Faculty and Research

Accessible, Top-Ranked Faculty

The Graduate School of Management at UC Davis brings together distinguished scholars and industry experts from all over the world. Alongside our students, they create a vibrant educational experience with real-world relevance and a culture of camaraderie. Our faculty are invested in your success beyond the coursework, providing personalized feedback, mentorship and perspective to support your growth throughout the program.

These talented educators bring deep expertise across the disciplines driving modern business, including finance, accounting, operations, organizational leadership and business transformation. Their research explores key business and market topics, including:

• Venture capital and private equity
• Sustainable finance
• Accounting and disclosure
• Pricing strategy
• Changing management

As a result, our curriculum reflects both established business fundamentals and emerging innovations. UC Davis faculty members also publish in leading academic journals and contribute research that informs how organizations understand markets, manage change and make better decisions.

They also bring real-world experience to the classroom and know what it takes to succeed in a changing business landscape. They hail from Fortune 100 organizations, Goldman Sachs, the U.S. Small Business Administration and the U.S. Census Bureau, as well as leadership in business transformation, financial services, government and business media. That breadth of experience helps connect academic theory to the realities leaders encounter in organizations today.