Hands-on Team Project Inspires Our Community Giving
2022 Sac MBA cohort
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Hands-on Team Project Inspires Our Community Giving

First-year MBA students raise nearly $20,000 for nonprofit local hospice

Sacramento Part-Time MBA student Jaimie Asakawa shares that teams designed creative fundraising  to motivate their networks to support Joshua’s House, a planned hospice for the homeless in Sacramento.

Creating “Buzz” at the UC Davis–Financial Times Biz Quiz
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Creating “Buzz” at the UC Davis–Financial Times Biz Quiz

My team’s experience in “Jeopardy!”-like competition for UC business students

Full-Time MBA student Sriranjani Ramachandran shares her team’s experience going head to head against students from other UC business schools.

Partnership between Food & AgTech VCs and UC Davis Researchers Opens Doors for MBAs
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Partnership between Food & AgTech VCs and UC Davis Researchers Opens Doors for MBAs

Opportunity to accelerate industry innovation

UC Davis is well-known as the global epicenter of the food and agriculture technology startup ecosystem. When it came to decide on where I should go for my MBA, the UC Davis Graduate School of Management was my number one choice.

Why a UC Davis MPAc Degree?
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Why a UC Davis MPAc Degree?

Our experiences, insights and advice on our path to UC Davis

MPAc Student Ambassadors Winnie Zhang and Yifan Zou share why they chose UC Davis, advice for prospective accounting students, and tips on applying, interviewing and writing your personal statement.

From Ideation to Insights: Creating Business Value from Data
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From Ideation to Insights: Creating Business Value from Data

Takeaways from UC Davis MSBA–Association of National Advertisers conference

Student Ridwan Abdusalam shares key takeaways from the joint UC Davis MSBA–Association of National Advertisers conference featuring top data science executives.

Being a Champion On and Off the Court
Austin Claiborne
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Being a Champion On and Off the Court

Golden State Warriors’ spirit in the UC Davis Part-Time MBA program

A leader of the Golden State Warriors Community Foundation, Bay Area MBA student Austin Claiborne shares his journey to the NBA business—and UC Davis.

Building My Pride Network at 25th ROMBA Conference
Angelina Cayabyab
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Building My Pride Network at 25th ROMBA Conference

Connecting with LGBTQ+ professionals nationwide—and meeting Monet X Change

In Washington, D.C., Full-Time MBA Angelina Cayabyab shares how she stepped out of her comfort zone to connect with LGBTQ+ professionals nationwide.

Over the EDGE: Reinventing Myself by Stepping Out of My Comfort Zone
New MBA student Esther Muriithi on her first day of grad school
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Over the EDGE: Reinventing Myself by Stepping Out of My Comfort Zone

Lessons learned in networking as an extroverted introvert and UC Davis MBA student

Esther Muriithi shares her experience juggling being a Sacramento MBA student, nurse and parent, and how she’s spreading her wings to become a better networking professional.

How I Joined the MPAc Program as an International Student
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How I Joined the MPAc Program as an International Student

“A tremendous launch pad” toward a rewarding accounting career

International student and 2022 Master of Professional Accountancy graduate Ziyan Xu shares tips for pursuing a graduate accounting degree.

Bootcamp Basics: Getting Up to Speed in the MSBA Program
New Student Laksh Suryanarayanan MSBA 23 with staff
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Bootcamp Basics: Getting Up to Speed in the MSBA Program

From Amazon to PayPal to UC Davis Master of Science in Business Analytics

After working globally for Amazon and PayPal for seven years, Laksh Suryanarayanan’s path led to the UC Davis MSBA program.

Defining My Leadership Style at UC Davis
Deepi Agarwal MBA 22 at Collaborative Leadership Retreat in Monterey
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Defining My Leadership Style at UC Davis

Collaborative Leadership Program becomes foundational to my future

What makes a great leader? Deepi Agarwal MBA 22 shares insights from her UC Davis experience in the Collaborative Leadership Program and a three-day retreat with C-suite executives.

5 More Tips to Make the Most of Your MBA: Part Two
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5 More Tips to Make the Most of Your MBA: Part Two

Get involved, indulge yourself and seek staff expertise

Building on her advice, Sacramento Part-Time MBA student Leticia Garay offers five more tips to help you get ahead in grad school.

5 Tips to Make the Most of Your MBA: Part One
Four Sacramento Part-Time MBA students celebrate finishing their first year in the program
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5 Tips to Make the Most of Your MBA: Part One

Growing through challenges in my grad school journey

"Self-compassion is the real key to success," says Sacramento Part-Time MBA student Leticia Garay as she shares lessons learned during the first year of the program.