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

Webinar | How Business School Can Prepare You To Lead In The AI Era

Hear from experts about how AI is changing the demands placed upon business leaders, plus how business school can prepare you to become a leader of the future

12 November, 2025
Webinar | MBA Skills Workshop: Mastering The Skills To Unlock Your Innovation Potential

Want to become an innovative change-maker in your career? Explore how developing an innovative mindset can help you stand stand out and drive meaningful change in your organization

10 November, 2025
Why Is An MBA A Good Option For Careers In Finance?

Which type of business degree should you choose? Tyler Toscani, an MBA student at City University of Hong Kong, explains why he chose an MBA to kickstart his career in finance

17 June, 2022
3 Key Steps To Launching An International Business Career

Want to travel and interact with different cultures during your career? Find out three key steps to launching an international business career and how an MBA can help

24 February, 2022
Innovative B-Schools & Entrepreneurial Hubs: 3 Top Reasons To Study In China

From China’s megacities that house some of the world’s biggest businesses to entrepreneurial hubs like Hangzhou, here’s why MBA candidates should study in China

21 January, 2022
Why Is Cross Cultural Management Important?

With more than 80,000 multinational companies operating today, understanding cross cultural management is essential if you’re looking to have a successful global career

8 January, 2022
Master's Survival Kit 2022: 10 Things You Should Know Before Going To Business School

Find out tips and tricks from current masters students to prepare you for business school in our Master's Survival Kit: 10 Things You Need To Know Before Going To Business School

3 May, 2022
Bain, BCG, McKinsey: How To Get Hired By The Big Three Consulting Firms

Looking for jobs in consulting? Here's what Bain, BCG, and McKinsey are looking for from their MBA hires

7 March, 2023
How You Can Launch An International Management Career In An Affordable Way

Are you interested in launching an international management career? Find out how to do so through affordable, values-driven education

16 October, 2025
What Skills Are Essential For A Career In The AI-Driven Workplace?

Hear from experts about how AI is changing the world of work, plus which skills are essential for employers today

16 October, 2025