Canisius, Boston College Partner on Master's in Healthcare Administration

New agreement creates streamlined pathway for Canisius students to earn MHA at Boston College

Apr. 20, 2026 at 12:00pm

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A bold, stylized grid of neon-colored stethoscope icons, representing the healthcare focus of the new Canisius-Boston College master's program.The new Canisius-Boston College partnership aims to prepare the next generation of healthcare leaders through an innovative, values-driven master's program.Buffalo Today

Canisius University and Boston College have announced a new articulation agreement that establishes a streamlined pathway for Canisius students to earn a Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) degree from Boston College's Woods College of Advancing Studies. The partnership allows Canisius students to transfer up to six graduate credits and receive a 10% tuition discount as part of the program.

Why it matters

This partnership between the two Jesuit institutions comes at a time of significant growth in the healthcare management field, with employment of medical and health services managers projected to increase 23% through 2034 according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The MHA program at Boston College prepares students for leadership roles in this fast-growing sector.

The details

Under the new agreement, 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% tuition discount. The MHA program includes coursework in health policy, healthcare leadership, innovation-based strategy and analytics, with customizable electives.

  • Canisius University announced the new partnership on April 20, 2026.

The players

Canisius University

A Jesuit college founded in 1870 in Buffalo, New York, consistently ranked among the top institutions in the Northeast and offering undergraduate, graduate and pre-professional programs.

Boston College

A Jesuit, Catholic university located in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, home to the Woods College of Advancing Studies which provides flexible, academically rigorous, ethics-focused programs.

Karl F. Kozlowski, PhD

Associate dean for the School of Behavioral and Health Studies at Canisius University.

David Goodman, PhD

Dean of the Woods College of Advancing Studies at Boston College.

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What they’re saying

“The strength of this partnership lies not just in the curriculum but in the values that both institutions bring to it. 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.”

— Karl F. Kozlowski, PhD, Associate dean for the School of Behavioral and Health Studies

“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.”

— David Goodman, PhD, Dean of the Woods College of Advancing Studies

What’s next

The new articulation agreement between Canisius University and Boston College is effective immediately, allowing Canisius students to begin applying to the MHA program at Boston College.

The takeaway

This partnership between two leading Jesuit institutions expands educational and career opportunities for students interested in healthcare management, a field projected to see significant growth in the coming years. The agreement's focus on values-driven leadership aligns with the Jesuit mission shared by both universities.