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 Visa Cost | US Reveals Plans To Impose New H1B Extension Fee

Proposed rule changes would see an H-1B extension fee introduced for employers of skilled international workers on the H-1B visa

19 June, 2024
Why Business Schools Are Collaborating On Society’s Biggest Issue

Eight of Europe’s top business schools are combining their expertise, research, and alumni networks to help drive sustainable change. Here’s why

18 June, 2024
An International MBA Helped Land Me A Job At Microsoft And Launch My Startup—Here’s How

Sarim Hussain studied at three world-renowned institutions during his MBA. Spending time in Portugal and the US helped him land a job at Microsoft and co-found a technology business

13 June, 2024
INSEAD, HEC Paris Among 8 Top European Business Schools Gathering To Tackle Climate Crisis

The Business Schools for Climate Leadership Forum Second Edition saw representatives from eight top European institutions including IMD and London Business School collaborate to find climate solutions

3 June, 2024
ESG In China | How This Business School Is Preparing Students For The Future

A focus on ESG is having a large impact on business in China and this innovative business school is reorienting the MBA curriculum to prepare students for the future

3 June, 2024
MBB Consulting | What’s It Like Working At McKinsey, Bain And BCG?

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

29 May, 2024
Business School Students Show Interest In The Metaverse

Business school students are taking into account whether their target institution uses the metaverse, according to a new study

24 May, 2024
How My MBA Is Helping To Propel My Sustainability Career

An MBA at a top business school in Asia is helping this grad take the next steps in his career in sustainability

24 May, 2024
How To Choose The Right MBA For You? 4 Things To Consider

Wondering how to choose the right MBA program for your personal and professional goals? Here are four things to consider, according to current MBA students

17 May, 2024
3 Reasons Why China Is A Top Destination For International MBAs In 2024

Access to quality education and unique cultural experiences are just some of the factors that make China a top study destination for ambitious MBA students in 2024

10 May, 2024