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UC Davis Graduate School of Management
Welcome from Dean Currall Building a bold business future takes a crucial combination of real-world practice, mastery of strategic and analytical skills, and leadership development. Turning ideas into action is exactly what today’s global marketplace demands. Ideas are only as strong as the innovative leaders who can act on them by motivating others to create change and drive results. At UC Davis, you’ll find an MBA experience unlike any other—our approach merges teaching and research to prepare globally aware leaders who are committed to making a positive impact on the world. The values and principles of social and environmental responsibility are woven into the very fabric of both our tight-knit community and the campus. Our new, innovative curriculum reflects emerging trends in the business world, further integrating globalization, responsible business ethics and sustainability. Your intellectual and emotional intelligence will be stretched to the limit in our dynamic, collaborative learning environment. Internationally renowned professors will know you by name, and you will work closely with and get to know each of your talented classmates. You will also benefit from the interdisciplinary strengths and rich offerings of one of the world’s top research universities—and our prime location in Northern California. The San Francisco Bay Area and the Sacramento region are thriving economic engines linked to global markets. Our connections to the Bay Area will link you into the financial center of the West and the world’s hotbed of innovation and entrepreneurship. As you shape your future career path, you will have access to leading financial, energy and consumer companies, Fortune 500 firms, cutting-edge green technology and ON THE COVER: Meet UC Davis MBA students Meeta Dash MBA 12 (p. 9), Alex Tsao MBA 12 (p. 8), Cammi Cardon MBA 12 (p. 23), and Fernando Ortiz de Zerallos MBA 12 (p. 18). OUR HOME REFLECTS OUR VALUES : Maurice J. Gallagher, Jr. Hall features a pioneering, eco-friendly design. With the addition of a rooftop solar array, it is expected to be the first business school in California to earn the U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Platinum certification, the highest standard of excellence in green and sustainable construction.
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biotech leaders, top venture capitalists, and the nation’s wine and agricultural centers. This is an exciting time to be at UC Davis. I encourage you to visit and learn more about what sets us apart. I assure you, the UC Davis MBA will be one of the most challenging, exhilarating and rewarding experiences of your life.
CONTENTS 2 Accelerate Your Career 8 Your UC Davis MBA Experience 22 Our Community 28 It’s All about Our Location 34 Faculty 38 Admissions
Steven C. Currall
39 Visit UC Davis
Dean and Professor of Management
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The Graduate School of Management gave me the A N A LY T I C A L TO O L S and framework to tackle C O M P L E X B U S I N E SS A N D R I S K I SS U E S . The
School’s professors offer a powerful combination of industry experience and C U T T I N G - E D G E R E S E A RC H that has a direct impact on B U S I N E SS P R AC T I C E S . During my first summer
training program at M E R R I L L LY N C H along with 200 fellow associate hires, I immediately knew how well the UC Davis MBA program had prepared me to compete with graduates from the WO R L D ’S O T H E R TO P B U S I N E SS S C H O O L S .
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MBA 96 Principal Elevation LLC | New York, N.Y. FORMER POSITIONS
Head of U.S. Equity Derivative Sales Capstone Global Markets, LLC World Trade Center | New York, N.Y. Managing Director, Equity Derivative Sales Merrill Lynch & Co. Inc. | New York, N.Y. PREVIOUS DEGREE
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Preparing You for Success Known for their innovative thinking, effective collaboration and for demand across a wide range of industries. OUR APPROACH
M AY N G A I S E E M A N M A 89 President and CEO, MEAG New York Corporation | New York, N.Y. PREVIOUS POSITION
Senior Associate, Prudential Insurance Company | Newark, N.J.
We have built strong, enduring relationships with a vast network of top corporations that know the quality of UC Davis MBAs. Each year we enhance this group of committed employers with new partnerships that reflect the interests and talents of students. Borrowing a page from investment management, we use a “balanced portfolio” approach to avoid many of the job market’s ups-and-downs, developing innovative ways to connect you with employers.
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B.A., Economics University of Calgary | Canada
The Economist’s 2010 survey ranks the UC Davis MBA program No. 5
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DIVERSE OPPORTUNITIES
in the world for the diversity of recruiters and industry sectors that provide career opportunities for our graduates. PROVEN TR ACK RECORD
We have a long history of placing
Top 1% in Job Placement: Featured among “Top 10 Business Schools That Lead to Jobs”
graduates in competitive internship and career positions, and preparing them for continued advancement.
UC Davis MBA graduates in 2010 received average starting compensation of more than $96,000, and our 93 percent placement rate puts our results firmly within the top 1 percent of MBA programs in the U.S.
The Graduate School of Management is a S P E C I A L P L AC E where you can explore and push your I N T E L L E C T UA L B O U N DA R I E S to find practical applications in the business world. My experience —
learning both financial theories and accounting concepts, and getting to know my professors and fellow students — S H A PE D MY TH I N K I N G for a career that requires A N A LY TI C A L K N OW LE D G E and COM MO N S E N S E . As an added bonus, while Davis seems like a small community, its diversity represents the global nature of today’s FA S T- C H A N G I N G WO R L D .
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driving results in the workplace, UC Davis MBA graduates are in high
ACCELERATE YOUR CAREER
Shift into High Gear Even before you arrive on campus for Orientation, our Career Development team begins partnering with you to propel your career forward. We help you to leverage your experience, knowledge and skills to be a successful leader who can make a difference in the business world. OUR CAREER DEVELOPMENT PROGR A M
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The Graduate School of Management was instrumental in my successful career transition from a marketing manager
career development program bridges your classroom experience with the global job market. Every UC Davis MBA student participates in this series of career manage-
at an e-commerce company to the
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international financial services industry.
The program is designed to strengthen your ability to build relationships,
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Self-assessment – Career workshops and panels to help you identify potential careers and develop effective job-search strategies. Personal Attention – One-on-one sessions with our expert career counselors to assess your professional goals and develop a personal career strategy. Maximizing Opportunities – Make the most of on- and off-campus recruiter activities, company tours, career fairs and industry events. Tap Our Powerful Alumni Network – Benefit from our deeply loyal and supportive alumni, who make time to mentor and assist you. Networking Strategies – Advice and practice for building professional relationships to advance your career. Presenting Yourself – Résumé and cover letter reviews to effectively market yourself.
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Parts and Tooling Program Manager Tesla Motors, Inc. | Palo Alto, Calif.
Interning and now working full time at T E S L A M O T O R S is a D R E A M C O M E T R U E .
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Supply Chain Management Tesla Motors, Inc. | Palo Alto, Calif.
OF THE AUTOMOBILE . Tesla’s high-energy, spirit of innovation and flawless execution
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are what I had aspired to achieve through my UC Davis MBA.
