My Way to Wayfair: How the MSBA Shaped My Career Search
Capitalizing on my practicum project experience
MSBA graduate Tushar Kotangle shares how UC Davis shaped his journey to becoming a lead analyst for leading retailer Wayfair.
“An MBA Lets You Be Bold”: How I Changed Careers and Started a Business
Taking calculated risks to discover my passion
“Thanks to the many lessons I took from my MBA experience, I found my passion for helping students reach their potential,” says alum Justin Chen MBA 17.
Alumni Spotlight: MPAc Grad Larry Yee Jumps from PwC to VC firm
Director of Finance, Mayfield Fund | Former Sr. Manager, PwC
"A lot of what I do today was grounded in the things I learned, and all of it started here," says Larry Yee, now a Director of Finance for the Mayfield Fund and a graduate of the inaugural MPAc Class of 2013.
Meet Our 2022 Commencement Student Speakers
Six new grads share inspirations, memories and what’s next
We asked our six soon-to-be grads speakers about their experiences before their commencement addresses to the largest graduating class in school history
What I’ve Learned Transitioning from Music to Marketing
My 180-degree career pivot: the trifecta of difficulty—location, function and industry
If you’re like Molly Scott and are using an MBA to do an Olympic-worthy 180-degree career pivot, hitting the trifecta of difficulty—location, function and industry—then you need to read this blog.
MSBA Job Success: 90% Placed Within Six Months, Record $109K+ Average Salary Plus $9.4K Bonus
The graduating class of 2021 is proving, once again, the power of the UC Davis MSBA degree.
Ninety percent of the UC Davis MSBA 2021 graduates landed job offers within six months of graduation.
It’s All About Relationships: Build Them During Your MSBA Experience
My 4 tips for prospective analytics students
I have a confession to make. I was the epitome of a career switcher. After I graduated from Howard University, I worked several jobs, and took a coding bootcamp, which ultimately paved the way to the UC Davis MSBA program.
Speed Networking: Building Connections with Successful MSBA Alumni
Connecting with MSBA alumni at top companies, such as Amazon, BlackRock, eBay, Meta, PayPal, PG&E, Samsung, Tesla and Uber, helped hone our interview skills and stay up-to-date on trends in data analytics.
Our Magical Journey Winning the Disney-sponsored 2021 Adobe Analytics Challenge
We were floored when Adobe announced we had won during a livestreamed finals event on November 9, 2021. Not to mention that our first place award also came with $35,000 in prize money.
Three Straight Years: MSBA Ranked in Top 10 Globally for Value for the Money
The UC Davis M.S. in Business Analytics continues to rank among the best in QS 2022 Business Masters Rankings, including No. 7 globally for return on investment.
Celebrating Latinx Heritage Month: MSBA Alumna Lands Dream Job at Google
How my Venezuelan culture shaped my academic and professional journey
“Do you want to be successful? If so, help others become successful. It’s a simple formula,” writes MSBA alumna Ana Parra Vera, an MSBA grad now at Google.
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.
Adobe Analytics Challenge: 14 Past Competitors Share How it Impacted Their Careers
Three UC Davis MS in Business Analytics alumni, Ashish Ranshinge, Paridhi Agal, and Vardhini Manivannan, reflect on their experience competing in past Adobe Analytics Challenges and how it "opened doors" for them.
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.
MBA Alumna Tracy Regis Earns Outstanding Service Award
2020-21 GSM Alumni Association awardee recognized for her mentorship
Tracy Regis MBA 14 is a dedicated volunteer and a mentor to students, helping them polish their brand and land opportunities at Intel, where she is the diversity and inclusion partner.
MBA Alumnus Dave Roughton Recognized for Distinguished Achievement
2020-21 GSM Alumni Association awardee leads SAFE Credit Union
With 21-plus years of experience leading SAFE Credit Union, Dave Roughton MBA 92 is a distinguished leader in the finance and banking industry.
MBA Alumnus Randy Lee Honored with Rising Star Award
Global tech innovator named GSM Alumni Association's second Rising Star recipient
Mobile gaming executive at Tencent, Randy Lee MBA 00 has been an Aggie innovator and changemaker in Silicon Valley for two decades.
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.
Alumni Spotlight: Anna Shen MSBA 18
MSBA alumna Anna Shen, now a data science lead at Square, shares about being a collaborative leader, and the challenge of leading in a fast pace environment.
Alumni Spotlight: Dominic Piombo MPAc 21
Assurance Associate, EY, San Francisco
UC Davis MPAc student Dominic Piombo shares his journey through UC Davis as a double-Aggie, which professor has stood out the most, and his advice to prospective students and the community.