Management Engineering at University of Waterloo

Programme overview

Leads to the Bachelor of Applied Science in Management Engineering. Management Engineering could be your perfect fit. In this interdisciplinary program, you'll gain skills in machine learning, analytics, software development, optimization, supply chain management, and economics. You’ll integrate engineering’s technical capabilities with organizational know-how. Offered as a co-op programme only.

Faculty: Faculty of Engineering | Study mode: co-op | Location: Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Your upper-year courses will cover data analytics, optimization, software systems, operations management and business concepts, with projects that apply engineering approaches to solve complex business and management challenges. Sample upper-year courses include Organizational Behaviour, Fundamentals of Optimization, Principles of Software Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Introduction to Machine Learning, Analytics and User Experience.

Career pathways

The careers listed below are examples of what you might be able to pursue. Through the courses you take, specializations you choose, extracurriculars, and your co-op work experience, you'll graduate with a degree that's uniquely you and be ready to pursue a career that's right for you!

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Application information

Entry requirements

Ontario applicants: Six Grade 12 U and/or M courses including Advanced Functions (minimum final grade of 70% is required); Calculus and Vectors (minimum final grade of 70% is required); Chemistry (minimum final grade of 70% is required); Physics (minimum final grade of 70% is required); English (ENG4U) (minimum final grade of 70% is required); Admission averages: Individual selection from the mid-to-high 80s; Requirements for all students; The Admission Information Form and online interview are required for admission to all Engineering programs. How to apply: Apply directly to this program on your application.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

First-year students are admitted for the September (fall) term only. Terms: fall (September to December), winter (January to April), spring (May to August). Part-time, online, post-degree and non-degree studies can start in the winter, spring or fall term.

Applications for September 2027 entry close on 1 February 2027 for programs other than Engineering (documents due 15 February 2027) and on 15 January 2027 for Engineering programs other than Architecture (documents due 1 February 2027). International students have the same deadlines. Full-time applicants apply through the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC).

Part-time, online, post-degree and non-degree studies: winter 2027 applications close 30 October 2026 for degree and non-degree (13 November 2026 for post-degree); spring 2027 applications close 26 February 2027 for degree and non-degree (12 March 2027 for post-degree). Optometry closes 12 November 2026 and Pharmacy closes 6 January 2027.

Apply through the official page: https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/admissions/how-to-apply

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