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

Will COVID-19 Vaccine Success Inspire Future Coopetition?
COVID-19 vaccine development was achieved through coopetition among scientists, biotech firms, and pharmaceutical companies. But will it last?
February 25, 2021 15:00
HEC Paris Executive MBA Graduate Lands Dream Role Running LVMH Wine Estate
Mathieu Meyer is an estate director for an LVMH vineyard in Southern France's Côte d'Azur, a role which is the culmination of a lifelong ambition. The HEC Paris Executive MBA helped him get there
February 25, 2021 10:00
Is An Executive MBA Worth It?
Executive MBA students hone the skills needed at the highest levels of management. But with tuition often costing hundreds of thousands of dollars, is an Executive MBA worth it?
February 9, 2021 10:00
Why Study An Online MBA In 2021?
Online MBA programs have been a popular option for some time, but the coronavirus pandemic has accelerated the trend. Here’s why studying your MBA online is a great option in 2021.
February 5, 2021 11:00
Who Is Andy Jassy? Amazon CEO & Harvard MBA Graduate
Andy Jassy will replace Jeff Bezos as Amazon CEO this year. But who is Andy Jassy? And how did he go from the Harvard MBA to CEO of one of the world's biggest firms?
February 3, 2021 17:49
These MBAs Launched Their Dream Tech Startups After Business School
Find out how the Hong Kong University MBA helped three entrepreneurs launch successful ventures in FinTech, AgriTech and EdTech.
January 28, 2021 00:00
Best Online MBA Programs | US News Ranking 2021
Which US business schools offer the best online MBA programs in 2021? Find out in our breakdown of the latest US News Online MBA Ranking
January 26, 2021 16:23
Melbourne MBAs Land Jobs At Top Firms Like Microsoft & Accenture—Here's How
Find out how Melbourne Business School MBAs are landing jobs at some of the world’s top companies, including Microsoft and Accenture, with help from the school's top ranked careers center
January 26, 2021 10:00
The Football Industries MBA Improving Women's Soccer
Vaidehi Vaidya and Deborah Dilworth are helping women achieve their goals in soccer. They started out on the Football Industries MBA at the University of Liverpool Management School
January 21, 2021 10:00
IE Business School’s Online MBA Helped Advance My Career During COVID-19—Here’s How
From her Online MBA at IE Business School, Stephanie Robles was well-prepared for remote working during COVID-19. She even landed a new job as a director of a top media company
January 18, 2021 10:00