For Students Who Know What They Want!

 

SUMAS Career-related Studies® “Business & Sustainability” are designed for self-confident students, who have a clear idea about their career path. Students will pursue career-related education during the last two years of their high-school. This study program is relevant for all students who are interested in responsible management applicable in different fields.

The SUMAS CrS® aims to provide students with the foundational knowledge on managing sustainability and helps them develop their competencies in becoming responsible leaders.

For IB Schools Which Want An Innovative CrS®!

 

A Strategic Provider to the IBCP, SUMAS CrS® are based on practical projects guided by industry professionals and SUMAS professors, offering your students an alternative way of learning.
It can be delivered directly to your school via live streaming and with the use of interactive online platforms.

Students will be able to embrace an international network, by choosing tracks in: Sustainable Hospitality (Switzerland), Sustainable Fashion (Milan, Italy), Nature Conservation, Sustainable Finance and Digitalization, Sustainable Culinary Art, or Sustainable Tourism.

In addition, the SUMAS Eco-Club will connect your students with our network of IBCP members across the world to share their project experiences.

A CRS Strategic Provider

A global classroom

Our CrS® partner schools across the world

SUMAS CrS® “Business & Sustainability” is valued by Universities across the world due to its, Academic Strength, International Perspective, Intercultural Understanding, Ethical Education, External Validation, and Development of Research and Writing Skills, all core attributes of the International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme.

SUMAS CrS® Alumni University Destinations

 

A number of our CrS® alumni join us at SUMAS to pursue a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), or one of our other program majors, seeing this as the natural progression to continue their knowledge and practical experience in the fields of business and sustainability.

SUMAS CrS® alumni also go on to pursue a range of HE courses at other leading worldwide institutions:

 

Careers in sustainability management

Take up game-changing roles where your experience in sustainability matters.
A wide range of opportunities awaits our students.
  • Chief Sustainability Officer P&G
  • Director of Global Sustainability Communications, Amcor
  • Sustainable Procurement Manager, FIFA
  • Environmental Lawyer, Kirkland & Ellis
  • Finance Advisor for Responsible Investment, Credit Suisse
  • Sustainable Sourcing Manager Global Sustainability Manager, PWC
  • Sustainability Marketing Manager, C&A
  • Sustainable Supply Chain Administrator, C&A
  • Sustainable Sourcing Manager, Adidas
  • Sustainability Change Manager, Zurich Insurance
  • Coordinator, Private Sector Engagement, WWF
  • Sustainability Manager, H&M
  • Global Sustainability Manager, Corporate Communications, Henkel
  • Global Sustainability Manager, PWC
  • Sustainability Analyst, Deloitte
  • Intern, Environment A2airs, United Nations
Sustainability doesn’t mean just being ‘green’. Sustainability Management provides excellent career opportunities worldwide

SUMAS CrS® Course Content

The SUMAS CrS® Business & Sustainability study plan is divided into two areas:

SUMAS CrS® Courses
240 guided learning hours of CrS® Courses in class (equivalent to one High Level subject within the IB program).

Applied Component

150 hours of applied learning (which is equivalent to Standard Level subjects within the IB Program). This component is made up of the Sustainability Leadership Experience / Camp and an Integrative Project Experience delivered by SUMAS (online or on-campus) or by the school.

CrS® Courses

Fundamentals of Sustainability

The Fundamentals of Sustainability course will provide students with a solid basic understanding of the main aspects of sustainability and prepare them for the advanced courses. The individual, company and societal perspectives are explored and issues concerning energy, climate and water are covered in more detail, to help students reach a deeper qualitative and quantitative understanding of the subject. Key knowledge areas including ethics, cultural history, population, environmental economics and policy lay the foundations for a broader understanding.

Sustainable Innovation

The Sustainable Innovation course will be an introduction to “new thinking” on innovation and sustainable industry. It will look at innovations with deep concern about the resources, the water, the energy, the human conditions, and the challenges in terms of economy. The course will be based on real cases in material/product innovation and will include the Cradle to Cradle ® principles and eco design.

