Applying to Management Sciences:
In the graduate studies application system, the Management Science Department programs are listed as follows
Management Sciences
MMSci (on campus)
MASc
PhD
Management of Technology @ Distance
MMSci (online)
Please see How to Apply for more information on the admission process.
Minimum admission requirements for Management Sciences Graduate programs:
MMSCI
- A four year Honours Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) with a minimum 75% (B) average from an accredited university
- Some of the required courses require a background preparation in calculus and probability.
- Students who have obtained their prior degrees from Countries other than Canada should review the minimum equivalent qualification information in the Admission Guide for International Applicants
MASC
- A four year Honours Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) with a minimum 80% average from an accredited university
- Some of the required courses require a background preparation in calculus and probability.
- Students who have obtained their prior degrees from Countries other than Canada should review the minimum equivalent qualification information in the Admission Guide for International Applicants
PhD Program Academic
- A master's degree with a minimum 83% (A-) average from an accredited university.
- Evidence of ability to pursue independent research
- Students who have obtained their prior degrees from Countries other than Canada should review the minimum equivalent qualification information in the Admission Guide for International Applicants
Document requirements:
Transcripts
- Unofficial academic transcript from each post-secondary institution attended must be submitted, including all marks and the awarding of degrees. - Official academic transcripts (received in a closed university envelope) are only required if you are offered admission
- A certified translation is required if the transcript is not in English
- University of Waterloo transcripts are not required
- Chinese documents must include transcripts, graduation diplomas and degree certificates in Chinese, all with official English translations
- Iranian documents must be approved and stamped by the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology or Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and include a copy of the transcript and degree certificate in Farsi
- Uploaded electronically via Applicant Quest
References
- Three (3) references are required for MMSci on campus, MASc & PhD programs
- MMSC Online requires minimum of two (2) references
- If the applicant has been working for more than 5 years, one business reference will be accepted along with two academic references
- Your referees will be emailed with instructions on submitting forms electronically
Resume
- An up-to-date resume or cv. Please be sure to include name of company, position held, and address.
Supplementary Information Form
- Statement of Purpose - a one page statement addressing your academic background, area of research interest, proposed research studies.
- Completed on-line using Applicant Quest
Test Scores:
- Copies of test scores can be uploaded on Applicant Quest, or originals can be mailed directly by the testing agency
GMAT, GRE
- GMAT and GRE are not required for Management Sciences
ESL
- Please see Waterloo's Graduate Office List of countries that meet the Waterloo English requirement and are exempt from ESL test results
- Management Sciences minimum test scores
- Minimum TOEFL score is 580
- Minimum TWE score is 4.0
- Minimum internet-based TOEFL score is 90, plus 25 minimum in Speaking and Writing sections
- Minimum IELTS is an overall score of 7.0
- Education Testing Service (ETS) uses 0996 as the Institution Code for the University of Waterloo when reporting TOEFL and GRE scores; the department code to be used is: 99 or 01
- TOEFL scores must be taken within the last 2 years of receipt of your application
Additional Links
International Applicants
International Applicants should fully read the Graduate Studies Office Admission Guide for International Applicants at: