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Sustainability Management School MBA in Sustainable Fashion Management

Sustainability Management School

MBA in Sustainable Fashion Management

12 up to 18 Months

English

Full time

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EUR 27,800 *

Distance Learning, On-Campus

* tuition fee | expenses and materials: €600

Key Summary

    About : The MBA in Sustainable Fashion Management focuses on sustainability in the fashion industry. You'll learn about sustainable practices, ethical sourcing, and innovative business strategies. The program typically spans 12 months and incorporates hands-on projects and industry partnerships, allowing students to directly engage with real-world challenges in fashion sustainability.
    Career Outcomes : Graduates can pursue careers in various roles such as fashion sustainability consultants, brand managers, and supply chain managers. Opportunities also exist in eco-friendly fashion startups and established brands focusing on sustainable practices.

Introduction

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One of Many or One of Few?

Choosing an MBA 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

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Redefine the Fashion Industry Through Strategic Leadership and Sustainability

The MBA in Sustainable Fashion Management at the Sustainability Management School (SUMAS) is designed for ambitious professionals who want to shape the future of the fashion industry through innovation, ethics, and business leadership. This cutting-edge program blends key areas of fashion management, fashion marketing, and sustainability studies, preparing graduates to lead transformation across the global fashion value chain.

With rising demand for transparency, circularity, and social responsibility, the fashion industry is undergoing a radical shift. The SUMAS MBA responds to these changes by equipping students with the strategic, operational, and creative skills needed to design sustainable business models, lead responsible brands, and influence consumer behavior from a place of purpose and expertise.

A Fashion Business Degree with a Sustainability Focus

This MBA builds a strong foundation in fashion business and fashion management, covering essential topics such as supply chain strategy, brand development, merchandising, innovation management, and ethical leadership. Students also explore how emerging tools—such as life-cycle analysis, sustainability reporting, and material innovation—can be used to reduce environmental impact while driving profitability.

The program also offers deep insight into fashion marketing, with a focus on digital storytelling, ethical branding, market analysis, and consumer psychology. Students learn how to create compelling campaigns that align with sustainability values and engage an increasingly conscious audience.

Work Directly with Fashion Companies on Real Sustainability Challenges

A key feature of this MBA is its hands-on, applied learning model. Students participate in case studies with real companies operating at the intersection of fashion and sustainability. These case studies challenge students to develop actionable solutions to real business problems—whether it’s designing a sustainable collection, developing a green marketing strategy, or restructuring a supply chain to improve ethical standards.

These real-world projects ensure that students graduate with practical experience and a deep understanding of the complexities and opportunities facing today’s fashion leaders.

Global Perspective and Industry Connections

With an international student body and faculty, the program offers a global outlook on fashion management and sustainability innovation. Students benefit from seminars, networking events, and guest lectures by professionals from leading fashion houses, sustainability think tanks, and circular economy startups.

The MBA in Sustainable Fashion Management is ideal for professionals aiming to work in brand strategy, ethical sourcing, sustainable design, or fashion entrepreneurship. Whether you want to join a major brand, advise companies on their sustainability journey, or launch your own purpose-driven label, this program provides the expertise and vision needed to lead the next era of fashion.

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