Student Perspective

Aggies Abroad: MSBA Student Navigating New Cities
Susannah Schulze MSBA 21 on a hike in the Scottish countryside
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Aggies Abroad: MSBA Student Navigating New Cities

MSBA student Susannah Schulze shares what it was like to participate in the UC Davis Summer Abroad UK Perspectives in Global Management program and travel to Edinburgh, Scotland.

Finding Purpose: Pursuing an MBA after U.S. Military Service
Group shot of MBA student Zach Hunter and the 325th Weapons Squadron USAF B-2 Weapons School (2).jpg
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Finding Purpose: Pursuing an MBA after U.S. Military Service

‘The veteran network is incredibly strong’

Former Air Force Operations Intelligence Analyst Zach Hunter shares his journey to UC Davis and his call for other veterans to follow in his footsteps.

4 Lessons from the 2021 UC Davis-ANA Data-Driven Digital Marketing Conference
Students virtually attending the 2021 UC Davis-ANA Data-Driven Digital Marketing Conference
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4 Lessons from the 2021 UC Davis-ANA Data-Driven Digital Marketing Conference

Execs from Google, Blackrock, Univision and Zappos.com offer brand insights

MSBA student Julia Wallace tuned in to learn from leaders from four well-known and influential brands during the UC Davis-ANA Data-Driven Digital Marketing conference.

From the Himalayas to San Francisco: Why I Joined the MSBA Program
Prithvi Bisht MSBA 21 on Himalyan Trek
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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.  

MBA Student-Athlete Becomes a Champion On and Off the Field
MBA student Kate Graham UC Davis womens lacrosse
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MBA Student-Athlete Becomes a Champion On and Off the Field

“The best blessing in disguise I will ever receive”

Full-Time MBA student Kate Graham shares her experience winning a lacrosse championship with UC Davis, and how she balances her schoolwork.

Gearing Up: Lessons Learned during Part-Time MBA Orientation
Valerie James and incoming Bay Area MBA cohort
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Gearing Up: Lessons Learned during Part-Time MBA Orientation

Finding the right fit based on your criteria

Incoming Bay Area Part-Time MBA student Colleen O’Brien shares her journey to UC Davis, highlights from the two-day onboarding experience and meeting her classmates for the first time.

Q&A with MSBA Alum and Nordstrom Data Analyst Khristion Lambert
Khristion Lambert working for Nordstrom
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Q&A with MSBA Alum and Nordstrom Data Analyst Khristion Lambert

“It’s not easy, but it’s rewarding.”

“I saw this program as a great opportunity to solidify my skills and transition into the industry,” says Class of 2021 MSBA graduate Khristion Lambert.

Serving on a Board: How Women in Leadership Opened My Eyes
Meagan Travlos MBA 22 and a lemur
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Serving on a Board: How Women in Leadership Opened My Eyes

Finding female mentorship with the PUENTES board

Bay Area Part-Time MBA student Meagan Travlos served on a non-profit board through the student-led Women in Leadership Board Fellows Program.

My Road to an MBA as a First-Gen DACA Student
Victor Moreno MBA 21
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My Road to an MBA as a First-Gen DACA Student

“Resilience is born when adversity introduces you to the real you."

Brought to the U.S. at the age of seven, Victor Moreno MBA 21 shares his lessons as he was forced to navigate the U.S. public education system as a DACA student.  

C-Suite Insights from My Internship at BNY Mellon
Sodontuya Nerguidavaa MBA 22 at BNY Mellon
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C-Suite Insights from My Internship at BNY Mellon

Summer experience ‘gave me everything I was looking for and more.’

Full-Time MBA student Sodontuya Nerguidavaa shares what she learned from top-level executives at leading investment bank in New York City.

Square Partners with MBAs to Dig into Sustainable Cryptocurrency Mining
Bitcoin and eco-friendly economic empowerment
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Square Partners with MBAs to Dig into Sustainable Cryptocurrency Mining

Will cryptocurrencies enable eco-friendly economic empowerment?

MBA student Christine Dillman shares the challenge posed by Square: Create a financial model for Bitcoin mining that takes into account important environmental goals.

UC Davis Online MBA Offers Flexibility and Real-Time ROI
Kim-Mai Hoang MBA 23 and her grandfather
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UC Davis Online MBA Offers Flexibility and Real-Time ROI

“The genuine encouragement from advisors, professors, and peers has kept me connected and engaged."

“The Online MBA program allows you to curate your schedule that fits your timelines, responsibilities and professional goals,” student Kim-Mai Hoang says.

Insights from the First UC Davis Data Summit
UC Davis Data Summit
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Insights from the First UC Davis Data Summit

Lessons of storytelling, marketing analytics, natural language processing.

We brought together students, alumni, faculty, practitioners and corporate leaders from Google, Facebook, Instagram, Thorn and more to spotlight emerging trends in analytics.

How the MSBA Program Provided a Career Boost
Jessica Padolina and family take a photo at Aggie Grad Walk
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How the MSBA Program Provided a Career Boost

Adding tools to my skillset helped me succeed.

Never underestimate the power of your network. Alumna Jessica Padolina, now at BlackRock, says every interview opportunity I earned was because of my network—whether thanks to the MSBA program or from a coworker from a previous job.

One Incredible Journey: My Six-Year MBA Sacrifice
Tarun, Jordan and Kumar at Aggie Grad Walk
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One Incredible Journey: My Six-Year MBA Sacrifice

‘Dedication and resilience led me to this moment.’

After years of sacrifice, recent Full-Time MBA graduate Tarun Chinniah finally received the pay-off he’d set out for: his MBA degree.

2021 Commencement Student Speakers
Dean H. Rao Unnava at Graduation
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2021 Commencement Student Speakers

Six new grads discuss inspiration, memories and what’s next.

Celebrating our Class of 2021 with 260 graduates, including the first alumni from our Online MBA program.

UC Davis Leads Meetup of UC Accounting Students
UC Davis MPAc networking event
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UC Davis Leads Meetup of UC Accounting Students

My three lessons learned from our virtual networking event.

MPAc student Ingrid Isea-Smith shares three lessons from the UC Davis-led virtual networking event for graduate accounting students.

Standing Up and Speaking Out Against Racism
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Standing Up and Speaking Out Against Racism

My experience in our 21-Week Anti-Racism Challenge

“Black lives matter. My life matters,” writes Sacramento Part-Time MBA student Becca Litman, a leader of the Challenge. “I’ve found my voice.”

Take the Reins: How Horses Can Increase Your Mental Health Awareness
Ash Singh MBA 22 and his horse, Quincy
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Take the Reins: How Horses Can Increase Your Mental Health Awareness

Equestrian therapy at UC Davis offers natural healing power

Full-Time MBA student Ash Singh shares what it’s like to earn his horsemanship from the UC Davis Equestrian Center and how horses strengthen emotional intelligence.