- Vision and Mission Statements
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Vision
The world economy is in a state of constant evolution. Classical models are being questioned, and we face problems that require new approaches. In such a situation, in a society that is urgently seeking solutions, solid economic knowledge and research are crucial. The world requires people with a well-rounded education that nurtures creativity, critical thinking, global outlook, and cultural awareness.
Mission
Barcelona School of Economics (BSE) aims to promote the creation and transmission of frontier knowledge in Economics and related disciplines, by consolidating Barcelona as a world-class center of research, academic education, and professional training with the ultimate goals of informing policy and promoting economic and social wellbeing.
- Strategic Plan
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The following, are the four strategic perspectives and 10 goals of our strategic plan, which we aim at accomplishing in the period to August 2026, getting us closer to the fulfillment of our mission.
Strategic perspective 1: Strengthen our global position in the academic landscape
We will work on:
- strengthening our position in the Higher Education area.
- Strengthening our position in the international research community
Examples of how we will do this:
- involve alumni more in the promotion of the masters' in their undergrad universities
- improve the number of students coming through other recommendations
- improve the branding of the institution
- analyze trends of career paths after the first placement
- provide information on required skills to other parts of the School
- identify and launch non-regulated courses in different formats
- increase the number of European and other collaborative projects and grants
- maintain the high standards of the Summer Forum
Strategic perspective 2: Strengthen our community
We will work on:
- Enhancing the faculty wellbeing and sense of belonging
- Enhancing the student and alumni satisfaction and engagement
- Enhancing the administrative staff well-being
- Strengthening the relationships with other stakeholders
- Dissemination of economic knowledge
Examples of how we will do this:
- create a data hub
- assist BSE research areas in their visibility
- increase the endowment and its returns
- organize joint seminars/Ph.D. courses among the two campuses
- provide a means of contact so ideas can flourish and faculty are listened to
- establish more frequent communication with the group of Research Professors
- enable more access to study rooms
- external evaluator assessing the programs
- career service for alumni with more seniority, including relocation support
- involve alumni more in advisor roles
- design a road map for future alumni services
- collect frequent data on the work environment and implement corresponding improvements
- establish (in)formal contact moments with the Board of Trustees and Sponsors
- increase the scope of the focus.bse.eu to include research briefs and other materials
- organize at least two annual conferences per year
Strategic perspective 3: Strengthen our financials
We will work on:
- Generating revenues through academic offerings to support the mission
- Increasing the revenue from other income streams
Examples of how we will do this:
- identify and launch regulated training
- have objectives per master and a policy for closing loss-generating programs
- involve research professors more in the masters
- promote career service more as a unique selling proposition
- improve the digital marketing and prospecting
- look for an independent financing scheme for the BSE Summer Forum
- Explore further opportunities in sectors aligned with the BSE
Strategic perspective 4: Strengthen the internal organization
We will work on:
- Enhancing the managerial effectiveness
Examples of how we will do this:
- Reorganize tasks and responsibilities in the organization
- processes for ensuring the application of best practices in masters and non-regulated courses
- identify, design, and approve other strategic processes.
- Bylaws and Internal Regulations
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- Governing Bodies
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BSE's governing bodies are the following: Board of Trustees, Scientific Council, Academic Council, Units Committee, Academic Programs Committee, and Research Committee.
Read about BSE governing bodies in detail on the About page
- Organizational Chart
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- Annual Reports
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- Compliance Plan
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- Equality Plan
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The Equality Plan consolidates BSE's commitment to equal opportunities for women and men and to intersectional gender equalitiy. It outlines concrete actions to achieve the strategic objectives of the plan.
- Harassment Protocol
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BSE has a zero-tolerance policy for any behavior that violates the freedom, dignity, physical and/or psychological integrity of employees and anyone associated with BSE and is committed to a comprehensive approach.
BSE has approved this protocol to prevent, identify and act in situations of sexual harassment, gender-based harassment and harassment or violence against LGBTI individuals; to ensure a safe and respectful work environment for everyone.
- Human Resources Strategy for Researchers (HRS4R)
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The HRS4R supports research institutions and funding organizations in the implementation of the Charter & Code in their policies and practices. The implementation of the Charter & Code principles by research institutions renders them more attractive to researchers looking for a new employer or a host for their research project.
Current Job Openings
The Open, Transparent, and Merit-based Recruitment (OTM-R) Policy is built on the Charter & Code principles which, through policies and practices, aims at making research careers more attractive, while facilitating mobility and equal opportunities for all candidates.
- Gender Plan
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Diversity Committee
The Diversity Committee is composed of researchers from BSE's academic units who provide guidance on gender and diversity aspects of the BSE community.
