Ontario Colleges Partner with McDonald's Canada

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Ontario colleges are partnering with McDonald's Canada to offer post-secondary educational pathway opportunities for McDonald's employees in business programs across the province. Upon completion of the McDonald's Management Development Program Level 2 (MDP), successful applicants to ¾ÅÖÝÓéÀÖapp's Business Diploma or Business Administration - Management Advanced Diploma will be admitted at an advanced level.

How does it work?

Applicants holding the MDP designation may apply for credit toward ¾ÅÖÝÓéÀÖapp's Business Diploma or Business Administration - Management Advanced Diploma. McDonald's Second Assistant Managers must complete the following assessments in support of the diploma program(s):

  • Math: An MDP pathway math assessment must be completed. If the assessment is passed, the requirement for a math course will be fulfilled. If the assessment is not passed, completion of MATH1020: Business Math II will be required.
  • Business Communication: An MDP pathway communication assessment must be completed. If the assessment is passed, the requirement for a communications course will be fulfilled. If the assessment is not passed, completion of COMM1380 Professional Writing Skills for Business will be required.
  • General Elective: Complete one general elective course (equivalent to 3 credits).

Upon completion of McDonald’s Management Development Program Level 2 (MDP) you can choose one of the following pathways:

  • Business Diploma program: Earn a two-year Ontario college diploma in as little as one year.
  • Business Administration - Management Advanced Diploma: Earn a three-year advanced diploma in as little as two years.

How to apply

If you are interested in turning your MDP into a full college diploma, please follow these steps:

  1. Choose your program.
  2. Submit your application through ontariocolleges.ca, choosing the advanced standing application option:
    • Applicants interested in ¾ÅÖÝÓéÀÖapp's Business Diploma should select level 3
    • Applicants interested in ¾ÅÖÝÓéÀÖapp's Business Administration - Management Advanced Diploma should select level 3
  3. A McDonald’s Regional Training manager will send your signed McDonald's Canada Training Verification form directly to the Admissions Office at ¾ÅÖÝÓéÀÖapp.
  4. Forward any post-secondary transcripts you may have to the Admissions Office at ¾ÅÖÝÓéÀÖapp.

Upon acceptance, full time or part time study is available.

Please note: Applicants to either program must meet minimum admission requirements for the program to which they have applied.

¾ÅÖÝÓéÀÖapp reserves the right to validate graduation from secondary school and any other applicable admission requirements of the program(s).

Contact

For more information, please email businessschool@conestogac.on.ca, phone 519-748-5220, ext. 3656, or visit credit transfer.

For more information regarding other credit transfer opportunities that may be available, please contact CreditTransfer@conestogac.on.ca or visit the credit transfer office.