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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.
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UC Davis Graduate School of Management Recognized as Top 5 Military Friendly® School
Creating opportunities for the military community
Reflecting a commitment to students and alumni in the U.S. military, the UC Davis GSM is ranked No. 5 among graduate schools and the only University of California graduate school among the top 10 in Military Friendly's latest survey.
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Big 3 with Dean H. Rao Unnava: March 2024
New Undergrad Business Major | Barbie Brand Valuation in Financial Times | Students Excel in Global Competitions
Dean H. Rao Unnava's March 2024 edition of the Big 3 features the newly announced undergraduate business major, MBA students reaching semis of global competitions and a teaching case study based on the Barbie movie buzz.
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Big 3 with Dean H. Rao Unnava: February 2024
A New Lifelong Learning and Community Platform, MBAs Team Up with Sacramento Kings on Mentoring, Does It Really Matter Who Delivers Your Online Orders?
Dean H. Rao Unnava's February 2024 edition of the Big 3 features a look at our new exclusive online community, MBA students partnering with the Sacramento Kings' Fastbreak Mentoring Program and the value of e-tailers investing in their own delivery fleets.
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From Retail to Deloitte: Ascending to Audit Associate
Networking and building connections led to my Big 4 job offer
After four years at Banana Republic, MPAc student Catherine Jaber looked to start a new chapter. Within weeks at UC Davis, she secured offers from all Big 4 firms and will join Deloitte as an audit associate this fall.
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Switching My Gameplan: Pursuing a Career in Accounting
How I landed a job as Tax Associate at KPMG in San Francisco
As a UC Davis undergrad, MPAc student Kendall Lorraine Richards realized she was more a “numbers” person and discovered a passion for accounting. She’ll start as a tax associate at KPMG in San Francisco this fall.
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Big 3 with Dean H. Rao Unnava: January 2024
Top 10 Business School to Watch in 2024, NBA Sacramento Kings Partnership and Financial Times Biz Quiz
Dean H. Rao Unnava's January 2024 edition of the Big 3 features: Top 10 Business School to Watch in 2024, NBA Sacramento Kings Partnership and Financial Times Biz Quiz.
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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.
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Unlocking the Power of Python in Accounting
How my elevated coding skillset will set me apart
“Those with Python skills will be able to navigate an accounting world that prioritizes innovation, efficiency and high-level data analysis,” writes MPAc student Matthew Ejiogu.
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Full-Circle: How My Internship at Crowe Led to UC Davis—and Back
MPAc combined with field experience launches my rewarding career in auditing
After two internships at Crowe, Nicolas Oropeza shares how the UC Davis MPAc program propelled him to rejoin the global firm and launch a rewarding career.
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Big 3 with Dean H. Rao Unnava: October 2023
More global recognition for our graduate business programs, faculty trailblazer in tech management, AI vs. humans on Wall Street
Dean H. Rao Unnava's October 2023 edition of the Big 3 features: Faculty Tech Management Trailblazer, New #1 Global Ranking, AI on Wall Street.
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UC Davis MPAc Orientation: Building Lifelong Friendships and Landing Job Offers
Being part of the MPAc program isn't just an achievement—it's a gift.
MPAc student Aditya Prasad shares highlights of the five-day program orientation, including career advice, networking opportunities, and landing three job offers at the Meet the Firms event.