# Management Sciences - MASc at Waterloo

## At a glance:

• February 1 (for admission in September)

• Applied Operations Research
• Information Systems
• Management of Technology

### Study options

• Thesis

• The Department of Management Sciences 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.
• Three referencesif the applicant has been working for several years, one business reference will be accepted along with two academic references, either from two faculty members who taught the student as an undergraduate, or one from a faculty member and one from an employer with professional qualifications.
• Proof of English language proficiency, if applicable. TOEFL 90 (writing 25 speaking 25), IELTS 7.0 (writing 6.5, speaking 6.5)

### Approximate tuition, fees, and living costs

• Canadian and permanent resident students, full-time: $2,254.00 tuition and$491.01 incidental fees per term (as of January 2021)
• International students, full-time: $7,254.00 tuition and$703.01 incidental fees per term (as of January 2021)
• Study and living costs