Sustainability Management School
Online MBA in Sustainable Hospitality and Tourism Management
Online
MBA
DURATION
36 months
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
30 Sep 2026*
EARLIEST START DATE
05 Oct 2026
TUITION FEES
CHF 18,600
STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning
* Rolling Admissions
Key Summary
About: The Online MBA in Sustainable Hospitality and Tourism Management blends business management, sustainability leadership, sustainable AI, and offers industry connections and global alumni network. The program runs six 10-week terms with core courses and five sustainability modules. It’s delivered online, on-campus or via livestream with lectures and guest speakers. SUMAS holds ACBSP accreditation.
Career Outcomes: SUMAS reports a 90% employment rate within 6 months. Graduates move into roles like Project Manager, Director of Hospitality Group, Sustainable Operations Manager and Eco‑Tourism Director, and other sustainability roles, applying green operations, eco-tourism strategy and sustainable business models across hospitality, tourism and consultancy.
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.
Become a Global Leader with an Online MBA in Sustainable Hospitality & Tourism Management
The Online MBA in Sustainable Hospitality & Tourism Management equips aspiring leaders with the skills to advance responsible decision-making across the hospitality and tourism sectors.
Through six 10-week terms with 2-3 courses per term, students engage with global cohorts and industry experts via discussion forums, livestreaming lectures, and guest speaker sessions. The program combines core management courses with five specialized sustainability modules, enabling professionals to influence organizational transitions toward environmentally conscious practices while maintaining full-time work commitments.
Students develop expertise in green operations, eco-tourism strategy, and sustainable hospitality business models through a blend of academic rigor and real-world application.
Flexible delivery via online, on-campus, or livestreaming formats ensures the program is accessible to working professionals worldwide, and all formats lead to the same prestigious degree, reflecting SUMAS's commitment to format-neutral academic excellence.
Online MBA in Sustainable Hospitality & Tourism: Who Is It For?
The Online MBA in Sustainable Hospitality and Tourism Management at SUMAS is designed for ambitious professionals, hospitality managers, and entrepreneurs who want to lead the green transition of the travel sector.
If you want to combine cutting-edge business administration with advanced ecological strategy, this flexible online program is your gateway to high-level leadership.
This Program Is the Perfect Fit If You Are A:
- Hospitality & Hotel Manager: Professionals in lodging, food and beverage, or resort operations looking to implement circular economy principles and reduce resource consumption.
- Tourism & Destination Strategist: Experts working in destination marketing organizations (DMOs), travel agencies, or eco-tourism development who want to build sustainable guest experiences that protect local ecosystems.
- Entrepreneur & Business Founder: Innovators aiming to launch carbon-neutral travel agencies, eco-resorts, or sustainable culinary brands using robust ESG frameworks.
- Corporate Climber: Busy professionals who need a prestigious, flexible Online MBA that allows them to balance rigorous executive education with their current career.
- Career Switchers: Ambitious students from corporate, technical, or scientific backgrounds who want to break into the booming sustainable luxury and apparel sectors.
As a 100% online program, this MBA offers maximum flexibility for busy professionals. You will engage with advanced sustainability frameworks, leadership models, and a global network of like-minded peers—all without pausing your current career trajectory or travel schedule.
At SUMAS, you won't just study sustainability as an abstract theory; you will live it as a guiding corporate principle, integrated deeply into your learning and long-term career development.
Kindly note that scholarships are not offered for our online programs.
Program Outcomes: Your Value as a SUMAS Sustainable Hospitality MBA Graduate
Graduating with an Online MBA in Sustainable Hospitality and Tourism Management from SUMAS means entering a rapidly evolving global industry equipped with advanced executive capabilities and a pioneering approach to green leadership.
This specialized online business degree transforms passionate professionals into highly competitive, high-earning leaders. You will graduate with a mastered core of international hospitality management, business administration, and applied sustainability studies—giving you the unique ability to implement eco-friendly operations and drive profitable, responsible practices across global tourism value chains.
Executive Competencies You Will Master
This online master’s program empowers graduates to lead systemic change and drive sustainable development across the tourism, travel, and hospitality ecosystems, mastering five core pillars:
- Lead Sustainable Tourism Initiatives: Apply the principles of responsible management to reinvent traditional hospitality business models and promote inclusive, low-carbon travel experiences.
- Bridge Green Operations with Profitability: Combine eco-friendly hospitality practices with sharp financial and operational strategy to maximize both environmental performance and business profitability.
- Navigate Global Travel Ecosystems: Grounded in international business administration, learn to manage cross-border tourism operations, lead multicultural teams, and optimize complex, sustainable supply chains.
- Drive Strategic Eco-Innovation: Leverage frameworks from sustainability studies and green marketing to respond dynamically to changing traveler demographics, eco-conscious consumer values, and global green regulations.
Mastery of Specialized Green Metrics & Tools
Global hotel chains, eco-resorts, and tourism boards actively seek executives who can accurately measure and report environmental impact. SUMAS MBA graduates are highly proficient in deploying industry-standard sustainability frameworks:
- The UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) (specifically applied to global tourism and hospitality sectors)
- Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Criteria for hospitality investment and operations
- Sustainable Supply Chain Certifications (e.g., GSTC - Global Sustainable Tourism Council standards)
- Circular Economy Action Plans for waste reduction and resource management in commercial properties
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.
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:
- Project Manager
- Director of Hospitality Group
- Business Development Lead
- Sustainable Operations Manager
- Eco-Tourism Director
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.
Program Organization
- Length: 12 months. You can complete your program in up to 3 years.
- Content: 9 core modules and 3 major courses. Final Capstone - AI For Good.
- 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.