What working full-time while earning an MBA actually looks like
Online MBA alumna Katja Gagen had MBA envy for years. Now Head of Corporate Communications at Bloom Energy, she says the payoff wasn't the credential. It was the person she became.
An engineer’s shift in mindset through leadership coursework and the Integrated Management Project
From engineering consulting to the MBA classroom, Nabarjun Vashisth discovers leadership isn’t about control or titles, but coaching with intention, practicing emotional discipline and guiding teams through uncertainty.
Charles Schwab. Meta. And now, co-founder of somi.
Sonic Prabhudesai MSBA 18 shares his journey from working on analytics for $1.5T in assets under management at Charles Schwab to driving global growth at Facebook. He recently co-founded somi, a startup redefining how consumers use their data. View video.
“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.
Suspended bridges and ziplines became the ultimate icebreaker for the class of 2027
Suspended high above the ground, the UC Davis Full-Time MBA incoming class of 2027 kicked off orientation by embracing discomfort, leaning on teammates and transforming nervous energy into confidence.
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.
Finding my ROI through flexibility, community and purpose
You, too, can do it! Juggling fatherhood, work and school, Sacramento Part-Time MBA grad Anirudh Arora found support, purpose and leadership through real-world projects and the tight-knit community.
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.
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.
Business school strategy and leadership skills helped me survive reality TV
What’s it like competing on reality TV? Bay Area Part-Time MBA alum Kevin Leung put his UC Davis experience into play by creating strategic alliances, building trust and staying focused as a contestant on "Survivor" Season 48 in Fiji.
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.
Dean H. Rao Unnava celebrates Sacramento innovation district coming to life
Dean H. Rao Unnava celebrates the opening of Aggie Square—a dynamic, $1.1 billion hub in the heart of the state capital where students will collaborate with researchers and industry, gain hands-on experience, build networks and drive innovation.
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.
A global stage for innovation
MSBA student Kyle Ayisi breaks down his team’s second-place finish at the Case Competition World Cup and how the UC Davis MSBA program fosters hands-on learning and networking with industry leaders.
Connecting business education with community impact
Online MBA student Liza Santa Ana shares about her team’s project to partner with a nonprofit to develop a community-driven space, focusing on understanding the current landscape, community needs, and assessing buildout costs.
Making strategic decisions in marketing, finance, research and development
Markstrat is an engaging, hands-on business simulation that brings marketing strategy to life. Bay Area MBA student Timothy O'Brien shared how it offers invaluable experience in strategic decision-making, market research, and team collaboration—skills that directly apply to real-world business success.
MBA students craft a digital growth strategy
Full-Time MBA Min Zhu and her teammates used their skills in an Integrated Management Project (IMP) to develop a digital growth strategy for SFMOMA, enhancing online retail through data-driven insights and a four-pillar approach.
Connecting with industry leaders in real estate, land development, banking, and sustainable agriculture
MBA students Myrna Couch and Allison Judy share how the first all-women MBA International Study Trip to Chile explored business, culture, and the country’s efforts to expand STEM opportunities for women.