信息系统（IS）的目标是培养未来的设计领导者
Management sciences is a broad interdisciplinary study of problem solving and decision making in human organisations. It uses a combination of analytical models and behavioural sciences to address societies' most complex problems. Our students learn traditional skills in supply chain management and optimisations while simultaneously being exposed to cutting-edge research in human computer interaction, energy management, and innovation entrepreneurship. With three main specialisations students and faculty can focus their education and research on the skill set best suited to them, their interests, and their future goals. The department offers an undergraduate degree in management engineering as well as an option in management sciences for students enrolled in another engineering undergraduate program. As with all engineering programs at Waterloo, every undergraduate student takes part in cooperative study with up to six, 4-month work terms conducted between academic study terms. Their practical experience complements and reinforces in-class learning, providing students with a solid and well-grounded education.<br><br>The objective of information systems (IS) is to prepare future leaders in the design, application, and management of computer-based information systems. Students master both traditional concepts and recent advances in techniques, theories, and applications of information systems. Students interested in the organizational aspects of IS can blend their coursework with classes in the applied operations research and management of technology fields. Students can learn about IS design by studying the interaction between humans and computers (HCI), data analytics, information retrieval, and text analytics. IS students can complement their studies with additional technical courses offered by computer science. The skills learned prepare the IS graduate for employment in large or small technology companies, in government or other organizations. Typical positions include those of systems analyst, data scientist, information systems manager, and data architect. Doctoral students are prepared for academic or research positions.