
Sustainability Management School
Online MBA in Sustainability ManagementDURATION
36 months
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Request application deadline
EARLIEST START DATE
Jul 2025
TUITION FEES
CHF 18,600
STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning
Key Summary
Introduction

One of Many or One of Few?
Choosing a Bachelor program 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 Sustainable Business Transformation from Anywhere in the World
The Online MBA in Sustainability Management at the Sustainability Management School (SUMAS) is designed for professionals who want to lead organizational change through responsible leadership, innovation, and global strategy. This flexible graduate program integrates essential concepts from sustainability studies, management, and international business administration, making it ideal for those who want to drive positive impact in complex, global business environments.
As sustainability becomes a central pillar of corporate and governmental agendas, the demand for professionals with advanced expertise in sustainability management continues to rise. The SUMAS Online MBA enables you to develop these critical skills while maintaining your current professional commitments—combining academic rigor with real-world application and international perspective.
A Globally Relevant Business Degree for Sustainable Leaders
The program provides a solid foundation in business administration and management, with coursework in areas such as strategic leadership, operations, marketing, finance, and organizational change. What sets this MBA apart is its direct integration of sustainability into every area of the curriculum, ensuring that students can apply their skills to climate action, social responsibility, and long-term value creation.
From ESG analysis to sustainable supply chains, students learn to manage risk, seize opportunities, and develop actionable strategies for sustainable growth across industries and sectors. The focus is not only on compliance, but on leadership—preparing graduates to become agents of change in both private and public organizations.
Real-World Learning: Case Studies with Real Companies
One of the program’s key strengths is its practical orientation. Students participate in case studies with real companies, engaging directly with sustainability challenges and solutions across diverse industries. These projects provide firsthand insight into how leading organizations are addressing climate goals, stakeholder expectations, and strategic transformation through responsible management.
The program also features guest lectures, executive webinars, and peer collaboration, allowing students to build strong professional networks and gain actionable knowledge from global sustainability experts.
100% Online, 100% Impact-Oriented
This MBA is delivered fully online and is designed to accommodate the schedules of working professionals across time zones. Students benefit from a flexible learning environment that includes interactive assignments, video lectures, case-based discussions, and digital tools that simulate real business scenarios.
Whether your goal is to advance in your current organization, pivot to a career in sustainability consulting, or launch your own mission-driven venture, the Online MBA in Sustainability Management equips you with the leadership capabilities, sustainability expertise, and global business insight to succeed.
Graduates are well prepared to take on executive roles in sustainability management, global strategy, or international business administration, contributing to a more ethical and resilient future across industries and regions.
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Admissions
Curriculum
Program Organization
Length: 18 months. You can complete your program in up to 3 years.
Content: 9 core modules and 5 major courses. Final Capstone.
Starting Dates: January, April, July, and October.
Flexibility: Attend your classes from home, work, or wherever you are.
Experiential Camps
Our experiential camps based around the world will help to raise your awareness of sustainable living and will allow you to develop practical solutions to environmental challenges.
GNH (Gross National Happiness) - Bhutan
Learn about Bhutan's unique outlook on sustainability and holistic happiness while enjoying the scenic landscape of this unique country.
Eco-tourism - Iceland
Lectures about the country’s growing eco-tourism trend and visits to their leading tour operators to find out how Iceland is leading sustainable tourism today.
Nature Conservation - Costa Rica
Discover nature conservation first hand in Costa Rica and find out how this lush Central American country is combating conservation issues daily.
Program Tuition Fee
Scholarships and Funding
Kindly note that scholarships are not offered for our online programs.