MBA in Sustainable Fashion Management
Drive industry change with creative solutions and responsible leadership skills. Apply circular economy principles to the fashion industry.
Program Overview
The MBA in Sustainable Fashion Management at SUMAS enables professionals and graduates to apply circular economy principles to the fashion industry while developing responsible leadership capabilities. Core courses strengthen management skills and sustainability knowledge, equipping graduates to champion sustainable transitions within fashion organisations at the highest levels. Students learn directly from industry experts and academically rigorous faculty, engage in real-world projects with international fashion companies, and participate in the CEO Challenge global business simulation. The program combines strategic business management with specialised sustainability modules in circular design, supply chain ethics, and sustainable fashion business models. Flexible delivery — on-campus at the Lake Geneva or Milan campuses, online instructor-led, or via livestreaming — ensures the program suits both full-time students and working professionals seeking career advancement in the rapidly evolving sustainable fashion sector.
Core Curriculum
Career Outcomes
within 6 months
SUMAS alumni secure top managerial and leadership positions across sustainability sectors, with exceptional post-graduation employment outcomes. The fashion specialization opens pathways into fast-growing sustainable fashion brands, luxury houses pivoting to circularity, textile sourcing firms, and impact-driven consultancies.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the SUMAS MBA in Sustainable Fashion Management apply circular economy principles to the industry?
The MBA in Sustainable Fashion Management embeds circular economy principles directly into fashion strategy, combining core management courses with specialized modules in circular design, supply chain ethics, and sustainable fashion business models. Students complete five sustainability specialization modules and work on real-world projects with international fashion companies. The program prepares graduates to lead sustainable transitions within fashion organisations at the highest levels, rather than treating sustainability as an add-on.
What study formats and campus locations are available for the MBA in Sustainable Fashion Management?
The MBA in Sustainable Fashion Management is offered in four flexible formats: on-campus, online instructor-led, livestreaming, and hybrid. On-campus study takes place at the Lake Geneva campus in Gland, Switzerland or the campus in Milan, Italy, while the online and livestreaming options give working professionals worldwide access. Students earn the same prestigious degree regardless of the format they choose.
What career outcomes can graduates of the MBA in Sustainable Fashion Management expect?
SUMAS reports a 90% graduate employment rate, with alumni holding managerial and leadership positions across the fashion and sustainability sectors. Graduates move into roles such as Sustainable Fashion Consultant, Sustainable Fashion Designer, Director of Product, and Fabric Sourcing and Operations Manager. The fashion specialization opens pathways into fast-growing sustainable fashion brands, luxury houses pivoting to circularity, textile sourcing firms, and impact-driven consultancies.
How long is the MBA in Sustainable Fashion Management and what are the admission requirements?
The MBA in Sustainable Fashion Management is a 12-month program worth 42 US credits, with six annual start dates including February and September. Admission requires a certified Bachelor's degree in business or a relevant field, a CV, a motivation letter, and a valid passport or ID. Applicants who are not native English speakers, and who lack three years in an English-taught or English-speaking environment, must demonstrate English proficiency such as IELTS 6.0, TOEFL 80 IBT, or Duolingo 110.
Entry Requirements
- Scan of valid passport or ID
- Official certified copy of Bachelor's degree transcripts and diploma in Business or relevant fields with certified translation if not in English
- CV/Resume indicating complete education and work experience in reverse chronological order
- Motivation Letter explaining reasons for studying at SUMAS
- English language proficiency test (if not native English speaker or without 3+ years English-taught education/work environment)
English Proficiency
IELTS: Minimum 6.0
TOEFL: Minimum 550 PBT or 80 IBT
Duolingo: Minimum 110
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