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

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
From Solar Energy To CO2 Emissions, B-School Students Compete To Solve Society’s Key Challenges

At INNOVA Europe, innovative students from top business schools pitch entrepreneurial ventures aimed at solving society's most pressing challenges, competing for funding and incubation support

8 October, 2024
AI-Powered Tech To Mobile Apps: What The MBA Of The Future Looks Like

Quantic School of Business and Technology is pioneering a new approach to MBA learning, featuring an AI chatbot, a mobile app, and an innovative form of module delivery

3 October, 2024
What interview questions should I prepare for when applying to the INSEAD MBA?

Securing a place on the INSEAD MBA will require navigating the school’s tricky interview process. Find out everything you need to know about INSEAD interview questions and how to prepare for them

1 October, 2024
INSEAD MBA Application Insider: Requirements, Eligibility And Essays

INSEAD boasts a top-ranked MBA program home to a diverse mix of students from around the world. But what do INSEAD admissions staff look for in MBA applicants?

1 October, 2024
MBA Abroad: How A Year Of Exploration Helped Me Embark On An Impact-led Career Path

Caio Naganawa left his home in Brazil to spend a year studying an MBA program in Portugal. The exploratory journey helped guide him toward a new high-impact career path

30 September, 2024
An MBA in Singapore prepared me for consulting at Oliver Wyman—Here’s how

Johannes Schaedler enrolled in an MBA in Singapore to access opportunities in the local job market. Now he’s utilizing his skills as a consultant for Oliver Wyman

30 September, 2024