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Emerge Summit 2023: Leading with Legacy - A Transformative Experience
My reflections as a first-time attendee and breakout session speaker
Jocelyn Guzman MBA 24 shares her experience attending and presenting at Sacramento Metro EDGE’s Emerge Summit, where she joined fellow MBAs to speak about challenges faced by women of color.

Back to UC Davis: My Experience Auditing Project Management Course
“We quickly adapted and embraced the spirit of learning and competition.”
Bay Area MBA alumna Aliona Chistol reflects on auditing the Product Management course, a heartwarming homecoming with faculty, students, fellow graduates and mentors. “UC Davis provides a place where academic lessons blend seamlessly with personal growth.”

Machine Learning Algos vs. Wall Street Stock Analysts
Our research on forecasting and overreacting predictions breaks new ground
Are robots better stock analysts than humans? Assistant Professor Keer Yang explains his latest research that shows the use of machine learning methods offers certain advantages, but it doesn't strictly outperform human analysts.
Why UC Davis? Meet 2023 Master of Professional Accountancy Students
New MPAc students share where they came from and their goals
UC Davis consistently attracts the best and brightest MPAc students from all over the world. Hear "Why UC Davis" is the best fit for members of our incoming MPAc class of 2023.

A Physician’s Leadership Journey: Alum Charts the Value of MBA in Healthcare
Dr. Steven Brass on change management, advent of AI, improving outcomes
Q&A with MBA alumnus Dr. Steven Brass, who reflects highlights of his Sacramento Part-Time MBA experience, his healthcare leadership journey and managing the multiple and complex aspects of the business of medicine.

Accounting to Ag: Becoming CFO of Haykingdom
How MPAc prepared me for the ag export industry
Alumna Jialei (Emily) Sun reflects on the value of networking and how the MPAc program launched her into a CFO role in the ag export business.

Bloomberg Businessweek Ranks UC Davis MBA in Top 20 among Public Programs, 13th for Diversity
Based on learning, networking, entrepreneurship, compensation and diversity
Reflecting our small class size and collaborative environment, the UC Davis Full-Time MBA also ranks 2nd among programs in the Western U.S. with less than 100 students.

My Mission: Rival the Snack Industry with Nutritious Food Startup
“Make the world a better place for the next generation”
Double Aggie Peter Barrick MBA 16, CEO of snack food startup Rivalz, is focused on reversing the global pandemic of malnutrition, insulin resistance, diabetes, and obesity propagated by Big Snack companies over the past 50 years.

MPAc to PwC: New Student Already Has Offer from Big Four Firm
Aspiring auditor kickstarts accounting career in Silicon Valley
Q&A with PCAOB scholarship recipient Diana Tran shares her passion for auditing and how the MPAc program and audit internship is shaping her path towards becoming a CPA at PwC.

The War Over Work From Home: The Data CEOs And Workers Need To Know
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.

Dean Interview: UC Davis Dean H. Rao Unnava Explores the Changing Face of Business Education and MBA’s Significance in 2023
PaGalGuy, India's largest student networking website, interviews Dean Unnava about his resolute commitment to empowering students beyond mere business knowledge. Instead, he emphasizes equipping them with the adaptability and resilience required to thrive in the ever-changing business landscape.

From Volunteer to Visionary: Leading with Legacy at Metro EDGE’s Emerge Summit
Discover professional and personal growth opportunities
Sacramento MBA Julissa Adai de Gonzalez, member of Metro EDGE’s Leadership Council, invites you to the 10th Emerge Summit conference, sponsored by the UC Davis Graduate School of Management.