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Switzerland’s Sustainability Management Schooloffers innovative undergraduate programs, master’s degrees and MBAs in business with an edge: sustainability.
Just a speedy 20-minute drive from Geneva, the Sustainability Management School teaches business in English within the context of responsible, sustainable development and values such as social responsibility, respect for the environment, sustainable living and diversity.
Innovative subject areas
The Sustainability Management School offers BBA, MBA, and MAs in Management included in the programs are a wide range of subjects within sustainability management such as:
Green Economy
Sustainable innovation: energy, water and materials
Sustainability Management School nurtures relationships with businesses to offer students as much hands-on experience as possible. 100% of SUMAS graduates are employed within 0-6 months!
COVID-19 Information: Please check the Admissions tab
Switzerland’s Sustainability Management Schooloffers innovative undergraduate programs, master’s degrees and MBAs in business with an edge: sustainability.
Just a speedy 20-minute drive from Geneva, the Sustainability Management School teaches business in English within the context of responsible, sustainable development and values such as social responsibility, respect for the environment, sustainable living and diversity.
Innovative subject areas
The Sustainability Management School offers BBA, MBA, and MAs in Management included in the programs are a wide range of subjects within sustainability management such as:
Green Economy
Sustainable innovation: energy, water and materials
Sustainability Management School nurtures relationships with businesses to offer students as much hands-on experience as possible. 100% of SUMAS graduates are employed within 0-6 months!
• What is the status of planned campus admission open days/tours? If these events are cancelled, are they being replaced in any way (i.e. by online alternatives)? Campus tours are carried out following safety guidelines. In the case a candidate cannot attend a campus tour, we provide online webinars and virtual tours.
• How can applicants contact the university about their application? Please, send an email to [email protected]
• How is the university handling applicants whose exams have been cancelled? SUMAS will still accept students whose examinations have been cancelled based on previous and current transcripts, predicted grades and school/university certificates
• What advice is the university offering to applicants unable to take an English-language test due to centers being closed? This can be done at a later stage on an exceptional basis and we can still accept candidates.
• How is the university supporting applicants whose visa applications have been delayed? A late arrival on campus will be permitted due to delayed visa
• Is the university still accepting applications? Are there any restrictions being placed on international applicants? We are still accepting applications with no restrictions
• How are applications for university accommodation being handled? Our housing team is assisting all applicants with on campus housing options should they require it
• Is the university making any changes to entry requirements (i.e. test results, required documents)? The entry requirements remain the same except in cases where high school/university final exams have been cancelled where an exception can be made.
Undergraduate Programs
Our university welcomes applications from students who have successfully completed an International Baccalaureate with a minimum score of 30 or a High School Diploma or any secondary education at an accredited institution with a minimum GPA OF 2.5. Students with final grades lower than IB 30 or GPA 2.5 can be accepted on probation depending on the results per subject.
For more information on our Entry Requirements click here
For more information on SUMAS Scholarship offerings, click here
Graduate Programs
Our university welcomes applications from students who have successfully completed a Bachelors degree. Once you have applied, our admissions team will be in contact with you for any further requirements.
For more information on our Graduate Entry Requirements click here.
For more information on SUMAS Graduate Scholarship offerings, click here
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SUMAS Learning Center & Accommodations
Our new learning center located directly across the Conservation Center & SUMAS Offices includes brand new on-campus fully furnished & serviced housing for students, a lecture hall and seminar classrooms with state-of-the-art technologies, a gym facility, a student lounge, and a sandwicherie.
Swiss Conservation Center & SUMAS Offices
SUMAS offices lie within the IUCN and WWF Headquarters in Gland, Switzerland, which provides the perfect environment to study sustainability-related subjects. The state-of-the-art complex set a benchmark in sustainable construction, was the first in Europe to receive LEED Platinum certification and is certified MINERGIE ECO-P. The building also includes a library, conference rooms, cafeteria, an outdoor terrace, as well as a botanical garden.
Extension Campus in Italy
SUMAS has expanded to Italy with New Extension Campuses Swiss-based professors are streamed live from SUMAS main location to our extension campus, offering the latest conferencing technology to ensure interactive & challenging learning experiences.
SUMAS Alumni are very diverse and international and come from all parts of the world.
