The Executive Master in Public Leadership (EMPL) program is designed to attract individuals who are successful leaders in their own right. They want to expand their career horizons and be more impactful as they move through their careers. The first of its kind in Texas, the EMPL at the LBJ School of Public Affairs is a blending of rigorous academic studies and practical learning. Seasoned practitioners who have made their imprints in public and nonprofit sectors join together with well-established scholars. This balance is what sets the LBJ School apart. The EMPL program provides the skills, application and learning environment to help professionals raise the bar on their own personal brand of leadership for the publics they serve.