Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Sustainable Hospitality & Tourism Management
Turn your passion for travel and hospitality into a career that creates real impact for people and the planet.
Program Overview
The Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Sustainable Hospitality & Tourism Management is a dynamic 3-year undergraduate program designed to turn a passion for travel into a career that creates real impact. By blending core business principles with innovative tourism strategies, the program trains students to manage hospitality operations and design sustainable experiences with true leadership. At SUMAS, students learn to manage hospitality operations and design sustainable tourism experiences with innovation, responsibility, and leadership. They gain hands-on experience, collaborate with industry leaders, and prepare to shape the future of responsible hospitality worldwide. SUMAS students put sustainability into action: enhancing luxury hospitality practices at Mandarin Oriental Geneva and designing high-impact tourism strategies that support local communities and wildlife conservation in Rwanda's Volcanoes National Park, aligned with Africa Agenda 2063.
Core Curriculum
Career Outcomes
within 6 months
Green talent is in high demand. SUMAS graduates earn immediate employment and are engaged in various business sectors, leveraging their knowledge and skills to power companies' sustainability journeys. Graduates secure top managerial and leadership positions globally.
Student Stories
“When it became clear that even the hospitality industry was focusing on sustainability, I started looking for a school that would help me combine both fields of interest. I have learned so much about so many industries, not just the hospitality sector.”
Why Study at SUMAS?
World First in Sustainability Education
SUMAS is the first in the world to offer BBA & MBA programs in Sustainability Management
Exceptional Career Outcomes
With a 90% graduate employment rate, SUMAS alumni consistently secure top managerial and leadership positions
Truly Global Community
A diverse, multicultural campus with 70+ nationalities that prepares students for international careers
Real-World, High-Impact Projects
Students gain practical experience from top global sustainability projects with international companies
Alumni
See all alumni →"Each and everyone of the projects completed at SUMAS helped me develop both personal and professional skills that I otherwise wouldn't have today."
Beatrice Perris Magnetto
Managing Director
Fondazione Magnetto · Italy
Class of 2018
Eduardo De Carvalho
Co-founder
Café La Bricole · Switzerland
Class of 2022
Ramon Barbier Avanzini
Acquisitions Investment Manager
Kategora Real Estate · Spain
Class of 2021
Emma Viti
Senior Assistant Guest Service Manager
Mandarin Oriental · France
Class of 2021
3/5
hold senior positions
70+
countries represented
60:40
female to male ratio
Student Life
At the Sustainability Management School, students are immersed in a dynamic academic environment with opportunities to embrace well-rounded student life. Whether drawn to the urban energy of the bustling Milan City Campus or the natural beauty of Switzerland's Lake Geneva Campus, experiences extend beyond classrooms. Lifestyle, cultural richness, networking opportunities, and international environment flourish through exploration of Milan's vibrant culture or Switzerland's peaceful landscape with its serene environment, international community, proximity to nature, and sports activities.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the BBA in Sustainable Hospitality incorporate practical experience?
SUMAS students put sustainability directly into action. Past examples include enhancing luxury hospitality practices at Mandarin Oriental Geneva and designing high-impact tourism strategies supporting local communities and wildlife conservation in Rwanda's Volcanoes National Park.
Are there opportunities for networking in the hospitality industry?
Yes. Students forge impactful connections at the Swiss Conservation Center and the Milan Innovation and Design District. Furthermore, they gain immediate access to a global community of hospitality leaders through the SUMAS Alumni Network.
Where can I study for this BBA program?
The program offers highly flexible study locations. You can study On-Campus in Switzerland (Lake Geneva) or Italy (Milan City Campus), taking advantage of local hospitality ecosystems, or attend flexibly via global Livestreaming.
Entry Requirements
- Scan of a valid passport or identification document
- Official certified copy of high school diploma and transcripts (in English or translated into English)
- Letter of Recommendation from a school representative (e.g. guidance counselor, head of school)
- Motivation Letter indicating why you wish to study at Sustainability Management School
- English language proficiency certificate (if not a native English speaker or without 3 years in English-taught school)
English Proficiency
IELTS: Minimum band 6.0 (Academic)
TOEFL: Minimum score 80 (iBT)
Duolingo: Minimum score 100
Apply Now
Interested in the Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Sustainable Hospitality & Tourism Management? Contact our admissions team for full details.
Start ApplicationTuition & Fees
Fees valid from intake 2025/2026; tuition consistent across all three years
