Shushanta Acharjee
Role
Coordinator
Biography
Shushanta Acharjee is currently a lecturer at ESCI-UPF, where he also serves as the Area Coordinator for Entrepreneurship. His academic journey spans several prestigious institutions; he is engaged as a professor associat in the Department of Economics and Business at Universitat Pompeu Fabra focusing on Management, organization and Entrepreneurship.
Shushanta has led an illustrious academic career, prominently marked by his research on social capital and entrepreneurship. His current research delves into the roles of entrepreneurial culture and dynamic capabilities in enhancing social enterprise performance, reflecting his broader interest in the intersection of social entrepreneurship and competitiveness policies within both Spain and the broader EU context.
His expertise is regularly sought by prestigious academic forums, and he has contributed to scholarly publications on topics ranging from internet capabilities and innovation in the Balkan countries to the socio-economic impacts of policies in China.
Shushanta’s academic contributions have been recognized with multiple awards and grant. Despite concluding his collaborations with ESIC and the EU, he continues to influence the field through his extensive research and teaching commitments.
Subjects they teach
Business Organisation
Bachelor’s Degree in International Business and Marketing
Core
Programme:
Bachelor’s Degree in International Business and Marketing
Organisations and markets. Business decisions and strategies. Functional areas: production, financing, logistics. Business management and control: coordination and motivation. The entrepreneur.
Understand how a business organisation works in detail and appreciate its relationships with its customers and suppliers. Identify the main and secondary purposes of a company or organisation.
Code:
41202
Créditos:
6 ECTS
Language:
English
Type of subject: Core
Social Business Transformation
GNMI - International Business Program
Elective
Programme:
GNMI - International Business Program
This course explores the role of social business in addressing major global and local challenges. It covers theories, frameworks, and real-world applications of social change models through innovative approaches in entrepreneurship, policy, and technology. Students will learn how to design, assess, and implement socially impactful initiatives.
Understanding social enterprise and impact-driven business models. Ability to analyze economic and social impact indicators when making decisions. Ability to take strategic decisions considering social, environmental, and economic determinants.
Code:
80149
Créditos:
6 ECTS
Language:
Inglés
Type of subject: Elective