University of Waterloo offers MA/MS in Management Science, a master's degree in Business & Management programme in Waterloo, Canada. The programme runs for 16 months, delivered on campus. Tuition for international students is CAD 17,400 per semester (CAD 2,762 per semester for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Master's Degree
Field:Business & Management
Duration: 16 months
Delivery: On Campus
Local tuition: CAD 2,762 / semester
International tuition: CAD 17,400 / semester
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Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
The Master of Management Science (MMSc) at the University of Waterloo is a coursework-based graduate program in the Faculty of Engineering. It teaches analytics, optimization, information systems, and behavioural science skills for managing organizations, without a thesis requirement. Students complete a structured sequence of graduate courses covering quantitative and qualitative methods for decision-making, information systems, and technology management, preparing them to apply scientific and analytical approaches to real business and engineering problems. The program runs full-time over 16 months, admitting students for the Fall term, and is delivered on the University of Waterloo campus. As a professional master's degree, it is designed for students seeking to enter industry directly after graduation rather than pursue further research. Graduates take on analytical, managerial, and consulting roles in technology, operations, and business analytics functions across a range of industries, applying rigorous quantitative methods to organizational decision-making.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:75.00 / %
Admission Requirements: Applicants need a relevant four-year honours bachelor's degree with at least 75% overall standing in the last two years, or equivalent, and a background in quantitative methods such as calculus, linear algebra, and probability and statistics. A Statement of Purpose is required. Where required, English language proficiency is demonstrated with a TOEFL score of 4.5 (writing 5, speaking 5) or an IELTS score of 7.0 (writing 6.5, speaking 6.5).
