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Management Science and Engineering - Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) at University of Waterloo

University of Waterloo, Canada

Programme overview

Conduct research and generate new knowledge in one of three research specializations with the PhD in Management Science and Engineering program. Through coursework, original research and a thesis, you’ll delve deeper into your chosen specialization of applied operations research, information systems, or management of technology. Throughout this program, you'll address society’s most complex problems.

Faculty: Faculty of Engineering  |  Department: Management Science and Engineering  |  Duration: 48 months (full-time)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: Fall (September - December); application deadlines: February 1 (for admission in September)  |  Location: Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Research fields: Applied Operations Research, Information Systems, Management of Technology. Study option(s): Thesis.

Career pathways

Guided by innovative and respected faculty from a wide variety of backgrounds with extensive scopes of research, you’ll be prepared to achieve your career goals in academia, private industry, government and beyond.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A master's degree with at least an 83% average and evidence of ability to pursue independent research. 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, area of research interest, proposed research studies.

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.

Graduate applications are made online through the Graduate Studies Application and the non-refundable application fee is $150 CAD per program. Deadlines are set by each programme.

Apply through the official page: https://grad.apply.uwaterloo.ca/apply/

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