Golden State Today

The University of California, Davis, is set to introduce a new undergraduate business major in the fall of 2025, marking a significant milestone for the institution. Chancellor Gary S. May expressed his enthusiasm for the program, stating, “We look forward to deepening connections with our business community and sparking new relationships that will support the experiential learning of undergraduate students in this new academic degree program.”

The groundwork for this business major was laid out by a dedicated working group, including members such as Stephen Boucher, Joseph Chen, Giovanni Peri, Hollis Skaife, Derek Stimel, and Jeffrey Williams. These faculty members collaborated extensively across departments to develop a rigorous academic program that integrates math, statistics, and economics courses from various departments on campus. Chancellor May acknowledged the efforts put in by the working group, emphasizing the importance of their contributions in making this major a reality.

Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor Mary Croughan highlighted the significance of the new major, stating, “This new major directly responds to student and industry requests for a business major at UC Davis.” The program aims to prepare future leaders, innovators, and entrepreneurs by leveraging the institution's strengths and expert faculty members to provide students with an exceptional educational experience.

The approval of the business major by the Davis Division of the Academic Senate this year paves the way for the release of more details about the program in the coming months. Prospective students can anticipate learning more about the curriculum through a dedicated website and admissions materials that will be made available in the fall. This development signifies UC Davis's commitment to meeting the evolving needs of students and industry demands, further solidifying its position as a leader in higher education.