Becoming an impact entrepreneur or an impact-driven manager 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.
Ferran Macipe, Program Director, introduces the key elements of this bachelor’s degree. From what is under BITLASI’s DNA to student profile, watch the video to learn all about Esade’s Bachelor’s in Business and Humanities for Social Impact.
60% business, 25% Humanities, 15% Technology: 100% transformation for Social Impact.
Learn to combine entrepreneurial thinking, human-centred leadership and emerging technologies to tackle complex global challenges.
Create positive impact through entrepreneurship, sustainability or social innovation. BITLASI prepares you to become an impact entrepreneur or an impact-driven manager, while a compulsory internship helps you gain meaningful professional experience before entering the job market.
In your second year, you'll travel to Berlin to immerse yourself in one of Europe's most vibrant startup ecosystems. In your third year, you'll head to Shanghai to explore how businesses scale and innovate in one of the world's fastest-moving economies. More than study trips, these are transformative experiences designed to broaden your perspective, challenge your thinking and help you develop a truly global mindset.
From the BITLASI room to the different spaces of Esade’s Rambla of Innovation, and from companies to international ecosystems in Europe and Asia, you'll learn through immersive experiences that connect knowledge, creativity and real-world impact.
Learn to Learn: become an agile, lifelong learner.
Learn to Innovate: turn ideas into sustainable and impactful solutions.
Learn to Think: understand the world from multiple perspectives and lead with purpose.
With around 50 students per cohort and up to 35 nationalities, BITLASI combines the diversity of a global classroom with the closeness of a small community. You'll learn, collaborate and grow alongside classmates from around the world, building friendships and connections that last far beyond graduation.
Catalina Iguarán, Kush Mohan, and Alice Nöltgen are students in the BITLASI program at Esade. Cata is about to graduate, while Kush and Alice are currently in their third year.
Join them as they look back on their university journey—from their very first day on campus to now—reflecting on how much they’ve grown and the meaningful connections they’ve made, many of which will last a lifetime.
Discover what makes BITLASI truly unique: its global perspective, strong ties to the professional world, and the vibrant, opportunity-rich community that defines the Esade experience.
Join us and explore Esade’s Barcelona-Sant Cugat Campus! This campus offers endless opportunities inside and outside the classroom to help you achieve your goals and fully embrace the university experience.
Discover the Rambla of Innovation, state-of-the-art classrooms, the library, and more spaces designed to inspire learning, collaboration, and innovation. Get a firsthand look at the environments where future leaders are shaped and see why Esade is the perfect place to grow both personally and professionally.
What happens when business, humanities, and technology come together in one degree? In this video, we celebrate the first graduating class of BITLASI at Esade.
Watch now to discover how BITLASI is redefining what it means to lead with purpose!
Private University in Spain for a Bachelor in Management, El Mundo
Academic leader in social impact and sustainability, Merco Responsabilidad ESG
level-4, Transforming Schools - Positive Impact Rating, PIR
Best university in Spain to study business administration undergraduate degrees, QS World University Ranking by subject
Duration: 4 years
Format: In-class
Start Date: September 2027
Official degree:
Number of credits: 240 ECTS
Intake: max. 60
Location: Esade Barcelona-Sant Cugat campus / BITLASI Space
*2027-2028 academic year tuition fees: €21,300
*Esade may update annually their prices - but such increases shall not exceed the annual rate of inflation.