“The investment you make outside the 9-to-5 is the investment that builds your future.”
A new baby and a plateaued career pushed Jason Bartus MBA 26 to pivot. This is how he balanced fatherhood, a full-time biotech job and an MBA.
Building a stronger business foundation while raising my daughter and teaching photography
First-gen photographer and working mom Melissa Sanchez Robinson shares how UC Davis’ Sacramento Part-Time MBA is helping her scale her creative business, build confidence and open new doors for her family’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.
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.
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.
Employer tuition reimbursement benefits help make it possible
Balancing a demanding full-time job, parenting two boys alone, and pursuing an MBA seems impossible, but it can be done. Part-Time MBA Regina Saldana shares how she navigates this journey with the help of her employer’s tuition reimbursement benefits.
Leadership cultivated beyond the classroom
Sacramento MBA student Aniket Goundaje shares his journey of self-discovery from questioning his abilities to embracing leadership opportunities at UC Davis, navigating unfamiliar territories and finding a work-life balance.
Three operational systems I’ve implemented at Sandia National Laboratories
Materials Technologist Fitzjames Ryan discusses how the Bay Area MBA program improved his lab management skills and increased efficiency after challenges at Sandia National Laboratories.
Adapting to the emergence of AI and machine learning
U.S. Air Force veteran John Paul Salacup Estigoy MBA 25 shares that he chose the Part-Time MBA program because of its flexible schedule, globally-recognized faculty, and its recognition as a Gold Top 10 Military Friendly school.
In Forbes, Professor Emeritus Kim Elsbach says her research has found that when people are seen in the office, even when nothing is known about the quality of their work, they are perceived as more reliable and dependable than remote workers.
“The GSM has been a game-changer for me.”
Recent graduate Debasish Panda MBA 23 shares how the Part-Time MBA program was the key to unlocking work-life balance and endless opportunities.
My inspirations, dreams and aspirations
MPAc student Cievia Xiong describes her experience as a first-generation Hmong- American student, and how her family, friends and “ghost-mentors” inspire her to maintain a work-life balance while pursuing her career goals.
My experience navigating career, family, and education
Bay Area MBA and Emmy award-winning TV news director Joshua Hubbard reports how he manages to balance school, family and career and using his new skills to cover stories in the fast-paced news business.
How to avoid becoming overwhelmed
As you start preparing the life logistics of going back to school, don't neglect your most important asset: your mental health. Cleona Tsang MBA 23 shares tips on optimizing your mental health in order to reach your goals.
Growing through challenges in my grad school journey
"Self-compassion is the real key to success," says Sacramento Part-Time MBA student Leticia Garay as she shares lessons learned during the first year of the program.
Aggie football routines positioned me well for challenges of work and MBA - you can do it!
Aggie alum and former football player, Sacramento Part-Time MBA student Brandyn Lee shares how his student-athlete experience now helps him balance investment banking and MBA.
Curiosity sparked as a Part-Time MBA led to new gig in data analytics
Bay Area Part-Time MBA student Gianne Yeung maps her career switch and how she knew it was time to make the jump.
'Face time bias' is a real phenomenon affecting employees working remotely, says Professor Emeritus Kim Elsbach, who found that bosses tend to favor employees who they can see at work, regardless of what they're actually doing.
7 tips for setting yourself up for MBA success
Marielle Berman MBA 22 and Becca Litman MBA 22 share seven tips to help GSM students prioritize their mental health and wellness so they are set up for success while getting their degree.
A cross-country move was just a bump in the road toward earning my MBA
If I’ve learned anything about myself over the years, it's that I never know where I am going to end up. I just know I’m lucky to have found an MBA program that is as adaptable as I am.