Student Testimonials
"The program has inspired me to inspect the industry from different perspectives, allowing me to think outside of the box while encountering issues in the realm of sustainable tourism." -Chang Chin Hsieh- Master in Sustainable Tourism Management 2017, Intern RTM, Taiwan
"SUMAS MBA program represented for me an important boost to connect myself with the business world and to start creating my career." -Valentina Filia- MBA in Sustainability Management 2014, Project Costing Manager FGT, FST at Alstom Power, Switzerland
"Business leaders across the world are reconsidering the relationship between business, society, and the environment. SUMAS has provided me with the with both a fundamental knowledge of sustainability and the opportunity to explore sustainability topics in-depth. I am now better equipped to add value to all business stakeholders." -Leo Kyle- MBA in Finance & Responsible Investment 2016, Product Scheduling Intern at Shell Canada in Calgary, Alberta
Company Testimonials
"SUMAS’ students were very engaged and asked pertinent questions. They were eager to know more and incorporate this knowledge into their studies and future endeavors." -Virginie Helias- Sustainability Director at Procter & Gamble
"At Kellogg’s we see SUMAS as the best study environment for students interested in an innovative business education that integrates business with sustainable development." -Armando Santacesaria- General Manager Kellogg Northern Europe
"SUMAS is preparing the sustainability leaders of tomorrow as more and more business and non-profit organizations are recognizing the impact on the triple bottom line. I met eager students who want to engage in innovative careers, where they can make a difference in the world. I am sure they will succeed." -Nicole Voilllat- Group Sustainability Director for Bata Brands SA
"SUMAS is a unique business school focused on sustainability, creating a great exchange between students coming worldwide and able to engage companies to share experiences and projects, stimulating a direct challenging learning experience." -Roberto Ciati- Scientific Relations and Sustainability Director at Barilla
Find out more information on our Internship and Professional Development program here
One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.
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Based in Gland near the picturesque lake Léman in Geneva, the Swiss business school Sustainability Management School offers a bachelor of business administration with the following three major options to choose from:
The Sustainability Management School has sworn its allegiance to the ten principles set out by the United Nations Global Compact, with a particular focus on sustainability. Through several initiatives ranging from paperless classes to geothermal heating, the school strives to make a difference in Business Education whilst protecting the planet.
Selective cohorts
Sustainability Management School welcomes applications from students who meet all the following criteria:
A high school diploma with a minimum GPA of 2.5
An International Baccalaureate with a minimum score of 30
For non-native speakers who haven’t spent the last three years at an English-taught school, a minimum TOEFL score of 550 PBT or 80 IBT, or a minimum IELTS score of 6.
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Available on-campus as well as online. Explore the full range of programs offered by the Sustainability Management School here.
To be eligible, you would need to meet the following criteria:
Successfully completed a Bachelors degree or have relevant years of managerial experience
For non-native speakers who haven’t spent the last three years at an English-taught school, a minimum TOEFL iBT score of 80, or a minimum IELTS score of 6.0.
To apply, you need to submit a photocopy of your ID or passport, along with your official transcript, a CV, personal statement and TOEFL or IELTS scores.
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COVID-19 Information: Please check the Admissions tab
Switzerland’s Sustainability Management School offers innovative undergraduate programs, master’s degrees and MBAs in business with an edge: sustainability.
Just a speedy 20-minute drive from Geneva, the Sustainability Management School teaches business in English within the context of responsible, sustainable development and values such as social responsibility, respect for the environment, sustainable living and diversity.
Innovative subject areas
The Sustainability Management School offers BBA, MBA, and MAs in Management included in the programs are a wide range of subjects within sustainability management such as:
Explore courses here.
Excellent graduate employment rates
Sustainability Management School nurtures relationships with businesses to offer students as much hands-on experience as possible. 100% of SUMAS graduates are employed within 0-6 months!
Helpful links
About Sustainability Management School
COVID-19 Information: Please check the Admissions tab
Switzerland’s Sustainability Management School offers innovative undergraduate programs, master’s degrees and MBAs in business with an edge: sustainability.
Just a speedy 20-minute drive from Geneva, the Sustainability Management School teaches business in English within the context of responsible, sustainable development and values such as social responsibility, respect for the environment, sustainable living and diversity.
Innovative subject areas
The Sustainability Management School offers BBA, MBA, and MAs in Management included in the programs are a wide range of subjects within sustainability management such as:
Explore courses here.
Excellent graduate employment rates
Sustainability Management School nurtures relationships with businesses to offer students as much hands-on experience as possible. 100% of SUMAS graduates are employed within 0-6 months!
Helpful links
University information
COVID-19 Information:
• What is the status of planned campus admission open days/tours? If these events are cancelled, are they being replaced in any way (i.e. by online alternatives)?
Campus tours are carried out following safety guidelines. In the case a candidate cannot attend a campus tour, we provide online webinars and virtual tours.
• How can applicants contact the university about their application?
Please, send an email to [email protected]
• How is the university handling applicants whose exams have been cancelled?
SUMAS will still accept students whose examinations have been cancelled based on previous and current transcripts, predicted grades and school/university certificates
• What advice is the university offering to applicants unable to take an English-language test due to centers being closed?
This can be done at a later stage on an exceptional basis and we can still accept candidates.
• How is the university supporting applicants whose visa applications have been delayed?
A late arrival on campus will be permitted due to delayed visa
• Is the university still accepting applications? Are there any restrictions being placed on international applicants?
We are still accepting applications with no restrictions
• How are applications for university accommodation being handled?
Our housing team is assisting all applicants with on campus housing options should they require it
• Is the university making any changes to entry requirements (i.e. test results, required documents)?
The entry requirements remain the same except in cases where high school/university final exams have been cancelled where an exception can be made.
