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

New Stanford & Harvard MBA Grads Founded Nearly 100 Startups In 2023

Students from the combined 2023 classes at Harvard and Stanford launched nearly 100 startups across a range of industries after graduation

3 August, 2023
4 Ways A Master Of Economics Can Prepare You For Career Success

A Master of Economics degree can provide you with the tools to launch your career after graduation. Here are four ways enrolling will prepare you for success

1 August, 2023
Sale! A Rare GMAT Price Discount Is Available This Month

GMAT exam test takers can save 25% on their GMAT price when applying for the exam during a limited time period this month

19 July, 2023
MBA Starting Salaries Continue To Rise Despite Widespread Inflation

While businesses across the globe are affected by inflation, starting salaries for MBA graduates in the US continue to grow

18 July, 2023
How An MBA Kickstarted My Journey To Become CEO Of An Asset Management Firm

Ashish Dave left his home in India to study at Spain’s IE Business School. The decision launched him onto a new career path toward becoming CEO of an asset management firm

17 July, 2023
Using Artificial Intelligence At Business School Can Harm Your Performance, Study Suggests

A new study from HEC Paris professor Brian Hill suggests using artificial intelligence to assist with your assignments at business school can result in a poorer quality of work

12 July, 2023
How To Use Artificial Intelligence To Get Ahead At Business School

Generative artificial intelligence tools including ChatGPT have the potential to revolutionize business, but how can you use AI to get ahead at business school?

11 July, 2023
This Business School Gives MBAs Access To Leading AI & Robotics Innovation Research Centers

Students who join this Hong Kong-based MBA gain access to leading research and development centers driving innovation in areas including robotics and AI

11 July, 2023
Big Interview: Admiral Founder Henry Engelhardt On The Secret To Organizational Success

He spent 25 years building Admiral into the UK's largest car insurer and one of the best companies to work for. Now Henry Engelhardt reveals key leadership secrets in his new book 'Be A Better Boss'

29 June, 2023
How To Pivot Your Business To Become More Sustainable

For cross-industry executives, implementing a sustainable strategy is essential to future-proofing your business. HEC Paris faculty and alumni reveal how to pivot a business to become more sustainable

29 June, 2023