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garinda · 29-01-2008, 16:31

'As for transferability, it is doubtful that students would harm their career prospects by taking a McDonald's course in basic management. Like or loathe its burgers, the company has a reputation for turning out well-trained employees. Not many graduates could claim to be able to run a franchise employing 50 people with a £2m turnover. The course would not equip them to open a top London restaurant, but neither would a traditional A-level.'

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The Financial Times seems to think vocational qualifications such as this, are a good idea.

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garinda Give, give, give member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Overlookin' ducks & geese Posts: 32,411 Blog Entries: 293 Liked: 27 times Rep Power: 16469	Re: McDonalds to hand out diplomas? 'As for transferability, it is doubtful that students would harm their career prospects by taking a McDonald's course in basic management. Like or loathe its burgers, the company has a reputation for turning out well-trained employees. Not many graduates could claim to be able to run a franchise employing 50 people with a £2m turnover. The course would not equip them to open a top London restaurant, but neither would a traditional A-level.' FT.com / Home UK / UK - Mc A-grade levels The Financial Times seems to think vocational qualifications such as this, are a good idea. __________________ 'If you're going to be a Kant, be the very best Kant there is my son.' Johann Georg Kant, father of Immanuel Kant, philosopher.