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Spent five years in competitive go-kart racing, working toward becoming a professional racecar driver Researched hybrid and alternative-fuel vehicles in Japan; designed for Formula SAE and Future Car/Truck student projects Former design engineer at Ford Motor Company in Michigan; program manager/engineer at two Japanese automotive systems manufacturers with global footprints Launched his own business in Tokyo, specializing in promoting motorsports in Japan and self-designed aftermarket automotive accessories globally Throughout his career, has worked on projects with virtually all of the major Japanese automotive manufacturers (Toyota, Honda, Nissan, Suzuki and Mazda)
ACCELERATE YOUR CAREER
Recruiter Connections The Graduate School of Management’s Corporate Relations
Luxury Limousines of Sacramento
SEGA Corporation
team partners with local, national and multinational companies
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Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Park
and organizations in our career placement efforts. Below is
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a list of organizations that have recruited UC Davis MBAs.
Marrone Bio Innovations, Inc. McKesson Corporation Mercer Inc. Mercy Corps
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Catalina Marketing Corporation
Gracenote (Sony)
Mirion Technologies, Inc.
Abbott Laboratories
CBS Interactive Inc.
GreenMadeSimple
MKM Partners LLC
Accenture
Cedaron Medical, Inc.
GRID Alternatives
MSCI Inc.
Adaptec, Inc.
Centers for Interamerican Studies
Hamilton Zanze & Company
The Muteki Corporation
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
The Charles Schwab Corporation
Harrah’s Entertainment
MV Transportation, Inc.
Advent Software, Inc.
Chevron Corporation
HCL Technologies Limited
NAI Kilpatrick
Agilent Technologies, Inc.
Chronicle Books
Heller Pacific, Inc.
Napa Valley Opera House
Agraquest
Cisco Systems, Inc.
Herschong Mahone Group, Inc.
U.S. National Park Service
Alta Ridge Vineyards,LLC
Classic Wines, LLC
Hewlett-Packard Company
Nehemiah Corporation of America
AltaTerra Research
Clean Energy Systems, Inc.
Horizons Incorporated
Altergy Systems
The Clorox Company
Amazon.com, Inc.
Constellation Brands, Inc.
International Business Machines Corporation (IBM)
Nevada Institute for Renewable Energy Commercialization
Amizetta Vineyards
Chrysler Group LLC
Amonix, Inc.
The Dannon Company, Inc.
Apple Inc.
DCA Capital Partners, LLC
Applied Biosystems
Deloitte LLP
North Highland Company
Applied Materials, Inc.
Dokken Engineering
Novartis Corporation
Arcadia Biosciences, Inc.
Dole Food Company, Inc.
Nutek Corporation of California
AT&T Inc.
E. & J. Gallo Winery
Octus Energy
Autodesk, Inc.
ECG Management Consultants, Inc.
Bank of America Corporation Barclays Global Investors Bay Area Wilderness Training BCP Securities, LLC
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NewPoint Group
Illumina, Inc.
NIKE, Inc.
Integrated Engineers, Inc.
Nintendo of America Inc.
No. 3 Worldwide for Diversity of Corporate Recruiters
Eclipse Solutions, A Public Consulting Group Company
New Schools for New Orleans
Office of Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson Opportunity Fund Opportunity Lending
Ecology Action
Oracle Corporation
Shell Chemical LP Shimmick Construction Co., Inc. Sierra Energy Corp. Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) Solar Power Partners, Inc. Southern California Edison Company Sparqtron Corporation Squire, Sanders Staglin Family Vineyard Steps Therapy Inc. SYPartners SunPower Corporation Sutter Health Symantec Corporation Symplicity Corporation Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited TC Fuels LP Telestream, Inc. Tesla Motors, Inc. The EAT Club The Marketech Group The Udinsky Group Inc TOOFAR, Inc. Trauma Outreach Associates, Inc Trianz Trinchero Family Vineyards
EdTec, Inc.
Intel Corporation
PG&E Corporation
Education Pioneers
Interstate Oil Company
Palantir USA Inc.
Ekklesia
Ipsos Vantis
Palo Alto Medical Foundation
Elite Capital Services, LLC
JMA Ventures, LLC
Pasta Prima
Emerson Human Capital Consulting
Kaiser Permanente
Burr Pilger & Mayer LLP
Energy Market Innovations, Inc.
Kaplan Higher Education
Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker LLP
California Capital Financial Development Corporation
Environmental Defense Fund
Kearns & West, Inc.
Ernst & Young LLP
Kendall Jackson Wine Estates
Pinnacle Telecommunications, Inc.
California Chamber of Commerce
Facebook, Inc.
Poppy’s Petalworks
California Department of Water Resources
Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission
Kensington Computer Products Group
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Keynote Systems, Inc.
Rabobank Group
California Independent System Operator
Fliptop, Inc.
Kodak Gallery
Reata Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
KPMG LLP
REDF
Lam Research Corporation
Roche
LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc.
RSF Social Finance
Lenati
Rubicon Partners, Inc
Leventhal / Kline Management Inc.
Safeway Inc.
Wunder-Bar (Automatic Bar Controls, Inc.)
BlackRock, Inc. Blue Shield of California Brocade Communications Systems, Inc. Buchanan Street Partners
California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS)
Finelite, Inc. FormFactor, Inc. Freestone Capital Management
California Public Utilities Commission
Gael Partners LLC
California Travel and Tourism Commission
Gartner, Inc.
California State Teachers’ Retirement System (CalSTRS) Calypso Technology, Inc. Carlton Engineering
Gallup, Inc.
Phycal LLC
U.S. Department of Homeland Security Ubisoft Entertainment UC Davis Energy Efficiency Center UC Davis Health System United Nations World Food Programme Urban Education Leaders U.S. Green Building Council The Vanguard Group, Inc. Vino Volo Walmart Stores, Inc. Wells Fargo & Company WestAmerica Bank Whole Foods Market, Inc.
Life Technologies Corporation
SAP
Wunderman
Gold Standard Education Inc.
Live Culture Company
Sapient Corporation
Xignite, Inc.
Golden Gate National Recreation Area
Livescribe, Inc.
Schnabel Engineering Consultants, Inc.
Young & Rubicam, Inc.
GE Capital
Livingston Energy Innovations, LLC
The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.
