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Why UC Davis? Meet Our Newest UC Davis MSBA Students
Welcome to the class of 2025!
MSBA students from around the world share why they chose UC Davis for its collaborative community, top-tier faculty and career opportunities at the top ranked program worldwide for ROI.

Game Over? How Customers Respond When Mobile Banking App Rewards Go Dark
Digital incentives in financial services boost engagement, not a gimmick
Does gamification in banking really work? Assistant Professor Mike Palazzolo blogs about the impact of rewards on app usage, bill payments and loan repayments when a Latin American bank paused its program.

Big 3 with Dean H. Rao Unnava: Fall 2024
UC Davis-Financial Times Biz Quiz | QS ranks MSBA #1 for ROI for third year | Professor Beth Bechky named Microsoft AI Research Fellow
Dean H. Rao Unnava's Fall 2024 Big 3 highlights the UC Davis-Financial Times Biz Quiz, the MSBA program’s top QS ranking for ROI and Professor Beth Bechky's AI fellowship.

Creating Community: My Journey as an International MSBA Student
Embracing UC Davis culture at orientation
Incoming MSBA Vatsal Nanawati arrived in San Francisco, excited to begin his Master of Science in Business Analytics at UC Davis, and quickly embraced the city's culture and cuisine.

QS Ranks UC Davis MSBA No. 1 Globally for Return on Investment for Third Year
Plus, No. 4 worldwide for “Value for the Money”; top 20 overall in U.S. and top 40 worldwide
The UC Davis Master of Science in Business Analytics is once again the No. 1 program in the world for return on investment for the degree, an honor it has held for the third consecutive year in the QS rankings.

Capturing Competitive Advantage With AI
Carrie Beam, MSBA Director of Analytics Projects
Dr. Carrie Beam, Director of MSBA Analytics Projects, shared insights during a webinar hosted by Modern Ideas for Business, covering AI trends, real-world analytics projects and MSBA practicum projects.

Big 3 with Dean H. Rao Unnava: Summer 2024
Record-breaking MSBA class | Four top scholars join faculty | Market risks from Supreme Court rulings
Dean H. Rao Unnava's Summer 2024 Big 3 spotlights our largest and most diverse MSBA class yet, with more than 100 students. Four top-tier experts have joined our faculty, and Distinguished Professor Emeritus Paul Griffin warns of market risks tied to Supreme Court rulings.

2024 Entering Class Represents the Largest in MSBA Program History
Master of Science in Business Analytics students from 10 countries arrive in San Francisco
The record-breaking 2024 entering class has joined the UC Davis MSBA program that QS ranks No. 1 globally for return on investment and No. 2 worldwide for “Value for the Money.”

“Data is the New Oil”
MSBA becomes my pipeline to mastering analytics
MSBA alumna Yuna Kim highlights her transformation through the hands-on practicum project for a leading healthcare provider and taking second place in the Aggie Hackathon.

The State of Artificial Intelligence Regulation in the U.S.
Distinguished Professor Hemant Bhargava and UC Davis undergraduates advocate for greater AI regulation
Distinguished Professor Hemant Bhargava explains how the rapid rise of AI has sparked urgent calls for regulation, with state governments in the U.S. taking the lead, as revealed by recent data.

Our Vibe: Embark on Your Journey at UC Davis
Embrace collaboration, innovation and excellence to elevate your potential
Hear from students and faculty on our vibrant community where inspiration thrives, success is shared, trust is built, and you develop your collaborative leadership skills during an experience unlike any other business school. Watch video.

Attending an MBA Fair? Check Out Our Advice to Prepare
You’ve just registered for your first MBA fair—now what?
We’d like to offer several tips, including must-do’s whether meeting with us or other schools, preparing your elevator pitch, plus questions to ask the admissions team and follow-up etiquette.