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Accounting Meets AI: Why I’m Learning Python and Machine Learning
"Big data skills make you a game-changer in any industry."
From Excel to Python, Amanda Carter MPAc 25 shares how UC Davis’s STEM-focused accounting program prepared her to thrive in big data, starting this fall as an audit associate at EY.

What Are the Benefits of a STEM-designated Degree?
Four ways the UC Davis Master of Management sets you up for success
Launch your career with the UC Davis Master of Management. In just nine months, build leadership skills, gain a powerful network, and graduate career-ready from a top STEM-designated program.

From Mongolia to Wall Street: My First-Gen MBA Journey
Full-Time MBA alum Sodontuya Nerguidavaa’s journey as an international student from Mongolia to Wall Street seemed improbable—until the UC Davis community of fellow students, faculty, mentors and alumni helped her achieve her goals and land as a vice president at BNY in New York.

100% of 2024 UC Davis MPAc Graduates Land Competitive Job Offers Within Three Months
Three ways we prepare students for accounting career success
UC Davis MPAc graduates achieve 100% job placement within three months—year after year. MPAc Associate Director Zoë Dybdahl breaks down how our career support, industry connections and exclusive bootcamp prepare you for accounting success.

The Power of Paying It Forward with Mentorship
Plus, my three tips to help you succeed in corporate accounting
First-gen college student and MPAc alumna Shaneil McKenzie-Guyher shares how UC Davis' culture and curriculum helped her transition to the corporate world, empowering her to give back by mentoring young professionals.

Crafting a Compelling MBA or Master of Management Application
Ready to start your application? Associate Director of Admissions Gerard Bañales shares steps to showcase your authentic self and embrace the excitement of crafting an application that best represents your academic and professional goals.

Bridging AI, Business Analytics and Leadership
Tech investor and alumna Shilpi Sharma shares insights with MSBAs
MSBA student Jovoney Morton shares insights from tech investor, entrepreneur and MBA alumna Shilpi Sharma who returned to her alma mater to offer her expertise on the impact of AI, bridging data science with business, and driving innovation through collaboration.

How to Use ChatGPT and LinkedIn for Career Success
Three key job search strategies from the UC Davis Career Development team
Looking to boost your job search? Discover three essential strategies from the UC Davis Career Development team, plus how to leverage AI and LinkedIn for career success in today's competitive job market.

How to Create a Standout MPAc Application: Essential Tips from a Current Student
Four tips to take your application to the next level
Make your MPAc application stand out? Student Curtis Choi offers four key tips to help you avoid common pitfalls, highlight your enthusiasm and showcase your strengths

How My MBA Helped Me Secure a Groundbreaking Fellowship in Health System Finance
Sacramento Part-Time MBA Marissa Hernandez shares how she leveraged her education to secure a competitive healthcare finance fellowship at UCLA Health, offering job interview tips to help aspiring leaders succeed.

Meet Carrie Beam: Academic Director of the UC Davis MSBA Program
Sharing insights into industry trends, employers with “chocolate cake demand”
Carrie Beam, academic director of the UC Davis MSBA program, is at the nexus of where innovation meets real-world impact. We asked her about her role and the latest trends in data analytics, AI and skills employers are seeking.

California’s CPA Licensure Requirements: Addressing the Workforce Shortage
Fast-track your CPA journey with UC Davis MPAc
Aspiring CPAs can fast-track their licensing journey through UC Davis's nine-month MPAc program, led by CalCPA Council member and Academic Executive Director Janie Chang.