Exclusive career fair: 20+ firms network, recruit MPAc students
From the Big Four, regional leaders and boutique practices, nearly 30 firms connected with UC Davis MPAc students at Meet the Firms. Watch the video to see accounting careers take shape.
I chose UC Davis for its staff. They made me feel welcome and heard, even before I applied. I also wanted a career pivot and the curriculum aligned with my goals. Davis was a great fit for me.
Stepping into Salesforce’s Global COO Excellence Academy
From career pivots to C-suite impact, alumna Linda Trinh shares how her Full-Time MBA propelled her into strategy and operations at Salesforce—and onto the prestigious COO Excellence Academy stage.
First-gen professional and MBA thriving at the enterprise level
After burning out as a paralegal, Bay Area Part-Time MBA alumna Verenice Andrade pivoted into a strategic role at PG&E, skipping two levels and earning a 25% raise.
I chose UC Davis for its strong leadership culture and people-centered community, preparing me with the business acumen to launch my career in healthcare finance at an institution I deeply believe in.
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.
I chose UC Davis for its blend of technical rigor and real-world application. The practicum project, Bay Area connections and small cohort size offered the perfect balance of collaboration, career growth and hands-on experience.
UC Davis provides the opportunity to make a positive impact and be the change I want to see!
Healthcare innovation at Aggie Square focuses on people and access
At Aggie Square, Sacramento Part-Time MBA alumna Jaimie Asakawa joined innovators and leaders to show how collaboration is fueling healthcare breakthroughs—and how the Graduate School of Management prepares graduates to lead this change.
First-gen alum builds career at EY in San Francisco
From first-gen student to senior associate at EY, Eduardo credits the UC Davis MPAc program for sharpening his skills, expanding his network and opening doors to Big Four success.
I chose UC Davis because I knew I wanted a master’s in accounting. The MPAc program made the path clear because earning a CPA requires additional units. The program’s strong job pipelines and hands-on learning sealed it. Best of all, the tight-knit cohort felt supportive and inclusive.
I chose UC Davis for its collaborative, real-world focus, high-caliber faculty, diverse cohort and broad concentrations. The close-knit setting lets me build meaningful relationships with classmates and professors.
Digital Marketing Manager at Foley Family Wines & Spirits
Full-Time MBA alum Caleb Cavazos MBA 15 and digital marketing manager at Foley Family Wines & Spirits, shares how rubbing elbows with Napa’s leaders taught him that collaboration drives the industry’s future.
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.
I chose UC Davis for its MSBA program’s technical depth, real-world application, collaborative culture and proximity to San Francisco, with the yearlong practicum as a standout feature.
Meeting medtech CEO led to finance role helping to fight cancer.
Perseverance, planning and the power of networking combined as a recipe for success for Full-Time MBA alum Keerthana Hegde, who switch careers to become a finance manager at a pioneering medtech company.
The amazing inter-woven collaborative and Innovative culture at the Graduate School of Management is skillfully nurtured in its MBA program. Diversity, cross functional expertise, cultural inclusiveness and respect are built into the DNA of the program. While you enjoy the warm hospitality of Davis, a historical college town, you also have a seamless connectivity to the world's most innovative square mile, the Silicon Valley.
Amazon Inc.
GAP Inc.
SC Johnson
AkzoNobel Decorative
“UC Davis didn’t just give me a degree, it gave me a launchpad.”
Full-Time MBA alum Aishwarya Singh landed a role as technology manager at Pacific Coast Companies Inc. right after graduation and shares how UC Davis prepared him for success in tech and award-winning international research.
The main reason I chose UC Davis was for the "close-knit cohort". I aim to forge genuine connections with every classmate, prioritizing depth over superficiality. This would not have been possible in a class of 200+ people.
Composing a career in business analytics
From violin to variables, Via Lin MSBA 25 shares how UC Davis helped her rewrite her life’s score—transforming passion, data, and grit into a career in business analytics.