Engineering 7 (E7) Building on Waterloo's East Campus.
Gain knowledge and master skills ranging from analytics and optimization to information systems and behavioural sciences with the Master of Management Science program.
This coursework-based program is self-funded and can be completed on a full- or part-time basis. You’ll learn traditional skills in supply chain management and optimization while simultaneously being exposed to cutting-edge research in human computer interaction, energy management, and innovation entrepreneurship, preparing you to achieve your career goals in private industry, government, academia and beyond.
Program highlights
- Expand and refine your skills to further your career.
- Coursework-based – no thesis required.
- Flexibility to study full- or part-time.
Program overview
Department/School: Management Science and Engineering
Faculty: Faculty of Engineering
Admit term(s): Fall (September - December)
Delivery mode: On-campus
Program type: Master's, Professional
Length of program: 16 months (full-time)
Registration option(s): Full-time, Part-time
Study option(s): Coursework
Application deadlines
- February 1 (for admission in September)
Supervisors
- Review finding a supervisor resources.
Admission requirements
- The Department of Management Science and Engineering requires either
- (i) a 75% overall standing in the last two years, or equivalent, in a relevant four-year honours bachelor's degree or equivalent, or
- (ii) a 75% overall standing or equivalent, in a relevant four-year honours bachelor's degree or equivalent, as the minimum requirement for admission to a master's program for applicants educated at a Canadian institution.
- A 75% overall standing or equivalent, in a relevant four-year honours bachelor's degree or equivalent is the minimum requirement for admission to a master's program for applicants educated outside of Canada.
- Background in quantitative methods (e.g., Calculus, Linear Algebra, Probability and Statistics).
- All applicants must submit a "Statement of Purpose" - a one page statement addressing their academic background and future goals.
- Applicants who fall slightly below the minimum academic requirements may be considered for admission as transitional or probationary students.
Degree requirements
- Review the degree requirements in the Graduate Studies Academic Calendar, including the courses that you can anticipate taking as part of completing the degree.
Application materials
- Resume
- Statement of interest
- A statement of maximum 500 words explaining your interest in and fit for the program you’re applying to, uploaded as a supporting document in the online application. Review the writing your personal statement resources for helpful tips and tricks on completion.
- Program-specific questions (PSQ)
- These are questions specific to the program you’re applying to. They can be viewed once you’ve started an application and are completed through a form in the online application.
- Transcript(s)
- References
- Two references are required, academic (preferred) or professional.
- Proof of English language proficiency, if applicable
- TOEFL 90 (writing 25 speaking 25), IELTS 7.0 (writing 6.5, speaking 6.5)
Tuition and fees
- Visit the graduate program tuition page on the Finance website to determine the tuition and incidental fees per term for your program.
- Review living costs and housing.
- Review the funding graduate school resources for graduate students.