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

NBA Legend Yao Ming Chose Jiao Tong University Antai For His Degree—Here’s Why
There are many advantages to doing an MBA in China at Jiao Tong University’s Antai College of Economics and Management—and it’s not just about famous alumni like Yao Ming
June 14, 2021 05:00
Is LinkedIn Learning Worth It?
LinkedIn Learning offers more than 16,000 online courses in business and technology taught by industry experts. But is LinkedIn Learning worth it?
June 1, 2021 10:00
8 LinkedIn Learning Courses To Do Before Your MBA
Strategic thinking, Python, time management and more. Taking LinkedIn Learning courses to master these 8 skills before your MBA will put you on the path to success
June 1, 2021 10:00
We Became Serial Entrepreneurs After The EDHEC Business School Global MBA
Meet the two EDHEC Business School grads who became business partners after the Global MBA, and launched two ecommerce startups during the COVID-19 pandemic
May 31, 2021 00:00
How ESG Investing Could Solve The Challenges Of Social Entrepreneurship
Social entrepreneurs fighting issues like inequality and the climate crisis often struggle to compete in business. Is ESG investing the solution?
May 28, 2021 12:00
HEC Paris MBA Launches Passion Project—A Sustainable Travel Startup
Working for Amazon, Hilary Matson had already achieved what many MBA students dream of. But Hilary wanted to be an entrepreneur and used the HEC Paris MBA to launch her own sustainable travel startup
May 26, 2021 10:00
MBA Salary: What Can I Expect To Earn After An Online MBA?
Find out what you can expect to earn after completing an Online MBA at some of the world's top business schools
May 25, 2021 15:00
Master In Finance Grad Leads Emerging Proptech Industry
As managing director of the Hong Kong PropTech Association, Rainie Pan is leading a booming property technology sector. She says the HKUST-NYU Stern MSc in Global Finance showed her new opportunities
May 24, 2021 10:00
Virtual Reality To Startups: How ESSEC Business School Teaches Sustainability
From new technology like VR to learning about entrepreneurial business models, here’s how ESSEC Business School is training MBA students to be the sustainable business leaders of the future
May 18, 2021 10:00
5 Popular Jobs For MBA Graduates
From finance to consulting, here are five of the most popular jobs for MBA graduates from the world's best business schools
May 17, 2021 09:00