Make smarter business decisions by understanding, analyzing and leveraging your company’s data with our 12-month professional Master of Science (MSc) in Management Analytics.
Launch your career as a manager who will design, lead and implement data-driven projects. With the rise of the Internet of Things, social media and e-commerce, there is more data available to businesses than ever before. With this master’s degree, you’ll understand the use and value of data and embed this knowledge in strategies that will propel your company to be more competitive.
Note: The Master of Science in Management Analytics and Master of Finance Double Degree program is no longer accepting applications for the Fall 2026 intake. Applications for September 2027 admission will open in October 2026.
67% of job openings are analytics-enabled.
Canada will face a shortage of 150,000 skilled data and analytics professionals.
Business analytics experts ranked second as most difficult skills to find.
Business analytics fundamentals courses:
Focus on management-level analytics courses:
Round out your experience and knowledge with electives in business fundamentals and finish your fieldwork project with your group.
Plus, choose three elective courses from the following:
Over the final two terms, you'll apply your skills and knowledge to help a business solve an analytics issue. Working with 3-4 fellow students, you'll prepare a proposal to address underlying managerial issues in the company or organization. In your proposal, you'll address the issue, formulate a well-defined problem from an analytical point of view, and propose a data-driven solution.
After you submit your proposal to your course director and industry rep, you'll gather the required data to structure your analytical solutions, and you'll design and implement the solution. The experience will culminate in your presentation of the findings to a panel of experts from academia and industry.
The MSc Management Analytics (MMA) and Master of Finance (MFin) double degree is designed to train students to be interdisciplinary specialists in finance and data analytics.
The integrated interdisciplinary curriculum is combined with experiential learning for students to gain comprehensive knowledge both in finance and data analytics as well as hands-on experience for solving real-world finance problems using sophisticated analytical tools and quantitative models.
Ready to take the next step? Just follow our three-step admission process. We'll walk you through how to apply and get set for your first day as a grad student.
The first consideration deadline is Dec. 1*, at which time the admissions committee will review completed applications. Following the early deadline, the admissions committee considers applications on a rolling basis. Offers of admission are awarded to successful candidates until the program is full.
After you have submitted your OUAC application, paid the non-refundable application fee, and Laurier has received your application, you'll receive an email from gradadmissions@wlu.ca advising you to upload the additional required documentation to Laurier's Online Registration and Information System (LORIS).
For our Master of Science in Management Analytics program, you must include:
*Note: Your application should be complete (OUAC application completed and supplemental documents and references submitted) by this date. This process normally takes at least two weeks. Please apply through OUAC as early as possible.
Proficiency in written and spoken English is essential to graduate studies at Laurier. Applicants whose first language is not English and who have not completed an undergraduate or graduate degree at an institution where English is the language of instruction are required to provide evidence of English language proficiency. Normally this evidence is a score of at least 100 in TOEFL or at least 7 in IELTS. If applicable, results from accepted testing services must be uploaded to LORIS.
Questions? Contact LazaridisRecruiters@wlu.ca.
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Regardless of the type of graduate degree program you intend to pursue, financial planning is important. At Laurier, we want to provide you with as much information as possible about a variety of scholarship and funding opportunities and equip you with the skills to manage your finances effectively in the years to come.
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2025/2026 Tuition Fees* |
Per Term |
Total |
|---|---|---|
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MMA (Domestic) |
$9,935.66 |
$29,806.98 |
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MMA (International) |
$18,798.00 |
$56,394.00 |
*Tuition fees are reviewed each spring and are subject to change. Wilfrid Laurier University may revise tuition and program details without notice.
We are pleased to offer a limited number of entrance scholarships, ranging from $5,000 to $10,000, for outstanding applicants. All applicants are automatically considered. Scholarships will be awarded based on academic excellence; no additional application is required.
Laurier students have an opportunity to be matched with scholarships, awards and bursaries by filling out the General and Faculty-specific Profile at the start of their program. We encourage all students to apply early to be considered for endowed scholarships, bursaries and awards. Learn how to Apply for Endowed Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards.
Please note: Students in the Master of Science in Management Analytics program are eligible for funding through the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP).
“My experience in the Lazaridis MMA program was immeasurably helpful in preparing me for my new career. It helped me shift my career path from pure accounting to the data analytics field and provided me with practical management skills.”
Grace Wu (MMA ’21), Ecommerce Fraud Strategy Analyst, Canadian Tire Bank
Whether you’re continuing your academic journey or transitioning from the workforce, Laurier’s Career Centre is here to help you thrive. We provide guidance to explore career paths both within academia and beyond. From crafting standout resumés, CVs, and cover letters to mastering effective job search strategies, we offer resources tailored to your needs.
As a graduate student, your schedule is full – but investing in career development during your studies can set you up for long-term success. Let us help you build the skills and confidence you need to transition seamlessly into your professional career.
Here's an overview of the Laurier Career Centre and MMA program features that will help you land that next promotion.
Businesses need skilled workers who can adapt, analyze and use data to advance stategy. If you're already good at math and statistics, this degree will add the practical management-analytics skills you'll need to advance your career.
Master the knowledge and skills required in the field through case-analysis, in-class projects and a two-term project. Upon graduation, you will be able to:
A background in managemen analytics can open doors to a number of exciting, future-focused industries, including:
Business Services
Consumer Services
Analytics Field
Consulting Field
Big Data/AI Field
Connect with our graduate program recruiters, Brenda Burns and Victoria MacKenzie:
LazaridisRecruiters@wlu.ca
For applications in progress and enrolled students only:
LazaridisGradPrograms@wlu.ca
Thinking about applying? Domestic applicants can book an on-demand one-on-one pre-application consultation with us anytime.
International applicants need to attend a virtual information session before scheduling a one-on-one consultation.
All applicants will get helpful updates, resources and support to guide them through the process.
Mojtaba Araghi, PhD
Academic Director, MSc in Management Analytics
Associate Professor
View a complete list of all faculty and staff in the Lazaridis School of Business and Economics.
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