ESADE's mission is to advance education and research in the areas of business management and law, by contributing to the scientific, social and humanistic preparation of highly skilled individuals; individuals who are fully conscious of their responsibility to the development of a society which promotes individual dignity based on humanistic and Christian traditions in the context of intercultural dialogue.

ESADE is and wishes to continue to be the university institution most recognized for its intellectual rigor, critical sense and academic excellence in all its activity.

ESADE is and wishes to continue to be an institution profoundly rooted in its environment with a clear international and intercultural focus.

ESADE is and wishes to continue to be an institution of pedagogic excellence, which strives to educate people toward becoming excellent directors, managers and responsible citizens.