Leadership

The Leadership course is designed to raise awareness of the importance of new leadership styles to fit the challenges facing leaders today in times of fast changes and crises. Leaders must be skilled communicators and change promoters in the global arena. Conceptual analysis, roleplaying activities, business simulations and case studies will be practiced offering students both theoretical knowledge and best practices.

Applied Component

Sustainability Leadership Experience

Leadership theories will be analyzed and applied in real-world situations, role-playing activities and team building games. Students will develop competencies that are essential to becoming responsible managers.

AND an integrative Project Work in one of the pathways:

Integrative Project Experience – Nature Conservation

Nature Conservation will offer the opportunity to explore fundamental values for the preservation of biological diversity and includes guided visits to protected areas around the world.

Integrative Project Experience – Sustainable Fashion

Sustainable Fashion provides cutting edge knowledge about the core issues and challenges of sustainable fashion and integrates responsible leadership applied to the fashion sector.

Integrative Project Experience – Sustainable Hospitality

Sustainable Hospitality will help to develop leadership and intercultural skills by being engaged in field trips to leading hospitality companies under the careful guidance of experts. Upon request, SUMAS CrS® students  can work on sustainable culinary arts projects to embrace the philosophy from farm to table.

Integrative Project Experience – Sustainable Culinary Arts

Sustainable Culinary Art will help to recognize the benefits of responsible cooking, from food sourcing methods, cooking techniques, and waste management to intercultural food experiences.

Integrative Project Experience – Sustainable Tourism

Sustainable Tourism will help to understand concepts of sustainable tourism development,
parks and recreation management, and best practices for responsible visitors.

Integrative Project Experience – Sustainable Finance and Digitalization

Sustainable Finance and Digitalization will help to learn the crucial role of finance to address sustainable challenges and explore both the investment portfolio toward climate-friendly assets and the transition to a green economy.

Hear from our SUMAS CrS® students and alumni in the videos below:

What SUMAS CrS® alumni think about SUMAS :

I enjoyed the diversity of the school and the different topics at hand to learn. The teachers were very enthusiastic and welcoming which created a great sense of unity.

Harry PrykeSUMAS CrS® Alumnus 2018 from Collège du Léman - Switzerland

I was overwhelmed by the welcoming and caring environment that we had the privilege of experiencing with SUMAS faculty and students.

Ryan DomenjozSUMAS CrS® Alumnus 2018 from Collège du Léman - Switzerland

Thanks to SUMAS I learned a lot about team work. I could understand my strengths in a team setting and how teammates complement one another. Also, SUMAS online platform is very functional and helpful, I used it as my main source of information.

Thananya Hamblin (Tanya)SUMAS CrS® Alumnus from PREM – Thailand

My favorite part of the SUMAS CrS was the interactive sessions with other students and professors around the world; a global classroom that allows for diverse learning that opposes the traditional teaching standard.

Jessica ClementSUMAS CrS® Alumnus from Renaissance College – Hong Kong

The IBCP SUMAS Programme is intense, but I would recommend it to anyone whose passions lie between leadership and learning about real life business challenges.
The course works into different angles, including personal growth and development.
I really enjoyed that the learning outcomes of the course can be applied to different industries.

Arthip Sukthon (Fin Taylor)SUMAS CrS® Alumnus from PREM – Thailand

Before joining SUMAS CrS Programme, I wasn’t aware of the importance of sustainability and environmental issues. I have enjoyed the variety of practical activities and experiences, compared to my DP subjects. My most successful outcome is what I have learned about myself as a leader, leadership in general, and its importance for future careers. Also, SUMAS online platform is very functional and helpful, I used it as my main source of information.

Imnalema Jamir (Alem)SUMAS CrS® Alumnus from PREM – Thailand

The best part of learning with SUMAS was the cooperative work that was done with my teammate during the eco-club and learning things that I have never overlooked before, with professors. Also, SUMAS online platform is very functional and helpful, I used it as my main source of information.

Minkyu Robin KimSUMAS CrS® Alumnus from Chadwick International – Korea

SUMAS Programme has a strong focus on business and sustainability. It helped me to develop essential leadership skills such as team communication and public speaking. The course works into different angles, including personal growth and development. I really enjoyed that the learning outcomes of the course can be applied to different industries.

