Assistant Professor Mike Palazzolo and co-authors find household spending drops
Fatal school shootings don’t just devastate communities emotionally—they also harm their economies. People eat out less, avoid public spaces and generally spend less money after a tragedy strikes a local school.
Professor Stephen Garcia: "Competition is often just a matter of perception."
In this podcast, Professor Stephen Garcia breaks down the psychology of competition—how perception, fear, group size, and even rankings shape our motivation, performance and mindset.
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.
Professor Ayako Yasuda shares views on the crisis of free trade
Where will the tariff crisis lead us, and how should Japan and other governments respond? Professor Ayako Yasuda joined an "emergency discussion" about the crisis of free trade, sponsored by Nikkei, the world's largest business daily.
Professor Greta Hsu explores what makes organizations thrive—from Hollywood to high-tech startups—and is helping launch UC Davis’ new undergrad business major, designed for the next generation of changemakers.
Tariffs, volatile stock markets and portfolio risk—Associate Professor Joseph Chen breaks down what it means for investors and MBAs alike, revealing smart strategies and surprising insights into today’s financial landscape.
Senior researchers give emerging scholars valuable feedback at conference
Assistant Professor Xinlei Li explores the cutting-edge research insights from emerging scholars on SEC regulation, financial reporting, private lending, auditor behavior and more.
25th annual conference includes presentations on entrepreneurism, diversity and occupational challenges
Now considered the premier event of the year for qualitative researchers in management, the academic summit featured presentations from thought leaders from around the globe.
Discover how UC Davis Professor Victor Stango’s research on financial decision-making empowers smarter choices. Join a community that blends top-tier education with real-world impact. View video.
How do data-driven insights transform marketing strategies? From recruiting blood donors to bridging gaps between B2B marketing and sales, Professor Olivier Rubel brings his trailblazing research to class. View video.
Sharing insights into industry trends, employers with “chocolate cake demand”
Carrie Beam, academic director of the UC Davis MSBA program, is at the nexus of where innovation meets real-world impact. We asked her about her role and the latest trends in data analytics, AI and skills employers are seeking.
Loupos explores fintech networks like Venmo, uses data analytics to predict movie success with MSBA students, and conducts cutting-edge research on consumer behavior and business opportunities.
Fast-track your CPA journey with UC Davis MPAc
Aspiring CPAs can fast-track their licensing journey through UC Davis's nine-month MPAc program, led by CalCPA Council member and Academic Executive Director Janie Chang.
Professor Beth Bechky: "We are at a crossroads in the field of organizational studies"
Writing in Administrative Science Quarterly, Professor Beth Bechky worries about the craft and community around organizational scholarship and warns that "generative AI will not be implemented to improve our work and deepen our insights."
With GLP-1 drugs the latest catalysts feeding demand for healthier snacks, Bloomberg TV's Wall Street Week features MBA alumnus Peter Barrick's Rivalz using AI to reimagine snacks. Watch interview with GSM Senior Scholar Harold Schmitz.
Professor Gina Dokko says impact of returning workers not always positive
Boomerang workers—those who return to a former employer—can be beneficial to the company, however existing workers often are not as helpful to the boomerangs as they are to true newcomers to the organization, according to a new UC Davis study.
Professor Beth Bechky studies how people build expertise at work, including the impact of technology and AI in Hollywood. She also explores team leadership, crime labs, and UC Davis shaping future leaders.
Risks and rewards of generative AI in creative industries like film and TV
Professors Greta Hsu and Beth Bechky explore generative AI’s impact on creative industries, looking at both the immediate, surface-level benefits, as well as the deeper, less visible consequences—the digital undertow—and the implications for business leaders.
Award recognizes outstanding research in information systems
Assistant Professor Helen Zeng has been honored with the best 2024 Ph.D. dissertation award from the INFORMS Information Systems Society for her paper on child sexual abuse materials and human trafficking (especially the trafficking of minors) on digital platforms.
From MBA student to assistant professor, UC Davis' Mike Palazzollo bridges research and teaching, exploring how policies influence consumer behavior in finance and nutrition to improve lives. Watch the video.