Bachelor in Transformational Leadership and Social Impact

Esade is an academic institution that maintains close links with the business world and is recognized for the quality of its education, its international scope, and its clear focus on the individual's holistic development.

Our claim

Do Good. Do Better. Describes our leadership in academic innovation and our internationally recognized impact on society – as well as the professional and human quality of our community.

Our Community

It is made up of students, alumni, academics, researchers, professionals, and members of the Society of Jesus. We cooperate in changing society and the planet by focusing on innovation and social engagement.

We build our identity on a set of values that reflect human quality and academic and professional excellence. Our behavior is guided by concepts of integrity, sensitivity, diversity, the common good, justice, and sustainability. We encourage inclusive leadership and the development of talent through academic innovation, technology, and solidarity. Esade has created a collaborative ecosystem to develop these values. Our university campuses are spaces for knowledge, educational experience, and networking – and where students live within a rich environment of academic, entrepreneurial, business, and organizational activities. Our campuses are laboratories for innovation, entrepreneurship, and social progress.

The Esade community is entirely committed to supporting talent and diversity. We believe that having that talent and diversity in our classrooms is fundamental to be able to enrich our students’ educational experience, providing them with ever greater learning opportunities and favoring progress and social justice at the same time.

To help support and develop the best talent, we strive to attract the most outstanding students, regardless of their financial situations, origins, cultural backgrounds and religious beliefs. In this way, we can train future leaders who are innovative, socially responsible and academically excellent.

For all these reasons and to ensure the most talented students have the opportunity to study at Esade, we have created an ambitious Scholarship Program and also offer different grants and financial aid options.

BITLASI, Esade's Bachelor in Social Entrepreneurship & Business Innovation for Social Impact

BITLASI is an multidisciplinary learning journey: business, humanities and technology for Social Impact.

Becoming a social entrepreneur or business innovator for social impact is a lifelong journey. Within the four-year timeframe of BITLASI, our goal is to give you the tools you need to create economic, social and environmental value, no matter where you are. In BITLASI, we believe that high-quality knowledge is essential — but knowledge alone is not enough. In today's interconnected world of rapid innovation and pressing global challenges, true professionalism extends beyond theoretical understanding. It encompasses social and environmental sensibility, practical application, global awareness, and a commitment to continuous learning.

Rankings

• #1 Private University in Spain for a Bachelor in Management - El Mundo
• #1 University in Innovative Education - El Economista
• #4 level-4, Transforming Schools, Positive Impact Rating - PIR
• #1 Best university in Spain to study business administration undergraduate degrees, QS World University Ranking by subject

Become an entrepreneur or expert in business innovation, for social impact

BITLASI’s diverse combination of business management, entrepreneurship, humanities and technology expands your range of opportunities in terms of career options. Your professional profile and certified skill sets (critical thinking, problem-solving, greater adoption of technology, active learning, resilience, stress tolerance and flexibility) will also help you stand out in a time when challenges and opportunities are constantly changing.

As a BITLASI graduate you will be ideally positioned to make your mark on the world as an entrepreneur or to help existing companies transform and have a positive impact. And as you launch your career, you’ll have the expert support of Esade Careers — dedicated professionals who will guide you to define and achieve your goals.