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Slice of Life Video: Full-Time MBA
Industry Immersions, faculty excellence, and forward-thinking curriculum
Hear from UC Davis Full-Time MBAs and faculty about our collaborative community, deep-dive Industry Immersions and endless opportunities at our location in the heart of Northern California’s thriving economy. View video.
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UC Davis Graduate School of Management Celebrates Continued AACSB International Accreditation
Less than 6% of business schools have met the high-quality standards
We have successfully maintained our business accreditation from AACSB International, a nonprofit with a mission to elevate the quality and impact of business schools around the globe.
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Survivor: Meet the 18 New Castaways Hoping to Win $1 Million in Fiji
Kevin Leung MBA 23 takes on season 48
Bay Area MBA alum Kevin Leung, finance manager at Meta, who excelled both academically and in leadership roles at the UC Davis Graduation School of Management, is bringing his skills and determination to Survivor season 48.
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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.
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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 earning a top 20 ranking by U.S. News & World Report, Professor Gina Dokko exploring boomerang workers and MBAs analyzing the alternative protein market. View video.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.