Overview

Management Sciences at University of Waterloo is a broad interdisciplinary study of problem solving and decision making in organizations. It uses a combination of analytical models, data science, and behavioural sciences to address societies' most complex problems.

Conducting meaningful research that will impact industries and economies, our students and faculty work under three core areas of specialization: applied operations research, information systems, and management of technology.

Graduate research fields

Applied Operations Research

Information Systems

Management of Technology

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Waterloo has built an entrepreneurial ecosystem that propels students to transform and disrupt the status quo. We offer our graduate students opportunities to engage in experiential learning and connect with industry to support them in inquiry and impact-driven research.

We have a wide range of professional and online programs that, alongside our research programs, support our students in the creation of personal, economic, and societal value.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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IELTS

7

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Waterloo, Canada

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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Required

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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7

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Other requirements

General requirements

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.

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 references.

Proof of English language proficiency, if applicable. TOEFL 90 (writing 25 speaking 25), IELTS 7.0 (writing 6.5, speaking 6.5)

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

15392 CAD / year

≈ 15392 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

4508 CAD / year

≈ 4508 CAD / year

Additional Details

Part-time:

National: $1,127 per term
International: $3,848 per term

Living costs

Waterloo

Canada

810 - 1447 CAD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Graduate research fields

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Waterloo

Funding

Scholarships Information

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