Buffalo, NY – Canisius University announced today a new articulation agreement with Boston College that creates a streamlined pathway for students to earn a Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA). The partnership brings together two Jesuit institutions focused on preparing graduates for leadership roles in one of the nation’s fastest-growing sectors and is part of a broader Canisius strategy to expand academic programs and partnerships in emerging fields.
Canisius students across disciplines can begin working toward the MHA during their senior year through Boston College’s Woods College of Advancing Studies. They may transfer up to six Canisius graduate credits that apply to the master’s degree and receive a 10 percent tuition discount as part of the partnership.
“The strength of this partnership lies not just in the curriculum but in the values that both institutions bring to it,” said Karl F. Kozlowski, PhD, associate dean for the School of Behavioral and Health Studies. “Boston College and Canisius University share a Jesuit tradition that places the whole person–their intellectual growth, character and capacity to serve others–at the center of the educational experience. A student who begins their journey here and continues their education at Boston College will find the same rigor, purpose and commitment to cura personalis that defines a Jesuit education.”
The Canisius-Boston College partnership comes at a moment of significant opportunity in healthcare. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of medical and health services managers is projected to grow 23 percent through 2034, much faster than the average for all occupations, with a median annual salary of $117,980.
Boston College’s MHA program includes coursework in health policy, healthcare leadership, innovation-based strategy and analytics, with customizable electives that allow students to align their studies with their individual career goals. The program is offered fully online with flexible full- and part-time options, enabling students to balance their studies with other personal or professional commitments. It can be completed in as few as 12 months and offers three start dates each year.
"We are thrilled to partner with Canisius University—an institution distinguished by its strong Jesuit tradition and commitment to academic excellence—to create a seamless pathway for students to continue their Jesuit education as they advance into Boston College’s Master of Healthcare Administration program,” said David Goodman, PhD, dean of the Woods College of Advancing Studies. “At a time of profound transformation and opportunity in healthcare, this collaboration will prepare students to lead with integrity and compassion, grounded in a deep commitment to the common good, social justice and ethical care for all."
Canisius’ partnership with Boston College advances the university’s strategic plan, Answer the Call, which prioritizes the expansion of academic pathways for students into graduate and professional programs in high-demand fields.
In recent months, Canisius has announced partnerships with Syracuse University (engineering and computer science), Western Atlantic University School of Medicine (accelerated MD pathway), Hilbert College (education) and Northeast College of Health Sciences (chiropractic). Together, these agreements create more direct and affordable routes from Canisius to professions in growing and essential sectors.
For more information on the new articulation agreement between Canisius University and Boston College, contact Audrey R. Browka, director of public relations, at @email or 716-888-2792.
The Boston College James A. Woods, S.J. College of Advancing Studies provides flexible, academically rigorous, ethics-focused undergraduate, graduate and certificate programs for a wide range of students. In keeping with the Jesuit, Catholic tradition of Boston College, the Woods College prepares students for citizenship, service and leadership in a global society.
Canisius was founded in 1870 in Buffalo, NY, and is one of 27 Jesuit colleges and universities in the U.S. Consistently ranked among the top institutions in the Northeast, Canisius offers undergraduate, graduate and pre-professional programs distinguished by close student-faculty collaboration, mentoring and an emphasis on ethical, purpose-driven leadership.
