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

From Business School To Managing An Investment Portfolio: How I Launched My Finance Career

Paul Schweigl launched his career in finance as an investment portfolio manager after graduating from his degree at EDHEC Business School

9 January, 2023
What Is The Innovation Network And Why Do You Need To Know About It?

Innovation in the digital economy is based on an innovation network of essential technologies and processes, ranging from machine learning to semiconductor chips

6 January, 2023
Job Cuts At Amazon As Big Tech Firm Plans To Remove 18,000 From Workforce

Amazon announced plans to cut corporate jobs and reduce costs in early 2023, with 18,000 employees set to leave the workforce

5 January, 2023
Secrets To A Successful EMBA Application—Top Tips From Accepted Students

Find out key tips on how to successfully apply for an Executive MBA, with advice from students on the highly-ranked HEC Paris Executive MBA

21 December, 2022
Check Out This Business School Where Wine Tasting Is On The Curriculum

EHL Hospitality Business School offers a unique b-school experience with state-of-the-art culinary facilities, and a curriculum featuring classes ranging from finance to wine tasting

16 December, 2022
Online MBAs: Why Quality Education Is More Accessible Than Ever Before

Find out why Online MBAs and inclusivity initiatives are making business education more accessible than ever

9 December, 2022
Virtual Reality: What Is The Future Of VR In The Classroom?

What’s the future of VR in the classroom? Here are some of the ways that virtual reality is being used to enhance and shape the b-school experience

5 December, 2022
Women In Small Business: Meet The Female Entrepreneur Running A Startup While Raising Her Baby

Female entrepreneur Pauletta Zimmermann used the expertise she gained at business school to launch a luxury startup while raising her one-year-old baby

2 December, 2022
3 Reasons Why You Should Enroll In An EMBA As A CEO

While CEO of a shipping company in Singapore, Dehui Gao has enrolled in an Executive MBA to boost his knowledge and skills. He identifies three reasons why CEOs should study an EMBA

1 December, 2022
This EY Partner Enrolled In An EMBA To Boost Her Career—Here’s Why

Certified public accountant, Frauke Steiner, enrolled in the top-ranked Tsinghua-INSEAD Executive MBA to further her career with big four accountancy firm, EY

24 November, 2022