Short Courses
Online Sustainability
Certification Courses
15 accredited courses — 10 weeks each, taught by the same faculty as our campus programs. Earn 3 university credits per course, stackable toward a full MBA.
15
Courses available
CHF 1,900
Per course
10 weeks
Per course
3 credits
University credits
Flexible formats
Self-paced anytime or professor-led cohorts (Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter)
Official certificate
Internationally recognised — no "online" label on certificate or transcripts
Stackable credits
3 credits per course, applicable toward a full SUMAS MBA or CAS program
Same professors
Taught by the same faculty as on-campus MBA and MAM programs
Who is this for?
Career-pivoting professionals
Transitioning into sustainability, ESG, or impact-driven roles and seeking a recognised, employer-verifiable credential.
Senior leaders & executives
Formalising sustainability expertise to meet growing ESG requirements and drive organisational change from the top.
Alumni impact
90%
positive career impact
50%
earned promotions
95%
salary increases
80%
lead new initiatives
Course catalog
15 courses · CHF 1,900 each · 10 weeks
Responsible Management
Embed ethical leadership and sustainable governance into your organisation's core strategy and decision-making.
Executive Leadership
Develop the strategic vision and stakeholder influence skills to lead sustainability transformation at executive level.
Operations Management & Supply Chain: Green Production
Redesign operations and supply chains for circular, low-carbon production using industry-proven frameworks.
Sustainable Innovation: Energy, Water & Materials
Drive innovation across resource systems — design strategies that reduce dependency, waste, and environmental impact.
International Business and Biodiversity
Navigate the business case for nature — sustainability frameworks, biodiversity credits, and nature-positive corporate strategy.
Sustainable Financial Markets
Navigate green bonds, sustainable investing, climate disclosure, and the integration of climate risk into financial analysis.
Blockchain and Cybersecurity
Understand blockchain's role in supply chain transparency and carbon markets, alongside cybersecurity risk in sustainable organisations.
Digital Innovation
Harness digital transformation for sustainable outcomes — data-driven ESG strategy, green tech adoption, and digital business models.
Sustainable Fashion Management
Lead sustainable strategy across fashion brands — supply chain transparency, circular models, and conscious consumer engagement.
Designing Sustainable Fashion
From fibre to finished garment — apply circular design thinking, eco-material selection, and regenerative production practices.
Managing Facilities, Energy and Water
Practical tools for reducing energy consumption, water use, and operational carbon across hospitality and real estate assets.
Sustainable Hospitality Management
Build guest-centric, low-carbon hospitality businesses. Covers green certification, community impact, and ESG reporting for hotels.
Sustainable Food and Beverage
Reimagine F&B operations through regenerative sourcing, food waste reduction, and plant-forward menu strategy.
Emerging Economies & Sustainable Tourism Development
Design tourism strategies that regenerate destinations, empower local communities, and deliver economic resilience.
Business Tourism Management
Apply sustainable practices to MICE and corporate travel — carbon accounting, responsible venue selection, and green events.
Learning formats
Self-Paced
Enroll anytime. Weekly topics, study materials, videos, and assignments — maximum flexibility for busy professionals.
- Enroll at any time
- Study at your own pace
- Weekly content releases
- No fixed schedule
Professor-Led Courses
Structured seasonal cohorts with guided mentorship, faculty Q&A, and peer networking.
- 4 cohorts per year (Spring/Summer/Fall/Winter)
- Live faculty sessions & Q&A
- Fixed weekly milestones
- Peer cohort networking
Start your sustainability journey
CHF 1,900 per course · 10 weeks · 3 university credits
Credits stackable toward a full CAS or MBA program
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