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Proven Placement Success U C D AV I S M B A C L A S S O F 2 010 D AY T I M E M B A E M P L O Y M E N T R E P O R T
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Average Compensation: $96,294
Average Monthly Salary: $4,371
Average Signing Bonus: $7,740
Placement of Students Seeking Internships: 100%
Job Placement Three Months after Graduation: 93%
Post-Internship Part-Time Job Offers: 31% Post-Internship Full-Time Job Offers: 13%
Employment by Industry:
Internships by Industry:
Media/Entertainment 12%
Consulting/ Services 6%
Public Sector/ Nonprofit 13%
Healthcare/ Bio-Tech 8% Technology 32%
Government/ Nonprofit 6% Financial Services 6%
Consulting 15%
Energy/Utilities 12%
Consumer Goods/ Retail 15%
High-Tech 17%
Energy/ Utility 17% Financial Services 17%
Healthcare/ Bio-Tech 11%
Entertainment/ Media 4%
Consumer Products 9%
Employment by Function:
Internships by Function:
Operations/MIS 9%
Consulting/Law 3%
Consulting 26%
Marketing/ Sales 26%
Marketing/ Sales 39%
General Management 5% Human Resources 2%
Finance/ Accounting 24%
Strategy 10% Accounting/ Finance 39%
Information Technology/ Operations 2%
General Management 15%
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I chose the UC Davis MBA for the international reputation of its faculty and the personal attention offered to students. Career Development meets with you one-on-one to chart your
The UC Davis MBA Edge The UC Davis MBA prepares you to be an innovative leader with global impact. Our general management education provides the
post-MBA path. This support has led to
strong foundation, perspective and balance you need to be an
an internship at Intel. Most importantly,
effective manager and leader in today’s business environment.
it’s made a lasting change in me.
Our model of management education allows you more choice
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in designing your program and lets you specialize in a particular area or study across a broad range of subjects. Our professors are industry experts, actively engaged with the business world through innovative research, and they share cuttingedge management ideas and practices with you in the classroom. They know how academic theory relates to real-world conditions, and they are dedicated to working directly with students to explore that practical dimension and encourage innovative ways of thinking and doing business. Through our rigorous, new IMPACT-anchored curriculum, you will build a broad foundation of basic knowledge and skills — and
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put them into action. You’ll deepen your knowledge in business
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analytics, entrepreneurship, innovation, finance, accounting,
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general management, marketing, organizational behavior, strategy
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Supply Chain Strategy Analyst, Microprocessor Marketing and Business Planning Group Intel Corporation STUDENT LEADERSHIP AND EXPERIENCE
Co-Chair of Finance and Outreach Big Bang! Business Plan Competition UC Davis MBA Ambassador PREVIOUS DEGREE
B.A., East Asian Cultures Minors: Business and Chinese University of California, Irvine
or technology management. In a 20-week capstone consulting project course, other experiential courses and hands-on work outside the classroom, you develop your expertise to solve real-world strategic business issues. Specialized courses, independent studies and fieldwork advance your understanding in a selected field to prepare you for the next stage of your career. Applied courses and workshops—covering key topics such as leadership, innovation, critical thinking and communication— round out your education and career preparation.
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The Graduate School of Management has opened so many doors and PUS H E D M E TO D O MO R E than I ever thought possible. The professors are simply O U T S TA N D I N G, C O N S TA N T LY C H A L L E N G I N G A N D E N C O U R AG I N G
us to strive for the best. And my classmates—bright and supportive—are an integral part of the UC Davis MBA
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Intern in AutoCAD LT Channel Research Product Marketing–PSEB Platform Autodesk, Inc. | San Francisco, Calif. STUDENT LEADERSHIP AND EXPERIENCE
Vice President, Graduate School of Management Marketing Association UC Davis MBA Ambassador PREVIOUS DEGREE
B.E., Electronics/Engineering National Institute of Technology | Rourkela, India PREVIOUS POSITION
Solution Architect/Delivery Leader Amdocs Inc., USA | San Ramon, Calif. FAST FACTS
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experience. It’s a FA S T- PAC E D, E XC I T I N G P RO G R A M
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UC Davis MBA Curriculum We have strengthened our internationally ranked UC Davis MBA program with a new, innovative curriculum that further integrates globalization, responsible
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business ethics and sustainability. The goal: To better prepare you with the
The leadership, collaboration and communications skills I learned in the UC Davis MBA program are critical to
real-world practice, analytical and technical skills, and leadership training you need to succeed.
my daily success at Shell. It’s these soft skills that count. My ability to build and motivate effective teams, understand
Our new curriculum is anchored by IMPACT, a new, two-part capstone course.
our structure and strategy, and map
You’ll sharpen your writing, speaking and critical-
power and influence in our stakeholder
thinking abilities and then put those collective business
communities are what fuel my career.
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Ph.D., Sustainable Transportation Energy Program M.S., Transportation Technology and Policy M.S., Agricultural and Resource Economics University of California, Davis B.S., Environmental Science and B.A., Economics Brown University | Providence, R.I.
skills and knowledge to work on 20-week team projects for client companies ranging from Fortune 500 firms to ultra-fast-paced Silicon Valley start-ups.
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Ten core courses provide you a foundation in the functional areas of business: accounting, economics, finance, marketing, organizational behavior, statistics and strategy. These management disciplines are examined through case studies, lectures and company analyses that provide illustrations and spark discussion. These courses also introduce you to the broader themes of corporate responsibility, ethics, globalization, innovation and leadership.
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ELECTIVES
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A wide selection of electives is available both in the Graduate School
Chief of Staff, Alaska State Senator Gretchen Guess
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schools, allowing you to draw upon the university’s extraordinary strengths. Graduate School of Management electives emphasize real-world application of management skills, team projects and managing by innovation and entrepreneurialism.
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I came to the Graduate School of Management with a deep desire to E X PA N D MY B U S I N E SS K N OW L E D G E beyond marketing. The relationships I’ve made, the courses and leadership workshops, and the outstanding professors have ENCOUR AGED ME TO EXCEL . If you’re ready to challenge yourself and TA K E A DVA N TAG E O F A L L T H E O P P O R T U N I T I E S O F F E R E D , the UC Davis MBA
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Sales Analyst: E-Commerce and Digital Marketing Intern The Clorox Company | Oakland, Calif.
offerings at UC Davis. Other options for developing your specialization include an International Study Trip or international exchange program,
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or working with a professor who shares your field of interest.
Director of Marketing and Communications Associated Students of Management Member, Marketing Association
CONCURRENT DEGREE PROGR AMS
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Concurrent degree programs allow you to take advantage of the
B.A., English Minor: Chinese University of California, Berkeley
academic diversity at UC Davis by building cross-disciplinary knowledge and skills that are critical in today’s business environment. To be
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Curriculum Overview
Year One SU M M ER
MBA CAREER WEBINAR SERIES QUANTITATIVE FUNDA MENTALS
To prepare you for success in the UC Davis MBA curriculum, we have created a pre-MBA program for you. The online program includes five modules: spreadsheet modeling, algebra, probability, statistics and calculus.
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ORIENTATION
Get ready academically, professionally and socially for the rigors of the next two years. Highlights include faculty sessions, career development workshops, a case study workshop and a state-of-the-art business simulation. Orientation culminates with a special Networking Day where you’ll meet business leaders and alumni in San Francisco. CAREER LAUNCH AND WORKSHOPS
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Leadership and Career Accelerator In tandem with our new curriculum, we introduced an enhanced, two-year leadership and career development training program that emphasizes self-evaluation to improve your leadership skills and help you chart a career path for immediate post-MBA success and long-term achievement.
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Your summer internship is an exciting opportunity to apply your newly acquired MBA skills. Dazzle your manager and you just might land your dream job before your second year even begins. It’s a rich learning experience that strengthens your professional profile and rounds out your academic experience.
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Broaden your horizons and polish your foreign language skills while strengthening your ability to excel in a global business environment. Study for the fall quarter at one of our partner schools, including Fundacao Getulio Vargas in Brazil, HEC School of Management in France and Hong Kong University of Science and Technology.
The International Study Trip course opens a window to global business. After a quarter-long study of a region, students take their lessons learned on a two-week tour, arranging site visits and executive meetings. Recent trips included Hungary and the Czech Republic, China and Hong Kong, Vietnam and Malaysia, Japan, Ecuador and Panama, and Chile and Argentina. REFLECTIONS ON LEADERSHIP SESSIONS
We’re building a B O L D B U S I N E SS FU T U R E for our students with one of the most I N N OVATI V E BUS I N ESS SC H O O L C U R R I C U L A in the WO R L D . The enhancements both R E FL E C T E M E R G I N G T R E N DS in the business world, and demonstrate our E N T R E P R E N E U R I A L D R I V E TO S TAY A H E A D O F T H E C U RV E in business education.
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Real-World Practice IDEAS INTO ACTION
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As a UC Davis MBA student, you choose from a wide range of compelling The UC Davis MBA program offers unmatched opportunity to take
opportunities to put theory into practice—what we call Ideas into Action. The following are a sampling of the many programs and activities that provide you
entrepreneurship courses with
with real-life application of concepts learned in the classroom, helping you become
pioneering researchers and team
a leader with the toolkit, perspective and experience to have a global impact.
up to commercialize their breakthrough technologies. Participating in business
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plan competitions helped validate
Corporate offices of multinational Fortune 500 firms and the ultra-fast-paced
our fuel cell catalyst venture, gain
environments at Silicon Valley start-ups will become classrooms as you team
real-world experience and develop
up with five colleagues to tackle pressing business issues and develop innovative
a valuable network of mentors.
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solutions for cutting-edge companies in the world’s leading innovation hub: the Sacramento– San Francisco Bay Area corridor. BIG BANG ! BUSINESS PL AN COMPETITION
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UC Davis’ annual business plan competition, Big Bang! is organized by our
Team Member, ECO Catalytics Second Place and People’s Choice Winner Big Bang! Business Plan Competition
MBA students and provides a year-round forum for the UC Davis community to
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Alternative Investment Management—Private Equity California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS), nation’s largest public pension fund STUDENT LEADERSHIP AND EXPERIENCE
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develop and test business visions. Sponsored by corporations, angel investors and the venture capital community, the competition opens a network of resources for mentorship, team building and networking for entrepreneurs. BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CLINICS
Dedicated to promoting innovation and entrepreneurship through education programs that bridge science, engineering and business, this course series cultivates ground-breaking ideas and builds the networks to literally bring them
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to life, providing you with a hands-on introduction to business development.
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The nation’s first university-based center of its kind to focus on technology transfer, the UC Davis Energy Efficiency Center offers opportunities to work with industry to commercialize cutting-edge, energy-efficient technologies. The center has strong ties with leading energy and utility companies, policy makers and sponsor firms, including Chevron, Goldman Sachs and Walmart. GSM Professor Nicole Woolsey Biggart directs the center.
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Working on a C O N S U LT I N G P ROJ E C T for K A I S E R P E R M A N E N T E , the nation’s largest nonprofit health system, gave our team A C R A S H C O U R S E I N H E A LT H C A R E E C O N O M I C S , played out in the middle
of the national healthcare debate. Now I’m working for The Permanente Medical Group, Kaiser’s affiliated physician-owned, for-profit partnership in Northern California.
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CalPERS AND CalSTRS FELLOWSHIPS
Offered in partnership with our Center for Investor Welfare and Corporate Responsibility, this fellowship program gives students valuable finance and investment experience at two of the largest public pension funds in the world: the California Public
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Employees’ Retirement Systems (CalPERS) and the California State Teachers’
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Managerial Consultant Quality and Operations Support The Permanente Medical Group, Inc. | Oakland, Calif.
Modeled after the White House Fellows Program in Washington, D.C., this
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unique partnership with the city of Sacramento gives UC Davis MBA students hands-on understanding of how business and government intersect.
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Alumni Association Student Fellowship Award
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UC Davis MBA Ambassador Researcher for “UC Davis Study of California Women Business Leaders”
Diverse student-run groups create hands-on opportunities in fields from marketing and finance to technology and consulting. By linking students,
Vice President and Director of Student Affairs Associated Students of Management
faculty, alumni and industry professionals, the clubs help grow future
Co-Director of Career Development, Net Impact
leaders, enhance career options and build networks.
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Featured in Hispanic Executive magazine (spring 2012) Fluent in Spanish; has recently traveled to Spain, France and Ireland Research writer for the popular Let’s Go guides for Honduras and Nicaragua Completed four half marathons—and still running
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Business schools play a critical role
Values-based Leadership
in developing strong leaders. I’m impressed by the Graduate School of Management’s entrepreneurialism, its responsiveness to the business
Our culture is built on a foundation of values-based leadership and doing what’s right. Nothing is more important to us than applying moral and ethical standards
community and, specifically, its
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recognition of the importance of
Our faculty shape and reinforce our leadership culture. They lead by example as
leadership. UC Davis MBA students
innovators at the frontiers of knowledge and by bringing their insights and expertise
are intelligent, articulate, motivated and diverse. The School offers a powerful learning experience, and it’s great to be a part of this.
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into the classroom—and working with you to hone your skills. They will challenge you to lead responsibly, drawing on their latest research on leadership in practice, case studies and lessons from top executives. Our leadership and career development training emphasizes self-evaluation to improve your leadership skills, position you for immediate post-MBA success and propel you forward for long-term achievement in your career. The two-year skills and training program emphasizes responsible business practices, and you will benefit from workshops, professional coaching and feedback. You will also receive a 360-degree peer leadership evaluation and craft a personal leadership development plan.
L A M RESEARCH LEADERSHIP SKILLS PROGR A M Led by industry experts and patterned after similar programs for senior executives at the world’s top companies, our Lam Research Leadership Skills Program will help you become a more effective leader in the workplace—and in life. These carefully selected, highly interactive sessions will strengthen your professional skills and challenge you to stretch yourself.
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fosters CA M AR ADERIE A N D E XC E L L E N C E —we demanded it of each other.
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With my UC Davis MBA knowledge and skills, I now lead teams in FI N D I N G A N D S O LV I N G C L I E N T B U S I N E SS P RO B L E M S FO R I B M .
