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
‘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
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
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
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
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.
Commitment to Community and How to Find Yours
How my energetic personality led to a passion of volunteering.
Bay Area MBA student Kevin Leung, a financial analyst at Facebook, details his journey to UC Davis and how he’s discovered his passion for community support.
Industry Experts: How to Leverage Data Analytics in Today’s Dynamic Workplace
Guest speakers challenge us with real-world case studies
MSBA student Khristion Lambert recaps the guidance and insight his class received from two leading data professionals.
Aggie Hacks Goes National to 100+ Competitors at Nine B-schools
Our MSBA program’s first nationwide virtual hackathon
As this year’s Aggie Hack student organizer, Jessica Padolina MSBA 21 learned about connection and collaboration with partners from Google Cloud.
Teamwork Drives Our Success for MSBA Practicum Client Project
3 keys to collaboration on our virtual consulting
“I can’t, but we can.” MSBA student Angela Wang says communication, delegation and support are foundations for collaborating on the year-long consulting project.
MSBA Alums and Identical Twins Team Up at Home Depot
Both senior analysts at home improvement retailers’ headquarters in Atlanta
MSBA student Emily Teng catches up with identical twins Ashish and Rohan Ranshinge, both 2019 alums and now senior analysts at Home Depot headquarters in Atlanta.
Food and Ag Immersion: Balancing Work and an MBA
‘Why did I wait so long to do this?’
Sacramento Part-Time MBA student Brie Hunt on what it’s like to balance a full-time job in the agriculture industry and pursuing a graduate business degree.
Top 3 Tips for Data Analytics Job Interviews
“Employers are looking for soft skills such as strong analytical storytelling”
MSBA student Lizzy Yi recaps the program's recent analytics job interview preparation panel with company recruiters and MSBA staff.
Seeking Asylum: Fleeing a War-torn Country and Immigrating to the U.S.
My journey to the UC Davis Bay Area Part-Time MBA
Ali Khaleed Ali shares his journey from Iraq to the U.S., working many jobs, attending Stanford University and now about to graduate from the Bay Area MBA program.
24 Hours in My Life as a Full-Time MBA
Living a balanced life and enjoying all the little sips
A coffee connoisseur, MBA student and ambassador Tarun Chinniah keeps a meticulous schedule—with plenty of java breaks.
“Dot-Connector”: An MBA Recruiter in the Classroom
Attracting top talent for Genentech, Tesla, Salesforce
First-year Bay Area Part-Time MBA student Layne Austin peels the curtain back on her dual MBA experience and her career as a recruiter.
3 Ways To Celebrate Black History Month at Your Workplace
Recognizing Black History Month in 2021
Online MBA student Leilani Alvarez says the workplace can be a great environment to recognize Black History Month and celebrate the many significant contributions of African Americans.
Q&A: MSBA Alum Optimizing Machine Learning at Amazon
Teddy Wang MSBA 20 shares his path to one of the world’s biggest companies
MSBA student Chanel Diggs peppers alumnus Yao-Ting (Teddy) Wang about his prior experience, the benefits of a business analytics degree and his work at Amazon.
Actuary to Analytics: My Road to UC Davis
Adapting to the rise of the data-driven economy
With her actuarial career in the rear-view mirror, MSBA student Lizzy Yi set a course toward one of today’s hottest fields.
5 New Year's Resolutions to Enhance My Grad School Experience
Setting goals for better health and better results in the classroom
MSBA student William Ma shares five ways he seeks to improve himself in 2021 and beyond to meet personal and professional goals.