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Taking on the Giants: Exploring the Biotechnology Industry
Inside look at Genentech, BioMarin, Beckman Coulter, and Novonesis
As part of the Biotechnology Industry Immersion, Kathy Truong MBA 24 and Liza Santa Ana MBA 24 participated in a series of site visits, sharing insights from their firsthand experiences at Genentech, BioMarin, Beckman Coulter, and Novozymes.
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From Self-Doubt to Success: Personal Branding Insights from Sutter Health CEO
Guest Lecturer: Warner Thomas, president and CEO of Sutter Health
Henna Sawhney MBA 24 shares lessons from Sutter Health CEO Warner Thomas who detailed how he overcame imposter syndrome and discovered his "why" while building a strong, authentic personal brand.
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HappyFeed Wins Food and Ag Category at Big Bang! Business Competition
Building community and sustainable change through social cause and entrepreneurship
Galih Setiawan MBA 24, co-founder of HappyFeed, reflects on his journey as a first-gen student transitioning from corporate life to winning the Food and Ag category in the Big Bang! Business Competition, and how UC Davis GSM nurtured his entrepreneurial spirit.
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Navigating Uncertainty: How Pursuing an MBA at UC Davis Brought Clarity and Community
“I’ve found more direction as to what I want to do next, not only with my career, but with my life in general.”
Alex Schultz MBA 25 found clarity and community at UC Davis. His Bay Area Part-Time MBA journey led to lasting friendships, leadership roles, and renewed career direction.
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Class of 2024: What’s Next for You?
View videos of our newest alumni from the Class of 2024 who share where they are heading next in their careers and future pursuits.
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Explore Innovative MSBA Practicum Projects
Videos spotlight projects in healthcare, marketing, AI-powered customer insights
Watch videos for a deep dive into the innovative practicum projects that teams of Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA) students have developed solutions for partner companies and organizations. Learn more about how your organization can benefit from partnering with us.
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Alumni Spotlight: Meg Lee MBA 22
Finance Manager at E. & J. Gallo Winery
Alum Meg Lee shares how skills from her Sacramento Part-Time MBA propel her wine industry career and offers insights on Gen-Z, the changing workforce, and the rise of non-alcoholic consumption.
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Meet Our 2024 Commencement Student Speakers
Six new GSM grads share why they chose UC Davis
Graduates from each of the six degree programs at the UC Davis Graduate School of Management will take the stage this Commencement Day to share their inspirations, experiences, and journeys with their fellow graduates, families, and friends.
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Celebrating Our 2024 Student and Teacher Award Honorees
Recognition for outstanding achievements
Every year our community recognizes outstanding teachers, students and graduates who embrace the School’s core values of passionate and energetic leadership, and who demonstrate a commitment to team building and service.
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Big 3 with Dean H. Rao Unnava: May 2024
SIEML Previews B-School | Poets&Quants Honors Two UC Davis MBAs | Elon Musk to Tesla's Supercharger Team: You're Fired!
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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Emotional Intelligence and Design Thinking: How SIEML at UC Davis Sparked My Drive for an MBA
Empowering others through financial literacy and personal development
Delaware State University undergrad Nyjah Smarr traveled to UC Davis for the 10-day Summer Institute for Emerging Managers and Leaders, where she discovered the value of earning an MBA to develop financial literacy and personal development initiatives for her community.
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IIM Bangalore Honors Professor Hemant Bhargava with Distinguished Alumni Award
Distinguished Professor Bhargava to receive alma mater's coveted award
A 1996 alumnus of IIM Bangalore, Bhargava is an academic leader in decision analytics and economics of platform-driven markets. He co-founded the UC Davis MSBA program and served as associate dean at the Graduate School of Management.