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 Mathematical Optimization
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SchoolUniversity of Waterloo
LocationWaterloo, ON, Canada
School TypeUniversity
School SizeFull-time Undergraduate: 34,550
Full-time Graduate: 4,783
DegreeBachelor
Honours
Co-op
Length4 Year(s)
Entry Grade (%)*84% to 86%
Prerequisites
  •  Grade12 English 
  •  Grade12 Advanced Functions 
  •  Grade12 Calculus and Vectors 
Prerequisites NotesOne other 4U course is required. Recommended course: Grade 11 U Introduction to Computer Science or equivalent.
Cost
International: $59,000
Scholarships3 scholarship(s)
DescriptionFocus on problems where resources need to be allocated effectively in complex, dynamic, and uncertain conditions. You'll start with a solid foundation in math, including combinatorics, linear optimization, modeling, scheduling, forecasting, decision theory, and computer simulation. On top of that, you'll add courses in economics, business, and management science, in addition to the ability to gain paid work experience through co-op. Through Waterloo's co-op program, you'll earn money, have access to North America's largest selection of co-op jobs, and graduate with up to 2 years of valuable work experience.
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