Master of Arts in Management (MAM) in Sustainable Hospitality & Tourism Management
Lead innovative green practices in rapidly evolving hospitality and tourism industries. Improve your responsible leadership skills and influence all stakeholders to take responsible decisions.
Program Overview
The Master of Arts in Management in Sustainable Hospitality & Tourism Management equips leaders with skills to drive responsible practices across the hospitality and tourism sectors. Core courses strengthen leadership capabilities while five specialized sustainability modules provide awareness of industry transformation needs. Students engage with top executives guiding industry projects, learn from experienced professors and guest speakers, and complete a final practical project serving as sustainability consultants. The program integrates real-world projects guided by industry leaders, benefits from experienced faculty and guest speakers, and offers livestreaming options for flexibility. Students build an international network across 70+ nationalities while gaining practical sustainability expertise, preparing them for executive roles across the global hospitality and tourism landscape.
Core Curriculum
Career Outcomes
within 6 months
SUMAS graduates secure top managerial and leadership positions immediately upon completion. Alumni work across diverse sectors including luxury hospitality, sustainable tourism operations, and corporate sustainability roles.
Student Stories
“I started looking for a school combining hospitality and sustainability interests and learned far beyond the sector alone, exploring luxury and corporate sustainability.”
Why Study at SUMAS?
World First in Sustainability Education
SUMAS pioneered BBA and MBA programs in Sustainability Management globally.
Exceptional Career Outcomes
90% graduate employment rate with alumni consistently securing top leadership positions.
Truly Global Community
70+ nationalities create diverse, multicultural campuses preparing 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 →"What I learned from SUMAS about sustainability and sustainable hospitality is that it's a remarkably broad subject, even within the hospitality industry."
Süreyya Gamze Cizreli
Engineering Coordinator
Ankara Hilton · Türkiye
Class of 2023
Chang-Chin Hsieh
Frontend Engineer
LION TECHNOLOGY CO. LTD · Taiwan
Class of 2017
Jhonny Fernandes da Costa
Sales and Operations Support
Luxembourg City Tourist Office · Luxembourg
Class of 2025
Maarika Farmer
Sustainability Coordinator
The Miller Group · Canada
Class of 2025
Helen Hannesdottir
Director of Development & Services
Feroamalastofa – Icelandic Tourist Board · Iceland
Class of 2024
Tzu Chieh Chen
Assistant
TAIPEI · Taiwan
Class of 2024
Laura Allevi
Corporate Social Responsibility Manager
Dusit Thani Maldives · Italy
Class of 2024
Camille Somville
Housekeeping Manager
Le Coucou Méribel · France
Class of 2024
3/5
hold senior positions
70+
countries represented
60:40
female to male ratio
Student Life
Students experience vibrant community across the Milan City Campus in the Design District and the stunning Swiss natural environment of Lake Geneva. Networking opportunities include interactions with green innovators at the Swiss Conservation Center and Milan Design District. The global alumni network spans multiple continents, offering lifelong professional connections.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes the MAM in Sustainable Hospitality & Tourism Management different from a general hospitality degree?
The Master of Arts in Management (MAM) at SUMAS pairs leadership and management core courses with five specialized sustainability modules focused on the hospitality and tourism sectors. Rather than covering operations alone, the program trains graduates to drive responsible practices, collaborate with top executives on real industry projects, and act as sustainability consultants through a final practical project. This positions the MAM as a management qualification built specifically for the green transformation of hospitality and tourism.
Where and in which formats can I study the MAM in Sustainable Hospitality & Tourism Management?
The program is taught entirely in English across four formats: On-Campus, Online Instructor-Led, Livestreaming, and Hybrid. On-campus study takes place in Gland, Switzerland, near Lake Geneva and the Swiss Conservation Center, or in Milan, Italy, within the Design District, while Online and Livestreaming options let you join from anywhere. Multiple intakes are available throughout the year, with start dates in January, February, April, July, September, and October.
What careers does the MAM in Sustainable Hospitality & Tourism Management lead to?
SUMAS reports a 90% graduate employment rate, with alumni securing top managerial and leadership positions immediately upon completion. Graduates move into roles such as Hospitality Management Leader, Tourism Sustainability Consultant, Green Innovation Manager, and Luxury Industry Executive. Alumni work across luxury hospitality, sustainable tourism operations, and corporate sustainability, supported by a global network spanning multiple continents and more than 70 nationalities.
How long is the MAM and what are the admission requirements?
The MAM is a 12-month program worth 30 to 36 US credits (62 ECTS). Admission requires a certified copy of your Bachelor's transcripts and diploma in Business or a relevant field, a CV, a motivation letter, and a scan of a valid passport or ID. Applicants who are not native English speakers, or who lack three years in an English-taught environment, must demonstrate English proficiency, for example IELTS 6.0, TOEFL 80 IBT, or Duolingo 110.
Entry Requirements
- Scan of valid passport or ID
- Official certified copy of Bachelor's transcripts and diplomas in Business or relevant fields with certified English translation if needed
- CV/Resume with complete education and work experience in reverse chronological order
- Motivation letter explaining desire to study at Sustainability Management School
- English language proficiency certification if not native speaker or without 3 years in English-taught environment
English Proficiency
IELTS: Minimum 6.0
TOEFL: Minimum 550 PBT or 80 IBT
Duolingo: Minimum 110
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