Benjamin PrasarttongosothSUMAS CrS® Alumnus from PREM – Thailand

I learned a lot of life skills, especially during the motivational week. I learned presentation skills and other leadership skills that could be used in the near future. I enjoyed particularly coming to the university, I got to learn a lot more and a lot more in-depth throughout the lectures and projects that we did. We also visited Ramsar sites that focused more on conserving their environment and I thought that was very interesting and different from the normal IBDP program.

Anita UrassaSUMAS IBCP ALUMNA 2018

I really enjoyed the practical approach of the SUMAS IBCP program, as it gave
students the opportunity to grow as professionals.

Vuttipat (Ben) SrinuanSUMAS CrS® Alumnus from PREM – Thailand

Fast Track Into SUMAS Bachelor!

Direct entry into our Bachelor programs

Upon completion of the SUMAS CrS program students will obtain direct entry and receive 21 US academic credits to fast-track bachelor studies in only 5 semesters.

Earn university credits while studying CrS® at SUMAS !

Fees & Funding

Campus
Study in multiple campuses

  • Lake Geneva
  • Milan City
  • Livestreaming
Year 1
Semester 1Semester 2
9’400€9’400€
Expenses & Material250€250€
Campus
Study in multiple campuses

  • Lake Geneva
  • Milan City
  • Livestreaming
Year 2
Semester 3Semester 4
9’400€9’400€
Expenses & Material250€250€
Campus
Study in multiple campuses

  • Lake Geneva
  • Milan City
  • Livestreaming
Year 3
Semester 5Semester 6 (waived)
9’400€21 US credits transferred from CrS program
Expenses & Material250€
Campus
Study in multiple campuses

  • Lake Geneva
  • Milan City
  • Livestreaming
Year 1Year 2Year 3
Semester 1Semester 2Semester 3Semester 4Semester 5Semester 6 (waived)
9’400€9’400€9’400€9’400€9’400€21 US credits transferred from CrS program
Expenses & Material250€250€250€250€250€ –

SUMAS CrS® Team

Ivana Modena, Ph.D.

Founder and President of Sustainability Management School

Dr. Modena has created in 2016 the SUMAS CrS® Programme.
She actively participates in the Overall Compliance of the SUMAS CrS® ‘Business and Sustainability’.

Julia Koroleva

Content Manager and Supervisor

Julia is a DBA Candidate at SUMAS. She is contributing to the development of the SUMAS Career-related Studies “Business and Sustainability”. As part of her DBA Thesis, Julia is a Supervisor of the IBCP Teachers and responsible for quality assurance

Lorenzo Ciserani

Business Development Manager

Lorenzo manages the business development of partnerships with IB International Schools and IB regional managers regarding CrS. He also oversees the organization of recruiting events and attends educational and college fairs.

Joachim Fendt-Newlin

Liaison Officer and Administrative Director

Joachim has been involved in the development of the SUMAS CrS® since 2017. He oversees the faculty development of the program and supports Dr. Modena in the regional collaboration with the IBO. 

Michiel Van de Water

Enrolment Manager

Michiel is responsible for the enrolment of Bachelor and Master/MBA students, organizing recruitment events and supports Dr. Modena in the regional collaboration with the IB International Schools.

SUMAS CrS® Guest Professors

These professors contribute to the course content of the SUMAS CrS® in Business & Sustainability. They are specialized in the Applied Component pathways and teach courses in our Bachelor, Master and MBA programs at SUMAS. 

Mehmet Ulug, Ph.D.

Sustainable Finance & Digitalization
Student Industry Projects

David Mc Partland, Ed.D.

Leadership

Enrica Arena

Sustainable Fashion
Student Industry Projects

Zaida Rodrigo, Ph.D.

Areas of expertise: Hospitality Management, Destination Management, Strategic Marketing, Tourism Dynamics, Research Methods 

Eduardo Flores

Areas of expertise: Sustainable Hotel Management, Eco Hotel Certifications, Sustainable Operations Management, Green Mobility, Eco Design and Architecture, Sustainable Development 

Ilídio Silva, Ph.D.

