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

5 Reasons To Study In Amsterdam For Business School

Offering a unique cultural experience and the chance to learn in one of Europe’s key business hubs, Amsterdam is a top business school study destination

16 June, 2023
From Marketing Director To Startup Founder: How Business School Prepared Me For Success

Miriam Llano spent eight years rising through the corporate ranks before deciding to launch her own startup. Here’s how business school kickstarted her journey

16 June, 2023
New GRE Format Will Reduce Test Taking Time By Half In 2023

The Educational Testing Service announced new changes for the GRE will arrive in 2023, continuing an ongoing trend providing greater flexibility for test takers during admissions

1 June, 2023
This Business School Offers The Chance To Pitch Your Ideas To CEOs During Your MBA

Gaining practical experience during your MBA can prepare you for life after graduation, while pitching to CEOs will help you become boardroom ready

31 May, 2023
New Visa Rules To Ban International MBA & Master’s Students From Bringing Dependents To UK

Family members will no longer be permitted to accompany international Master’s and MBA students when they begin studying, under new UK dependent visa rules announced by the government

23 May, 2023
Master AI Or See Your Career Threatened, Says Asia School Of Business CEO

Asia School of Business CEO and president, Sanjay Sharma feels failing to develop AI skills will pose a threat to your career

15 May, 2023
Top Indian Business School IIM Lucknow Launches MBA In Entrepreneurship & Innovation

IIM Lucknow is targeting students who aim to launch their own startups with a new MBA in Entrepreneurship and Innovation

10 May, 2023
How An MBA In China Gives You The Knowledge And Skills To Switch Careers

Find out how studying an MBA in China can help you seize opportunities and carve out an exciting new path as you switch careers

10 May, 2023
Interest In Tech Jobs Falters As Consulting Remains Top B-School Career Path

Consulting is still the most popular target industry for those considering applying to business school while interest in tech jobs is faltering among many candidates, a new study reveals

12 April, 2023
Entrepreneur Interview: EdTech CEO On The Importance Of Making An Impact In Business

In this Entrepreneur Interview, BusinessBecause spoke with EdTech founder and CEO, Pina de Paz Alvarez, about why it's essential for entrepreneurs to make an impact today

12 April, 2023