A fundamental part of your learning at SUMAS is to apply the project management methodology and tools to real-case projects with partner companies and organizations, locally in Switzerland and Milan, or in countries around the world. See a selection of our student projects below.

Throughout your studies, you will be presented with a variety of sustainability business projects in collaboration with companies, start-ups or organizations.

If you are a business and are interested in working with dedicated international students and our faculty on a specific project, please send an enquiry to info@sumas.ch. Remuneration of SUMAS depends on the complexity of the project.

Discover recent projects

Sustainability Strategy in Sustainable Hospitality Management for Kempinski Hotels
with Hadrian Beltrametti Walker, Executive Vice President & General Counsel, Kempinski Hotels S.A., Marc Feller, Senior Director of Customer Experience & Serge Kostrewski, Corporate Chief Engineer
Comparison of different Eco Scoring Systems, Sustainable Consumption and Green Marketing with MIGROS
with Christine Zwahlen, Project Manager Sustainability & Co-Lead Plastic Hub - Migros-Genossenschafts - Bund
Sustainable Project Management with MUDEC: Sustainability in the art sector. How to achieve sustainability in exhibitions and museums?
with Francesca Cavola, Project Specialist at 24Ore Cultura- MUDEC Museum
Marketing Plan in Sustainable Consumption and Green Marketing with Valrhona Foundation, Drome, France.
with Carole Seignovert, Head of Sustainability and Innovation
Strategic Marketing with World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD)
with John Revess, Senior Director of Net Zero Transformation at WBCSD
Sustainable Business Models in the Luxury Sector with Dusit Thani Maldives
with Thomas Weber, General Manager, Dusit Thani Maldives
CAPSTONE with Panerai
with Francesca Manfredi, CSR & Sustainability Manager and Pauline Hainault, Human Resources Director, Panerai
Fundamentals of Marketing with Oral-B for Procter & Gamble
with Cristina Morillo Gomez, Director ESG Global Oral Care, Brand & Communications and Kate Ferrer, Senior Manager, Global Power Oral Care Analytics and Insights
Managing Facilities, Energy and Water with Mandarin Oriental Geneva (MOGVA)
with Kristina Mees, Regional Director Strategic MICE Sales, MOHG and Markus Lindner, General Manager, MOGVA
Sustainable Business Development with Barilla
Communication about Sustainable Practices with IKEA Italy
with Gabriela Bombaci, Sustainability Business Partner and Sabrina Maffei, Project Manager, IKEA Italy
Blockchain and Sustainable Supply Chain with 1TrueID
with Emanuele Bertoli, Co-Founder, 1TrueID and CEO of Berbrand
Sustainable Investing for Millennials with World Wildlife Fund International (WWF)
with Paolo Revellino, Senior Advisor, ESG and Environmental and Social Safeguards, WWF Switzerland and Joanne Lee, Specialist, Finance Practice, WWF Hong Kong
Sustainable Hospitality Management with Zeavola Hotel
Sustainable Fashion and Innovative Fabrics with Nature to Wear
with Mae Fah Luang Foundation
Sustainable Innovation with Tyre Recycling Solutions (TRS)

Hear from our project partners

”The opening and stimulating environment allows students to engage directly with industry professionals and, at the same time, allows them to test themselves by bringing forward innovative and concrete ideas.

Gabriela BombaciSustainability Business Partner, IKEA Italy

”The ability to engage companies to share experiences and projects stimulates a direct challenging learning experience.

Roberto CiatiScientific & Government Relations Vice President, Barilla Group