University of Waterloo offers MA/MS in Management Science (Business Analytics), a master's degree in Data Science & Analytics programme in Waterloo, Canada. The programme runs for 8 semesters, delivered fully online.
At a glance
Degree:Master's Degree
Field:Data Science & Analytics
Duration: 8 semesters
Delivery: Online
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Last checked September 2026 · Source: uwaterloo.ca ·
Program details
Overview
The Master of Management Science – Business Analytics at the University of Waterloo is a part-time, fully online professional graduate program in the Faculty of Engineering. It applies scientific, analytical, and quantitative methods to managing organizations, with a focus on business analytics techniques for data-driven decision-making. Students complete a structured sequence of online courses covering analytics, optimization, and management science methods while continuing to work, without a thesis requirement. The program is designed for working professionals and runs over 8 terms, roughly 24 to 32 months, with intakes in the Fall, Winter, and Spring terms. Applicants submit a one-page Statement of Purpose addressing their academic background and future goals as part of the admission process. Graduates are prepared for analytics, management science, and data-driven decision-making roles across industries, combining rigorous quantitative training with the flexibility of part-time, online study.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:75.00 / %
Admission Requirements: Applicants need an honours bachelor's degree, or equivalent, with a minimum 75% standing in the last two years, and a background in quantitative methods such as calculus, linear algebra, and probability and statistics. A one-page Statement of Purpose addressing academic background and future goals 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).
