MBA Integrated Management Projects

Where theory meets real-world application

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As a vital part of the UC Davis Full-Time MBA program, Integrated Management Projects (IMPs) bring business theory to life. IMPACT—short for Integrated Management Project + Articulation and Critical Thinking—integrates critical thinking with hands-on project management, shaping versatile leaders with deep-rooted business acumen.

Build a Strong Foundation, Deepen Your Expertise

The IMPACT curriculum broadens your business knowledge and hones your skills across key areas—accounting, analytics, entrepreneurship, finance, management, marketing, organizational behavior, and technology. Designed with a global, ethically responsible, and sustainability-focused approach, the program helps you advance your career goals while preparing you to make a meaningful difference.

Experience the UC Davis Full-Time MBA difference: Hands-on projects, real-world impact, and a collaborative community that drives career growth and innovation.

Your Program

Every Full-Time MBA student embarks on a capstone experience through an Integrated Management Project (IMP). In this intense 10-week project, you’ll work in a small team, guided by a faculty advisor, to tackle real-time business challenges with actual companies, startups, nonprofits, or UC units. Unlike case studies, these open-ended projects require you to deliver actionable solutions based on research, analysis, and creative problem-solving.

Your Community

Faculty advisors with extensive industry and consulting expertise support each IMP team, keeping projects focused and impactful. This collaborative approach, coupled with the fast-paced 10-week timeline, strengthens your ability to manage complex projects under time constraints.

UC Davis MBA students solve real-world challenges for top companies, gaining hands-on experience and skills that elevate their business expertise.

Career Connections

IMPACT projects offer an unparalleled career development experience. Students gain practical insights and establish valuable industry connections. The experience becomes a distinctive resume asset and a strong talking point in interviews, as you develop in-demand skills like rapid data synthesis and persuasive presentation—a competitive edge that enhances your long-term career trajectory.