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.
“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.
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.
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.
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 .
Leadership cultivated beyond the classroom
Sacramento MBA student Aniket Goundaje shares his journey of self-discovery from questioning his abilities to embracing leadership opportunities at UC Davis, navigating unfamiliar territories and finding a work-life balance.
Fusing data science with business acumen for global impact in San Francisco and Silicon Valley
You'll thrive in the global innovation hub of San Francisco and Silicon Valley, networking with trailblazers pushing the envelope on business analytics and data-driven decision-making. Hear why MSBA students chose UC Davis and professors who bring their cutting-edge research to class.
Four pillars to be a collaborative leader
Jessica Cheng MBA 23 and Jaimie Asakawa MBA 24 recapped the three-day Collaborative Leadership Retreat, showcasing MBA students' insights from inspirational leaders and their exploration of effective leadership strategies.
Our 48-hour marathon to strategize road safety improvements for San Francisco
Cindy Jeon MSBA 24 shares her team’s winning strategy in the UC Davis Aggie Hack, where participants were tasked with creating innovative, data-driven solutions to improve road safety in San Francisco.
Sharing my experiences at Home Depot and Google
Alum Rohan Ranshinge revisited the MSBA classroom to share how the program unlocked opportunities, refined skills, and propelled his career success in analytics at Home Depot and Google.
Alum Megan Smith share advice on time management and CPA exam scheduling
In this Q&A, Double Aggie Megan Smith MPAc 23 discusses leveraging early application to the MPAc program as a UC Davis undergrad, balancing academics and extracurriculars, and her role as an audit & assurance assistant at Deloitte.
Collaborating with executives from Bucher Vaslin North America
MBA student Tara Rahimi blogs about the leading an Integrated Management Project team to assess and strategize marketing concepts for wine industry supplier Bucher Vaslin North America (BVNA).
How we built a business plan for HM.CLAUSE in under 12 hours
Danielle Kleiner-Kanter MBA 25 reveals the strategy behind building a winning business plan for HM.CLAUSE in less than 12 hours, leading her team to victory at the UC Davis Food & Ag Business Challenge.
Five principles to build resiliency
Alum Gennaro Tecchia attributes his development of leadership qualities and successful transition into a product management career at Kaiser Permanente to the Collaborative Leadership Program and supportive UC Davis community.
International Study Trip explores cultures, innovation and key industries
MBA student Alice Vega shares her unforgettable experience with classmates exploring Japan and embracing cultural immersion, gaining corporate insights and creating lifelong memories.
“I was motivated to grow at a faster pace if given the opportunity.”
From virtual undergrad to Full-Time MBA, Simrun Bhandal MBA 25 tells us why she decided to pursue hands-on leadership opportunities like hosting the successful Aggie Compass Business Boutique at UC Davis.
What we learned at the Net Impact Case Competition
Nicolas Seto MBA 25 explains how he and his MBA teammates tackled ESG challenges and competed to formulate business strategies for global impact at the Net Impact Case Competition, sponsored by Arrow Electronics.
UC Investments Academy offers exciting opportunities for UC Davis MBAs
Minhua Zhu MBA 25 shares her insider's view of the finance world through the UC Investments Academy, led by UC Chief Investment Officer Jagdeep Singh Bachher who manages $170B for UC campuses and medical centers.
Networking and building connections led to my Big 4 job offer
After four years at Banana Republic, MPAc student Catherine Jaber looked to start a new chapter. Within weeks at UC Davis, she secured offers from all Big 4 firms and will join Deloitte as an audit associate this fall.
How I landed a job as Tax Associate at KPMG in San Francisco
As a UC Davis undergrad, MPAc student Kendall Lorraine Richards realized she was more a “numbers” person and discovered a passion for accounting. She’ll start as a tax associate at KPMG in San Francisco this fall.