Program Overview

Program Overview

The Master of Applied Science in Management Science and Engineering program is designed to provide students with knowledge and skills in analytics, optimization, information systems, and behavioral sciences. Through coursework, original research, and a thesis, students will learn traditional skills in supply chain management and optimization, as well as cutting-edge research in human-computer interaction, energy management, and innovation entrepreneurship.

Research Fields

The program offers three main research specializations:

• Applied Operations Research
• Information Systems
• Management of Technology

Program Details

Department/School

The program is offered by the Department of Management Science and Engineering in the Faculty of Engineering.

Admit Term

The program admits students in the Fall term (September to December).

Delivery Mode

The program is delivered on-campus.

Program Type

The program is a Master's, Research-based program.

Length of Program

The program is 24 months long (full-time).

Registration Options

Students can register for the program on a full-time or part-time basis.

Study Options

The program offers a thesis-based study option.

Application Deadlines

• February 1 (for admission in September)

Admission Requirements

• A 75% overall standing in the last two years, or equivalent, in a relevant four-year honours bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• A 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, and proposed research studies.
• 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 on the Graduate Studies Academic Calendar, including the courses that you can anticipate taking as part of completing the degree.
• Check out Waterloo's institutional thesis repository - UWspace to see recent submissions from the Department of Management Science and Engineering graduate students.

Application Materials

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Statement of Interest
  • A statement of maximum 500 words explaining your interest in and fit for the program you’re applying to.
• Transcript(s)
• References
  • Three references are required, if the applicant has been working for several years, one business reference will be accepted along with two academic references.
• Proof of English Language Proficiency, if applicable
  • TOEFL 90 (writing 25, speaking 25), 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.