Areas of Expertise: Financial Calculus, Financial Markets, Insider trading, Personal finance 

Xenya Cherny-Scanlon

Areas of expertise: Sustainable Luxury, Sustainable Fashion 

Sebastien Angelini

Areas of expertise: Hospitality Management, Sustainable Food and Beverage Management, Sustainable Management in Tourism and Hospitality

Dr. Gianluca Lanza, Ph.D.

Areas of expertise: Business Administration, Leadership, Human Resource Management, Organizational Design, Project Management, Healthcare Management 

Collège du Léman is an international university preparatory school located in Geneva, Switzerland and offers individual growth, academic excellence and lifelong learning to students from Pre-K through Grade 12.

Find out more about the school:

Collège du Léman Academic Curriculum

Prem International School in Thailand is a leading co-education, boarding, and day school.  This international school is the only one in Thailand offering the four programmes of the International Baccalaureate (IB): the Primary Years Programme (IBPYP), the Middle Years Programme (IBMYP), the Diploma Programme (IBDP) and the Career-related Programme (IBCP).

Find out more about the school:

PREM Academic Curriculum

Dulwich College (Singapore) is much more than a British school. It is an International school with British Independent school ethos and values, which draws upon 400 years of excellence and tradition from Dulwich College. Their traditions form part of their culture and are firmly embedded in all that they do.

Find out more about the school:

Dulwich STEAM/SE21 Curriculum

The Western International School of Shanghai (WISS) is a leading international school in Shanghai and the first and only full continuum World IB School in Mainland China offering the four programmes of the International Baccalaureate (IB): the Primary Years Programme (IBPYP), the Middle Years Programme (IBMYP), the Diploma Programme (IBDP) and the Career-related Programme (IBCP).

WISS Academic Curriculum

The English Schools Foundation (ESF) is an organisation that runs 22 educational institutions, all of which are international schools, in Hong Kong. It is the largest English-medium organisation of international schools in Hong Kong. It was founded in 1967 with the passage of the English Schools Foundation Ordinance, under which it is mandated to provide “without regard to race or religion, a modern liberal education through the medium of the English language. SUMAS is a CP partner of three of these schools: Sha Tin College, Discovery College, and Renaissance College.

Sha Tin College, situated in Hong Kong, is a member of the English Schools Foundation and Hong Kong’s largest English-medium organisation of international schools. Sha Tin College provides education from Year 7 through Year 13 and also provides leads to a variety of internationally recognised examinations, granting its students access to higher education and career opportunities worldwide. 

Situated in Hong Kong, Discovery College is an authorised International Baccalaureate (IB) World School and offers the four IB programmes: the Primary Years Programme (PYP) for students aged 4-10 years, the Middle Years Programme (MYP) for students aged 11-16 years, and the Diploma Programme (DP) and Career-related Programme (CP) for students aged 16-19 years.

The vision statement of Discovery College, Grow. Discover, Dream, recognises that students must be independent, critical and creative thinkers which will enable them to contribute positively in this complex world. 

Renaissance College Hong Kong was established in 2006 by the English Schools Foundation (ESF).

Since its inception, the school has offered the IB Primary Years ProgrammeMiddle Years Programme and Diploma Programme. Renaissance College began to offer the IB Career-Related Programme in 2014.

The schools strives to build a culture that promotes peace and democracy, values diversity and works towards a sustainable future for all.

Established in 1991 in Hong Kong, West Island School the first ESF school to offer the Mandarin language to all students.

West Island School‘s vision is to empower every learner to reach their fullest potential. Their mission is to provide exceptional learning opportunities that prioritize achievement, personal fulfillment, service to others, the development of learning skills, and the nurturing of responsible global citizenship.

Grounded in core values such as commitment, community, compassion, consideration, and courage, West Island School aims to inspire and motivate students to become global citizens who embrace a broad and personalized curriculum, engage in authentic inquiry, master learning through a continuous process of reflection and refinement, and actively contribute to collective well-being, sustainable development, and global guardianship.

