The program information below was valid for the winter 2023 term (January 1, 2023 - April 30, 2023). This is the archived version; the most up-to-date program information is available through the current Graduate Studies Academic Calendar.

The Graduate Studies Academic Calendar is updated 3 times per year, at the start of each academic term (January 1, May 1, September 1). Graduate Studies Academic Calendars from previous terms can be found in the archives.

  • Admit term(s) 
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Spring
  • Delivery mode 
    • Online
  • Length of program 
    • 8 terms (32 months)
  • Program type 
    • Master's
    • Professional
  • Registration option(s) 
    • Part-time
  • Study option(s) 
  • Minimum requirements 
    • An Honours Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) with a minimum 75% standing in the last two years.
    • 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 conditional or probationary students.
  • Application materials 
    • Résumé/Curriculum vitae
    • Supplementary information form
    • Transcript(s)
  • References 
    • Number of references:  2
    • Type of references: 

      academic (preferred) or professional

  • English language proficiency (ELP) (if applicable)

    Coursework option:

  • Graduate Academic Integrity Module (Graduate AIM)
  • Courses 
    • Students must demonstrate competency in the material covered by the following 6 courses:
      • MSCI 602 Strategic Management of Technological Innovation
      • MSCI 603 Principles of Operations Research
      • MSCI 605 Organizational Behaviour
      • MSCI 606 Foundations of Senior Management
      • MSCI 607 Applied Economics for Management
      • MSCI 609 Quantitative Data Analysis for Management Sciences
    • Students in the program must take at least 2 additional courses, totaling a minimum requirement of 8 courses overall (0.50 unit weight per course/4 units of credit). These courses must be at the 600 and 700 level. Students must maintain an overall average of at least 73% at the end of each term, with no more than two failed courses overall.
  • Link(s) to courses