McDonald’s to launch own degree

McDonald’s is introducing its own degree course in business management for its restaurant bosses in the UK.

The foundation degree, which will be accredited by Manchester Metropolitan University, marks the fast-food company’s latest move into education.

McDonald’s apprenticeship scheme, launched 18 months ago, has been given a “good” rating by Ofsted.

Senior vice-president David Fairhurst says it challenges “snobbish” misconceptions about McDonald’s staff.

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