Diversity
Esade does more than just respect diversity; it is defined by diversity
The school was founded in 1958 on the belief that business – and society – is fundamentally about human potential. Esade is a place where students of different cultures, nationalities, genders, religions, ages, and ethnicities can realize that potential. By removing barriers to inclusivity, and helping all voices to be heard, the school continues to provide a rich and diverse learning environment, where new ideas and new talents can prosper and grow.
International Student Profile: A World of Ideas
Business is increasingly globalized, but there is no such thing as a global business culture. Managing international teams means getting the best from people with very different backgrounds, motivations, assumptions, and mentalities. It means finding strengths in differences and uniting to achieve common goals. At Esade, that is an everyday experience.
Talented students from every part of the world join the MBA program each year. Together with Esade’s international faculty, this varied student body enriches the range of ideas and knowledge on campus.
Esade Women: Cross the Line
We believe that in business careers there should be no limits, no glass ceilings, and no uncrossable lines. Women belong in boardrooms and in C-suite roles, in start-ups, and in multinationals, helping companies to drive meaningful change.
Esade’s "Cross The Line" campaign is the public face of the school’s efforts to fight for gender equality in business. On campus, initiatives such as the Women Mentorship Program and the Women in Business Club empower women to achieve their goals by connecting them with role models, support, and guidance.
As a result of this, as well as Esade’s scholarships for women candidates, the Financial Times ranked the Esade Full-Time MBA as #1 in Europe and #11 worldwide in its list of the Top50 MBAs for women.
Esade LGBTQ+ Community: Out and In Business
Esade provides a safe, open, and inclusive environment on campus for the LQBTQ+ community. As part of its support for diversity, the school works to open doors and create opportunities for LGBTQ+ students in the business world.
The Esade LGBTQ+ Business Club promotes positive visibility for LGBTQ students, staff, and allies. It organizes events, expands Esade’s networks with other business schools and helps it to connect with inclusive companies.
Testimonial
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Italy
MSc in International Management 2022
Diversity is a focal point at Esade and is very present in every key component of the MSc. Classes as well as work groups are very diverse and balanced in terms of students’ nationalities, ethnicities, gender, ages and backgrounds. Diversity is also a cornerstone of community life, especially thanks to diversity clubs such as the Women in Business and the LGBTQ+ clubs.
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MSc in Finance 2021
My classmates are from all over the world, Germany, Italy, Britain, India… And each term you engage with a new group made up of different nationalities. It’s definitely a challenge, but good to gain global insights and skills.
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MSc in International Management 2021 & MSc in Marketing Management 2022
Diversity at Esade is amazing! I have met so many different people from different countries and made new friends from all over the world. It is very interesting to work in a culturally diversified group since you can learn about different points of view on the same project.
Invisible but Essential: Diversity at Esade
When MBA student Emile Kobiyama asked, “What is invisible but essential about Esade?” he inspired this diversity-awareness project. By sharing the varied backgrounds, motivating stories, and remarkable journeys of people at Esade, the project gives incoming students a preview of the open and welcoming community they are about to join.