Sustainability Management School

MBA in Sustainability Management

One of Many or One of Few?

Choosing an MBA 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 Strategic Change with a Global MBA in Sustainability and Responsible Management

The MBA in Sustainability Management at the Sustainability Management School (SUMAS) is a forward-looking graduate program designed for professionals who want to drive strategic transformation and sustainable innovation across global markets. This program combines core disciplines from management studies, sustainability studies, and international business administration, preparing students to lead with impact in an increasingly complex, interconnected, and environmentally conscious world.

As the climate crisis, resource scarcity, and social inequality reshape the business landscape, organizations urgently need leaders who can balance profitability with purpose. The SUMAS MBA responds to this challenge by empowering future executives to embed sustainability into every level of business strategy—from supply chains and operations to marketing, finance, and governance.

A Business Administration Degree for Sustainable Decision-Makers

This MBA delivers a robust foundation in business administration and management, covering topics such as leadership, strategic planning, corporate finance, operations, and global marketing. What sets it apart is the integrated sustainability perspective, which trains students to evaluate environmental risks, apply ESG frameworks, and design business models that promote long-term value and resilience.

Through case-based learning, students examine best practices in sustainability management across diverse industries, gaining insight into how leading companies adapt to stakeholder expectations, regulatory change, and competitive pressure. Courses are designed to prepare students for leadership in multinational corporations, consulting firms, NGOs, or their own entrepreneurial ventures.

Learn from Real Companies Driving Global Sustainability

A hallmark of the program is its applied learning approach. Students participate in case studies with real companies, working on practical challenges that involve sustainability strategy, ethical sourcing, impact measurement, and stakeholder engagement. These experiences provide valuable exposure to how organizations integrate sustainability into daily operations and long-term planning.

Alongside academic coursework, students also benefit from executive seminars, workshops, and interaction with sustainability leaders from around the world—expanding their network and deepening their practical knowledge.

Global Leadership for the 21st Century

With an international student body and a global outlook, this MBA prepares graduates to lead across borders and sectors. The program fosters essential leadership skills—critical thinking, cross-cultural communication, negotiation, and systems thinking—needed to manage sustainable transformation on a global scale.

The MBA in Sustainability Management is ideal for professionals seeking a leadership role in the transition to a greener, more equitable economy. Whether your goal is to advance in a corporate role, pivot to sustainability consulting, or build your own responsible enterprise, this MBA provides the business expertise, global perspective, and ethical grounding to make a lasting impact.