Universidad ESAN
Universidad ESAN Graduate School of Business is one of Latin America’s leading business schools and a pioneer in management education. Founded in 1963 through an agreement between the governments of Peru and the United States, with the academic support of Stanford Graduate School of Business, ESAN became the first graduate business school in the Spanish-speaking world. Today, it is recognized for its commitment to academic excellence, innovation, internationalization, and impactful research.
As the business education unit of Universidad ESAN, the School offers a comprehensive portfolio of undergraduate business programs, MBA programs, specialized master’s degrees, doctoral education, executive education, and customized corporate learning solutions. This integrated model enables students to develop throughout their academic and professional careers while benefiting from a shared commitment to academic quality, innovation, and close engagement with the business community.
ESAN’s experiential learning approach combines rigorous academic foundations with practical application through consulting projects, business simulations, international experiences, digital transformation initiatives, artificial intelligence, and strong partnerships with leading organizations. Its faculty combines outstanding academic credentials with extensive executive experience, ensuring that teaching remains relevant to contemporary business challenges.
The quality of ESAN’s business education is validated by internationally recognized accreditations. The School holds AACSB accreditation, which encompasses all of its business degree programs—from undergraduate through doctoral education—demonstrating that every business program meets the same internationally recognized standards of excellence. ESAN also holds the prestigious AMBA & BGA accreditation for its eligible graduate management programs.
Consistently ranked among the leading business schools in Latin America and recognized as Peru’s premier business school in international rankings, ESAN combines more than six decades of educational excellence with a forward-looking vision. Through world-class teaching, impactful research, and strong connections with industry, ESAN develops ethical, entrepreneurial, and globally minded leaders who create lasting value for organizations and society.
