Overview

Consider collegiate administration if you enjoy working in the college environment – including student success, student engagement, academic advising, career counseling, diversity and inclusion, multicultural affairs, admissions, athletics administration, alumni relations, financial aid, and academic affairs.

Key Features

Study in this two-year program and you will be prepared to make your mark in today's higher education field. A comprehensive combination of coursework, internships, and independent research provides a well-rounded program covering numerous aspects of higher education from theories of leadership to counseling in student affairs.

The Higher Education Leadership and Administration at Canisius College gives you great flexibility, as you take classes on a full-time or part-time basis and complete two internships for hands-on, professional experience.

You can choose to write a final thesis as part of an independent research project or take a comprehensive final exam. You will also be well-prepared to pursue a doctoral degree if desired.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Student Characteristics and Development in Higher Education

Methods of Research

Diversity, Inclusion, and Policy in Higher Education

Organization and Administration of Higher Education

Assessment and Advanced Research

Counseling and Helping Strategies for Student Success

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Buffalo, United States

Disciplines

Educational Leadership Higher Education View 279 other Masters in Higher Education in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.2

English requirements

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Online Application

Personal Statement. Please write a 500-word essay describing your motivation to earn a degree in Higher Education Leadership and Administration at Canisius University, with hopes to pursue a successful career at a college or university.

Resume

Transcripts from the institution you have, or will be receiving, your degree from - unofficial or in-progress transcripts are acceptable to begin the admissions review process

You must have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution of higher learning to be considered for admission with a minimum cumulative G.P.A. of 3.25, 3.5 in major courses

Two letters of recommendation

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

19710 USD / year

≈ 19710 USD / year
Out-of-State

19710 USD / year

≈ 19710 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

19710 USD / year

≈ 19710 USD / year

Living costs

Buffalo

United States

920 - 1560 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Credits

Delivered

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English requirements

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Living costs

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Funding

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