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How My MBA Charged Up My Transition to Energy Industry Leadership
Sustainable Energy Industry Immersion: Networking, internships and real-world projects
Full-Time MBA student Jack Schaufler highlights how UC Davis accelerated his transition into energy industry leadership by gaining critical experience through the Sustainable Energy Industry Immersion, hands-on projects, real-world networking and a strategy and finance analyst internship at California Community Power.

Social Media Pros Pursuing Business Degrees: How a Master of Management Transformed My Career
Advancing my skills in content creation to corporate strategy
Kristina Kaminski MM 25 shares how she transitioned from content creation to strategy and how the UC Davis Master of Management program sharpened her leadership skills, preparing her to excel in digital marketing roles.

What Does an AI Engineer Do?
MSBA alumnus Kshitiz Parashar shares insights on compelling, impactful AI career path
MSBA student Katrin Maliatski shares insights from alum and AI engineer Kshitiz Parashar in this must-read for aspiring AI engineers! Learn how the UC Davis equips you with skills like Python, machine learning, and RAG expertise for today's high-demand AI roles.

UC Davis Graduate School of Management Recognized as Top 5 Military Friendly® School
Four consecutive years honored for supporting military students and families
Reflecting a commitment to students and alumni in the U.S. military, the UC Davis GSM is ranked No. 4 among graduate schools for students and No. 5 for spouses, and the only University of California graduate school among the top 10 in Military Friendly's latest survey.

In Memoriam: Jerome "Jerry" Suran, Senior Lecturer Emeritus
Business-minded engineer, passionate educator, mentor and colleague,
We are deeply saddened about the passing of Jerome “Jerry” Suran, a trailblazing leader at GE and cherished and longtime member of the UC Davis Graduate School of Management faculty and community. Read his obituary.

Explore Innovative MSBA Practicum Projects
Videos spotlight projects in healthcare, marketing, AI-powered customer insights
Watch videos for a deep dive into the innovative practicum projects that teams of Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA) students have developed solutions for partner companies and organizations. Learn more about how your organization can benefit from partnering with us.

Changemaker Shaping Pathways for Asian American and Pacific Islanders
MBA empowers me to honor my Hmong heritage and create social impact
As the daughter of Hmong refugees who fled the Vietnam War to the U.S., Maikhou Thao embraces the opportunity to strengthen her cultural leadership and representation. At UC Davis, she is building the skills and network to drive meaningful change and empower future leaders.

Dean H. Rao Unnava: March 2025
ASQ Names Beth Bechky Editor | AI Top of Mind at Dean's Conference | 100% Placement for Accounting Graduates
Dean H. Rao Unnava’s March 2025 Big 3 featuring Professor Bechky named editor of top journal ASQ, business deans discuss AI's impact at conference, and MPAc program achieves 100% job placement for third consecutive year. View video.

From Baseball to Business: My Pitch for the UC Davis Master of Management
Gaining experience in finance, sales and client management
With a year of eligibility remaining as a Division 1 athlete, Carter Delaney says the Master of Management program was pitch-perfect to help him sharpen his leadership, finance and strategic skills—while still playing baseball.

From Samsung to Bloomberg: The Power of an MSBA Degree
How a YouTube video changed my career
One unexpected YouTube video, six years at Samsung, and a leap of faith, Ji Hyun Kim shares how, as an international student, the MSBA program propelled her into a dream data career at Bloomberg in New York City.

Game-Changer: Personal Branding Lessons that Led Me to the Kings’ Court
Elevating my career through authentic brand building
Sacramento Part-Time MBA Eddie Ramirez shares how a transformative weekend course in personal branding helped him gain confidence, showcase his passions and land an unforgettable opportunity at a Sacramento Kings game.

Davis Conference on Qualitative Research Draws Top Scholars
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.