Degree Requirements

For MMSc, MASc and PhD students: 

• MSE Courses: Each candidate must successfully complete a certain number of graduate courses according to the program (600 or 700 level). 
• MSE Seminars 

For MASc and PhD Students: 

The department requires that all members of the Management Science and Engineering department complete the following:

• Employee Safety Orientation (SO1001)

• Workplace Violence Awareness (SO1081)

• WHMIS 2015 (SO2017) 

• Employee Accessibility Training (AODA) - OPD102

• Health and Safety Handbook

For MASc Students: 

MASc Thesis: The topic and scope of a thesis are arranged by a student and a supervisor. MASc students are responsible to complete a thesis which contains some elements of original work. You and your supervisor(s) will work together to determine the topic and scope of your MASc thesis.

A MASc thesis is expected to define a substantial research problem, provide a comprehensive review of the literature in the research problem area, describe the theoretical, analytical and/or experimental solution, and provide a comprehensive set of conclusions and recommendation. 

For complete instructions and timelines for the MASc thesis process, visit the MASc Thesis and Degree Completion page.

MASc Thesis Seminar:

The MASc thesis seminar is a 30-minute presentation on the thesis topic as part of the degree program. Must be scheduled within the last term before completion of degree requirements.

Following are instructions for completing the thesis presentation milestone degree requirement:

(Note: at least one week’s notice is required to prepare for seminar announcements.

1. Contact your supervisor(s), to arrange for one other faculty member who is willing to attend, a date for completion of your MASc thesis presentation milestone. (2 readers are required, in addition to the supervisor(s)
2. Once a date is determined, e-mail the following information to Lisa Hendel, Graduate Studies Administrative Coordinator, to prepare the MASc thesis presentation Notice and Milestone Forms:
3. • Title
   • Abstract (word/.doc required)
   • Proposed date and time for your seminar
   • Audio-visual requirements, e.g., data projector/laptop, etc.
4. The MASc Thesis Presentation Form, will be sent to you, via email, prior to your presentation.  This will be sent from Lisa Hendel (CPH 4370) just prior to your MASc thesis presentation date and take it with you to the presentation. Your supervisor(s) and both faculty members must sign the MASc Thesis Presentation form.
5. Return the signed MASC Thesis Presentation form (by email) to Lisa Hendel who will submit the thesis Milestone form to the Associate Chair, Graduate Studies for an final approval/signature to complete this degree requirement.

Once the milestone has been completed and approved, the notice of completion is forwarded to the University Graduate Studies Office who records completion of the Seminar Milestone to the academic record.

If you have any questions, please contact Lisa Hendel.

For PhD Students: 

PhD degree completion

In order to receive a Doctorate you must complete all of your program's degree requirements. For a complete list of your program's degree requirements, you should consult the Graduate Academic Calendar for the term in which you were admitted. You may refer to the Steps to Completion for the steps to follow.