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Served in Korea, Japan and the Philippines in the Marines; led a 40-person rifle platoon and a 50-person weapons platoon before completing tour of active duty as a rifle company executive officer Graduated with distinction—near the top of his class—from IBM’s Global Sales School Earned IBM Leadership Award, which recognizes top two percent of employees from North and South America for demonstrating leadership skills that generate results
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Embracing Diversity As a recognized leader in global business education, the UC Davis Graduate School of Management is committed to preparing effective leaders in an increasingly diverse world.
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Engaging and studying with Graduate School of Management classmates
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One quarter of our students are international, representing 11 countries. Our students speak many languages, including Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, Japanese, Korean, Swedish, French, German, Hindi, Bengali, Kannada and Assamese. Half our faculty are ethnic minorities, a third are from outside the U.S., and 43 percent are women, the highest percentage among the Financial Times’ top 100 global business schools.
Our initiatives, partnerships and outreach help broaden the diversity of our students, faculty and staff.
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Business Analyst, Banco de Crédito del Perú – Miami Agency | Miami, Fla. PREVIOUS DEGREE
B.S., Industrial Engineering Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú PREVIOUS POSITION
Senior Relationship Manager, Midsized Business Segment Banco de Crédito del Perú | Lima, Peru
Community Consulting Group Project on Sonoma Land Trust 2011 CFA Global Investment Research Challenge participant
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MBA Challenge for Charity participant
With 36 chapters and 8,600 members in the U.S. and Puerto Rico, NSHMBA prepares Hispanics for leadership positions, so that they can provide the cultural awareness and sensitivity vital in the management a diverse workforce. University of California business schools sponsored NSHMBA’s 2011 National Conference.
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We support the mission and participate in events held by this leading nonprofit, global professional organization that provides opportunities for diverse Asian talent to connect with domestic and multinational corporations across industry sectors.
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Recently trekked the Peruvian Inca Trail with six UC Davis MBA classmates
UC Davis Study of California Women Business Leaders We publish an annual census of women board directors and highest paid executive officers at the largest public companies in California. To improve the standing of women in business leadership positions, we partner with Watermark, a nonprofit advancing the impact of women in their professions and in society.
UC-HBCU Initiative The University of California– Historically Black Colleges and Universities initiative improves the representation of African-Americans/blacks in UC graduate programs by investing in collaborations between faculty and students at UC and the Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
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INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE PROGRAMS You can gain international experience, learn a different culture and build your global network by spending a quarter at one of the Graduate School of Management’s partner universities. You’ll learn first-hand how companies adapt and innovate in a constantly changing global marketplace—and you’ll return with a greater understanding of today’s international business dynamics. Our partners include:
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An international perspective touches every aspect of the UC Davis MBA program —from finance to technology management — and expands your ability to understand, examine and excel in today’s business environment. Our program integrates global issues into the curriculum and creates
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market— and a new awareness of the factors that define business success.
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People make mistakes—this includes investors saving for retirement and CEOs of major corporations. Our
Corporate Responsibility
Center for Investor Welfare and Corporate Responsibility is the first step in both avoiding these mistakes
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The Graduate School of Management has long been committed to driving positive
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change through the power of business, embracing community and ethical principles,
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and putting our collective ideas into action to build a better world. These core values are part of our mission. Sustainability and corporate responsibility are woven into the very fabric of our culture, and the larger UC Davis community. Our new MBA curriculum deepens the integration of responsible business ethics, corporate citizenship and environmental sustainability. And we are widely recognized for pioneering research and teaching that ensures that business education is part of the solution to the challenges of globalization. From helping to commercialize science and engineering breakthroughs, to applying new tools for socially responsible investing, UC Davis MBA students, faculty and alumni are innovative leaders, pushing for an inclusive, sustainable global economy.
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Principles for Responsible Management Education – One of the first 100 business schools in the world—among 20 in the U.S.—to adopt the United Nations Global Compact’s first international guiding framework for academic institutions to advance corporate social responsibility. Thought Leadership – Our expertise and initiatives advance the debate among educators, business, government, consumers, media, interest groups and stakeholders on critical issues related to clean technology, energy efficiency, global social responsibility and sustainability. Center for Investor Welfare and Corporate Responsibility – Promotes research, teaching, courses and student activities that bridge scientific and ethical principles in corporate practices. International Recognition – The Aspen Institute Center for Business Education’s Beyond Grey Pinstripes survey ranks UC Davis among the top 8 small business schools and among the top 30 worldwide for integrating social and environmental stewardship into curricula and scholarly research. Green Technology Entrepreneurship Academy – Our Center for Entrepreneurship hosts the premiere academic program for commercializing green technology innovations, and is a springboard for moving green tech research out of the lab and into the world.
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Our Home Reflects Our Values Maurice J. Gallagher, Jr. Hall features a pioneering, eco-friendly design. With the addition of a rooftop solar array, it is expected to be the first business school in California to earn the U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Platinum certification, the highest standard of excellence in green and sustainable construction. 21
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Collaborative Action You will feel the energy and camaraderie the moment you arrive at the UC Davis Graduate School of Management. Our close-knit community offers an intimate, vibrant environment in which learning and relationships flourish.
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At Orientation you and your classmates will begin to forge lifelong friendships. Together, you will meet the School’s internationally renowned faculty; begin your leadership and career development training program; delve deep in a case-study seminar; hone your skills in a state-of-the-art Executive Challenge business simulation; and expand your network at events that include visits to San Francisco Bay Area firms. You’ll emerge ready to make N I C O L E WO O L S E Y B I G GA R T PROFESSOR OF MANAGEMENT Director, Energy Efficiency Center Chevron Chair in Energy Efficiency Dean, 2003–2009 Jerome J. and Elsie Suran Chair in Technology Management, 2002–2010 Founding Faculty Member, 1981 DEGREES
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an impact as a UC Davis MBA student—and throughout your career.
From day one, our team-focused MBA experience promotes fresh approaches shaped by the talents, diversity and creativity of your peers, the campus and the business community.
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Leadership Development Program Intern Senior IBC Pricing/Costing Manager Business Marketing AT&T | Chicago, Ill. STUDENT LEADERSHIP AND EXPERIENCE
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Financial Analyst Ketchum | New York, N.Y.
