The GSM offers Master of Business Administration (MBA) degrees in three locations: The two-year, Full-Time MBA program is offered at the main campus in Davis. Two working professional programs are offered in Sacramento and San Ramon in the San Francisco Bay Area. The school also offers an Online MBA program with the same standards and credit hours as the in-person programs.[1]
The school's LEED Platinum certified facility, Maurice J. Gallagher, Jr. Hall, opened in September 2009.[2]
The MBA curriculum is anchored by IMPACT,[4] a new, two-part capstone course designed to sharpen writing, speaking and critical-thinking abilities. IMPACT teams work on 10-week projects for clients ranging from multinational Fortune 500 firms to ultra-fast-paced Silicon Valley start-ups.[citation needed]
With its inaugurating class in Fall of 2017, the school launched a master's degree in Business Analytics, at its UC Hastings extension campus in San Francisco.[6]
The Graduate School of Management began a 9-month MPAc (Master of Professional Accountancy) program in 2012.[citation needed]
Research centers
Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship - Under the direction of Professor Andrew Hargadon.
Center for Investor Welfare and Corporate Responsibility - Under the direction of Professor Brad M. Barber, engaged in research related to investor welfare, corporate fraud, white-collar crime, corporate ethics and social responsibility. The Center advocates for improved corporate practices, educates investors through research and outreach.
Student life
Associated Students of Management (ASM) provides the framework for incorporating student ideas into the MBA program, networking with alumni, engaging in philanthropic activities, and coordinating extracurricular and social events.
Big Bang! is the annual UC Davis Business Plan Competition organized by MBA students. The competition promotes new business development, technology transfer and entrepreneurship on campus and in Northern California. Over 20 thousand dollars are awarded to the winners of the competition each year.
MBA Challenge for Charity (C4C) supports the Special Olympics and family-related local charities.
Net Impact offers programs to help its members broaden their business education, refine leadership skills, pursue professional goals and build their network.
