SUMAS – Sustainability Management School
SUMAS Internship & Professional Development Program
Professional Development Program · professional

Internship & Professional Development Program

Gain real-world experience and professional guidance into the job market.

February, September
Gland, Switzerland · Milan, Italy · Online

Program Overview

The SUMAS Internship & Professional Development Program offers professional guidance into the job market within the student's status. Participants gain experience in their field of interest and learn to solve real problem-solving challenges in practice, alongside experienced professionals. The program combines an internship placement at companies, international organizations or NGOs with structured career coaching and professional development support — including personal tutoring, job-search strategy, application materials and interview preparation — so participants leave ready to launch a sustainability-focused career.

Internship placement at companies, international organizations or NGOs
Personalized career coaching and job-search strategy
CV, cover letter and interview preparation with professionals
Access to the sustainability research database and expert speakers
On-campus or online (web conferencing) delivery
Integration with ongoing SUMAS professional projects

Core Curriculum

01
Personal tutoring while interning at companies, international organizations or NGOs
02
Regular career coaching meetings on job-search strategies
03
CV, cover letter and application document preparation
04
Interview coaching and application support
05
Participation in SUMAS career-related courses
06
Involvement in ongoing professional projects
07
Company visits and SUMAS excursions
08
Access to the sustainability research database
09
Attendance at guest lectures, expert talks, conferences and workshops

Why Study at SUMAS?

1

Bridge the gap between study and employment with professional guidance into the job market.

2

Gain hands-on experience interning with companies, international organizations and NGOs.

3

Receive personalized coaching on your CV, applications and interviews.

4

Tap into the SUMAS network of professional projects, expert speakers and research resources.

Entry Requirements

  • Standard SUMAS admissions criteria (see entry requirements)

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Tuition & Fees

Professional Development ProgramCHF 7,600
Professional Development Plus InternshipCHF 9,900

Application fee is non-refundable. Tuition increases CHF 200 after each term cycle. Students taking a maximum of two online modules are exempt from the acceptance fee.

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