Sustainability Management School

Master in Sustainable Fashion Management

One of Many or One of Few?

Choosing a Master in Fashion can feel overwhelming in a sea of similar programs. At SUMAS, we empower you to stand apart. As the world’s first business school dedicated to sustainability management, we equip you with skills few possess — creating your own blue ocean of opportunity.

• Pioneers in Sustainability, blending business excellence with environmental leadership.
• Learn from global sustainability experts, with Swiss and Italian campus options.
• Build industry connections and a powerful alumni network driving positive change worldwide.
• Experience the CEO Challenge, applying your knowledge in a competitive real-world simulation.

Be one of the few — make a lasting impact on your career and the world with SUMAS

Lead the Future of Fashion with Strategy, Sustainability, and Innovation

The Master in Sustainable Fashion Management at the Sustainability Management School (SUMAS) is a forward-thinking graduate program designed for individuals passionate about transforming the global fashion industry. This program merges in-depth knowledge of fashion management, fashion marketing, and sustainability, preparing students to lead the transition toward ethical, circular, and innovative fashion systems.

As consumers, investors, and regulators push for greater transparency and accountability, the fashion industry is evolving rapidly. Brands are rethinking their business models to address environmental degradation, supply chain exploitation, and the growing demand for responsible production. The SUMAS Master program positions students to be at the center of this transformation—armed with the business acumen, creative vision, and sustainability expertise to lead lasting change.

A Fashion Business Degree Rooted in Sustainability Strategy

Students develop advanced competencies in fashion business and fashion management, focusing on areas such as operations, supply chain transparency, sourcing strategies, and leadership for innovation. The program also addresses fashion’s environmental footprint and introduces frameworks for life-cycle analysis, material innovation, and sustainability assessment tools.

With strong coverage of fashion marketing, students explore how storytelling, digital campaigns, and branding can drive ethical consumer behavior. The program equips students to develop sustainable marketing strategies that resonate with both purpose-driven audiences and competitive business goals.

Apply Your Skills Through Case Studies with Real Fashion Companies

This master’s program is built on experiential learning. Students engage in case studies with real companies from the fashion and sustainability sectors, where they analyze business models, propose sustainability improvements, and work directly on real-world challenges facing fashion brands. These collaborative projects provide a bridge between theory and practice, while helping students build professional portfolios and networks.

Through guest lectures, live projects, and interactive workshops, students gain insight into the evolving landscape of fashion management and sustainability innovation—guided by experts currently working in the field.

Designed for Tomorrow’s Fashion Leaders

The Master in Sustainable Fashion Management is ideal for aspiring professionals in brand strategy, sustainable product development, ethical sourcing, or fashion entrepreneurship. Whether you aim to advise global fashion companies on their sustainability strategy or launch your own circular fashion label, this program offers the tools, insights, and industry access to make a meaningful impact.

Graduates are equipped not only with a deep understanding of sustainability and fashion marketing, but with the leadership and analytical skills needed to navigate one of the world’s most dynamic—and most transformative—industries.