ESAN Graduate School of Business - ESAN University

Founded in 1963 as part of an agreement between the governments of the United States and Peru, ESAN become the first graduate business school in the Spanish-speaking world in South America.  

Its setup and development was entrusted to Stanford University Graduate School of Business, and the legacy of academic excellence has persevered throughout ESAN’s history.

Known as Universidad ESAN in Spanish, the university is based in Lima, the capital city of Peru, where soaring city structures are perched on beachside cliffs beside beautiful colonial architecture, offering sun-drenched views of the Pacific Ocean. Student life in Lima is vibrant: culinary delights, city culture and regular activities enabled by the favourable coastal climate are some of the experiences to expect. 

Since its inception, ESAN has been considered one of the best business schools in Peru, and even one of the best business schools in Latin America. ESAN is a Peruvian, private, international and non-profit institution, with international accreditations including AACSB, AMBA, EFMD, NIBES, CLADEA, PIM, PRME and UNICON memberships. 

To learn more about what it’s like to study at ESAN Graduate School of Business, visit its social media channels: they include Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, and LinkedIn.  

ESAN (or Universidad ESAN in Spanish, its language of instruction) specifically offers a range of higher education programmes for students to study business in Peru. These cover master’s, executive education, MBA and doctorate levels.  

At master’s level, programme options include: 

• Master of Marketing (24 months) 
• Master of Information Technology (24 months) 
• Master of Health Services Management (24 months) 
• Master of Project Management (24 months) 
• Master of Supply Chain Management (24 months) 
• Master of Finance and Corporate Law (24 months) 
• Master of Public Management (24 months) 
• Master of Finance (24 months) 
• Master of Organisation and Management of People (22 months) 
• Msc in Energy Management (24 months) 
• Master of Real Estate Management and Development (18 months) 
• Master of Agribusiness Administration (24 months)