Fusing data science with business acumen for global impact in San Francisco and Silicon Valley
You'll thrive in the global innovation hub of San Francisco and Silicon Valley, networking with trailblazers pushing the envelope on business analytics and data-driven decision-making. Hear why MSBA students chose UC Davis and professors who bring their cutting-edge research to class.
Presented by Ashwin Aravindakshan Nair, Associate Professor and MSBA Academic Director
Associate Professor and MSBA Academic Director Ashwin A. Nair announces the latest business analytics curriculum update including a stronger focus on artificial intelligence.
Presented by MSBA Director of Analytics Projects Carrie Beam
Our year-long practicum projects are a powerful learning experience, bringing company partners together with MSBA student teams and top faculty advisors to develop solutions for clients. MSBA Director of Analytics Projects Carrie Beam shares the details.
Weighing options for your academic and professional goals
Explore how a UC Davis Master of Management can prepare you to be a collaborative business leader ready to make a positive impact on the business world.
Associate Director Zoë Richardson shares her insights and advice
Associate Director Zoë Richardson shares her insights and advice on how to submit a successful application that puts your best foot forward.
Our admissions team offers you more than 30 tips on your essays, recommendations, resume, test scores and interviews to help you complete your online application.
Plus, No. 2 worldwide for “Value for the Money” in 2024 rankings
The UC Davis MSBA Class of 2022 showed record-breaking career placement success as strong demand continues for business-savvy data analysts, with average starting salaries of over $131,000 and average bonus of $19,000.
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.
Electives can put you ahead of the curve for CPA Exam changes
MPAc courses in machine learning and advanced tax reporting prepare students for new CPA exams and ever-changing accounting industry.
Alumnus at Big 4 firm EY specializes in healthcare clients
After nearly 10 years, Yuanming (Quincy) Huang MPAc 13 chats with MPAc Associate Director Zoë Richardson and reflects on the valuable connections he made at UC Davis.
Updated accounting curriculum to meet industry demands
MPAc Associate Director Zoë Richardson catches up with new Academic Executive Director Janie Chang who shares her background and vision for the program.
Get the inside scoop on essays, recommendations, interviews and more
MSBA Admissions and Operations Specialist Camille Mack answers your questions and shares resources to help you get started and submit the strongest MSBA application.
Top 3 reasons to consider the UC Davis Master of Professional Accountancy
Will Snyder, founding executive director of the UC Davis MPAc program, highlights three top reasons to apply: only 9-month to earn degree, develop the technical knowledge and soft skills in high demand by top firms, and a proven track record of career placement.
My first 100 days as senior assistant dean for student affairs at UC Davis GSM
Recently named senior assistant dean of student affairs, Amy Russell reflects on her "incredible journey" at UC Davis, and what's in store for new programs at the Graduate School of Management.
UC Davis undergrads, now MPAc students, share their top 5 reasons to join the program
Why UC Davis MPAc? Double Aggies say 100% job placement, top quality faculty, life changing results, great location, and close-knit community and network.
UC Davis MSBA offers opportunities to learn, have fun, expand your thinking
MSBA alum Naga “Yashas” Bhaskara Venkata, now at Apple, asked fellow alum Siva Arulkumar, now at Google, about his student experience and advice for prospective students.
Plus, top 10 worldwide for “Value for the Money” for fourth consecutive year
“These students took a big leap during the pandemic to study with us. We’re thrilled to help them maximize their investment in their futures in such a significant way,” says MSBA Executive Director Amy Russell.
Class of 2024 hear tips, advice and learn “the ropes”
Full-Time MBA students hit the ground running in a three-day intensive—and fun—onboarding experience in Davis and at the ropes course in Sonoma.
Master of Science in Business Analytics students from 11 countries arrive in San Francisco
We’re welcoming our largest MSBA cohort ever, 99 students, and nearly two-thirds of them join our program from notable companies like Amazon, Bytedance, Deloitte, Google, PayPal, PepsiCo and more.
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.