Online 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 Online MBA in Sustainable Fashion Management enables professionals to apply circular economy principles to the fashion industry while developing responsible leadership capabilities. Core courses strengthen management skills and sustainability knowledge across multiple disciplines, equipping graduates to champion sustainable transitions within their organizations. Students engage through weekly tasks, online discussion forums with faculty and peers, renowned guest speakers via livestream, and optional on-campus attendance in Switzerland or Italy. The program features 6 terms of 10 weeks each, offering flexibility for working professionals to complete a prestigious MBA without interrupting their careers. With the fashion industry under increasing pressure to reduce its environmental footprint, SUMAS provides a specialized MBA that merges sustainability science with fashion business acumen, preparing graduates to lead meaningful industry-wide change from supply chain sourcing to circular design and consumer engagement.
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.
Student Stories
“I chose SUMAS to specialize in sustainability and loved the multicultural atmosphere.”
“My degree helps encourage supply chain partners on collaborative, ethical, sustainable business practices.”
“Industry lecturers make learning relevant by sharing real-world insights and challenges directly from the field.”
Why Study at SUMAS?
World First in Sustainability Education
SUMAS pioneered BBA and MBA programs in Sustainability Management globally, uniquely combining fashion business with deep sustainability expertise.
Exceptional Career Outcomes
90% employment rate with graduates securing top managerial and leadership positions in sustainable fashion, consulting, and beyond.
Truly Global Community
70+ nationalities creating a multicultural learning environment that prepares students for international careers across the fashion industry.
Real-World, High-Impact Projects
Students gain practical experience through collaboration with international companies, applying circular economy and sustainable fashion principles in live business contexts.
Alumni
See all alumni →"My degree is really helping me to encourage supply chain partners, my colleagues and our leadership team on how to do collaborative, ethical and sustainable business."
Gopinath Thangavelu
Director – Marketing & Responsible Sourcing
H.Wear Textiles Ltd · India
Class of 2021
Autumn Lynn Ruble
ESG Analyst
Bath & Body Works · United States
Class of 2026
Vanessa De Bleser
Trainee in Back Office Confirmation Reconciliation
AZQORE SA · Belgium
Class of 2025
Aditi Mehta
Product Development
Padma Textiles Ltd · Australia
Class of 2025
Becky Patel
Founder
Ame Yoga Clothing · United States
Class of 2024
Gabriela Carolina Mejia Arteta
Sustainability Specialist – Supplier Engagement
ALDI USA · Colombia
Class of 2024
Diana Carolina Yanes
Head of Sustainability & Project Manager
Diana Yanes Consulting · Italy
Class of 2024
Linh Cao
Environmental Compliance Manager
Mammut Sports Group AG · Vietnam
Class of 2024
3/5
hold senior positions
70+
countries represented
60:40
female to male ratio
Student Life
The program fosters a global learning community through interactive online discussion forums, livestreaming interactions with on-campus cohorts, and optional hybrid engagement at campuses in Switzerland and Italy. Students connect with peers from 70+ nationalities while maintaining the flexibility to study and work full-time, building lasting international networks across the sustainable fashion industry.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the fully online, instructor-led format work, and is the degree the same as on campus?
The Online MBA in Sustainable Fashion Management is delivered across 6 terms of 10 weeks each, combining weekly tasks, online discussion forums with faculty and peers, and renowned guest speakers via livestream. Students earn the same prestigious MBA as on-campus graduates, regardless of the format chosen, and may optionally attend on campus in Gland, Switzerland, or Milan, Italy. The flexible structure lets working professionals complete the degree without interrupting their careers.
What does the sustainable fashion specialization actually cover?
The specialization merges sustainability science with fashion business acumen, applying circular economy principles directly to the fashion industry. Students study sustainable fashion business models, circular design, and supply chain sourcing through five sustainability management specialization modules and real-world industry projects. Graduates are prepared to lead change across the value chain, from responsible sourcing to consumer engagement.
What career outcomes can graduates expect?
SUMAS reports a 90% graduate employment rate, with alumni securing top managerial and leadership positions across the fashion and sustainability sectors. Graduates move into roles such as Sustainable Fashion Consultant, Director of Product, Fabric Sourcing and Operations Manager, and Sustainable Fashion Designer. The 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 program, and what are the admission requirements?
The program runs for 12 months and carries 42 US CTS credits, with four annual start dates in January, April, July, and October. Applicants submit a certified Bachelor's degree in business or a relevant field, a CV, a motivation letter, and a valid passport or ID. Non-native English speakers without three or more years of English-taught education or work provide proof of 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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