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How the MSBA Program Provided a Career Boost
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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.

Tips to Strengthen your M.S. in Business Analytics Application
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Tips to Strengthen your M.S. in Business Analytics Application

“Now is the best time to think about, and define your analytics narrative.”

Are you ready to jump-start your business analytics career? MSBA Executive Director Amy Russell shares tips and advice to help you strengthen your application. 

How I Passed the CPA Exams
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How I Passed the CPA Exams

MPAc grads’ insight into exam prep and the testing process.

Teaming up with a fellow alumna, Navodi Weerasinghe MPAc 19 shares how she prepared and passed the four CPA exams.

5 Questions for Accounting Professor Paul Wong
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5 Questions for Accounting Professor Paul Wong

Insights and advice for prospective MPAc students.

“Accountants of the future will need to be more analytical in interpreting transactions and accounting information to make informative decisions,” says Assistant Professor Paul Wong.

UC Davis Leads Meetup of UC Accounting Students
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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.

Take the Reins: How Horses Can Increase Your Mental Health Awareness
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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.

HM.CLAUSE: Finding New Insights to Agricultural Challenges
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HM.CLAUSE: Finding New Insights to Agricultural Challenges

“We benefit from the external perspectives that challenge our internal optics”

HM.CLAUSE Vice President Andres Trillo blogs about MBA students and campus researchers successfully developing solutions in our Food & Ag industry Immersion.

MSBA Alums and Identical Twins Team Up at Home Depot
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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.

Investing in Yourself with an MPAc Degree
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Investing in Yourself with an MPAc Degree

Your ROI, financial aid and teaching assistant opportunities

MPAc Associate Director William Orta shares his road to personal investment and addresses scholarships and financial aid for students.

Top 3 Tips for Data Analytics Job Interviews
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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.

Big 4 vs. Regional Firm: Q&A with Accounting Alum Brian Gouw
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Big 4 vs. Regional Firm: Q&A with Accounting Alum Brian Gouw

“Joining the MPAc program was one of the best decisions I ever made”

Alumnus Brian Gouw MPAc 17 shares his career arc from a Big 4 firm KPMG to Campbell Taylor Washburn and offers advice for prospective students.

Q&A: MSBA Alum Optimizing Machine Learning at Amazon
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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.

MBA Showcase Week: February 24-27, 2021
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MBA Showcase Week: February 24-27, 2021

Full-Time MBA, Bay Area Part-Time MBA and Sacramento Part-Time MBA

Join us for our MBA Showcase Week February 24 through February 27, 2021. We'll be hosting a series of webinars exploring the benefits of earning an MBA. 

4 Steps to a Successful MPAc Journey
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4 Steps to a Successful MPAc Journey

"Start preparing early and keep your momentum.”

Recent MPAc graduate Smita Carvalho shares her journey through the program and landing a new career as a risk advisory associate in San Francisco.

Finding a Home Away from Home at UC Davis
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Finding a Home Away from Home at UC Davis

My trek from Mongolia to a very welcoming Davis community

From the capital of Mongolia to her apartment in Davis, new Full-Time MBA student Sodontuya Nerguidavaa shares about her global journey.

3 Tips to Make the Most Out of Your B-School Experience
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3 Tips to Make the Most Out of Your B-School Experience

“Pursuing an MBA at UC Davis was one of the best decisions of my life”

Stepping outside of your comfort zone isn’t easy, but recent MBA alum Matthew Low says it’s an important part to making the most of your MBA journey.

Top 20 Questions from Our Ask Me Anything on Instagram
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Top 20 Questions from Our Ask Me Anything on Instagram

MBA admissions tips, resources and questions answered

Associate Director of Admissions Alex Svensson shares answers to the top questions from our Instagram Ask Me Anything, and offers resources for applicants.