MBA in Sustainability Management
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MBA in Sustainability Management
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START DATES
- On-Campus/ Livestreaming: February, September
- Online: January, April, July, October
DURATION
- 12 months (On-campus/Livestreaming)
- 18 months (Online)
TUITION FEES
- Online: CHF 18,600
- On Campus: EUR 27,800
- Livestreaming: EUR 27,800
LOCATION
- Online (Instructor-Led)
- Milan (Italy)
- Gland (Switzerland)
- Livestreaming
- Hybrid (On-Campus/Online)
CREDITS
46 US CTS (92 ECTS)
LANGUAGE
English
Learn how to lead the sustainable transition. Implement strategies to provide low-carbon solutions.
Drive the change and connect with like-minded sustainability champions.
Discover the program
The core courses will help you to improve your leadership skills and to consolidate your knowledge of management. The five courses in different areas of sustainability management will give you awareness of the need for change!
- Top executives guide you to lead Sustainability Industry Projects integrated into your courses
- Academically and professionally experienced Professors and Guest Speakers inspire you to become an effective leader
- Benefit from livestreaming study options to keep your education on track.
- Simulate how to be a successful CEO: Play a global competitive business simulation
Your MBA at a glance
EMPLOYABILITY
Green talent is in high demand. SUMAS graduates earn immediate employmentDIVERSITY
Make intercultural experiences with sustainability like-minded classmatesSUMAS PARTNERS
Meet leaders in diverse industries, innovative start-ups and international organizationsMAKE CONNECTIONS
Interact with green innovators in the Swiss Conservation Center and Milan Design DistrictBUILD RELATIONSHIPS
Find our Sustainability Alumni Network all around the globeSTUDENT LIFE
Experience vibrant Milan City Campus and stunning Swiss Natural EnvironmentYour MBA at a glance
EMPLOYABILITY
Green talent is in high demand. SUMAS graduates earn immediate employmentDIVERSITY
Make intercultural experiences with sustainability like-minded classmatesSUMAS PARTNERS
Meet leaders in diverse industries, innovative start-ups and international organizationsMAKE CONNECTIONS
Interact with green innovators in the Swiss Conservation Center and Milan Design DistrictBUILD RELATIONSHIPS
Find our Sustainability Alumni Network all around the globeSTUDENT LIFE
Experience vibrant Milan City Campus and stunning Swiss Natural EnvironmentChoose your preferred way of studying!
Lake Geneva Campus,
Switzerland
Milan City Campus,
Italy
Online Campus,
Instructor-Led
Livestreaming,
Into On-Campus Courses
How to apply for your MBA
Applying for your study program is easy and fast. Please submit your application using the online link “Apply Now”. This will take only five minutes of your time. Once we receive your application our Admissions Team will reach out to you to confirm your program spot. On-Campus and Livestreaming intakes start in September and February. Online Instructor-Led intakes start each January, April, July and October. We look forward to welcoming you soon at SUMAS!
Hear from our Alumni
”I chose SUMAS because it’s very practical. I had the chance to work on different projects. At the Milan campus, I worked with Migros, which is a major supermarket chain in Switzerland, MUDEC, which is a famous museum in Milan and with the WBCSD (World Business Council for Sustainable Development).
Léa IacazziCarbon Compensation Portfolio consultant, EcoAct France
”Sustainable Innovation is one course that did have an impact in choosing my current job. Having learnt about circular economy and waste disposal solutions in various sectors, it was easy for me to take the same knowledge and apply it in my work, as we deal with maritime waste disposal.
Giri PrasathBusiness Development Consultant, EnviroPorts, Netherlands
”At SUMAS the professors are international and come directly from the field, and we have many industry projects, which provide us with a realistic understanding of how things work in the real world.
Adrian EhrenbergHR Social Sustainability Manager, MTU Aero Engines, Germany
”The MBA has been a key enabler for me to develop skills in both management and sustainability. Sustainability is the future of business and will be a key driver of success for companies in the next decades.
Jennifer GirodResponsible Beauty Marketing Specialist, Procter & Gamble, Switzerland
”SUMAS has allowed me to grow my passion for sustainability and to focus on building a successful career. My MBA equipped me with the knowledge, tools and passion required to make a difference in this field.
Ergit BedalliESG Project Officer, Zurich Insurance, Switzerland
”Sustainable Innovation is one course that did have an impact in choosing my current job. Having learnt about circular economy and waste disposal solutions in various sectors, it was easy for me to take the same knowledge and apply it in my work, as we deal with maritime waste disposal.
Costanza RossiniSustainability Reporting and Project Specialist, Roveda 1955, Italy
”I had the chance to complete my MBA in sustainability management while working full time at IUCN. Thanks to SUMAS, I now have the tools to elevate my work at IUCN in weaving meaningful partnerships with the private sector in the fields of sustainability and positive environmental performance.
Giuditta AndreausManager, Private Philanthropy, IUCN, Switzerland
”SUMAS is a place where sustainability is integrated with systems thinking and innovation to improve the bottom-line of every business through approaches that enhance operational efficiency and promote the image of the organization as a responsible corporate citizen while caring for environmental and social need.
Kingson ElenduSustainability Manager (Nigeria & Pan-Africa), Dangote Cement Plc, Nigeria
”I chose SUMAS because I wanted to specialize myself in the sustainability area. It was a good opportunity to improve my knowledge about sustainability and I loved the multicultural atmosphere.