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Enjoys exploring Northern California, skiing and watching professional sports Volunteered at an orphanage in Belize the summer before coming to Davis Lived in five states in the last six years Favorite GSM volunteer activity: playing games with the kids at the Boys & Girls Clubs in Sacramento as part of MBA Challenge for Charity Discovered a passion for running since coming to UC Davis; will run three half marathons in the next year Member of winning team of The Lam Research Foundation–sponsored Executive Challenge Business Simulation during Orientation
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Our Vibrant Community When you join the UC Davis Graduate School of Management’s dynamic community, you hit the ground running from Orientation to graduation with a calendar packed with opportunities, many of which you’ll have a hand creating and planning. Here is just a sample of the many events and activities that UC Davis MBA students were involved in last year. 1 Building Networks: Our annual Peer-to-Pier networking event in San Francisco draws hundreds of students, alumni, faculty, recruiters and business leaders. Topics have included thriving in challenging times, building personal and company brands, corporate social responsibility, and innovation and intrapreneurism. 2 A Running Start: Students launch their UC Davis MBA experience with an intensive two-week Orientation. Bonds form quickly as students explore Northern California hotspots, recreation and world-famous destinations like Napa Valley. Highlights include a challenging ropes course that builds teamwork skills.
3 Meet Warren: Billionaire businessman and philanthropist Warren Buffett has hosted approximately 230 UC Davis MBA students at Berkshire Hathaway’s headquarters in Omaha over the past five years. How do you thank a man who has everything? Students have volunteered at several local nonprofit organizations during the trips. 4 New Light on Careers: Alumni open their offices for Shadow Day, offering MBA students career advice and insider insight into their company’s operations, culture and opportunities.
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5 Glass Ceiling Unbroken: Our annual “UC Davis Study of California Women Business Leaders” details the presence of women at the very top of the 400 largest publicly held corporations headquartered in the state. The bottom line: The glass ceiling persists as men hold roughly nine out of every 10 top management and board positions. 6 A World of Opportunity: The International Study Trip course opens a window to global business. After a quarter-long study of a region, students take their lessons learned on a two-week tour with site visits and executive meetings. Recent trips included Hungary and the Czech Republic, China, Vietnam, Ecuador and Panama. The spring 2011 journey to Chile and Argentina included a stop at Empresa Portuaria Valparaiso, which operates Chile’s Port of Valparaiso. 7 Igniting Entrepreneurship: UC Davis MBA students networked and learned with their like-minded counterparts from Rice University and Boston University at Ignite 2011, an inspiring three-day forum for aspiring entrepreneurs. Candid “fireside chats” and presentations by veteran entrepreneurs and CEOs were capped with a whirlwind tour of Silicon Valley, including visits to Google, Facebook and storied venture capital firms Sequoia Capital and Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers.
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8 Making a Net Impact: Net Impact uses the power of business to create positive social, environmental and economic change. Our Silver-ranked chapter has been recognized as the Trailblazing Chapter of the Year, the Best Small Chapter of the Year, and among the top four Graduate Chapters worldwide. The chapter hosts high-profile speakers, offers leadership development opportunities, sponsors courses in social entrepreneurship and sustainable business, and joins peers at the annual national Net Impact conference. 9 Giving Back: MBA Challenge for Charity, the largest business school organization of its kind in the world, draws on the talents, energy and philanthropic efforts of students from nine top West Coast business schools. The year-long competition culminates with a weekend of sports and games. The UC Davis chapter supports the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Sacramento and the Northern California Special Olympics.
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10 Leading with Integrity: Believing that integrity is a cornerstone of leadership, students begin their MBA experience with an ethics pledge to “complete my degree with honesty and integrity” and to “hold myself and my classmates to the highest standards of honor from this day forward.” Every Daytime MBA student voluntarily signed the studentinitiated declaration. 11 Taking the Initiative: Our MBA Mayoral Fellows put their management talent to work on special projects and policy initiatives in economic development, green energy, education and the arts for Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson. The program is patterned after the White House Fellows Program in Washington, D.C.
Hal Varian, Chief Economist, Google Distinguished Speakers: Top executives, business leaders and internationally influential policymakers bring their insights and expertise to the Graduate School of Management. UC Davis MBA students recently heard from Hal Varian, chief economist at Google, Inc. (pictured); Kevin Cleary, president and COO of Clif Bar & Company; economist Laura Tyson, a presidential advisor and professor at UC Berkeley’s Haas School of Business; Sacramento, Calif., Mayor Kevin Johnson and Michelle Rhee, founder and CEO of StudentsFirst; and Art Ciocca, founder and chairman emeritus of The Wine Group.
12 “Sim City of the Business World”: During Orientation, Daytime MBA students team up for The Lam Research Foundation–sponsored Executive Challenge, which throws them into an intense simulation of building a business, making strategic decisions and solving tough problems on a tight timeline.
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Your Global Alumni Network
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Partner Accenture N E W YO R K , N .Y.
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Managing Director and Chief Investment Strategist, Asset Management Division Credit Suisse N E W YO R K , N .Y.
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Business Development Manager Icepharma
G A RY B E C K E R M B A 0 0
R E Y K JAV Í K , I C E L A N D
Senior Finance Manager Microsoft Corporation R E D M O N D, WA S H .
A A R O N B U R DA M B A 07
General Manager Wunderbar Europe s.r.o.
M I K H A I L Z H U KO V M B A 01
P R AG U E, C Z E C H R E P U B L I C
Senior Vice President Wells Fargo and Company S A N FR A N C I S C O, C A L I F.
ANTONIO Z ACCHEO MBA 93
Director, Sales & Marketing Carpineto Winery
Y VES CORNA Z MBA 03
Manager, M&A Finance Google, Inc.
G R E V E I N C H I A N T I, I TA LY
S A N TA C L A R A , C A L I F.
JA MIE ANDERSON MBA 05
Technical Adviser, Rural Finance United Nations International Fund for Agricultural Development
G R E G T E M P L E M B A 95
Vice President, Global Operations Avery Dennison Corp.
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Senior Vice President, Global Risk Management Practice Leader Marsh Inc.
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General Manager Informatica Qatar
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Planning and Operations Manager Hewlett-Packard Company G UA DA L A JA R A , M E X I C O
FA B I A N A A LV E S MBA 08
Executive Manager Rabobank International
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LINDSEY PELLERIN MBA 08
Product Marketing Manager AT&T Services, Inc. DA L L A S, T E X .
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Comptroller, Angola LNG Ltd. Chevron Corp. L UA N DA , A N G O L A
R E N AT O J U N Q U E I R A SANTOS PEREIR A MBA 04
Sugar and Ethanol Corporative Manager Adecoagro S ÃO PAU L O, B R A Z I L
D E N I GA R C I A N OVOA M B A 01
Vice President Project Management Grupo Magnadata
RODRIGO CIFUENTES MBA 05
Global Business Manager Rohm & Haas
M E X I C O C I T Y, M E X I C O
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M ARIE CHAISSON MBA 04
Director of Business Development Patagonia Sur
K AREN BENNET T MBA 02
Senior Civil Engineer/Deputy Chief of Party USAID/Ethiopia Health Infrastructure Program Tetra Tech, Inc. ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA
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Regional Technical Advisor for Southern Africa Academy for Educational Development M A L AW I
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S A M U E L A DA M S M B A 9 6
PAU L R E I N H A R T M A 8 8
Head of Financial Advisor Services, Europe Dimensional Fund Advisors Ltd.
