Why UC Davis? Meet Our Newest UC Davis Bay Area MBA Students

Flexible, high-impact MBA for working professionals

Advance your career with the UC Davis Bay Area Part-Time MBA, a flexible program for working professionals. Students choose UC Davis for its top ranking, industry connections, and flexibility—whether pivoting into management, advancing in biotech, growing a network, or pursuing career goals.

Prajwala Shankarlingappa

Hi. My name is Prajwala. I live in Fremont, California. I chose UC Davis because it's one of the top-ranking schools and also offers flexible class schedules. I want to pivot into management roles.

Jason Bartus

My name is Jason Bartus. I'm from Los Angeles, California. I chose UC Davis for its reputation as a UC school and for the Biotech Industry Immersion Program. I'm doing it for a deeper understanding of business and to advance my career at Thermo Fisher.

Wafa Alkhatib

Hi. I am Wafa Alkhatib. I am from Jordan. I chose UC Davis for flexibility and career advancement. I am a mom, and I want to go into financial accounting.

Shulin Madrid

Hey, my name is Shulin Madrid. I am from Mountain House, California. I chose UC Davis for the community and the network. After getting my MBA, I hope to just grow professionally.

Alexander Tong

Hi, I’m Alexander Tong, and I’m from Alameda, California. I chose UC Davis because of the people. What I hope to use my MBA for after? Philanthropy. I hope to give back to this world that has given me so much.