The year-long Business Development Certificate program
provides UC Davis science and engineering graduate and post-doctoral
students hands-on experience in developing business skills for a career in
industry and the opportunity to develop new business ventures.
Through a combination of five Graduate School of Management courses, networking events, and field visits to regional start-ups, students gain a first-hand look at the entrepreneurial experience and opportunities available in industry.
The program teams MBA students with engineers and scientists to develop the commercial potential of cutting-edge research. The dynamic, interactive environment blends effective theory with hands-on participation and solution-driven innovation.
Meet our Fellows
- Francesca Peduto, Postdoctoral, Plant Pathology
- Anthony Santamaria, Ph.D., Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
- Tyler Otto, Ph.D., Physics
- Michelle Lozada, Ph.D., Chemical Engineering
- Jon Nguyen, Ph.D., Material Science Engineering
- Cristian Heredia, Ph.D., Electrical Engineering
- Daryl Posnett, Ph.D., Computer Science
"I am where I am today because of the amazing, life-changing experience as a Business Development Fellow.”
—Riccardo LoCascio
Kauffman Postdoctoral Fellow, Business Development Fellow 2006
Program runs September – June each year. Applications will re-open for the 2012/13 academic year in March 2012.
Steps to Apply:
- Complete the online application.
- Submit a letter of support by email from your advisor.
The letter of support should indicate your advisor supports your participation in the program.
We will hold interviews in July. Applicants are notified late July of acceptance.
There is NO COST for the program if accepted as a Fellow.
The BD Fellows program is open ONLY to UC Davis graduate students and postdoctoral researchers.
CERTIFICATE PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
Five Graduate School of Management (GSM) Courses
- Management of Innovation
- Business Development Clinic
- New and Small Business Ventures
- Technology Management
- Course TBA
Quarterly Group Gatherings
Monthly Brown Bag Lunch Session
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