Fairgreen International School is located in Dubai with a campus designed for minimal environmental impact, utilizing solar power for all its energy needs, recycling all its water for agricultural use, and implementing waste separation, Fairgreen International School  empowers students to play a leading role in creating a sustainable future for our world.

GEMS International School Al Khail provides an exceptional quality education to meet the needs of an international community. Located in Dubai, their mission is to develop lifelong learners who engage in meaningful learning experiences that build compassion, resilience and understanding of their role in the community.

Haut-Lac International Bilingual School is a coeducational international school for ages 3 to 18 years located in Saint-Légier-La Chiésaz, in the canton of Vaud, Switzerland. It was founded in 1993 and originally located in Vevey.

Find out more about the school:

Haut-Lac International Bilingual School Academic Curriculum

JIS High School teaches students how to learn in systematic, explicit ways, developing their competencies to be resourceful, manage their own cognitive processes, and relate with others. 

JIS is proud to offer three outstanding internationally recognized programs of study: the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme, the IB Career-related Programme, and the College Board’s Advanced Placement (AP) Program.

JIS IB/AP Curriculum

Sustainability is an intrinsic part of UWC Maastricht mission. UWC encourages students to engage with the environment by allowing them the opportunity to actively protect it while developing every-day practices that are more sustainable. It starts in the classrooms, it expands to the school and eventually fosters change in the community at large.

UWC Curriculum

Roong Aroon International School

Roong Aroon International School prepares students to impact their future world through providing opportunities for them to become self-reliant, moral and ethical leaders and life-long learners.

Roong Aroon International School Curriculum

The Australian International School Phnom Penh offers a world-class education measured against and meeting international standards. Combining the academic rigor of the Australian Curriculum with the internationally renowned IB Programmes, AISPP gives your children the chance to be the best they can be.

AISPP Curriculum

British College of Gavà

BCG firmly believes in a holistic, balanced and broad education for sustainable development which is further enhanced by their privileged learning environment. Sustainability, cultural cooperation and respectful, lasting and rewarding relationships are placed at the centre of their educational philosophy and approach.

Creativity, Collaboration, Communication, and Critical Thinking are highly valued both inside and outside the classroom.

BCG Curriculum

International School of Prague

International School of Prague is an international, progressive, and innovative school that serves learners from all over the globe. Their mission is to Inspire, Engage and Empower all learners, and is realized through their compelling student profile where the students are Curious Competent Compassionate Changemakers.

International School of Prague

Chadwick International is an independent co-ed day school based in Songdo, South Korea. It offers an educational experience that is both academically and personally enriching to its students. Chadwick International is an IB School and has two other campuses: Chadwick School in Palos Verdes, California and opening in 2023, Chadwick International School Eco Park in Vietnam.

The Courtyard International School of Tervuren has been founded to offer a world-class curriculum in English/French or English/Dutch, whilst at the same time developing life and leadership skills through their outdoor and extra-curricular programmes. They believe that learning should be enjoyable, appropriately challenging and should be taken seriously and offer a welcoming, academically stimulating and holistic learning environment.

Green Hills Academy offers the Primary Years Programme in Rwanda. The Academy shares a common philosophy and commitment to providing a high quality, challenging, international education that prepares learners for further study in university and fulfilling lives. Their mission statement is to create principled lifelong learners equipped with the knowledge and skills to excel.

Lancers International School

The LIS Mission is to provide an environment in which all Lancerians will become lifelong learners, who are responsible, disciplined, and ethical citizens of the world. Lancerians are understanding and respectful towards people of all races and cultures.

Lancers International School

 

D Y Patil International School (DYPIS) is a south Mumbai based Top International School in Mumbai offering IB PYP, IGCSE (Cambridge) & IB DP curriculum. DYPIS aspires to be a school from which students gain a sense of personal accomplishment, self-confidence and a lifelong love for learning. Their mission is to create a community of life-long learners working together in a caring, challenging and nurturing environment.

