Building ADHD learning tools to stepping into AI field
Recent MSBA graduate Selina Bian built a knowledge pipeline during her practicum project, leading to opportunities with Guardian Airwaves and LiveX AI—jumpstarting her career as an AI Solution engineer.
Storytelling defines today’s successful tech leader
Presenting at Salesforce Dreamforce, Bay Area Part-Time MBA student and Workday technology leader Rushikesh Choudhury realized his MBA went far beyond strategy—it gave him the language to explain why technology matters.
Distinguished Professor Hemant Bhargava and USC Professor D. Daniel Sokol argue that the policy "will hurt U.S. growth and innovation, at a time when the global arms race for AI creates a vital need for the sharpest human talent and innovators."
Professor Hemant Bhargava explores the future of AI economics
Distinguished Professor Hemant Bhargava reveals why firms receiving the greatest value from AI may actually pay the least and how rethinking pricing models could reshape the industry.
Transforming customer experience at Bay Area tech startup Bevalty
During her internship at Bay Area startup Bevalty, MSBA student Shrishti Gupta applied both her analytics and soft skills to transform customer experiences and prepare for a data-driven career.
Insights from the Food & Ag Industry Immersion gave me a new lens on the future of farming
Bay Area MBA student Koji Hasegawa MBA 26, a general manager at Kubota Innovation Center Silicon Valley, parlayed lessons learned in the Food & Ag Industry Immersion to speak on ag robotics at Robotics Invest 2025 in Boston.
“UC Davis proves AI learning can thrive in a culture of connection.”
After six years in the gaming/entertainment industry, Full-Time MBA student Daniel Vaziri found UC Davis offered the perfect combination of STEM-designation, career development, culture and AI-driven curriculum.
Analysis of Mondavi Center ticket history led to new marketing outreach
Our unique one-year MSBA practicum projects are a win-win that delivers measurable value to both students and partner organizations. Student Zeel Shah Wang shares how her team developed new marketing strategies for the Mondavi Center for Performing Arts to boost audience engagement.
Our opportunity to “Streamline” a UC Davis alum’s digital services startup
Alumnus Mac Clemmens MBA 07, CEO of Streamline, welcomed two UC Davis undergraduates to his Sacramento startup, where they tackled challenges in the GovTech market, namely providing compliant digital platforms for special districts that serve the public.
“You don’t just learn about leadership at UC Davis—you step up and lead.”
Full-Time MBA student Minh Nguyen shares how he led his Integrated Management Project team to rebrand UC Davis Tech Foundry as it moved to the new UC Davis Aggie Square innovation district in Sacramento.
Engineering the future of emergency response in 48 hours
UC Davis MSBA students April Yang, Wenjun Song, and Stephanie Liu won Aggie Hacks 2025 by transforming data into disaster response solutions—showing how analytics can save lives. See how caffeine, code, and collaboration led to a life-saving prototype.
MSBA students Angel Mary Oviya and Katrin Maliatski led their all-female team to victory in the Gartner Case Competition by developing an innovative hybrid data ecosystem for the California Department of Public Health.
"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.
Blending the fundamentals of winemaking and management skills
Winemaker and Online MBA student Myrna Couch, looking to elevate her craft, found that the UC Davis Wine Executive Program blends business acumen and winemaking expertise—equipping professionals to innovate and lead in the global wine industry.
Virtual 48-hour Aggie Hacks pushes students’ skills to the limit
Their hackathon challenge was daunting: Build a next-generation AI-Powered Crisis Intelligence System that becomes the thinking brain of a smart city during a multi-disaster scenario.
MSBA alumnus Kshitiz Parashar shares insights on compelling, impactful AI career path
MSBA student Katrin Maliatski shares insights from alum and AI engineer Kshitiz Parashar in this must-read for aspiring AI engineers! Learn how the UC Davis equips you with skills like Python, machine learning, and RAG expertise for today's high-demand AI roles.
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.
Tai Doong, Torani president and UC Davis MBA alum, and Erica Pattni, Rivalz
Get expert advice and highlights from our panel with Tai Doong, president of Torani, and Erica Pattni, chief marketing officer of Rivalz Snacks. Learn more about the impact of AI, data analytics, and trends shaping food and ag marketing careers.
Our UC Davis MBA team advances to Top 8 in Tepper’s Tech Innovation Challenge
Full-Time MBA student Marianna De Lima Freitas and her team envisioned a generative AI healthcare solution to advance to the top 8 in Tepper’s Tech Innovation Challenge, competing against 50 MBA teams from other top business schools.
“Today's connections can open doors to tomorrow's opportunities.”
Hearing from top executives and touring the headquarters of Zuora and Corcept in Silicon Valley opened the eyes of MBA student Bretteill Davidoff to the importance of networking in her career advancement.