and OneHealth (the intersection of human and animal medicine). Recently, the program has also introduced an enhanced, two-year leadership and career development training program. Master of Professional Accountancy In 2012 UC Davis became the first University of California school to offer a master's degree in professional accountancy—a response to major changes in educational requirements and the resulting need for improved training of certified public accountants in California. The MPAc program requires students to pass an examination after advancing to candidacy, and at the end of all coursework, in order to receive the degree. Master of Science in Business Analytics 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. 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. Various intramural sports teams that compete against other teams on campus in recreational sports such as flag football, soccer, basketball, and inner tube water polo. Rankings U.S. News & World Report 2017: Full-Time MBA program ranked #37 nationally; Part-Time MBA program ranked #32 nationally 2016: Full-Time MBA program ranked #48 nationally; Part-Time MBA program ranked #29 nationally 2015: Full-Time MBA program ranked #41 nationally, Part-Time MBA program ranked #25 nationally Financial Times 2014: Full-Time MBA Program ranked #98 globally 2013: Full-Time MBA Program ranked #95 globally The Economist 2017: Full-Time MBA program ranked #51 nationally and #83 globally 2016: Full-Time MBA program ranked #47 nationally