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

US Business Schools Offer Application Help To Workers Affected By Tech Layoffs

UCLA Anderson School of Management and Santa Clara University Leavey Business School are offering application support for employees who lost their jobs in recent tech layoffs

17 February, 2023
BCG, McKinsey & 25 Top Consulting Firms With The Highest Salaries

Want a big consultant salary? From BCG to McKinsey, we highlight the highest-paying consulting companies from the Vault list of top consulting firms

17 February, 2023
McKinsey Leads MBA Recruitment At Top-Ranked Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad

Big three consulting firm, McKinsey & Company, was the leading recruiter of MBA grads from top-ranked IIM Ahmedabad in the school’s latest round of placements

16 February, 2023
Goldman Sachs Announces Plans To Hire Fewer Employees In 2023 Following Job Cuts

Top MBA employer, Goldman Sachs, will reduce hiring in 2023 according to a recent announcement by the company’s CEO

14 February, 2023
Wharton Drops Out Of Financial Times MBA Ranking: What Does This Mean?

The world’s top-ranked business school in 2022 was absent from this year’s Financial Times Global MBA Ranking, but does Wharton’s omission matter?

14 February, 2023
Columbia Business School Leads Financial Times MBA Ranking 2023 As US Schools Continue To Dominate

Columbia Business School is ranked the number one MBA program in the world in 2023, the first time in history the school has led the Financial Times Global MBA Ranking

13 February, 2023
Top European Business Schools Partner With Microsoft On New Sustainability Competition For Students

Three top European business schools have partnered with Microsoft Italia to launch a competition inviting students to propose innovative solutions addressing UN sustainability goals

8 February, 2023
3 Ways A Master In Management Can Boost Your Career

The experiences and business expertise you’ll gain when studying a Master in Management can provide the launchpad for career success

30 January, 2023
Webinar | How To Choose The Best Master's Degree For You | Top Tips From Bocconi University

Are you planning on studying a Master's degree at business school but don't know where to start? Find out how to choose the best master's degree for you in this webinar with Bocconi University

25 January, 2023
The 3 Essential Ingredients You Need To Make An Impact In Your Career

Want to make an impact in your career? Here are the three essential ingredients you will need for success

24 January, 2023