Sustainability Management School
Online Master in Sustainable Fashion Management
Online
Master degree
DURATION
36 months
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
30 Sep 2026*
EARLIEST START DATE
05 Oct 2026
TUITION FEES
CHF 16,600
STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning
* Rolling Admissions
Key Summary
About: The Online Master in Sustainable Fashion Management is a 12-month online programme teaching circular economy, sustainable supply chain management, and eco-innovation. SUMAS holds ACBSP and Swiss Private School Register accreditation and is affiliated with UN-backed initiatives. You’ll learn via weekly tasks, video lectures, forums, guest speakers, and optional on-campus sessions in Switzerland or Italy, gaining practical skills, industry connections, and flexible remote study.
Career Outcomes: SUMAS reports a 90% employment rate within 6 months. Graduates enter roles including Sustainability Director, Circular Fashion Manager, Ethical Supply Chain Consultant, and Fashion Brand Owner, with careers in sustainable sourcing, circular design, strategy.
One of Many or One of Few?
Choosing a Master's degree can feel overwhelming when many programs look similar. At SUMAS, you become one of the few.
As the world’s first business school dedicated to Sustainability Management, we are pioneers in combining business excellence with environmental leadership—preparing graduates to lead the transition toward a more responsible global economy.
- Pioneers in Sustainability Management, blending business excellence with environmental leadership.
- SUMAS holds formal accreditation from ACBSP and the Swiss Private School Register, and is affiliated with leading UN-backed initiatives — giving our degrees internationally recognised credibility.
- Learn from international experts across our Swiss and Italian campuses.
- Build strong industry connections and join a global alumni network.
Be one of the few—build a career that creates value for both business and society.
Lead the Shift to Sustainable Fashion with Innovation, Strategy, and Purpose
The Online Master (MAM) in Sustainable Fashion Management is an intensive 12-month program designed for aspiring leaders aiming to transform the fashion industry. Built on circular economy principles, sustainable supply chain management, and eco-innovation, this program equips learners with actionable strategies to drive meaningful change while offering ultimate study flexibility.
As the premier business school dedicated exclusively to sustainability, the curriculum empowers implementation of circular economy principles and responsible innovation through comprehensive modules. Participants engage with weekly tasks, curated video lectures, dynamic online discussion forums with international peers and expert professors, and exclusive insights from renowned guest speakers.
Students may request to attend online courses on campus in Switzerland or Italy, and livestreaming options connect participants in real-time with on-campus students and faculty.
Online Master in Sustainable Fashion Management: Who Is It For?
The Online Master in Sustainable Fashion Management at SUMAS is designed for forward-thinking professionals and creatives who want to build a rewarding sustainable fashion career. If you want to blend style with social consciousness and turn the global fashion business into a force for environmental good, this program is for you.
This Program Is the Perfect Fit If You Are A:
- Fashion Professional: Designers, merchandisers, buyers, and sourcing specialists looking to transition from linear practices to circular fashion and regenerative models.
- Brand & Marketing Expert: Marketing specialists, brand managers, and creative directors who want to integrate transparency, green marketing, and ethical branding into everyday retail management.
- Sustainability Advocate: Career changers and activists aiming to gain the business agility and management tools required to lead corporate sustainability initiatives.
- Flexible Learner: A busy professional who values the freedom of online learning but still wants high academic rigor and meaningful industry connections.
Thrive in a Global, Digital Network
The ideal SUMAS student thrives in an interactive virtual campus and values cross-cultural collaboration.
If you are ready to pivot your career toward ethical leadership, this master's degree provides the flexibility, community, and strategic framework to drive lasting impact in the fashion industry.
Program Organization
- Length: 12 months. You can complete your program in up to 3 years.
- Content: 5 core modules and 3 major courses. Final Capstone - AI For Good.
- Optional: 2 self-paced courses.
- Starting Dates: January, April, July, and October.
- Flexibility: Attend your classes from home, work, or wherever you are.
Elevate Your Future with Global Impact
Join a community of forward-thinking leaders dedicated to reshaping the global economy through innovation and ethical practice.
Unlock a powerful professional network by engaging with distinguished SUMAS alumni at our career fair, gaining firsthand mentorship and exclusive insights from leaders already driving global change in the sustainability sector.
Sustainable Fashion Management MAM Outcomes
Graduating with an Online Master in Sustainable Fashion Management from SUMAS gives you a competitive edge in the global fashion industry. This program bridges the gap between creative fashion management and environmental accountability, preparing you to lead with credibility and purpose.
By completing this degree, you will gain the strategic skills and practical tools needed to transform traditional linear business models into regenerative systems.
Key Competencies You Will Graduate With:
- Circular Fashion Management: Master the principles of eco-design, circular production systems, and comprehensive product lifecycle assessment (LCA).
- Ethical Fashion Marketing: Develop advanced fashion marketing strategies that resonate with conscious consumers and promote authentic brand values.
- Sustainable Supply Chain Leadership: Gain the expertise to manage and audit global supply chains for environmental compliance, transparency, and ethical labor practices.
- Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR): Learn to design and execute impactful climate-conscious initiatives and robust CSR frameworks for fashion brands.
- Eco-Innovation & Entrepreneurship: Graduate ready to launch or advise forward-thinking business models, including resale, rental, and regenerative fashion ventures.
Capstone: AI FOR GOOD
The CAPSTONE is an immersive, AI-powered business strategy course where you take on the role of CEO. Working on a real-world AI-driven business case, you’ll make responsible decisions across strategy, finance, marketing, and entrepreneurship, integrate these areas to achieve your goals, learn from outcomes, and gain the skills and confidence to lead in a sustainable, data-driven business world.
Kindly note that scholarships are not offered for our online programs.
90% Employment rate within 6 months
Green talent is in high demand. SUMAS graduates earn immediate employment across various business sectors, leveraging their knowledge and skills to power companies' sustainability journeys. With a 90% graduate employment rate, SUMAS alumni transition into high-impact roles across various international sectors, securing top managerial and leadership positions in sustainability-driven organizations.
What career paths does this degree open up?
Alumni transition into high-impact roles such as:
- Sustainability Directors
- Circular Fashion Managers
- Ethical Supply Chain Consultants for global brands
- Fashion Consultant
- Fashion brand Owner
Why choose SUMAS?
Our unique approach combines robust business theory with sustainable practices.
Our Aim
Our aim is to educate managers who will take responsible decisions in the complex world they will operate in, by giving them an innovative academic mix of sound business knowledge and a deep understanding of sustainable development.
Our Mission
Driven by academic excellence, our mission is to educate qualified future leaders and equip them with the professional and entrepreneurial skills to drive sustainable transformation in business and society.
Environmental Stewardship
Preserving our planet is at the heart of our operations and teachings.
Global Perspective
Study with students from over 70 countries and tackle impactful, worldwide challenges.
Academic Excellence
ACBSP-accredited curriculum taught by industry experts and leading sustainability researchers.
Circular Economy
Transitioning from linear thinking to regenerative business models.
Sustainable AI Integration
Mastering the intersection of modern AI techniques and ecological impact reduction.
Social Responsibility
We empower our community to act ethically and contribute to the wellbeing of society and the planet.