The Master of Public Administration degree program is designed to prepare individuals to serve as managers in public organizations, including non-profit organizations and various branches of government organizations. Florida Tech's master of public administration degree program is heavily focused on studying the ethical and sociological behavior within public organizations. The core competencies of the master of public administration program include teamwork, decision making, communication, leadership, ethics and diversity.

A master's degree in public administration can be compared to a master's degree in business administration (MBA), but is more focused on educating individuals who wish to pursue governmental or non-profit career paths. The master of public administration degree can lead to several career paths, including public relations, politics, urban planning, consulting, foreign service, public management, and revenue and taxation. Graduates from Florida Techs' master of public administration program have been hired to work for local, state and federal government and non-profit organizations including the EPA, the EEOC, NASA, the Small Business Administration and the Federal Emergency Management Agency.