Management Science and Engineering - Master of Applied Science (MASc) at University of Waterloo

Programme overview

Gain knowledge and master skills ranging from analytics and optimization to information systems and behavioural sciences with the Master of Applied Science in Management Science and Engineering program. Through coursework, original research and a thesis, you’ll learn traditional skills in supply chain management and optimizations while simultaneously being exposed to cutting-edge research in human computer interaction, energy management, and innovation entrepreneurship to address society’s most complex problems. With three main research specializations to choose from including applied operations research, information systems, and management of technology, you’ll be prepared to focus on the skillset best suited to your interests so you can achieve your career goals in private industry, government and beyond, or pursue further research at the PhD level.

Faculty: Faculty of Engineering | Department: Management Science and Engineering | Duration: 24 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

With three main research specializations to choose from including applied operations research, information systems, and management of technology, you’ll be prepared to focus on the skillset best suited to your interests so you can achieve your career goals in private industry, government and beyond, or pursue further research at the PhD level.

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Application information

Entry 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, area of research interest, proposed research studies. Applicants who fall slightly below the minimum academic requirements may be considered for admission as transitional or probationary students.

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.

Terms run fall (September to December), winter (January to April) and spring (May to August). Programmes are currently accepting applications for fall 2027; intake terms vary by programme.

Graduate applications are made online through the Graduate Studies Application and the non-refundable application fee is $150 CAD per program, paid in the applicant portal. Deadlines are set by each programme (for example MDSAI part-time: fall January 15, winter July 1). Apply two to four weeks ahead of the programme deadline.

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

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