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
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
BSE's governing bodies are the following: Board of Trustees, Scientific Council, Academic Council, Units Committee, Academic Programs Committee, and Research Committee.
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.
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.
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.
The Diversity Committee is composed of researchers from BSE's academic units who provide guidance on gender and diversity aspects of the BSE community.
