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From blogs to breakthroughs, Go Beyond is your gateway to the heartbeat of UC Davis GSM—a fully searchable content library showcasing first-person voices, school and faculty news and engaging videos that bring our community to life. Dive in, discover insights and fuel your ambition.

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How I Joined the MPAc Program as an International Student
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How I Joined the MPAc Program as an International Student

“A tremendous launch pad” toward a rewarding accounting career

International student and 2022 Master of Professional Accountancy graduate Ziyan Xu shares tips for pursuing a graduate accounting degree.

MSBA Students Team Up on California Pacific Medical Center Research Institute's Practicum Project
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MSBA Students Team Up on California Pacific Medical Center Research Institute's Practicum Project

'It was a great opportunity to partner with scientists'

A team of five students in the UC Davis MSBA Class of 2022 engaged with the California Pacific Medical Center Research Institute (CPMCRI) on its Cancer Avatar Project.

2023 Class Represents the Largest in MSBA Program History
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2023 Class Represents the Largest in MSBA Program History

Master of Science in Business Analytics students from 11 countries arrive in San Francisco

We’re welcoming our largest MSBA cohort ever, 99 students, and nearly two-thirds of them join our program from notable companies like Amazon, Bytedance, Deloitte, Google, PayPal, PepsiCo and more. 

Bootcamp Basics: Getting Up to Speed in the MSBA Program
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Bootcamp Basics: Getting Up to Speed in the MSBA Program

From Amazon to PayPal to UC Davis Master of Science in Business Analytics

After working globally for Amazon and PayPal for seven years, Laksh Suryanarayanan’s path led to the UC Davis MSBA program.

New Strategies for an Uncertain Future
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New Strategies for an Uncertain Future

Source: Source: AACSB

In his AACSB article co-authored by Dean H. Rao Unnava and Sarah Nutter, they note universities and business schools must now embrace new educational formats and financial models to thrive, including options for lifelong learning.

HR Executive Paul Bianchi Shares Ethical Framework with New Full-Time MBA students
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HR Executive Paul Bianchi Shares Ethical Framework with New Full-Time MBA students

Impact of decision-making in building values-based cultures

With over 25 years of leadership service as a human resources executive, Paul Bianchi shared notable lessons with our new Full-Time MBA class of 2024 as part of our onboarding experience.

How Our Team Won Gartner Sacramento’s Case Study Competition
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How Our Team Won Gartner Sacramento’s Case Study Competition

Collaboration and quick decision-making combined for a winning solution

“Processing huge amounts of numeric and analytical data within a short span is also no small feat.”

Synaptics CEO and Alumnus Michael Hurlston Shares Value of MBA with Full-Time Class of 2024
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Synaptics CEO and Alumnus Michael Hurlston Shares Value of MBA with Full-Time Class of 2024

Sharing lessons from his time in the program and the value of his MBA, Synaptics CEO Michael Hurlston kicked off the onboarding events for the Full-Time MBA class of 2024.

2022 Spring Guide to the World’s Best MBA Experiences
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2022 Spring Guide to the World’s Best MBA Experiences

Source: Source: Poets & Quants

Poets & Quants Founder John Byrne interviews Professor Joseph Chen about the UC Davis MBA, its unique offerings, flexibility, the evolution of the program and what recent UC Davis MBA alumni have to say about one of the world's top MBA experiences.

Real-World Impact: My Reflections as UC Davis’ First Fellow of the Academy of Management
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Real-World Impact: My Reflections as UC Davis’ First Fellow of the Academy of Management

The importance of bringing your whole self to work

Professor Emeritus Kim Elsbach—the first UC Davis faculty member inducted into the Academy of Management's Fellows Group—shares the impact of her organizational behavior research.

The Dangers of Ignoring Extreme Heat Events: Businesses' Bottom Lines will be Affected
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The Dangers of Ignoring Extreme Heat Events: Businesses' Bottom Lines will be Affected

Source: Source: The Conversation

In a co-authored article on "The Conversation," Distinguished Professor Paul Griffin says the record-breaking heatwaves that caused train tracks to bend in the United Kingdom last month will cause business performance to suffer.

Alumni Spotlight: Susannah Schulze MSBA 21, Senior Analyst at SunRun
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Alumni Spotlight: Susannah Schulze MSBA 21, Senior Analyst at SunRun

MSBA student Lexman Kumar recently had the opportunity to catch up with alumna Susannah Schulze MSBA 21 to ask about her new role, her advice for incoming students and more.

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