Online MBA in Sustainability Management
Learn how to lead the sustainable transition. Implement strategies to provide low-carbon solutions.
Program Overview
The Online MBA in Sustainability Management is a premier 12-month program engineered for professionals seeking to propel their executive careers. By blending core business competencies with advanced sustainability strategies, this MBA empowers participants to implement low-carbon solutions and drive corporate ESG initiatives, all while maintaining the flexibility to study from anywhere in the world. The program features 6 terms of 10 weeks each with 2-3 courses per term, offering high-quality weekly tasks, study materials, curated video lectures, dynamic online discussion forums with fellow executives and professors, and exclusive insights from renowned guest speakers. Upon request, SUMAS MBA courses can be attended on campus in Switzerland or Italy, or via livestreaming, providing ultimate flexibility for working professionals. As the first business school to offer an MBA in Sustainability Management, SUMAS embeds environmental and social impacts into the mainstream of every business theory and practice — from finance and accounting to supply chain, procurement, investment, and organizational leadership.
Core Curriculum
Career Outcomes
within 6 months
MBA graduates frequently secure senior executive roles at top-tier organizations including PepsiCo, Deloitte, Julius Baer, BMW, Colliers, RBC, Nestlé, Aramco, Procter & Gamble, Dell Technologies, and Amazon, leading corporate sustainability strategies and implementing large-scale ESG initiatives across supply chains, procurement, investment portfolios, and organizational leadership.
Student Stories
“The knowledge and skills acquired at SUMAS have proven instrumental in career progression. I successfully transitioned into an ESG role.”
“The MBA is multidisciplinary, targeting finance, accounting, and core sustainability issues essential for business transformation.”
“After years in packaging sustainability, formal qualification was essential to make a meaningful impact on the larger organizational agenda.”
“The curriculum embeds sustainability throughout business theory and practice at all levels, inspiring a future-oriented vision applicable today.”
“The curriculum pioneers integration of environmental and social impacts in mainstream business. Congratulations on recognition as top sustainability MBA.”
“This course provided the ability to articulate to leadership the importance of transitioning to sustainable business practices.”
Why Study at SUMAS?
World First in Sustainability Education
SUMAS is the first in the world to offer BBA and MBA programs in Sustainability Management, pioneering sustainability as the core of business education.
Exceptional Career Outcomes
With a 90% graduate employment rate, SUMAS alumni consistently secure top managerial and leadership positions at organizations like PepsiCo, Deloitte, and Nestlé.
Truly Global Community
Diverse, multicultural campuses with 70+ nationalities prepare students for international careers and a lifetime of global professional connections.
Real-World, High-Impact Projects
Students gain practical experience from top global sustainability projects with leading international companies across supply chains, ESG, and governance.
Alumni
See all 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 Iacazzi
Carbon Contribution Portfolio & Partnership Consultant
SE Advisory Services · France
Class of 2023
Adrian Ehrenberg
HR Social Sustainability Manager
MTU Aero Engines · Germany
Class of 2023
Costanza Rossini
Sustainability Consultant
Deloitte · Italy
Class of 2022
Mark Fisher
Senior Sustainable Supply Chain Executive
BAE Systems · United Kingdom
Class of 2021
Gisele Selim
Founder & Strategic Advisor
Blue Water Strategy · Netherlands
Class of 2021
Jennifer Girod
Communications Expert
Procter & Gamble · France
Class of 2019
Rossella Meo
Enterprise Sales Development Manager
Manpower · Italy
Class of 2018
Óonagh McArdle
Global Sustainability Implementation Leader
Dow · Ireland
Class of 2017
3/5
hold senior positions
70+
countries represented
60:40
female to male ratio
Student Life
SUMAS provides unparalleled flexibility with three distinct campus experiences: the Lake Geneva Campus in Gland, Switzerland offering scenic European surroundings, the Milan City Campus in Italy providing urban immersion in a design-forward city, and the Online Campus enabling study from anywhere globally. All formats support networking with 70+ nationalities, access to student projects, experiential learning, guest speaker webinars, and integration into a powerful alumni community working across sustainability sectors worldwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why choose the SUMAS MBA in Sustainability Management?
The MBA is highly multidisciplinary, targeting a wide range of pivotal subjects from finance and accounting to core sustainability issues. As the first business school to offer an MBA in Sustainability Management, SUMAS embeds environmental and social impacts into the mainstream of every business theory and practice.
Can I customize my MBA study formats?
Yes. SUMAS provides ultimate flexibility. You can study 100% online, attend via livestream, or combine online courses with on-campus modules in Switzerland or Italy, perfectly adapting to a full-time work schedule.
What are the primary career paths after the MBA?
MBA graduates frequently secure senior executive roles such as Sustainability Directors, ESG Managers, Supply Chain Managers, and CEOs. With a 90% employment rate, alumni are highly sought after by top-tier organizations like PepsiCo, Deloitte, and Julius Baer to shape corporate sustainability strategies.
Entry Requirements
- Scan of valid passport or ID
- Official certified copy of transcripts and diplomas of Bachelor's studies in Business or relevant fields with certified translation if not originally in English
- CV/Resume indicating complete education and work experience in reverse chronological order
- Motivation Letter indicating why you wish to study at Sustainability Management School
- English proficiency test (TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo, or other standardized assessment) if not a native English speaker or without 3 years in English-taught school or English-speaking work environment
English Proficiency
IELTS: Minimum 6.0
TOEFL: Minimum 550 PBT or 80 IBT
Duolingo: Minimum 110
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