In addition to the Master of Science in Education and Master of Science in Management programs offered at Elmira College, we partner with top regional and international universities and colleges to offer accelerated graduate degree pathways.

These programs enable qualified students to earn a bachelor's degree at Elmira College and then transfer seamlessly into a master's program at a partner institution – saving you time and money, while helping you launch the career of your dreams.

Why Should I Choose a Graduate Program Pathway at Elmira?

  • Save Time and Money: Complete your bachelor’s and master’s degrees in a reduced timeframe.
  • Priority Admissions: Access streamlined application processes.
  • Diverse Career Fields: Choose a pathway in business, medicine, engineering, and more.
 

Early Acceptance Programs (EAP)

Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM)

Our EAP partnership with LECOM allows you to apply for and secure acceptance into medical school during high school or your first two years at Elmira. (Plus, you can skip the MCAT!) Best of all, LECOM’s Elmira campus is just feet away from the EC campus, so you can enjoy an easy transition to graduate school.

LECOM Partnership

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Syracuse University (SU)

Our partnership with SU brings a range of pathways to Business and Engineering graduate programs. You’ll complete your undergraduate studies in EC’s close-knit environment before transitioning seamlessly into SU’s Martin J. Whitman School of Management or College of Engineering and Computer Science.

SU Partnership

 

Graduate Pathways By Academic Area

Business Administration

Graduates in Business Administration are well prepared for specialized graduate programs. EC offers direct pathways into well-established graduate programs that include 4+1 and 4+2 MBAs as well as more specialized degrees in Accounting, Data Analytics, Finance, Global Fashion Management, Entrepreneurship, International Business, Management in Leadership, Supply Chain Management, and more.

Current partnerships include:

  • Alfred University
  • Binghamton University
  • Clarkson University
  • Regent’s University London
  • Rochester Institute of Technology
  • SUNY Buffalo
  • SUNY Fashion Institute of Technology
  • Syracuse University
  • Union College
  • University of Rochester
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Communication Sciences and Disorders

Eligible junior-level undergraduates majoring in Communication Sciences and Disorders can apply for Thiel College’s Speech-Language Pathology Graduate Program. Skip the application fees and earn a guaranteed merit scholarship!

Thiel College Agreement

Criminal Justice

Complete your Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice at EC with a cumulative GPA of 3.00 (out of 4.00) or better, and Keiser University will automatically admit you into one of their online graduate programs. Choose between a Master of Arts (MA) in Criminal Justice or an MA in Homeland Security Programs.

Fashion Business

Elmira College partners with the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), a college of the State University of New York, to offer Tommy Hilfiger Fashion Business School (THFBS) students an opportunity to apply to FIT’s Global Fashion Management Master’s in Professional Studies (MPS) program. Students who complete Elmira's THFBS program and meet FIT's admissions requirements will be encouraged to apply to FIT's MPS program.

FIT Partnership

Healthcare

Pre-Health students at EC have opportunities for early acceptance into graduate programs at:

  • Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM)
  • Binghamton University of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
  • Northeast College of Health Sciences
  • University at Buffalo School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences

Healthcare EAPs

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MBA or MS in Accounting or Management

After four years of study, and completion of the 121-credit hour Accounting program or one of the Business Administration specialization options at EC, you can pursue one of the following at a partner college or university:

  • Master of Business Administration (MBA)
  • MBA with a specialization in Accounting
  • Master of Science (MS) in Accounting
 

Study Abroad at Regent’s University London

EC is proud to offer a unique 4+1 agreement with Regent's University London, allowing you to complete your graduate degree work while studying abroad. Located in central London, Regent's offers a variety of postgraduate programs, with courses offering a balance between individual and group work, lectures and practical seminars, and placements and workshops.

Emphasizing global leadership, an entrepreneurial approach, and intercultural intelligence, Regent's focuses on connecting students from across the world with representation from approximately 140 different student nationalities. See the current Elmira College Catalog for more details.

For more information on this program, please contact eccareers@elmira.edu.

 

Have Questions?

If you are a current student and have questions about a particular graduate program pathway, please contact your academic advisor. If you are a prospective student, click here to request more information.

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