ESPAE-Graduate School of Management

ESPAE Graduate School of Management is Ecuador’s leading business school, accredited by AACSB International and the Global Accreditation Center (GAC) of the Project Management Institute (PMI®). It is consistently ranked among the top business schools in Latin America, achieving 14th place in 2023 for the quality of its education and research. Founded in 1983, ESPAE is the first graduate business school in Ecuador and is part of ESPOL (Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral), a prestigious public university recognized among the top institutions in Latin America. ESPAE offers a highly regarded MBA program, specialized graduate degrees in business administration, and a growing portfolio of executive education programs. Across all its offerings, the school emphasizes entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainability. Located in Guayaquil—Ecuador’s largest city and main port—ESPAE operates from ESPOL’s Las Peñas downtown campus, a strategic hub for business and academic engagement.