Rossella MeoDirector of Operations, AWorld, Italy
”The MBA in Sustainability Management has taught me what ‘sustainable’ really stands for. It has not only taught me a different approach in which business and sustainability can go hand in hand towards a sustainable future, but it has also taught me a new way of life.
Claudine De WeverEnvironmental Lawyer, Departement Omgeving, Belgium
”The SUMAS MBA program represented for me an important boost to connect myself with the business world and to start creating my career.
Valentina FiliaProject Manager Program Management Office, Ansaldo Energia, Italy
Career pathways supported by this program
Senior Accountant Sustainability Manager (Nigeria & Pan-Africa) Responsible Beauty & Marketing Specialist Director of Operations ESG Coordinator Account Executive Co-Founder Global Sustainability Director
Senior Accountant Sustainability Manager (Nigeria & Pan-Africa) Responsible Beauty & Marketing Specialist Director of Operations ESG Coordinator Account Executive Co-Founder Global Sustainability Director
Business Research Analyst Consultant EMEA Sustainability Enablement Director Carbon Compensation Portfolio & Partnership Head of Retail & Client Development Europe ESG Global Programs Channel Director
Business Research Analyst Consultant EMEA Sustainability Enablement Director Carbon Compensation Portfolio & Partnership Head of Retail & Client Development Europe ESG Global Programs Channel Director
Careers after this program
Senior Accountant Sustainability Manager (Nigeria & Pan-Africa) Responsible Beauty & Marketing Specialist Director of Operations ESG Coordinator Account Executive Co-Founder Global Sustainability Director
Senior Accountant Sustainability Manager (Nigeria & Pan-Africa) Responsible Beauty & Marketing Specialist Director of Operations ESG Coordinator Account Executive Co-Founder Global Sustainability Director
Business Research Analyst Consultant EMEA Sustainability Enablement Director Carbon Compensation Portfolio & Partnership Head of Retail & Client Development Europe ESG Global Programs Channel Director
Business Research Analyst Consultant EMEA Sustainability Enablement Director Carbon Compensation Portfolio & Partnership Head of Retail & Client Development Europe ESG Global Programs Channel Director
Careers after this program
Senior Accountant Sustainability Manager (Nigeria & Pan-Africa) Responsible Beauty & Marketing Specialist Director of Operations ESG Coordinator Account Executive Co-Founder Global Sustainability Director
Senior Accountant Sustainability Manager (Nigeria & Pan-Africa) Responsible Beauty & Marketing Specialist Director of Operations ESG Coordinator Account Executive Co-Founder Global Sustainability Director
Business Research Analyst Consultant EMEA Sustainability Enablement Director Carbon Compensation Portfolio & Partnership Head of Retail & Client Development Europe ESG Global Programs Channel Director
Business Research Analyst Consultant EMEA Sustainability Enablement Director Carbon Compensation Portfolio & Partnership Head of Retail & Client Development Europe ESG Global Programs Channel Director
Places like Eco Act Lenovo Euro Consulting Group JLL Europark Genève Proctor & Gamble AWorld PNJXN Metallurgica San Marco ImPart BecauseEnergyMatters MTU Aero Engines Agencia Verde Rogers Group Forest Stewardship Council ABGAL Liners & Covers Bioparc Genève SA ACCIONA Next 15 Kerten Hospitality Swiss Learning Exchange EUROGROUP CONSULTING Luxembourg SimplyACT Bankers without Boundaries Inmunizadora Rionegro Omgeving Ansaldo Energia FutureEdge Consultants Sarl Roveda 1955
Why study at
SUMAS ?
With the knowledge of sustainability, your opportunities are endless.
Accredited by ACBSP
Accredited by the accreditation council for Business Schools and Programs
1st in the world
First university to offer BBA & MBA programs in Sustainability Management
Excellence award
5 star awarded for excellence in teaching, facilities and student quality by QS Stars
82% international students
We are proud to count more than 82% of international students
Why study at
SUMAS ?
With the knowledge of sustainability, your opportunities are endless.
Accredited by ACBSP
Accredited by the accreditation council for Business Schools and Programs
1st in the world
First university to offer BBA & MBA programs in Sustainability Management
Excellence award
5 star awarded for excellence in teaching, facilities and student quality by QS Stars
82% international students
We are proud to count more than 82% of international students
Scholarships
Partial Scholarships are offered to students who embrace the values and spirit of our institution. We offer 5 different scholarships to support your MBA studies at SUMAS:
- Responsible leader scholarship
- Women in Sustainability scholarship
- Social Impact scholarship
- Sustainable Business Practices scholarship
- Future Leaders scholarship
More information : SUMAS Graduate Scholarships
Academic Calendars
Kindly refer to the academic calendars provided for each campus through the links below.
Fees & Funding
Please, note that the non-refundable application fee (CHF 150) is not included in these fees. Upon acceptance, candidates must submit a confirmation deposit (deducted from the tuition fees) in order to secure their seat for their program and campus of choice as per our student agreement.
Please, note that the non-refundable application fee (CHF 150) is not included in these fees. Upon acceptance, candidates must submit a confirmation deposit (deducted from the tuition fees) in order to secure their seat for their program and campus of choice as per our student agreement.
Learn more about our programs through our detailed brochure, where you can explore our different majors and courses. Get inspired by our Experiential Camps and Projects, our dynamic Alumni community and immerse yourself in our environment!
It’s the first steps towards your sustainable journey!