The MSBA program strikes a great balance between enhancing the technical skills and cultivating the critical thinking need to interpret and make decisions! All while placing us in real life situations to apply what we learn.

Student Leadership and Experience

• Secretary of Delegate Affairs, Model United Nations
• Cultural Representative
• Led DEI initiatives in the Rainbow Employee Resource Group, John Deere

Previous Education

• Bachelor of Technology, Computer Science and Engineering, Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology, Nagpur

Previous Work Experience

• Senior Software

I was introduced to the UC business grad school system through the Summer Institute for Emerging Managers and Leaders (SIEML), a leadership program dedicated to building a strong pipeline for HSI and HBCU students for business grad school. Out of all the UCs I chose Davis because of its accolades, its one-year duration that gave me the flexibility to still work, and the amazing staff and alumni I met before applying.

Student Leadership and Experience

• 21 Cap Program
• School of Business Executive Leadership Program
• Treasurer, Ladies of the Quad Social Club
• Graphic Designer, School of

I chose the UC Davis MSBA program for the people and the location. Being at the center of AI innovation surrounded by a program that wants to see you do well is a recipe for success in a program like this.

Student Leadership and Experience

• Head Executive of Outreach, Princeton Black PreMed Association
• Staffer, Business Today

Previous Education

• Bachelor of Arts, Neuroscience, Princeton University

Previous Work Experience

• Research Assistant, Princeton Computational Memory Lab

Fun Facts

• I play the piano and drums.
• I once competed in the national spelling bee.
• I average 150

I selected the UC Davis MSBA program due to its 12-month practicum. Additionally, being located in San Francisco places me right in the heart of the tech industry.

Student Leadership and Experience

• Public relation and graphic design, Model United Nations
• Thozhamai NGO

Previous Education

• Bachelor of Technology, Electronics and Communication, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai

Previous Work Experience

• Programmer Analyst, Cognizant

Fun Facts

• I'm a Graduate Student Analyst in the UC Davis MSBA program.
• I turned 18 during my second year of undergrad.
• I've lived

I decided to choose the UC Davis MSBA program to break into the world of product management by enrolling in a master's degree that builds on my bachelor's degree in data analytics and takes place at the heart of technological innovation—San Francisco.

Student Leadership and Experience

• Muslim Student Association Treasurer
• Resident Assistant
• Admissions Host

Previous Education

• Bachelor of Arts, Data Analytics, Denison University

Previous Work Experience

• Senior Embedded Analytics Advisor, Ohio Health
• Data Analytics Consultant, Slalom

Fun Facts

• I make a mean chicken karahi!

My journey into business analytics began with a childhood love for numbers, sparked by dusty math puzzle books I found at my grandma’s place. I chose the MSBA program at UC Davis because it offers a perfect blend of essential business courses and hands-on experience through the Practicum Project, allowing me to tackle real-world challenges. As a product manager, I’m eager to deepen my data skills and leverage insights for impactful product decisions.

Previous Education

• Master of Business Administration, IIM Ahmedabad 
• Bachelor of Technology, Computer Science and Engineering, IIT Jodhpur

The UC Davis MSBA program's great location in San Francisco was a major factor in my decision—I’ve always wanted to live in California and experience life in a big city. Additionally, I chose the program because of the strong job opportunities; I’ve heard many positive things about UC Davis MSBA students successfully landing jobs after graduation.

Student Leadership and Experience

• Chinese Students & Scholars Association at Tulane University

Previous Education

• Bachelor of Science in Management, Finance major, Marketing minor, Tulane University
   

Previous Work Experience

• Marketi

My decision to pursue the UC Davis MSBA was heavily influenced by my ability to promptly return to the workforce. In addition to the length of the program, I was drawn to the UC Davis MSBA program for its mix of technical teaching with application in the practicum that spans the program’s length.

Additionally, QS ranking the UC Davis MSBA first in terms of value for money assured me that I was choosing the right program for me. All of these factors combined made me confident that I would learn, grow and reach my full potential through the program.

Student Leadership and Experience

• Execu

The blend of technical and business coursework coupled with incredible faculty reviews and the location were the major factors that helped me double down on my decision to pursue my MSBA from UC Davis GSM. Apart from this, the diverse cohort was another appealing aspect of the program, since it would expose me to the diversity of thoughts and ideas.

Student Leadership and Experience

• Graduate Student Analyst, UC Davis Graduate School of Management MSBA
• Sports Secretary - National Institute of Technology Karnataka
• Executive Member - Indian Society for Technical Education NITK
• Swim Team

Due to my engineering background, I wanted a program that would not only challenge me technically, but also provide a well-rounded education which is essential for my career progression.

Additionally, living in San Francisco provides a distinctive geographical advantage which leads to a wide array of job opportunities. Lastly, the UC Davis faculty actively promotes and invests in the growth of women in tech, making it an even more appealing choice for me.

Student Leadership and Experience

• Graduate Student Analyst, UC Davis Graduate School of Management MSBA
• CEG Alumni Association

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I chose UC Davis because of its exceptional student-to-faculty ratio, fostering meaningful interactions and personalized learning experiences.

Moreover, being in San Francisco offers unique opportunities for internships and networking in one of the world's leading tech and innovation hubs, enhancing my career prospects. The combination of academic excellence, location, and a supportive community made UC Davis the perfect choice for me.

Student Leadership and Experience

• Graduate Student Analyst, UC Davis Graduate School of Management MSBA
• Club President: Cultural Dance Society

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