Florida Institute of Technology

What you'll study

The curriculum provides foundations in accounting, finance, organizational behavior and law with public-sector emphasis. Specific course topics listed in the program include:

• Public finance
• Organizational behavior
• Public program policy and evaluation
• Government contracting and the relationship between business and government

Instruction includes applied projects and a culminating team capstone where students consult for an external client to demonstrate readiness for public-sector leadership.

Entry requirements

Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree; the undergraduate major need not be public or business administration. Depending on prior preparation, some admits may be required to complete preparatory coursework (for example, college algebra) to ensure readiness for graduate study. Prospective students are directed to the graduate admission requirements and program catalog for full details.

Career prospects

Graduates are prepared for leadership and management positions at local, state and federal levels and in nonprofit organizations. Job roles identified by the program include public relations manager, fundraising manager, urban or regional planner, policy analyst, foreign service officer, grant writer, transportation manager, public manager and operations manager, as well as revenue and taxation specialist. Alumni have gone on to work for organizations such as the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, NASA, the Small Business Administration and FEMA.

Scholarships & funding angle

The program page does not list specific scholarships; applicants should consult Florida Tech’s graduate financial aid resources, department information and external funding sources. Career Services supports students and alumni with job-search planning and resources, and national resources such as the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Outlook Handbook are recommended for researching job outlooks and occupational information.