Stonehill International School takes pride in its role as an International Baccalaureate (IB) world school, providing educational services to students aged 3 to 18 across the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and the Diploma Programme (DP).

The institution’s commitment revolves around its Mission: “To offer enriching academics alongside opportunities for innovation, sports, and the arts.” The learning community at Stonehill is deeply committed to fostering knowledgeable, caring, confident, and responsible global citizens.

Established on July 14th, 2003, with just 135 students, Indus International School, Bangalore, has since grown into one of the premier international educational institutions in the city. Today, it boasts a diverse student body of over 1100 individuals from 33 different countries, making it a melting pot of cultures and ideas. Recognized as one of the top day-cum-boarding schools in India, Indus Bangalore is home to 350 boarders from across the globe.

With a vision to nurture global citizens and leaders of tomorrow, the school places a strong emphasis on traditional values such as love, empathy, discipline, and respect, while also preparing students to think globally and act locally. Indus International School is committed to providing a holistic education that equips students with the skills and knowledge necessary to thrive in an ever-changing world.

The IGB International School (IGBIS) – is the only school in Malaysia offering all four programmes in the International Baccalaureate’s continuum: the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), Diploma Programme (DP) and Career-related Programme (CP). Their mission is to provide an inclusive learning community, and embracing diversity by offering a challenging IB education which empowers its members to be caring global citizens.

SUMAS CrS® Partner SINCE 2016

Sheena Thandy
IBCP Coordinator

“The CP is an ambitious and innovative programme which provides a different pathway for students by incorporating academic rigor, career studies and soft skills. The course plays to the students’ academic strengths because there is a flexibility in the DP subjects which can be chosen, allowing students to choose those at which they excel.

An integral part of the programme is enabling students to engage in career-related learning. All of the Career-related Studies® at Collège du Léman use SUMAS as the external provider and all fall under the umbrella of “Business & Sustainability”, a mindset which should be central to any future career.

The soft skills focus provides the students with the skills which are important to work, study and how best to live their lives.

To prepare students to succeed in a rapidly changing world, schools must not only equip them with the necessary skills and learning opportunities but also the ability to manage and
influence change.”

Lisa McSweeney
Former IBCP Coordinator 

It has been a privilege to teach the SUMAS CP Business and Sustainability course over the last two years at Prem. As a Business Teacher I have enjoyed exploring the innovative nature of this course with my students. The practical application is what sets it apart, giving our students real-life business experience in the Shangri-la Hotel was an unforgettable experience. Essential skills, required for the workplace, are developed and honed for each student through a balanced range of activities and assessments. I found SUMAS staff to be highly professional and responsive.

Wilma Shen
IBCP Coordinator

SUMAS CrS programme is that the course offers so much more than just the business management, emphasising the forward way of thinking, operating and governing the business, the ultimate business model that every organisation, company and business entities should follow and adopt. The course challenges students to think about the notion of sustainability and the achievement of a balance between economic progress, ecological equilibrium, and social equity. Another strength of the programme is the flexibility and adaptability offered by SUMAS whereby students feel supported, listened to and challenged to bring out the best of their potential and capability.

Béatrice Gillet
IBCP Coordinator

SUMAS is an ideal CrS for CP students who wish to be well rounded and on track with sustainable management, that is going to impact all future careers.

Jason Reagin
IBCP Coordinator

The SUMAS CrS courses that students at Chadwick International have undertaken are well designed and delivered.  Additionally, the students have reported back to me how much they feel challenged and have enjoyed the courses thus far.  As a CP Coordinator, I have felt very connected to the staff at SUMAS through frequent communication and dialogue.  The mix of synchronous and asynchronous lessons has been very useful for the students.  Overall, the students and I have felt very supported by the SUMAS staff and instructors.  We look forward to a long and fruitful relationship with SUMAS for many years to come!

Mary Catherine (Katie) Williams 
IBCP Coordinator

Fairgreen International School is fortunate to be partnered with SUMAS CrS. SUMAS staff are knowledgeable, professional, accommodating and friendly. Fairgreen students and teachers enjoy working with the SUMAS team, they have helped to elevate the quality and marketability of our CP program.

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