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Capitalizing on the Cloud
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Capitalizing on the Cloud

MSBA offers prep to become Amazon Web Services Cloud Practitioner

With the growing popularity and application of cloud solutions, the UC Davis Master of Science in Business Analytics program offered a free prep course for Amazon Web Service’s (AWS) Cloud Practitioner certification. It was a wonderful opportunity

Going Beyond Traditional Tech
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Going Beyond Traditional Tech

Michelle Leyden Li JD 93, MBA 95, a Silicon Valley semiconductor industry marketing executive for more than 20 years at GlobalFoundaries, Intel and Qualcomm shares valuable advice and the many opportunities for MBA graduates outside of traditional

10 Tips to Get the Most from Your MBA Consulting Project
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10 Tips to Get the Most from Your MBA Consulting Project

Set realistic expectations for you and your team to succeed together

As a first-year UC Davis MBA student, all you can do is wait for the tidal wave to hit you.

You start hearing both triumphant and intense stories about the IMPACT project, our capstone course known by that acronym as Integrated Management Project

This Bootcamp Felt More Like Space Camp, Taking Me to a New World of Analytics
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This Bootcamp Felt More Like Space Camp, Taking Me to a New World of Analytics

MSBA student finds his calling, motivated by faculty

We would often hear his name mentioned by other faculty, with lots of praises. So when we received the academic schedule, the entire class was eagerly looking forward to finally meeting this man in person.

In our first 10 minutes, it was clearly

Preparing for Your Leap into Business Analytics
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Preparing for Your Leap into Business Analytics

An insider’s view shares his six lessons before making the dive into big data

It’s six months into grad school and I already feel nostalgic about the journey.

It’s been a rollercoaster ride to say the least. I’ve been juggling a rush of classes and a time-intensive practicum, while soaking up San Francisco life (#SFLife)

My MBA Admissions Journey
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My MBA Admissions Journey

Q&A with Michelle Yoo MBA 18

It took me 14 days to apply to the UC Davis MBA program. I remember it so clearly. It took some quick planning and dedication, but I was able to submit the full application by the deadline.

Having a Mentor vs. Having a Developmental Network: Diversity is Key!
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Having a Mentor vs. Having a Developmental Network: Diversity is Key!

What do mentors give you?

Having a mentor leads to a wide range of career-related benefits, including greater career advancement, greater job satisfaction and more clarity around your professional identity. Research also suggests that mentors help

Tips for Class Visiting
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Tips for Class Visiting

Chris Darbyshire MBA 15 shares some tips for a successful class visit

As Student Ambassadors, we have the privilege of meeting prospective students interested in attending UC Davis Graduate School of Management.  Hosting visitors for class, sitting down for lunch, or just being available for answering questions has

How to Prepare for an MBA Admissions Interview
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How to Prepare for an MBA Admissions Interview

Applying to business school can be challenging. It’s an introspective process that requires you to not only understand what your goals are, but to clearly and concisely articulate them as well. The following is a list of tips aimed to help you