Business Administration (MBA)
- Master of Business Administration
The UC Davis nationally-ranked MBA program combines teaching excellence, pioneering research from internationally recognized faculty, and a collaborative leadership program to prepare globally aware, agile leaders committed to making a positive impact. Social and environmental responsibility and diversity are core values of our close-knit community.
Our STEM-designated curriculum, anchored by IMPACT (Integrated Management Project and Articulation and Critical Thinking), allows you to develop strategic solutions for clients from Fortune 500 companies to Silicon Valley startups, while building knowledge and sharpening critical skills. The two-year Collaborative Leadership Program enhances your leadership capacity through diverse growth opportunities.
Benefit from UC Davis’ pioneering research and corporate partnerships in key areas: Food and Agriculture, Sustainable Energy, or Biotechnology. Tap into a powerful global alumni network and leverage the interdisciplinary strengths and prime Northern California locations, accessing leading financial, energy, consumer, and biotech companies, top venture capitalists, and the nation's food and agricultural epicenters.
Full-Time MBA
Our two-year Full-Time MBA program is offered in-person in Davis, CA—a quintessential college town. Our Davis campus is in close proximity to Northern California's thriving business regions and research communities—connecting you to extraordinary opportunities and valuable networks.
Take advantage of all the opportunities that UC Davis’ globally ranked research university community has to offer, from the arts and theater to sports and campus traditions—and a lot of experiences that will surprise you.
Part-Time MBA
Balance work and school while earning your degree from a top-20 public part-time MBA program in the U.S.
You have a job. You have career aspirations. Our part-time programs position you to excel in both arenas by making it possible for you to earn your MBA while you continue to grow at work.
You can choose from two track options: fast-track option where you'll complete your degree in 24 months or the standard-track option where degree completion will take 36 months.
- Virtual evening classes twice each week.
- Intensive in-person experiences every other Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at our UC Davis Sacramento Health campus or Bishop Ranch campus in San Ramon.
Online MBA
Offering first-of-its-kind online access to a nationally ranked University of California management school, MBA@UCDavis provides a top-quality, transformational experience—your opportunity to earn a UC Davis business education from anywhere in the world.
The centerpiece of the MBA@UCDavis online experience is the live online classes, where you will participate in spirited, face-to-face conversations with your peers and our world-class faculty on our state-of-the-art technology platform. MBA@UCDavis offers professionals the ability to start classes four times per year.
Graduate Program Requirements