Peace Corps Volunteer U.S. Peace Corps
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Solution Manager Nokia Siemens Networks
Director of Handheld Business Development Intel China
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B E I J I N G, C H I N A
C R I S TA L S U M N E R M B A 9 9
T O D D K I N K A D E M B A 98
Chief Executive British Homeopathic Association & Faculty of Homeopathy
PRC Sales & Marketing Controller Intel China B E I J I N G, C H I N A
L O N D O N, E N G L A N D
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Manager Hitachi Data Systems, Inc.
Project Manager ABB—Offshore Wind Connections
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Partner PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Vice President, Business Ethics Compliance Office Novo Nordisk A/S
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C O P E N H AG E N, D E N M A R K
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Portfolio Manager, Senior Trader Taipei Fubon Bank TA I P E I, TA I WA N
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International Tax Partner KPMG LLP H O N G KO N G, C H I N A
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Regional Economist Baker & McKenzie, Wong & Leow
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Senior Marketing Research Analyst LSI
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Sales Leader, ASEAN Pegasystems Pte Ltd. S I N GA P O R E
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Engineering Manager Intel Technology India B A N GA L O R E , I N D I A
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Product Manager Abbott Diabetes Care
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Assistant Manager—Research Blueocean Market Intelligence B A N GA L O R E , I N D I A
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Country Manager, India Lastar Inc, USA
Across six continents, UC Davis MBA alumni are in prominent roles in inter-
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national business as top executives, managers and entrepreneurs in a wide range of industries and organizations. This map highlights just a sample of the global leadership of our alumni and where they are putting their ideas into action. You’ll be able to connect with the extensive Graduate School of Management network—and join more than 205,755 UC Davis graduates worldwide.
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D AV I S : T H E Q U I N T E S S E N T I A L C O L L E G E T O W N
UC Davis offers the best of both worlds: the resources of an internationally renowned university…and the appeal of a true college town. Davis residents are active in political causes, the arts and community organizations. Much of their attention goes to enhancing the quality of life. With a population of 65,000, the City of Davis has a reputation for environmental awareness, energy conservation, excellent schools, and exceptional parks and recreational programs. More than 50 miles of bicycle and jogging paths link neighborhoods with the campus and with Davis’ vibrant downtown. The region’s temperate climate allows you to enjoy the outdoors all year long. Only 15 minutes away is downtown Sacramento, one of America’s most diverse cities and the capital of California— where policy and regulations decisions that impact the world’s eighth-largest economy are made. You have access to a large metropolitan area with a thriving business community and growing green technology sector that also offers a wide range of social and recreational activities. The urban diversity of San Francisco, Silicon Valley’s innovation hub, Napa Valley’s internationally famous wine country and Lake Tahoe’s challenging ski slopes are just a short drive away.
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Software & Services Group Intern Intel Corporation | Folsom, Calif. STUDENT LEADERSHIP AND EXPERIENCE
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Global Innovation Hub UC Davis’ prime location on the thriving corridor linking Sacramento, the state capital, and the San Francisco Bay Area, the world’s unrivaled innovation hub, opens up
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high-tech, web pioneers and new venture funding, and in the Sacramento region, where progressive energy and climate change policy is rippling well beyond the
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world’s eighth-largest economy and home to one of the nation’s top clean tech hubs.
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UC Davis research, expertise and entrepreneurship programs, combined with the
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Human Resources Intern Valley Fine Foods | Benicia, Calif. STUDENT LEADERSHIP AND EXPERIENCE
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Academic Personnel Coordinator Department of Computer Science University of California, Irvine
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Your UC Davis MBA experience is enhanced by being part of the University of California, Davis, one of the world’s leading research universities. UC Davis is noted globally for its expertise in the converging issues of food, water, health, society, energy and the environment. Since the university’s founding more than 100 years ago, faculty and students have worked across disciplines to generate new discoveries. Today this collaborative culture flourishes, fostering an academic environment dedicated to solving the world’s most critical challenges. Our MBA program draws on the unparalleled depth and breadth of UC Davis, whose graduate, research and professional school programs are ranked among the best. Our rankings reflect the university’s academic strengths, a strong heritage of international engage-
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Few places in the world match UC Davis’ central location, lifestyle and opportunities in the heart of Northern California. You’ll have easy access and full use of campus facilities; the state capital of Sacramento; the financial capital of the West, San Francisco; and Silicon Valley. Napa Valley, Lake Tahoe and California’s exquisite coastline are just a short drive away.
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Our Working Professional MBA programs in Sacramento and the San Francisco Bay Area expand the Graduate School of Management’s reach and networks across the region.
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UC Davis MBA students E X P E R I E N C E FI R S T- H A N D what it takes for an idea to become a product in the market. They emerge having actually built BUSINESSES FROM THE GROUND UP, and developed close and lasting relationships with faculty, their peers and the E N T R E P R E N E U R I A L C O M M U N I T Y both on and off the campus.
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PROFESSOR OF TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT Charles J. Soderquist Chair in Entrepreneurship Founder and Director UC Davis Center for Entrepreneurship Founding Director UC Davis Energy Efficiency Center COURSES TAUGHT
Business Development Clinics for MBAs Green Technology Entrepreneurship Academy Food + Health Entrepreneurship Academy UC Entrepreneurship Academy Biomedical Engineering Entrepreneurship Academy
World-renowned Business Innovators
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Organizational behavior, technology management, managing new product development, innovation, technology commercialization DEGREES
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Through their pioneering research, teaching and consulting work, our faculty
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ideas are put into action by top executives. The result: better strategic decisions and more effective leadership.
You’ll study with professors who know how academic theory relates to real-world conditions. They are dedicated to sharing these practical dimensions in the classroom—and one-on-one with you over coffee or lunch. You will quickly see their commitment to your personal and professional development and success. >> www.gsm.ucdavis.edu/faculty
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Trained at prestigious schools such as Stanford University, The
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Leadership in organizations; perception and management of individual and organizational images; identities and reputations, especially images of legitimacy, trustworthiness and creativity DEGREES
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the University of Chicago, Cornell University and Northwestern
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A Passion for Teaching Excellence
Leadership, Innovation and Enterprise Culture
The foundation of your entire UC Davis MBA experience is our distinguished
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No. 1 Worldwide for Highest Percentage of Female Faculty
blend their accomplished scholarship and industry know-how to bring management lessons to life with vivid examples. Through a powerful combination of case studies, seminars, guest speakers,
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Integrated Marketing Communications Marketing Management New Product Development RESEARCH EXPERTISE
Marketing and advertising strategy; integrated marketing communications; dynamic market response models, including preparing for product harm crisis
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Guest speakers add another level to your education with their diverse
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ADMISSIONS
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Admissions
November 2, 2011* January 4, 2012*
The UC Davis Graduate School of Management seeks individuals with
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demonstrated records of achievement and selects applicants whose
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academic background, communication skills, professional experience,
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intellectual capability, global perspective and demonstrated leadership have prepared them to meet the challenging demands of our MBA
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No particular area of undergraduate preparation is required. Although the program has no specific subject prerequisites, we suggest that you complete introductory coursework in accounting, calculus, economics and statistics.
