Big 3 with Dean H. Rao Unnava: October 2023
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Big 3 with Dean H. Rao Unnava: October 2023

More global recognition for our graduate business programs, faculty trailblazer in tech management, AI vs. humans on Wall Street

Dean H. Rao Unnava's October 2023 edition of the Big 3 features: Faculty Tech Management Trailblazer, New #1 Global Ranking, AI on Wall Street.

UC Davis to Launch Online Master of Management
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UC Davis to Launch Online Master of Management

New graduate degree program to expand access to top business school

Source: UC Davis

The first of its kind in the UC system, the fully online Master of Management is now accepting applications for the inaugural class in April 2004. The 15-month program will expand access to management education for new professionals to develop the skills they need to excel in the professional world.

Graduate School of Management Commencement Ceremony 2023
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Graduate School of Management Commencement Ceremony 2023

Watch the Livestream

We look forward to honoring all the graduates who have earned the Master of Business Administration, Master of Professional Accountancy or Master of Science in Business Analytics and hosting their friends and families during this event.

Celebrating the Class of 2023: Largest in School's History
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Celebrating the Class of 2023: Largest in School's History

Source: By Espy Foft, Content Marketing Specialist

With 464 graduates this year, the Graduate School of Management will recognize and award diplomas to the largest class in school history, with Commencement for master's business programs set for June 17.

Celebrating Our 2023 Student and Teacher Award Honorees
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Celebrating Our 2023 Student and Teacher Award Honorees

Recognition for outstanding achievements

Every year our community recognizes outstanding teachers, students and graduates who embrace the School’s core values of passionate and energetic leadership, and who demonstrate a commitment to team building and service.

UC Davis Places in Top 3 in Second Annual Food & Ag Business Challenge 
Six teams with 18 students from Colorado State University; University of California, Riverside; Sacramento State University; University of California, Chico; University of California, Berkely; and UC Davis participated in the 2nd Annual Food & Ag Business Challenge.
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UC Davis Places in Top 3 in Second Annual Food & Ag Business Challenge 

Competition draws student teams from across California and the West  

Students put their collective experience, knowledge and skills to work on a pressing supply chain issue facing Driscoll’s, the world’s largest berry company and lead sponsor of the challenge—with $6,000 in prize money to the top teams.  

Introducing Eric Duarte-McDermott, New UC Davis MSBA Executive Director
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Introducing Eric Duarte-McDermott, New UC Davis MSBA Executive Director

My Q&A with former QS executive and leader at Pepperdine, UC Irvine

MSBA student Anushka Shah catches up with new MSBA Executive Director Eric Duarte-McDermott who shares his background and vision for the globally recognized program.

Sonic Prabhudesai Named Alumni Association's 2023 Rising Star
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Sonic Prabhudesai Named Alumni Association's 2023 Rising Star

Marketing and analytics strategist at Meta wins award for early career and volunteerism impact

Source: By Sarah Colwell

A member of the inaugural Masters of Science in Business Analytics class, Prabhudesai recognized for his early career success and volunteerism.

Aaron Carpenter Recognized with Alumni Association's 2023 Distinguished Achievement Award
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Aaron Carpenter Recognized with Alumni Association's 2023 Distinguished Achievement Award

Global marketing expert honored for his leadership, work ethic and impact

Source: By Sarah Colwell

Two-time UC Davis alumnus Aaron Carpenter MBA 98 has built multi-billion-dollar brands for companies such as Levi Strauss and The North Face. Today, he is founder and CEO of ACV Consulting, which specializes in supporting global lifestyle brands and startup ventures.

UC Davis MSBA Partners with Z by HP on New Scholarship
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UC Davis MSBA Partners with Z by HP on New Scholarship

Recipients will receive $40,000 for their MSBA studies

The UC Davis Graduate School of Management (GSM) is partnering with Z by HP on a new leadership scholarship program for the 2023 entering class of the Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA) program.  

Celebrating the Largest Graduating Class in School History
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Celebrating the Largest Graduating Class in School History

75% increase from five years ago

Source: By: Steven Wilson-Maggard, Content Editor and Writer

This year’s graduating Class of 2022 contains a record-breaking 449 graduates, including two program-highs.

Celebrating Our 2022 Student and Teacher Award Honorees
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Celebrating Our 2022 Student and Teacher Award Honorees

Recognition for outstanding achievements

Every year our community recognizes outstanding teachers, students and graduates who embrace the School’s core values of passionate and energetic leadership, and who demonstrate a commitment to team building and service.

Meet the finalists in the 22nd annual UC Davis Big Bang! Business Competition
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Meet the finalists in the 22nd annual UC Davis Big Bang! Business Competition

Source: Source: Mike and Renee Child Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Four UC campuses are represented in the finals of the 22nd annual UC Davis Big Bang! Business Competition. Winners will be announced May 26 at the Big Bang! Awards Ceremony.

AACSB’s “Innovations That Inspire” Initiative Recognizes UC Davis
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AACSB’s “Innovations That Inspire” Initiative Recognizes UC Davis

Worldwide business school organization recognizes commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion

The Graduate School of Management's 21-Week Anti-Racism Challenge was awarded for its efforts to elevate diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in its community.

Unnava Reappointed as Graduate School of Management Dean
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Unnava Reappointed as Graduate School of Management Dean

H. Rao Unnava has served as dean since 2016

Source: Source: UC Davis Dateline

Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor Mary Croughan has reappointed H. Rao Unnava as the dean of the Graduate School of Management for a second five-year term.