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

What Are The World’s Biggest Consulting Companies & How Can You Work For Them?

Aiming to land a job with a prestigious consulting firm? The biggest consulting companies include the likes of McKinsey, Deloitte, and BCG. Find out how to launch your consulting career

2 December, 2024
3 Valuable MBA Lessons I’ve Learned As A Nontraditional Student

Considering enrolling in an MBA as someone from a nontraditional student background? Find out three valuable lessons this former hospital nurse has learned during his MBA

5 November, 2024
Average GMAT Scores For The World’s Top MBA Programs

What GMAT score do you need to get into a top MBA? Check out the average GMAT scores for the world’s top MBA programs

30 October, 2024
Survey Reveals The Key Artificial Intelligence Topics Business Schools Are Teaching

With artificial intelligence increasingly becoming a learning area at business schools, a new survey reveals some of the key artificial intelligence topics schools are teaching

25 October, 2024
7 Leading Startup Companies That Sponsor H1B Visas

If you’re looking for opportunities in the US and want to launch your career within an innovative and entrepreneurial environment, here are seven leading startup companies that sponsor H1B visas

25 October, 2024
Business School Applications Growing At Record Levels, Study Reveals

The number of people applying to business schools across the globe is rising at record levels, according to the latest GMAC Application Trends Survey

23 October, 2024
H1B Data Shows Top Companies Sponsoring Fewer Visas In 2024

New H1B data reveals that top employers of international talent in the US such as Amazon, Google, EY, and Infosys sponsored fewer H1B visas in 2024

18 October, 2024
International Applications To UK Business Schools Declining Following Recent Visa Changes

UK business schools are witnessing a decline in international applications for MBA and Master’s degrees following recent UK graduate visa changes

15 October, 2024
CEIBS Tops List Of Best Executive MBA Programs | Financial Times Ranking

Chinese business school CEIBS ranks top of the list of the best Executive MBA programs. Find out the top EMBA programs according to the latest Financial Times EMBA ranking

14 October, 2024
The Top 15 Companies That Sponsor H1B Visas

It's the visa that allows international MBA talent to stay and work in the US after graduation. Find out the top companies that sponsor H-1B visas

11 October, 2024