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Spotlight on Carrie Beam, MSBA Academic Director
"I am a connector, a persuader and a communicator."
Carrie Beam Ph.D. leveraged her Berkeley education to excel in analytics and consulting. Now as the MSBA academic director at UC Davis, she is profiled by her alma mater for her impact in bridging academia and business.
Big 3 with Dean H. Rao Unnava: Winter 2025
U.S. News Ranks Online MBA Top 20 | Boomerang Employees on the Rise | Yeti Foods, UC Davis MBAs Explore Alternate Proteins
Dean H. Rao Unnava’s Winter 2025 Big 3 features our Online MBA ranking in the U.S. top 20, Professor Gina Dokko exploring boomerang workers and MBAs analyzing the alternative protein market. View video.
Take Control of a Virtual Corporation at UC Davis
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.
Yeti Foods Partners with UC Davis MBAs to Research Alternate Protein Market
Shaping product development strategies through research and consumer insights
MBA student Julissa de Gonzalez led a team to gauge consumer attitudes toward alternative proteins, helping Yeti Foods shape product development for its mushroom-based meat alternatives.
How to Use ChatGPT and LinkedIn for Career Success
Three key job search strategies from the UC Davis Career Development team
Looking to boost your job search? Discover three essential strategies from the UC Davis Career Development team, plus how to leverage AI and LinkedIn for career success in today's competitive job market.
The Business of Art: Enhancing Online Retail for SFMOMA
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.
How to Create a Standout MPAc Application: Essential Tips from a Current Student
Four tips to take your application to the next level
Make your MPAc application stand out? Student Curtis Choi offers four key tips to help you avoid common pitfalls, highlight your enthusiasm and showcase your strengths
How My MBA Helped Me Secure a Groundbreaking Fellowship in Health System Finance
Sacramento Part-Time MBA Marissa Hernandez shares how she leveraged her education to secure a competitive healthcare finance fellowship at UCLA Health, offering job interview tips to help aspiring leaders succeed.
Meet Carrie Beam: Academic Director of the UC Davis MSBA Program
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.
The Impact of AI and Automation on Food & Ag Marketing Careers
Tai Doong, Torani president and UC Davis MBA alum, and Erica Pattni, Rivalz
Get expert advice and highlights from our panel with Tai Doong, president of Torani, and Erica Pattni, chief marketing officer of Rivalz Snacks. Learn more about the impact of AI, data analytics, and trends shaping food and ag marketing careers.
U.S. News Ranks UC Davis Online MBA in Top 20
No. 17 for Finance and No. 22 for Business Analytics specializations
The UC Davis Online MBA, the first and only online MBA in the University of California system, moved up significantly to No. 20 in the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings.
"We Are GSM" Video - Meet Assistant Professor Pantelis Loupos
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.