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

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
Who makes Forbes' list of the world’s top consulting companies for finance, strategy, AI & more?

If reputation is a key factor in your career goals, here are the top consulting companies for finance, strategy, AI, and sustainability consulting in 2025

29 August, 2025
What job and salary outcomes can IE Business School MBA grads expect?

Which companies hire MBAs from IE Business School? How much do IE MBA grads earn? Find out in our IE MBA Jobs & Salary Review

15 May, 2023
MBB consulting | What’s it like working at McKinsey, Bain and BCG?

Wondering what the culture is like at the MBB consulting firms? Consultants at the Big Three reveal what it’s like working at McKinsey, Bain, and Boston Consulting Group

4 December, 2025
MBA students reveal how studying in China prepares you for your next career step

What’s the value of an MBA in China when it comes to maximizing your career potential? Two current students highlight how an MBA is preparing them for new career moves

16 July, 2024
An MBA in China showed me how to bridge cultural gaps in my career

Enrolling at Peking University’s Guanghua School of Management helped this MBA embark on a cross-cultural career after graduation

19 April, 2024
3 opportunities you'll gain during an MBA in China + how they'll boost your career

China has long been an attractive study destination for international students, but what unique learning and career opportunities does China offer MBA students?

27 August, 2024
Workplace trends for 2026: AI, human skills and more expert job market predictions

Preparing to make 2026 an important year in your career? Experts give their predictions on workplace trends to look out for, plus where b-school graduates will find opportunities in the job market

6 January, 2026
How will AI shape the business school classroom in 2026?

As business schools increasingly strive to help students develop artificial intelligence skills, we spoke with experts to find out how we might see AI implemented in the classroom in 2026

5 January, 2026
What are the most prestigious companies to work for?

Landing a job at a prestigious firm in your industry could set you up for success throughout the rest of your career, so what are the most prestigious companies to work for?

1 January, 2026