MBA alum Robin Greenspan recently returned to share with new students about maximining their MBA experience. He did just that as student body president and since earned several promotions at Intel where he's now in a senior financial management role. View video.
My immigrant journey to earning an MBA—and entrepreneurial success
Arriving in the U.S. in 2014, Muhammad Adeel Arshad worked his way up from a tire warehouse to earn his UC Davis MBA and now says he's living his American Dream as a Silicon Valley entrepreneur.
Amazon executive acknowledged for commitment to community
Butler, director of solutions architecture for Amazon Web Services, said he is honored to be recognized by a community that is near and dear to his heart.
Marketing and analytics strategist at Meta wins award for early career and volunteerism impact
A member of the inaugural Masters of Science in Business Analytics class, Prabhudesai recognized for his early career success and volunteerism.
Global marketing expert honored for his leadership, work ethic and impact
Two-time UC Davis alumnus Aaron Carpenter MBA 98 has built multi-billion-dollar brands for companies such as Levi Strauss and The North Face. Today, he is founder and CEO of ACV Consulting, which specializes in supporting global lifestyle brands and startup ventures.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
“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.
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.
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.
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.