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UC Davis Graduate School of Management
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us at one of our Preview Days in Davis, meeting us at an MBA Fair around the world, or attending an MBA Admissions reception with our alumni. These events provide excellent opportunities to meet our community and gather information about admissions, careers, curriculum and financial aid. We invite you to visit a class and discover first-hand the special qualities of our program and community. After class, meet with an MBA Ambassador to talk one-on-one about the UC Davis MBA experience. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. P R E V I E W D AY S ■■
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UC Davis MBA Ambassadors help prospective classmates learn about the amazing opportunities that await them at the Graduate School of Management. They offer a real-life perspective about being a UC Davis MBA student and an insider’s view of life in the classroom and beyond. During the school year, the ambassadors host class visits and informal coffee talks. They also work closely with our Admissions Office to host MBAdmit Day. Our MBA Ambassadors look forward to working with you throughout the application process and welcome your questions by phone, e-mail or in person. Read their blogs and follow them on Twitter. >> www.gsm.ucdavis.edu/ambassadors
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Costs and Financial Aid E D U C AT I O N A L COS T S The Graduate Financial Aid Office publishes a student budget based on the average costs for a graduate student during the nine-month academic year. This budget is used to calculate financial aid eligibility and assumes a modest lifestyle for a single person in Davis. The basic living expenses figure assumes shared housing in an off-campus apartment. If you have a family or extraordinary expenses, your budget may be adjusted accordingly.
Undertaking your MBA represents a significant investment in your future, and a variety of financial aid programs are available to assist you. UC Davis MBA graduates earn a considerable return on their financial investment, and the Graduate School of Management continues to invest in our scholars and assist students in financing their MBA.
FINANCIAL AID The UC Davis MBA program offers among the most extensive financial assistance of any top MBA program, with more than 85 percent of our incoming MBA students receiving a scholarship or fellowship.
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2 011 – 2 012 E S T I M AT E D FE E S
In 2011–2012, the UC Davis Graduate School of Management awarded more than $1,000,000 for student scholarships and fellowships. The Admissions Committee makes these awards, and no additional application is required.
Estimated Fees for California Residents.. . . . . . . . . . . . . $32,450 Estimated Fees for Nonresidents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $44,700
Dean’s Scholarships are the most prestigious award from the Admissions Committee and provide $30,000 per year for both years of study.
E S T I M AT E D LIVING EXPENSES Calculated by the Graduate Financial Aid Office and based on nine months.
Faculty Scholarships recognize outstanding MBA candidates and provide $18,000 per year for both years of study.
Basic Expenses (rent, food, personal, transportation). . . . . . . . . $15,700
MBA Scholarships recognize candidates who have demonstrated the potential to make an outstanding contribution to the UC Davis experience and provide $7,500 for both years of study.
Health Insurance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,050 Books and Supplies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,750 Total Expenses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19,500
Innovator Fellowships acknowledge MBA candidates who have stood out during the Admissions process. They provide awards that range from $1,500 to $15,000.
Total Estimated Budget for California Residents. . . . . . . . . $51,950 Total Estimated Budget for Nonresidents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $64,200 Note: 2012 – 2013 fees and estimated living expenses are expected to rise.
STUDENT LOANS AND GR ANTS Federal Direct Loans and University of California Grants are available to U.S. citizens and U.S. permanent residents. To apply, file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at www.fafsa.ed.gov any time after January 1, 2012, but no later than March 1, 2012. You should apply for aid before you are admitted to UC Davis. 40
A S S I S TA N T S H I P S A limited number of graduate student assistantships are available to students in several fields, particularly undergraduate accounting. Graduate student assistants have reduced tuition and receive a monthly stipend. If you have an accounting background, you may apply as a first-year MBA. For other fields, you would apply as a second-year student.
FI N A N C I A L A S S I S TA N C E F O R I N T E R N AT I O N A L S T U D E N T S International students receive full consideration for all Graduate School of Management scholarships, fellowships and assistantships. International students who need loan assistance must have a U.S. co-signer to qualify for an educational loan. International students are ineligible for federal loans and UC grants.
CALIFORNIA RESIDENCY In some cases, U.S. citizens and permanent residents may qualify for California residency by their second year of graduate school. We highly encourage you to pursue this, since it would reduce your student fees. (Amount in 2010 –2011 was $12,245.)
U C D AV I S G R A D U A T E S C H O O L O F M A N A G E M E N T A D M I N I S T R AT I O N Steven C. Currall Dean Hemant Bhargava Michael Maher Associate Deans James R. Stevens Mary McNally Assistant Deans
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The UC Davis Graduate School of Management is fully accredited by AACSB International — The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.
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Nondiscrimination Policy Statement The University of California, in accordance with applicable federal and state law and university policy, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, medical condition (cancer-related), ancestry, marital status, citizenship, sexual orientation, or status as a Vietnam-era veteran or special disabled veteran. The university also prohibits sexual harassment. This nondiscrimination policy covers admission and access to and treatment in university programs and activities. Inquiries regarding the university’s student-related nondiscrimination policies may be directed to Student Judicial Affairs, (530) 752-1128. UC Davis Cleary Act Compliance Notice Availability of the UC Davis Campus Security Report
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As provided by the Jeanne Cleary Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act of 1998, you are entitled to request and receive a copy of the Security Report for the UC Davis campus. The report includes statistics for the past three years concerning crimes and incidents reported to campus security authorities (whether the crime occurred on campus, in off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by the university, or on public property adjacent to campus). The report also provides campus policies and practices concerning security—how to report sexual assault and other crimes, crime prevention efforts, policies/laws governing alcohol and drugs, victims’ assistance programs, student discipline, campus resources and other matters. You may obtain this report online at: http://police.ucdavis.edu/clery.htm. To obtain a printed copy, please submit a request by e-mail to lstemple@ucdavis.edu or in writing to the UC Davis Information Practices Officer, Offices of the Chancellor and Provost, University of California, Davis, One Shields Avenue, Davis, CA 95616. Please put a subject heading on the e-mail, or label the outside of the envelope, as “Information Request for Campus Security Report.” Because the faculty and administration of the UC Davis Graduate School of Management are continually reviewing the MBA program to give its students the best possible educational experience, the School and the UC Regents reserve the right to change at any time any of its provisions, statements, policies, curricula, procedures, regulations or fees. The information in this brochure has been prepared with the best data available as of August 2011.
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