Blazing My Trail: Empowering Leaders as a Salesforce MBA Intern
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Blazing My Trail: Empowering Leaders as a Salesforce MBA Intern

Applying my MBA to promote global leaders and enhance workload alignment

Full-Time MBA student Olga Novoa Cipriani didn’t just intern at Salesforce. She built a fully-funded graduate program for global leaders in just eight weeks.

Video: Exploring Accounting Opportunities at Meet the Firms Event
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Video: Exploring Accounting Opportunities at Meet the Firms Event

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.

My Career Journey from Burnout to New Role at PG&E
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My Career Journey from Burnout to New Role at PG&E

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. 

QS Ranks UC Davis MSBA No. 1 Globally for Return on Investment for Fourth Year
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QS Ranks UC Davis MSBA No. 1 Globally for Return on Investment for Fourth Year

Plus, No. 5 worldwide for “Value for the Money”; top 20 overall in U.S. and top 40 worldwide

Source: QS

For the fourth consecutive year, the UC Davis Master of Science in Business Analytics is ranked No. 1 globally for return on investment for the degree as recognized by QS, the world's largest global higher education network.

Alumni Video Spotlight: Caleb Cavazos MBA 15
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Alumni Video Spotlight: Caleb Cavazos MBA 15

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.

From Deloitte to Health Tech: My MBA Journey to Meaningful Work
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From Deloitte to Health Tech: My MBA Journey to Meaningful Work

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.

Silicon Valley Roots, Bold New Goals with an MBA
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Silicon Valley Roots, Bold New Goals with an MBA

Balancing family, work, school toward a midlife career pivot

After 30 years’ experience in marketing, advertising and tech, Kristin Berkery has found new purpose and direction. Learn how an MBA is helping her pivot mid-career while balancing work, parenting and business school.

How My MBA Prepared Me for a Career in Tech and International Research
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How My MBA Prepared Me for a Career in Tech and International Research

“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.

From Neuroscience to Wall Street Finance: My MSBA Journey
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From Neuroscience to Wall Street Finance: My MSBA Journey

Becoming a quant analytics associate at JPMorgan Chase

From neuroscience to JPMorgan Chase, recent alum Kyle Ayisi shares how the UC Davis MSBA program helped him land a plumb analytics role, build a network and develop a personal brand for long-term success.

Alumni Video Spotlight: Howard Lo MBA 00
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Alumni Video Spotlight: Howard Lo MBA 00

Vice President of Sales and Marketing at DataON

At the GSM Alumni Reunion, Howard Lo MBA 00, vice president of sales and marketing at DataON, shares how 25 years of networking, leadership and community building have shaped his professional journey.

5 Ways UC Davis Set Me Up for Success at Big Four Firm PwC
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5 Ways UC Davis Set Me Up for Success at Big Four Firm PwC

MPAc alumna shares advice for prospective students

MPAc alumna Diana Tran shares five ways the UC Davis MPAc program prepared her for success as an audit associate at PwC, from communication and teamwork to finding real balance.

Class of 2025: What's Next For You?
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Class of 2025: What's Next For You?

At Commencement, our latest grads share where they're heading

Video of Class of 2025 grads who landed key roles and promotions at companies like Adobe, Cisco, Big Four accounting firms and innovative startups. We asked two dozen of our newest alumni to share where they’re headed next in their careers and future pursuits. 

Slice of Life Video: Bay Area Part-Time MBA
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Slice of Life Video: Bay Area Part-Time MBA

Hybrid program, STEM-designated curriculum, strategic location

Advance your career without pausing it. The nationally ranked UC Davis Bay Area Part-Time MBA offers a flexible hybrid format, a STEM-designated curriculum and close-knit community that will challenge you as a collaborative leader. View video.

My MBA Journey Empowering Rural Healthcare Access
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My MBA Journey Empowering Rural Healthcare Access

Recognized with GSM Alumni Association's Outstanding Service Award

The GSM Alumni Association's Outstanding Service Awardee Kristy Bird MaKieve blogs about putting her MBA skills to work revolutionizing rural healthcare access and education in Northern California.

Accounting Meets AI: Why I’m Learning Python and Machine Learning
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Accounting Meets AI: Why I’m Learning Python and Machine Learning

"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.

From Vine to Vision: A Winemaker’s Take on the UC Davis Wine Executive Program
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From Vine to Vision: A Winemaker’s Take on the UC Davis Wine Executive Program

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.

Work. Life. MBA. How I Balance it All
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Work. Life. MBA. How I Balance it All

How I became a confident leader—professionally and personally

Sacramento Part-Time MBA student and ambassador Krystal Scruggs breaks down how she stays on top of a demanding job, personal life and academics—while leveling up her leadership game.

Social Media Pros Pursuing Business Degrees: How a Master of Management Transformed My Career
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Social Media Pros Pursuing Business Degrees: How a Master of Management Transformed My Career

Advancing my skills in content creation to corporate strategy

Kristina Kaminski MM 25 shares how she transitioned from content creation to strategy and how the UC Davis Master of Management program sharpened her leadership skills, preparing her to excel in digital marketing roles.

From Baseball to Business: My Pitch for the UC Davis Master of Management
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From Baseball to Business: My Pitch for the UC Davis Master of Management

Gaining experience in finance, sales and client management

With a year of eligibility remaining as a Division 1 athlete, Carter Delaney says the Master of Management program was pitch-perfect to help him sharpen his leadership, finance and strategic skills—while still playing baseball.

My Accounting Journey: UC Davis Community Support Leads to Role at EY
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My Accounting Journey: UC Davis Community Support Leads to Role at EY

“I was nervous starting the MPAc program, but my professors assured me that I belong here.”

MPAc student Juan Carlos Castro shares how the UC Davis MPAc program’s expert faculty, hands-on experience and personalized support helped him already land a role at Big 4 firm EY’s financial services operations tax team in San Francisco.