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’s On The Core MBA Syllabus?

The core MBA syllabus, taught during the first half of your degree, gives you a fundamental understanding of business, with modules covering topics from marketing to finance

17 December, 2021
IE Business School Dean: 3 Things Recruiters Want From You In 2022

Newly appointed dean of IE Business School, Lee Newman, is ramping up the school’s focus on careers. He highlights three key things recruiters are looking for in 2022

16 December, 2021
ESSEC Business School MiM Review: Curriculum, Class Profile & Application

Find out everything you need to know about the ESSEC Business School Master in Management, including details on the ESSEC MiM application process, curriculum, and careers after graduation

9 December, 2021
How An HEC Paris Executive MBA Helped Me Become Associate Partner At IBM

From humble beginnings, Daniela Jimenez progressed to an associate partner role at multinational tech firm IBM. She says her HEC Paris Executive MBA helped her get the job

9 December, 2021
IÉSEG Launches Master’s In Sustainability Management

Want to help businesses fight the climate crisis? The new Master's in Sustainability Management at IÉSEG School of Management can help you make an impact in your career

26 November, 2021
EDHEC Business School: We Must Prepare Students To Act On COP26 Targets

As the world adapts to meet climate change targets set at COP26, EDHEC Business School says schools must prepare students to lead a more sustainable business future

25 November, 2021
Master In Marketing Is Most In Demand Master's Degree

The Master in Marketing is booming in popularity, according to new GMAC research. Here are the most in-demand master’s degrees of 2021

23 November, 2021
3 Top Industries For Masters In Accounting Graduates

A Master in Accounting can help you kickstart your career across a range of sectors. Here are the top industries for accounting graduates with exciting jobs prospects

19 November, 2021
Will Sustainability Transformation Drive The Next Jobs Boom?

Companies worldwide are bringing sustainability to the core of their business strategy. Are we on the verge of a sustainability transformation jobs boom?

15 November, 2021
Hottest Business Trends At The Core Of HKU’s Revamped MBA

HKU Business School has adapted its MBA curriculum to focus on some of the hottest emerging trends driving business

20 October, 2021