Class Profile

Our culture of collaboration is rooted in the idea that diverse perspectives, experiences, and ideas make us stronger leaders. That’s why we look for students who are eager to work together and share knowledge in pursuit of solutions that transform businesses for the better. Here’s a snapshot of the community you’ll find in the UC Davis online MBA program.

A Diverse Community of Business Leaders

Class Profile (2021)

52%

Female

47%

Male

1%

Declined to state

9+

Average years of work experience

3.15

Average GPA

36

Average age

34%

Underrepresented minority1

12.4%

International students2

“What makes the online program great is that every single student comes from a diverse background. They’re already leaders in their industry, and this MBA  program is definitely going to help them succeed even more within their company to really push them to that next level.”

Angel Melchor, MBA@UCDavis student

Top Industries

Technology

Healthcare

Finance

Education

Government

Alumni Network

When you have a global community of leaders supporting you, graduation is just the beginning, not the end. Our powerful alumni network and career services team are your partners as you grow professionally and personally. You can expect:

  • A network of 4,800+ Graduate School of Management alumni and 260,000+ UC Davis alumni
  • Strong corporate connections in Sacramento, the San Francisco Bay Area, and Silicon Valley
  • Personalized career planning resources, one-on-one coaching, and mentoring opportunities

Meet Our Student Ambassadors

No one knows the online MBA program better than students themselves. Click the names below to meet some of our student ambassadors and learn more about their experience.

  • Class of 2023
    Finance

    Experience

    • Full Time Student

    “The amazing network in multiple cities. We have many active and strong networks in LA, San Diego and the Bay Area which is great and is a plus. Our Alumni base is far reaching.”

  • Class of 2022
    Organizational leadership

    Experience
    Store management, Vons Co Inc.

    “The people I’ve worked with throughout my time in the program have made all the difference in my success! Everyone—from faculty to students—has been supportive and caring. It has been an incredible school to be part of.”

  • Class of 2021
    Entrepreneurship

    Experience

    • President, Lassen Meadow Farms
    • President, Blake Ag Consulting and Management
    • Field research and development and sales, Sierra Gold Nurseries

    “Make the most of your time at UC Davis! The university has so many wonderful opportunities for students to get involved and enrich their experience outside of the classroom.”

  • Class of 2023
    Strategic Management, Organizational Leadership

    Experience

    • Organizational Support and Change Management Analyst, CalPERS

    “I think most unexpected, honestly, was the amount of group work. It can be a little intense, with both classes sometimes with heavy group work and navigating communication dynamics. For me, the groups have been some of the highest and lowest moments of my program so far. In my undergrad as an English major I had very little group work, most of my work came from essays and solitary research papers. However, I think the group projects have again opened my eyes to my skillsets and given me confidence to take more of a leadership role and to practice the management and leadership skills we have learned.”

  • Class of 2023
    Undecided

    Experience

    • Senior project manager, IBM
    • Project leader, IBM

    “The MBA@UCDavis program helps us rediscover our inner skills and capabilities. The STEM-designated curriculum trains us in various tools and frameworks to better solve real-world problems. It also trains us to effectively work virtually and to create strong bonds with other students in the program.”

  • Class of 2023
    Finance

    Experience

    • Senior Vice President, Maximus

    “How much I have learned and retained. How much I have been able to carry over into my day to day responsibilities both professionally and personally.”

  • Class of 2022
    Organizational leadership, strategic management

    Experience

    • Global product lead, a stealth startup in AI/ML technology and business solutions
    • Senior technical program manager, IBM
    • Software engineer, IBM

    “If I have a thousand ideas and only one turns out to be good, I am satisfied.”  —  Alfred Nobel

  • Class of 2022
    Finance, marketing analytics

    Experience

    • Principal & head of marketing, Technology Crossover Ventures
    • VP marketing, General Catalyst
    • Senior executive communications manager, Cisco Systems

    “Getting an MBA is a great opportunity to expand your network and learn new skills that can be applied across many industries.”

  • Class of 2022
    Strategic Management, Organizational Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Product Management

    Experience

    • CEO / Technology Business Consultant, Spatial Path, LLC.

    “Getting straight As. I didn’t go into the program expecting anything other than to learn, but applying myself with focus, finishing strong, and embracing the experience really helped. And making such close friends. I see the in-person programs having close groups when I took the cross-enrollment classes. They seem to have more relationships, but those ones I have made are quite meaningful.”

  • Class of 2023
    Undecided

    Experience

    • Energy Consultant, Alliance 24 Title

    “How easy it is to implement what you learned in the real-world.”

  • Class of 2023
    General studies

    Experience

    • Senior community associate, Lyft
    • Community associate; Lyft
    • Tech marketing intern, Infinera Corporation
    • Corporate marketing intern, Infinera Corporation

    “I love the flexibility of this program, and I’ve been able to make great connections with my peers through group projects and virtual coffee chats.”

  • Class of 2023
    Organizational Leadership

    Experience

    • Director of Operations, The Mare Island Company

    “The positive intensity of the on site Residentials.”

  • Class of 2022
    General studies

    Experience
    Controller, Elemental LED

    “You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose. You’re on your own. And you know what you know. And YOU are the one who’ll decide where to go…” ― Dr. Seuss, “Oh, the Places You’ll Go!”

  • Class of 2022
    Strategic management

    Experience

    • Research analyst, Real Capital Analytics
    • Co-founder, Brain Scanology

    “There is so much truth to the saying ‘strength in numbers!’ The WhatsApp groups and multitude of channels that our classmates communicate through make this experience that much better. It is great to go through the best and toughest times in the program with these many people by my side!”

