Our history
With more than 35 years of history, ESERP is an academic, business, and social benchmark with international reach.
ESERP was founded in Barcelona in 1985, at a time when bilingual education was considered utopian. Its founder, Dr. José Luis Barquero, drove a pioneering pedagogical vision, supported by figures such as Edward Bernays and Sim Black. Since then, an international vocation and ties with the business world have been pillars of our identity.
1985
ESERP begins in Barcelona
Dr. José Luis Barquero founds ESERP with a pioneering international vision, supported by figures such as Edward Bernays and Sim Black.
1993
Agreement with Staffordshire University
First international collaboration agreement for bilingual Bachelor in Business Administration (BBA) programs.
1998
Launch of the first master’s and MBA programs
ESERP expands its academic offering into postgraduate education with a business and management focus.
2003
Affiliation with Universidad Rey Juan Carlos
The ESERP Madrid campus becomes officially affiliated with URJC to offer university degrees.
2010
Collaborating center of the University of Vic – UCC
ESERP Barcelona strengthens its position as a leading school within the Catalan university setting.
2021
DIGITALENT is born
ESERP joins a global education group together with ISDI, ISDE, and GMQTECH to drive digital talent transformation.
2024
Digital transformation of educational excellence
ESERP commits to pedagogical and digital innovation as a strategic future axis.
Our history continues to be built with each new graduating class. Today, we work toward education that is connected with business, sustainability, and positive impact on society. We commit to methodological innovation, critical thinking, and digital transformation.
From 1985 until today, at ESERP we remain committed to transformative education. We invite you to become a part of this story and lead the future with us.
