How Faculty Encouraged My Ph.D. Pursuit
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How Faculty Encouraged My Ph.D. Pursuit

Finding career mentorship through MPAc

Two years after I graduated with a UC Davis Master of Professional Accountancy (MPAc) degree, I was working in the San Francisco Bay Area as a senior associate at KPMG—a Big Four accounting firm. Going to UC Davis helped me land that opportunity.

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Top Industries for MBAs: Going Beyond Traditional Tech
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Top Industries for MBAs: Going Beyond Traditional Tech

Learn what opportunities await for MBAs in non-traditional tech

Are tech companies still attracting MBAs willing to change careers?

Twenty years ago, there was a constant battle between investment banking and consulting to attract the best candidates from business school.

Fast forward to today and consulting

Having a Mentor vs. Having a Developmental Network: Diversity is Key!
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Having a Mentor vs. Having a Developmental Network: Diversity is Key!

What do mentors give you?

Having a mentor leads to a wide range of career-related benefits, including greater career advancement, greater job satisfaction and more clarity around your professional identity. Research also suggests that mentors help