Director of Finance, Mayfield Fund | Former Sr. Manager, PwC
"A lot of what I do today was grounded in the things I learned, and all of it started here," says Larry Yee, now a Director of Finance for the Mayfield Fund and a graduate of the inaugural MPAc Class of 2013.
Our largest class ever is ready to change the world
Hear from our newest alumni from the Class of 2022 as they share where they are heading next in their careers and future pursuits.
Learning about the technical and non-technical sides of product management
From data deep-dives to interview tips, MSBA student Tushar Kotangale shares seven top questions from our recent Q&A with alumna Smita Madam.
Four tips for new accounting graduates hitting the job market
After attending a three-day accounting conference in Chicago, Dainah Kilburn MPAc 22 shares her key takeaways how to put them in action.
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.
In part two of her series, Assistant Dean of Student Affairs Valerie James shares key questions to ask yourself no matter where you are in life or career journey.
“Never be frustrated and always be positive.”
Current MSBA student Ethan Meng asked 2021 alumna Luga Lu a handful of questions about the MSBA program, life after graduation and her new career at Meta.
'The vast majority of my cohort have been certified'
As an aspiring data analyst, MSBA student Julia Wallace says cloud computing and data visualization certifications will help her stand out in her career search.
Half of this year’s class opt-in for certification
Michael Ueltzen’s accounting ethics course now includes a forensic accounting certification option that gives students an edge in their careers.
Full-time career, part-time MBA student, ambassador and student leader
Bay Area Part-Time MBA student leader Kevin Chuc shares what it’s like to balance his work responsibilities, academic courses and his volunteer efforts.
Award acknowledges high-achieving students with interest in strategic financial management
Seven current UC Davis Master of Professional Accountancy students were recently selected as 2022 Certified Management Accountant Scholarship recipients.
My 180-degree career pivot: the trifecta of difficulty—location, function and industry
If you’re like Molly Scott and are using an MBA to do an Olympic-worthy 180-degree career pivot, hitting the trifecta of difficulty—location, function and industry—then you need to read this blog.
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.
How a UC Davis MBA enabled my career pivot
After graduating with a degree in chemical engineering and getting a job at an oil refinery in California, I realized that a business role could present interesting problems and challenges much like an engineering role could.
Entire Class of 2022 secured jobs within weeks of starting program
MPAc Associate Director Erica Wondra discusses the many benefits of earning your masters in accounting at UC Davis.
The graduating class of 2021 is proving, once again, the power of the UC Davis MSBA degree.
Ninety percent of the UC Davis MSBA 2021 graduates landed job offers within six months of graduation.
Tips from an Amazon recruiter on how to ace an interview
One of the highlights of the MSBA experience is an exclusive Interview Preparation Series where industry professionals from top companies guide us on how to be successful in interviews.
My 4 tips for prospective analytics students
I have a confession to make. I was the epitome of a career switcher. After I graduated from Howard University, I worked several jobs, and took a coding bootcamp, which ultimately paved the way to the UC Davis MSBA program.
From therapy to student counseling, my passion is helping others
As the assistant director of the Master of Professional Accountancy program, I bring a passion for helping students meet career and personal goals.
Putting the Represented in Underrepresented
From advisor to admit, first-generation student Leticia Garay built up her confidence to join the Sacramento Part-Time MBA program.