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Master of Management Science

University of Waterloo

Waterloo, Canada
1.33 years
English
On campus
Master

About the program

Two-year post-degree diploma in analytics-focused business management.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (3): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Develop subject knowledge in Management Science and interpret organisational evidence
Evaluate strategic options
And communicate informed business decisions.

Career outcomes

Data analyst
Business analyst
Operations analyst

Curriculum

61 credits over two years: micro and macro economics
Financial and managerial accounting
Business mathematics
Quantitative methods
Managerial economics
Data analytics
Finite mathematics
Strategic management
Corporate finance
Management science
Operations management and five closed electives.

Entry requirements

Academic

Four-year honours bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a related field with a minimum average that varies by programme (commonly 75% to 78%
At least 75% overall is the published institutional minimum)
Programme-specific documents (statement
References
Résumé) and
For thesis programmes
Research fit with a supervisor.

Accepted academic background

Four-year Honours Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field, Program-specific documents (statement, References, Work samples), Supervisor/research fit for thesis programs

Language tests

IELTS 7.0
TOEFL iBT 4.5
PTE Academic 63
Cambridge 185
Institutional test EFAS 75%
IELTS 7

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
Bachelor's Degree Certificate
English Language Test Results

How to apply

Review the graduate programme admission criteria and application dates. Complete the online graduate application on the official university website. Upload the required academic qualifications and programme-specific supporting documents. Provide evidence of language proficiency if required. Pay the application fee if applicable. Submit the completed application and await the admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$55,242, $55,242 CAD
Application fee	$150 CAD
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Waterloo
Faculty or school	Faculty of Engineering
Department	Management Science and Engineering
Teaching language	English
Credit value	_
Study pace	Full-time,Fixed
Post-study stay	3
Scholarship note	Research graduate students may qualify for Waterloo graduate awards and international funding, subject to the specific award, discipline and applicant conditions.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 1.33 years.