Academics and Curriculum
As a UC Davis MBA student, you will build a broad foundation of business knowledge and skills:
- Sharpen your writing, speaking and critical thinking abilities.
- Develop your management and leadership skills.
- Deepen your expertise through electives in areas of your choice, including analytics, entrepreneurship, marketing, organizational behavior or technology management
Customize your MBA experience
At UC Davis, you start shaping your MBA in year one. Our core curriculum develops the strategic thinking, analytical tools and leadership skills employers demand.
Choose electives, such as our exclusive Industry Immersions or our pioneering Collaborative Leadership Program, that match your career goals, deepen your expertise and connect you with peers and faculty who share your passions.
Learn from global experts. Lead with insight.
Work alongside faculty who shape industries and redefine business thinking.
With a 10:1 student–faculty ratio, you gain direct access to mentors who know you by name. Forty percent of our faculty are women, bringing diverse perspectives into the classroom. Ranked in the top 15% globally for research impact (QS, 2025), their scholarship and real-world expertise fuel your growth every day.
STEM-designated. Data-driven. Future-ready.
Business is changing fast, and data is leading the way.
Our STEM-designated Full-Time MBA combines business strategy with analytics, technology and science to prepare you to lead in data-driven, innovation-focused industries. You’ll build in-demand skills employers seek, including data analysis, strategic thinking and evidence-based decision-making.
As part of a top public research university, you'll also access cross-campus resources in emerging STEM fields. International students may qualify for up to 36 months of Optional Practical Training (OPT), expanding career opportunities in the U.S.