Matt Kefford

Matt Kefford is careers & news editor for BusinessBecause and a contributing writer for mba.com and the GMAC Connect advisor blog. Matt writes and edits stories covering business education, with a particular focus on the career paths available after business school.

Matt is an experienced media professional, he’s previously written for national news organizations including The Sunday Times and i News, as well as a number of regional titles. He’s also worked in social media for Sky News.

Matt has a B.A. in History from the University of Leeds and an M.A. in Journalism from the University of Sheffield. He is also a gold standard accredited journalist with the National Council for the Training of Journalists.

Matt's Recent Articles

INSEAD MBA Application Insider: Requirements, Eligibility And Essays

INSEAD boasts a top-ranked MBA program home to a diverse mix of students from around the world. But what do INSEAD admissions staff look for in MBA applicants?

1 October, 2024
MBA Abroad: How A Year Of Exploration Helped Me Embark On An Impact-led Career Path

Caio Naganawa left his home in Brazil to spend a year studying an MBA program in Portugal. The exploratory journey helped guide him toward a new high-impact career path

30 September, 2024
An MBA in Singapore prepared me for consulting at Oliver Wyman—Here’s how

Johannes Schaedler enrolled in an MBA in Singapore to access opportunities in the local job market. Now he’s utilizing his skills as a consultant for Oliver Wyman

30 September, 2024
University Of St Gallen Reclaims Top Spot In Financial Times MiM Ranking

The University of St Gallen has reclaimed the top spot in the 2024 Financial Times Master in Management Ranking after losing its crown in 2023. Key stories from this year's FT MiM Ranking

9 September, 2024
What Does The Modern MBA Look Like? Innovative Tech, AI Tools And Future Skills

One of Europe's leading business schools has overhauled its MBA program to create an MBA for the modern world. What can students expect from the cutting-edge curriculum?

30 August, 2024
From B-School To The Paralympic Games: How My Master’s Helped Me Become An Elite Athlete

Enrolling in a master's degree at business school kickstarted Camille Sénéclauze's journey toward becoming an elite athlete. Now, she's ready to represent France at the 2024 Paralympic Games

28 August, 2024
Average IIM Package Falling As Tuition Fees Increase: Challenges For Indian B-School Students

Despite seeing a decline in the average IIM packages earned by students after they graduate, a number of the top business schools in India are raising their tuition fees

21 August, 2024
6 Top Entry Level Google Jobs For Business School Grads + How Much They Pay

Want to work for one of the world’s largest tech companies? Find out the top entry level Google jobs that business school students can land after graduation, and their average salaries

19 August, 2024
10 Talented Winners Of Prestigious GMAT Scholarship Announced For 2024

What does it take to win a GMAT scholarship? From Ukraine to Mexico, this year’s winners of the GMAT Talent and Opportunity Scholarship are a diverse group of ambitious professionals

19 August, 2024
IIM Ahmedabad The Number One Business School In India Again According To NIRF Ranking 2024

Find out the movers and shakers in the 2024 Indian National Institutional Ranking Framework for business schools

13 August, 2024