mental health and mentoring
From bookworm to keynote speaker, recent graduate Leticia V. Garay reveals how the Metro EDGE: Emerge Summit shaped her journey as a first-generation MBA alumna. As a third-time speaker at the annual event, she reflects on overcoming fears, embracing growth, and finding her voice in leadership.
Why UC Davis? Meet Our Newest UC Davis Full-Time MBA Students
Welcome to the class of 2026!
Hear from our new Full-Time MBA students on why they chose UC Davis, their career goals, and what they aim to achieve as Aggies over the next two years.
My Court-Side Insights Interning for the NBA’s Sacramento Kings
Developing skills in tech inventory and operations management
Full-time MBA student Ravi Teja Viswavarapu blogs about his summer internship with the NBA’s Sacramento Kings, putting his MBA skills into play and gaining career-changing experience in tech inventory and operations.
MPAc Alumna Prepares for Future at PwC
Diana Tran earned a major scholarship and Big 4 job offer before MPAc started
Alumna Diana Tran highlights how the MPAc program enhanced her technical skills, including data analytics, and interpersonal skills, such as presentations and teamwork, effectively preparing her for her role at PwC.
Beyond Smartphones: MBA Team Explores BlackBerry's Future Potential
Recommending cybersecurity technologies and sustainable smart city solutions
Recent Full-Time MBA grad Yash Asthana shares the challenges and satisfaction of leading a UC Davis team project to develop cybersecurity and smart city solutions for corporate client BlackBerry.
“Data is the New Oil”
MSBA becomes my pipeline to mastering analytics
MSBA alumna Yuna Kim highlights her transformation through the hands-on practicum project for a leading healthcare provider and taking second place in the Aggie Hackathon.
Behind the Scenes at Metro EDGE’s Executive Insight: Connecting Young Professionals with Sacramento Leaders
Our UC Davis MBA experience as community leaders
Sacramento MBA student Marisol Ibarra goes behind the scenes of Metro EDGE’s Executive Insight event, connecting young professionals with CEOs and leaders at Sacramento companies and non-profits.
Slice of Life Video: Master of Professional Accountancy
Accounting is the language of business
Discover how the MPAc program at the Graduate School of Management can launch your accounting career, foster valuable connections, and build essential teamwork skills for success in top firms and beyond.
The State of Artificial Intelligence Regulation in the U.S.
Distinguished Professor Hemant Bhargava and UC Davis undergraduates advocate for greater AI regulation
Distinguished Professor Hemant Bhargava explains how the rapid rise of AI has sparked urgent calls for regulation, with state governments in the U.S. taking the lead, as revealed by recent data.
MPAc to CPA Excellence at a Big 4
Deloitte sets the foundation for professional growth and career success
Bruce Ye MPAc 23 reflects on his journey from financial associate to CPA achiever at Deloitte, leveraging UC Davis' MPAc program to excel in auditing and career growth.
Our Vibe: Embark on Your Journey at UC Davis
Embrace collaboration, innovation and excellence to elevate your potential
Hear from students and faculty on our vibrant community where inspiration thrives, success is shared, trust is built, and you develop your collaborative leadership skills during an experience unlike any other business school. Watch video.
Taking on the Giants: Exploring the Biotechnology Industry
Inside look at Genentech, BioMarin, Beckman Coulter and Novonesis
As part of the Biotechnology Industry Immersion, Kathy Truong MBA 24 and Liza Santa Ana MBA 24 participated in a series of site visits, sharing insights from their firsthand experiences at Genentech, BioMarin, Beckman Coulter, and Novozymes.
From Self-Doubt to Success: Personal Branding Insights from Sutter Health CEO
Guest Lecturer: Warner Thomas, president and CEO of Sutter Health
Henna Sawhney MBA 24 shares lessons from Sutter Health CEO Warner Thomas who detailed how he overcame imposter syndrome and discovered his "why" while building a strong, authentic personal brand.
HappyFeed Wins Food and Ag Category at Big Bang! Business Competition
Building community and sustainable change through social cause and entrepreneurship
Galih Setiawan MBA 24, co-founder of HappyFeed, reflects on his journey as a first-gen student transitioning from corporate life to winning the Food and Ag category in the Big Bang! Business Competition, and how UC Davis GSM nurtured his entrepreneurial spirit.
Navigating Uncertainty: How Pursuing an MBA at UC Davis Brought Clarity and Community
“I’ve found more direction as to what I want to do next, not only with my career, but with my life in general.”
Alex Schultz MBA 25 found clarity and community at UC Davis. His Bay Area Part-Time MBA journey led to lasting friendships, leadership roles, and renewed career direction.
Meet Our 2024 Commencement Student Speakers
Six new GSM grads share why they chose UC Davis
Graduates from each of the six degree programs at the UC Davis Graduate School of Management will take the stage this Commencement Day to share their inspirations, experiences, and journeys with their fellow graduates, families, and friends.
Emotional Intelligence and Design Thinking: How SIEML at UC Davis Sparked My Drive for an MBA
Empowering others through financial literacy and personal development
Delaware State University undergrad Nyjah Smarr traveled to UC Davis for the 10-day Summer Institute for Emerging Managers and Leaders, where she discovered the value of earning an MBA to develop financial literacy and personal development initiatives for her community.
How an MBA is Preparing Me for Real-World Success
Building networks, skill development and solution-focused strategies
“My journey has been much more than textbooks, lectures and assignments. It's been a transformative experience that goes far beyond the confines of the classroom,” says Bay Area MBA Anuja Gupta .