Online MBA in Sustainable Hospitality & Tourism Management
Lead innovative green practices in rapidly evolving hospitality and tourism industries.
Program Overview
The Online MBA in Sustainable Hospitality & Tourism Management equips aspiring leaders with the skills to advance responsible decision-making across the hospitality and tourism sectors. Through six 10-week terms with 2-3 courses per term, students engage with global cohorts and industry experts via discussion forums, livestreaming lectures, and guest speaker sessions. The program combines core management courses with five specialized sustainability modules, enabling professionals to influence organizational transitions toward environmentally conscious practices while maintaining full-time work commitments. Students develop expertise in green operations, eco-tourism strategy, and sustainable hospitality business models through a blend of academic rigor and real-world application. Flexible delivery via online, on-campus, or livestreaming formats ensures the program is accessible to working professionals worldwide, and all formats lead to the same prestigious degree, reflecting SUMAS's commitment to format-neutral academic excellence.
Core Curriculum
Career Outcomes
within 6 months
SUMAS alumni secure top managerial and leadership positions across sustainability-focused hospitality and tourism organizations globally. Graduates emerge as sustainability champions capable of leading organizational transitions toward greener practices, supported by SUMAS's dedicated career services and extensive alumni network.
Student Stories
“It was really important to me to choose a business school where I could learn with people who were really interested in making a positive impact.”
“The program at SUMAS helped me gain in-depth knowledge about the intrinsic meaning and significance of sustainable development, sustainable business practices and the UN's 17 SDGs.”
Why Study at SUMAS?
World First in Sustainability Education
SUMAS pioneered BBA and MBA programs in Sustainability Management globally, bringing unparalleled depth to the intersection of hospitality and sustainability.
Exceptional Career Outcomes
90% employment rate with alumni securing leadership positions across international hospitality and tourism organizations.
Truly Global Community
Diverse multicultural environment with 70+ nationalities preparing students for careers in the international hospitality industry.
Real-World, High-Impact Projects
Students gain practical experience from top global sustainability initiatives and leading hospitality companies, applying learning directly to industry challenges.
Alumni
See all alumni →"It was really important to me to choose a business school where I could learn with people who were really interested in making positive impact."
Moritz Blumhagen
Owner
Café Conrad · Germany
Class of 2021
Ivan Maura Canut
Project Manager
UnLimited Spain · Spain
Class of 2021
Arunima Sen Pathak
Director, Life Executive & Image Coach
NIPS Hospitality Group · India
Class of 2020
Marco Crea
On-site Hotel General Manager
Palmajob HExpertise · Italy
Class of 2025
Ruben Martinez Gomez
Head of Agrifood - Market Analyst
Oficina Economica y Commercial de Espana en Pekin · Italy
Class of 2025
Vittoria Passini
Co-Founder
Regenerative Hospitality · Italy
Class of 2024
Sara Drudi
Co-Founder
Regenerative Hospitality · Italy
Class of 2024
Pooja Nataraj Suri
Founder, Academic Director
PNJXN & SUMAS · Italy
Class of 2023
3/5
hold senior positions
70+
countries represented
60:40
female to male ratio
Student Life
The Online MBA fosters community through interactive discussion forums where students engage with peers and professors from around the world, supplemented by livestreaming opportunities to connect with on-campus cohorts in Switzerland and Italy. Guest speakers from the hospitality and tourism industries provide current insights, while the CEO Challenge simulation offers competitive, practical business experience across a diverse global student network.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Online MBA in Sustainable Hospitality & Tourism Management instructor-led, and is the degree equivalent to the on-campus version?
Yes. The Online MBA is a fully instructor-led program delivered through livestreaming lectures, discussion forums, and guest speaker sessions, requiring no campus presence to earn the full degree. SUMAS applies a format-neutral standard, so online graduates receive the same prestigious MBA as on-campus students in Gland, Switzerland or Milan, Italy. The program structure, 42 US credits, and academic rigor are identical across online, on-campus, livestreaming, and hybrid formats.
How does this MBA specialize in sustainable hospitality and tourism?
The program combines core management courses with five specialized sustainability modules tailored to the hospitality and tourism sectors. Students develop expertise in eco-tourism strategy and operations, green hospitality business models, and sustainable supply chains for hospitality. Real-world project work with leading international hospitality and sustainability companies, plus the CEO Challenge global business simulation, lets students apply green operations and responsible decision-making directly to industry challenges.
What career outcomes can graduates expect?
SUMAS reports a 90% graduate employment rate, with alumni securing top managerial and leadership positions across sustainability-focused hospitality and tourism organizations worldwide. Graduates move into roles such as Director of a Hospitality Group, Sustainable Operations Manager, Eco-Tourism Director, Business Development Lead, and CEO. SUMAS's dedicated career services and a multicultural alumni network spanning over 70 nationalities support graduates in leading organizational transitions toward greener practices.
How long is the program, and what are the admission requirements?
The Online MBA spans 12 months across six 10-week terms with two to three courses per term, allowing professionals to study while maintaining full-time work. Admission requires a 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, or who lack three years in an English-taught environment, must demonstrate English proficiency (IELTS 6.0, TOEFL 80 IBT, or Duolingo 110). Intakes begin in January, April, July, and October.
Entry Requirements
- Scan of valid passport or ID
- Official certified copy of Bachelor's degree transcripts and diplomas in Business or relevant fields with certified English translation
- CV/Resume detailing complete education and work experience in reverse chronological order
- Motivation letter explaining interest in studying at SUMAS
- English language proficiency test (if not native English 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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