  • Class of 2022
    Strategic management

    Experience

    • Senior solutions marketing manager, Hewlett Packard Enterprise
    • Senior marketing content manager, IBM
    • Enterprise marketing messaging and content manager, Dell
    • Product marketing content and programs manager, Juniper Networks

    “Pursuing my MBA through the UC Davis Online MBA program is one of the best investments I’ve ever made in myself and my career. The program connects me to people, opportunities, and ideas that make me a better leader and advocate.”

  • Class of 2023
    Marketing Strategy and Analytics, Strategic Management, Organizational Leadership, Technology Management, Entrepreneurship, Product Management

    Experience

    • Senior Manager, Illumina Inc.

    “Most unexpected about my experience has been seeing how the program continues to evolve and how we are able to get new opportunities in the MBA@UCD program with activities likes the collaborative leadership program and the MentorBiz programs. I’m looking forward to even more opportunities in the future!”

  • Class of 2021
    Finance, strategic management

    Experience
    Project coordinator, Lundberg Family Farms

    “Communication, collaboration, and confidence have been the backbone of this program since the first day of school. The Graduate School of Management has brought powerful individuals together, and I am forever thankful to call so many of these people my lifelong friends.”

  • Class of 2023
    Marketing strategy and analytics

    Experience

    • Territory sales representative, Almirall
    • Territory sales manager, Genova Diagnostics
    • Account sales representative, Progenity, Inc.
    • Field sales representative, Philips Health Systems North America

    “Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire.” — William Butler Yeats

  • Class of 2023
    Entrepreneurship, product management

    Experience

    • CS strategic programs manager, Slack
    • Gainsight solution architect, LinkedIn
    • Implementation consultant, LinkedIn

    “It’s awesome to see how useful every course is in my day-to-day work! Every professor is so highly engaged and brilliant, and my fellow classmates are fascinating people. I look forward to attending class every week. Having the flexibility of an online program is wonderful.”

  • Class of 2022
    Strategic Management, Organizational Leadership

    Experience

    • Assistant Production Coordinator, Studio Film/TV

    “The relevance of the case studies to everyday life and news constantly surprises me. The problems we’re given to think about and work on are some of the biggest facing our industries and it makes you feel ready to tackle big issues and be a part of big companies.”

  • Class of 2022
    General studies

    “You get what you put into the program. The MBA program allows people from all industries to learn general management and problem-solving skills.”

  • Class of 2023
    Strategic Management, Organizational Leadership

    Experience

    • Project Manager, Google

    “I didn’t expect to make as many friends in this program than I did. It’s been refreshing after two years of a pandemic to have like-minded and driven networks by your side. It makes a world of a difference.”

  • Class of 2022
    Business analytics, strategic management

    Experience
    Technical recruiter, Facebook

    “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” — Anonymous [African proverb]

  • Class of 2022
    Strategic management

    Experience
    Clean energy executive and consultant

    “If life were predictable it would cease to be life and be without flavor.” — Eleanor Roosevelt

  • Class of 2021
    General studies

    Experience

    • Project manager, Voxelmaps
    • Master trainer, Healthquest Fitness Center

    “I knew exactly what to do. But in a much more real sense, I had no idea what to do.” — Michael Scott

  • Class of 2023
    Undecided

    Experience

    • Sr. Account Director, BayOne Solutions

    “I was surprise how much learning is possible even in a virtual set up.”

  • Class of 2023
    Product Management

    Experience

    • Sr. Technical Leader, Cisco Systems

    “I was hoping for extensive face time as part of the course and was skeptical about it. However the first residential was unexpectedly delightful experience. I decided to take up four residentials after the excellent experience from the first residential. I am already done with three, eagerly waiting to register for the fourth.”

  • Class of 2021
    Strategic management, organizational leadership

    Experience

    • Interdisciplinary scientist, Bureau of Ocean Management
    • Environmental scientist working with National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Genwest Systems
    • Fellow working with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
    • Researcher, Louisiana State University

    “This program is really attractive because of its quality and flexibility, and because of how diverse the staff and students are. I appreciate that the professors and students come from so many different backgrounds and experiences, including people like me from STEM backgrounds.”

    “I knew exactly what to do. But in a much more real sense, I had no idea what to do.” — Michael Scott

  • Class of 2024
    Strategic Management, Organizational Leadership

    Experience

    • Bilingual Community Engagement Liaison – State of California, Department of Industrial Relations, Cal/OSHA

    “Classmates with a myriad of backgrounds and age bracket. You’ll find from the young-ambitious professional, to the retired person just looking for personal growth.”

  • Class of 2022
    General studies

    Experience

    • Facility manager, UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine
    • Program director, Carrington College
    • Instructor, Carrington College

    “The coursework is rigorous. Thankfully, there is a fabulous network of people to lean on when the going gets tough. The faculty and staff are responsive and helpful. The students in my cohort are like family. I am proud to be a part of the UC Davis Graduate School of Management community.”

  • Class of 2023
    Organizational Leadership, Technology Management

    Experience

    • Director, Global Process Transformation -BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc.

    “The most unexpected item of this program has been the relationships I have built. I assumed that because we were online, we would never meet classmates and never have a chance to connect. The use of group work outside class time and the in-person residentials have ensured we have both flexibility and the ability to make meaningful connections.”

Interested in speaking with an ambassador? Contact the admissions team at 844-592-6104 or email us at admissions@onlinemba.ucdavis.edu to schedule a conversation.

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1Includes underrepresented ethnic minorities, LGBTQ+ and people with disabilities. arrow_upwardReturn to footnote reference

2Includes international students living in the U.S. Approximately 0.4% are international students living abroad. arrow_upwardReturn to footnote reference