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MSCI 100Management Engineering Concepts

Faculty
Engineering
Last listed
Spring 2024

No longer offered. It was in Waterloo’s course catalog since at least Winter 2020 (as far back as Open Data goes) to Spring 2024 and last ran in Fall 2023. It isn’t in the 2024–25 or later calendars.

When it ran

  1. F20
  2. F21
  3. F22
  4. F23

Ran in 4 terms, Fall 2020 to Fall 2023.

An introduction to the practice of management engineering, including topics such as criteria based decision making with a focus on efficiency and effectiveness; cause and effect analysis, and an engineering approach to problem solving; flow and process analysis; teamwork and project management; decision-making tools; and written and verbal communication. Engineering design methods are also introduced, including a design project with small groups, as are aspects of the engineering profession including topics such as ethics, safety, and legal liability. Professional development for preparation for co-op terms is also included. [Offered: F]

Requirements, as last listed

Prereq: Level at least 1A Management Engineering

Discussed on r/uwaterloo

12 posts and comments in 12 threads mention MSCI 100, December 2015 to December 2024. Quoted word for word, newest first; each reply sits under the post and the comment that started its branch. Search r/uwaterloo for newer posts.

Fall 2021

How does one manage their time in 1A Eng 5 points, 11 comments

“I feel like its taking me way too long to do assignments and learn concepts. Somehow 3 hours at the library will pass by with little to no productive work getting done. …”

u/original-random: “… You might find the MSCI 100 guide to transitioning from high to university useful: https://mansci045.uwaterloo.ca/pageHS.html”

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Winter 2021

Fall 2020

What is the management engineering program like? 3 points, 5 comments

“I plan on applying to this program in a few weeks and just wanted to get some insight about what it’s like and how difficult it is as a program. …”

[deleted]: “… Our core course (MSCI100) is nice, and we learn new ways of thinking and how to create and manage projects. …”

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I have some Managment engineering questions, would anyone be able to help me out? 1 point, 6 comments

“I am currently in first year Chemical engineering but was thinking of switching into another engineering discipline. …”

[deleted]: “… Favourite: Ken McKay is one of my favourite teachers and I feel I actually learn important content in his course (MSCI100)Least Favourite: I feel it's not hard to get into this program so there are some mediocre students who don't contribute during team activities 4. …”

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Spring 2020

Admissions Megathread (Fall 2020 Incoming Students) - 2 218 points, 7,167 comments

“Hello UW applicants, This thread is specifically for those who are applying/applied to UW to discuss different admission issues and ask current UW students for help and advice. …”

u/SorysLi: “If I have labs in my program, do I have to move onto residence? I'm not sure if it's worth it”

u/SorysLi: “Management Engineering Course List Lab: MSCI 100 (Management Engineering Concepts) Program: Management Engineering (70 student enrollment)”

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Fall 2019

Winter 2019

Resume Critique Megathread [Winter 2019] 52 points, 429 comments

“Hello all, This is the official Winter 2019 thread for resume feedback. Post on here if you want your resume critiqued for the upcoming round of applications, or just want a critique in general. …”

u/kinguzi96: “… Should I take the cashier position out and talk about other course assignments from 1A (would be MSCI100 labs/case days pretty much), or something else? Of course, I'd love feedback on everything else as well. Layouts, colours? I notice most people go with pure black and white. …”

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Fall 2018

Winter 2018

I would value PD a lot more if we had the option of taking more-technical "Professional Development" courses, such as Python, Excel or other platforms that would be useful in the workplace 222 points, 50 comments

“I know this sub is very much more CS/Eng. heavy and many probably know the basics of many languages, but from my work experience I would greatly value introductory mini-courses that might over time …”

u/beaverlyknight: “I wish there was a course about getting really good at Excel”

u/Aqwer9000: “MSCI 100”

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Fall 2017

Any way to disable UWCourseLinker from posting? 16 points, 26 comments

“posting a reply to my comment I find the bot annoying.”

u/Jackhofmann: “PSYCH 483 PSYCH 484 PSYCH 485 PSYCH 486 PSYCH 490R PSYCH 499A PSYCH 499B PSYCH 499C PSYCH 621 PSYCH 630 PSYCH 677A PSYCH 704A PSYCH 704B PSYCH 707 PSYCH 710 PSYCH 714 PSYCH 717 PSYCH 720A PSYCH 721A …”

u/Jackhofmann: “… 753 ME 760 ME 765 ME 770 ME 780 MEDVL 115 MEDVL 250R MNS 10 MNS 101 MNS 211 MNS 321 MNS 331 MSCI 100 MSCI 200A MSCI 211 MSCI 240 MSCI 261 MSCI 262 MSCI 271 MSCI 300B MSCI 311 MSCI 331 MSCI 332 MSCI 333 MSCI 342 MSCI 343 MSCI 422 MSCI 432 MSCI 446 MSCI 603 MSCI 605 MSCI 609 MSCI …”

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Fall 2015

Management Engineering 0 points, 35 comments

“Hey, just a couple of questions. What is it all about? What are some job prospects? Where do most students find coop placements? What were your averages entering into management? Thanks”

u/Jon_Snow22: “Hey! 1st year management engineering student here who just finished the 1A term. From 1A we were taught that man eng. …”

u/Jon_Snow22: “… For 1A and 1B our schedule is very similar to other engineering programs, in 1A we had CHE102,MATH 115 And 116, Phys 115, and MSCI 100. The work load in total was pretty much the same for mechanical, tron, management... …”

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