My Q&A with Janie Chang, New MPAc Academic Executive Director
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My Q&A with Janie Chang, New MPAc Academic Executive Director

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.

Here’s a Tip: Read This Before You Apply to UC Davis MSBA
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Here’s a Tip: Read This Before You Apply to UC Davis MSBA

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. 

Demand for Accounting Professionals is on the Rise with Record Salaries
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Demand for Accounting Professionals is on the Rise with Record Salaries

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.

Building Community, Inspiring Connections and Engaging Corporate Partners
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Building Community, Inspiring Connections and Engaging Corporate Partners

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. 

Double Aggies: UC Davis Alums Pursue Accounting Degrees
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Double Aggies: UC Davis Alums Pursue Accounting Degrees

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.

MSBA Alumnus at Google: “Prioritize Your Time”
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MSBA Alumnus at Google: “Prioritize Your Time”

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.

QS Ranks MSBA No. 1 Globally for Return on Investment
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QS Ranks MSBA No. 1 Globally for Return on Investment

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.

2023 Class Represents the Largest in MSBA Program History
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2023 Class Represents the Largest in MSBA Program History

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. 

Finding Your Fit in the Master of Professional Accountancy Program
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Finding Your Fit in the Master of Professional Accountancy Program

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.

Our 7 Core Actions for Diversity
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Our 7 Core Actions for Diversity

Bringing inclusion practices into the real world

Building on UC Davis’s No. 1 ranking by QS for inclusiveness, diversity and internationalization, the Graduate School of Management has a commitment to seven core “Actions for Diversity.”

An Innovative Way To Pay For That MBA Degree
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An Innovative Way To Pay For That MBA Degree

Poets&Quants’ John Byrne writes that Dean Unnava believes the deferred tuition program could increase the available pool of applicants by as much as 20% because it makes the Online MBA degree more accessible to candidates.

The True Secret to MBA Application Success
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The True Secret to MBA Application Success

"The key to MBA application success lies beyond GMAT scores or work experience," says Valerie D. James, Assistant Dean of Student Affairs at the UC Davis Graduate School of Management.

MSBA Class of 2022 Largest in Program’s History
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MSBA Class of 2022 Largest in Program’s History

Master of Science in Business Analytics students from 17 countries arrive in San Francisco.

We’re welcoming our largest MSBA cohort ever, nearly 100 students, and nearly two-thirds of them join our program from notable companies like Microsoft, EY, Uber, Goldman Sachs, Intel and more. 

Investing in Yourself with an MPAc Degree
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Investing in Yourself with an MPAc Degree

Your ROI, financial aid and teaching assistant opportunities

MPAc Associate Director William Orta shares his road to personal investment and addresses scholarships and financial aid for students.