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Record-Breaking Career Placement for MSBA Class of 2022
Grads join Amazon, Apple, Google, Meta, Microsoft, AMEX, Boston Consulting Group, McKinsey and more
Our 2022 Master of Science in Business Analytics graduates reported an average starting salary of more than $131,000—that’s $22,000 more than last year's class. Their average signing bonus was more than $19,000, a 111% increase vs last year.
Taking the Leap into Accounting at UC Davis
Bringing my skills from higher education to a new calling in MPAc program
"2020 changed by life forever...I began to give serious thought to where I wanted to take my career and how I could prepare for my best future. The UC Davis MPAc program offered me an exciting new professional career path," says Brian Favetti MPAc 23.
100% Job Placement for 2023 MPAc Cohort with Record Average Starting Salary
Proven return on investment for Master of Professional Accountancy
Our average starting salary has continued to increase year-over-year, with our 2023 MPAc graduates boasting an average of $76,000. Students have joined large and small firms alike, including Deloitte, KPMG, EY, PWC and Campbell Taylor Washburn.
Europe’s Mild Winter: Energy Blessing but Farmer’s Curse
Professor Paul Griffin tells Politico that further pressure on food prices comes from the uncertainty created by climate change, as Europe not only gets warmer, but its weather patterns also become more unpredictable.
Our MBA Team Dug Deep into the Keto Diet Market
Gaining experience in niche food product pipeline development
One of the main reasons I chose the UC Davis MBA program is the range of opportunities to learn more about the food and agriculture industry at the world’s top-ranked research university in the field," blogs Nathaniel Morrison MBA 23.
Wildfire Threats Not Commonly Disclosed by U.S. Firms Despite Risk to Economy
Wildfires in the U.S., especially in Western states, increasingly pose a significant risk. Yet, according to new research by Distinguished Professor Paul Griffin, only 6.1% of U.S. firms with wildfires in their headquarters county mention wildfire
Study: Only 8% of California Public Companies in Wildfire-prone Regions Disclose Risk to Investors
Research by Distinguished Professor Paul Griffin shows 6.1% of U.S. publicly traded firms and 7.9% of California’s 5,377 companies with headquarters in counties prone to wildfires report the level of risk as required by the SEC. Investors seek out
Better Chocolate with Upcycled Chardonnay Grapes: A New Model to Transform the Future of Food
Our UC Davis research: winemaking pomace can make food tastier, healthier and more sustainable
Senior Scholar Harold Schmitz blogs about a "Eureka" moment appropriate for California. Except this time around it was golden Chardonnay rather than gold in the Sierra foothills.
Justin Siegel, Arthur and Carlyse Ciocca Visiting Professor in Innovation and Entrepreneurship Elected to National Academy of Inventors
Justin Siegel has founded several startups and is a founding member of six international organizations, including FoodShot Global, a consortium for awarding and highlighting impactful innovation to help transform the world’s food system.
Accelerating Biotech Startups
My UC Davis Venture Catalyst experience
Angelina Cayabyab MBA 24 shares her experience as an intern/Biotechnology Innovation Fellow at UC Davis Venture Catalyst.
Q&A with Teacher of the Year and Alumnus Mehul Rangwala
My conversation with MSBA faculty member who straddles industry and academia
Highlights from Ridwan Abdusalam MSBA 23's conversation with MSBA faculty member and alumnus Mehul Rangwala who straddles industry and academia.
Tap that Shoulder: Speed Networking with MSBA Alumni
My four key takeaways for career searches
In any field, networking is crucial to growing your brand, staying on top of the latest industry trends and gaining access to career advancement resources. Rishika Chaudhary MSBA 23 shares key takeaways from an alumni panel.