Insider Tips for Perfecting Your MBA and MM Applications
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Insider Tips for Perfecting Your MBA and MM Applications

Q&A with Alex Svensson, Director of MBA/MM Recruitment and Admissions

Get insider tips from Alex Svensson, our new director of MBA/MM recruitment and admissions, as she shares key advice on crafting a standout application and highlights what sets our programs apart!

Three Top Skills for Accounting Professionals in the Next Decade
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Three Top Skills for Accounting Professionals in the Next Decade

Mastering technical proficiency, data analytics and communication

Looking to boost your skills in the age of AI? Learn three key reasons why the UC Davis MPAc program will future-proof your career with essential tech, data analytics, and communication skills.

UC Davis and PG&E: How We Lead in the Resilient and Sustainable Energy Field
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UC Davis and PG&E: How We Lead in the Resilient and Sustainable Energy Field

Sustainable Energy Industry Immersion

Watch PG&E's Brian Ard and UC Davis alumnus and Lecturer Ben Finkelor, executive director of the UC Davis Energy Efficiency Institute, discuss leadership in the resilient and sustainable energy industry.

MPAc to CPA Excellence at a Big 4
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MPAc to CPA Excellence at a Big 4

Deloitte sets the foundation for professional growth and career success

Bruce Ye MPAc 23 reflects on his journey from financial associate to CPA achiever at Deloitte, leveraging UC Davis' MPAc program to excel in auditing and career growth.

Attending an MBA Fair? Check Out Our Advice to Prepare
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Attending an MBA Fair? Check Out Our Advice to Prepare

You’ve just registered for your first MBA fair—now what?

We’d like to offer several tips, including must-do’s whether meeting with us or other schools, preparing your elevator pitch, plus questions to ask the admissions team and follow-up etiquette.

From Self-Doubt to Success: Personal Branding Insights from Sutter Health CEO
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From Self-Doubt to Success: Personal Branding Insights from Sutter Health CEO

Guest Lecturer: Warner Thomas, president and CEO of Sutter Health

Henna Sawhney MBA 24 shares lessons from Sutter Health CEO Warner Thomas who detailed how he overcame imposter syndrome and discovered his "why" while building a strong, authentic personal brand.

Navigating Uncertainty: How Pursuing an MBA at UC Davis Brought Clarity and Community
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Navigating Uncertainty: How Pursuing an MBA at UC Davis Brought Clarity and Community

“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.

Alumni Spotlight: Meg Lee MBA 22
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Alumni Spotlight: Meg Lee MBA 22

Finance Manager at E. & J. Gallo Winery

Alum Meg Lee shares how skills from her Sacramento Part-Time MBA propel her wine industry career and offers insights on Gen-Z, the changing workforce, and the rise of non-alcoholic consumption.

Emotional Intelligence and Design Thinking: How SIEML at UC Davis Sparked My Drive for an MBA
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Emotional Intelligence and Design Thinking: How SIEML at UC Davis Sparked My Drive for an MBA

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.

UC Davis Undergrad Leads to MPAc Success at Deloitte
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UC Davis Undergrad Leads to MPAc Success at Deloitte

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.

UC Davis MBA Sustainable Energy Industry Immersion - Executive Guest Speaker Video
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UC Davis MBA Sustainable Energy Industry Immersion - Executive Guest Speaker Video

Live case studies presented by Katie Sloan, Southern California Edison

The Sustainable Energy Industry Immersion explores the latest trends and challenges shaping an industry at the forefront of global development, environmental conservation, national security and financial markets.

UC Davis MBA Alumna Archana Arunkumar on Collaborative Leadership in Tech
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UC Davis MBA Alumna Archana Arunkumar on Collaborative Leadership in Tech

"Carry your confidence into every room you enter."

What’s collaborative leadership mean? How do you collaborate at work to make an impact? UC Davis MBA alumna Archana Arunkumar shares her insights from more than 20 years experience as a product and technology executive, advisor and board director in the tech world.

Updated MSBA Curriculum: Stronger Focus on AI
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Updated MSBA Curriculum: Stronger Focus on AI

Presented by Ashwin Aravindakshan Nair, Associate Professor and MSBA Academic Director

Associate Professor and MSBA Academic Director Ashwin A. Nair announces the latest business analytics curriculum update including a stronger focus on artificial intelligence.

How My MBA Elevated My Lab Management Skills
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How My MBA Elevated My Lab Management Skills

Three operational systems I’ve implemented at Sandia National Laboratories

Materials Technologist Fitzjames Ryan discusses how the Bay Area MBA program improved his lab management skills and increased efficiency after challenges at Sandia National Laboratories. 

What’s the Difference Between an MBA and Master of Management?
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What’s the Difference Between an MBA and Master of Management?

Weighing options for your academic and professional goals

Explore how a UC Davis Master of Management can prepare you to be a collaborative business leader ready to make a positive impact on the business world.

Tips and Tricks for Your MPAc Application
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Tips and Tricks for Your MPAc Application

Associate Director Zoë Richardson shares her insights and advice

Associate Director Zoë Richardson shares her insights and advice on how to submit a successful application that puts your best foot forward.

Alumni Video Spotlight: Prakriti Rastogi MSBA 20
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Alumni Video Spotlight: Prakriti Rastogi MSBA 20

Data Science Analyst at eBay

Prakriti Rastogi MSBA 20 speaks about the challenges and rewards of working in the payments industry as a data science analyst at eBay.

Alumni Video Spotlight: Vinit Hasija MSBA 22
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Alumni Video Spotlight: Vinit Hasija MSBA 22

Data Product Manager at Frameplay

View video of Vinit Hasija MSBA 22 who shares about his UC Davis experience, collaborative leadership, challenges in the gaming and ad tech industry, favorite professor and advice for those pursing a Master of Science in Business Analytics.