Pearl Sullivan Engineering (PSE) 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
- March 1 (for admission in September)
*Note: Application deadline was extended from February 1, 2026 to March 1, 2026.
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
- Uploaded as a supporting document in the online application. Review the writing your personal statement resources for helpful tips and tricks on completion.
- Provide a statement of purpose addressing your academic background, future goals, and how it pertains to this Management Sciences program.
- 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 4.5 (writing 5, speaking 5), 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.