Undergraduate Programs
Our university welcomes applications from students who have successfully completed an International Baccalaureate with a minimum score of 30 or a High School Diploma or any secondary education at an accredited institution with a minimum GPA OF 2.5. Students with final grades lower than IB 30 or GPA 2.5 can be accepted on probation depending on the results per subject.
For more information on our Entry Requirements click here
For more information on SUMAS Scholarship offerings, click here
Graduate Programs
Our university welcomes applications from students who have successfully completed a Bachelors degree. Once you have applied, our admissions team will be in contact with you for any further requirements.
For more information on our Graduate Entry Requirements click here.
For more information on SUMAS Graduate Scholarship offerings, click here
Master
SUMAS Learning Center & Accommodations
Our new learning center located directly across the Conservation Center & SUMAS Offices includes brand new on-campus fully furnished & serviced housing for students, a lecture hall and seminar classrooms with state-of-the-art technologies, a gym facility, a student lounge, and a sandwicherie.
Swiss Conservation Center & SUMAS Offices
SUMAS offices lie within the IUCN and WWF Headquarters in Gland, Switzerland, which provides the perfect environment to study sustainability-related subjects. The state-of-the-art complex set a benchmark in sustainable construction, was the first in Europe to receive LEED Platinum certification and is certified MINERGIE ECO-P. The building also includes a library, conference rooms, cafeteria, an outdoor terrace, as well as a botanical garden.
Extension Campus in Italy
SUMAS has expanded to Italy with New Extension Campuses Swiss-based professors are streamed live from SUMAS main location to our extension campus, offering the latest conferencing technology to ensure interactive & challenging learning experiences.
For more information, please contact:
Jaime Riera
Associate Director of Enrollment
[email protected]
SUMAS Alumni are very diverse and international and come from all parts of the world.
Student Testimonials
"The program has inspired me to inspect the industry from different perspectives, allowing me to think outside of the box while encountering issues in the realm of sustainable tourism." -Chang Chin Hsieh- Master in Sustainable Tourism Management 2017, Intern RTM, Taiwan
"SUMAS MBA program represented for me an important boost to connect myself with the business world and to start creating my career." -Valentina Filia- MBA in Sustainability Management 2014, Project Costing Manager FGT, FST at Alstom Power, Switzerland
"Business leaders across the world are reconsidering the relationship between business, society, and the environment. SUMAS has provided me with the with both a fundamental knowledge of sustainability and the opportunity to explore sustainability topics in-depth. I am now better equipped to add value to all business stakeholders." -Leo Kyle- MBA in Finance & Responsible Investment 2016, Product Scheduling Intern at Shell Canada in Calgary, Alberta
Company Testimonials
"SUMAS’ students were very engaged and asked pertinent questions. They were eager to know more and incorporate this knowledge into their studies and future endeavors." -Virginie Helias- Sustainability Director at Procter & Gamble
"At Kellogg’s we see SUMAS as the best study environment for students interested in an innovative business education that integrates business with sustainable development." -Armando Santacesaria- General Manager Kellogg Northern Europe
"SUMAS is preparing the sustainability leaders of tomorrow as more and more business and non-profit organizations are recognizing the impact on the triple bottom line. I met eager students who want to engage in innovative careers, where they can make a difference in the world. I am sure they will succeed." -Nicole Voilllat- Group Sustainability Director for Bata Brands SA"SUMAS is a unique business school focused on sustainability, creating a great exchange between students coming worldwide and able to engage companies to share experiences and projects, stimulating a direct challenging learning experience." -Roberto Ciati- Scientific Relations and Sustainability Director at Barilla
Find out more information on our Internship and Professional Development program here
Tuition fee and scholarships
Domestic Students
International Students
One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.
In this guide you will find:
Where to look for scholarship opportunities
How to apply to scholarships relevant to you
A list of available scholarships around the world
A scholarship application checklist
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Based in Gland near the picturesque lake Léman in Geneva, the Swiss business school Sustainability Management School offers a bachelor of business administration with the following three major options to choose from:
A responsible and sustainable campus
The Sustainability Management School has sworn its allegiance to the ten principles set out by the United Nations Global Compact, with a particular focus on sustainability. Through several initiatives ranging from paperless classes to geothermal heating, the school strives to make a difference in Business Education whilst protecting the planet.
Selective cohorts
Sustainability Management School welcomes applications from students who meet all the following criteria:
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If the Sustainability Management School’s FAQs page fails to answer your query, perhaps speak to an admissions officer via the live chat service on the university’s website.
Bachelor of Business Administration (1)
BBA In Sustainable Tourism Management
BBA in Sustainability Management
BBA in Sustainable Fashion Management
BBA in Sustainable Finance and Digital Innovation
BBA in Sustainable Hospitality Management
Sustainability Management School offers a Master in Management with the following four majors:
Alternatively, you might be interested in the university’s five competitive MBA programs in:
Available on-campus as well as online. Explore the full range of programs offered by the Sustainability Management School here.
To be eligible, you would need to meet the following criteria:
To apply, you need to submit a photocopy of your ID or passport, along with your official transcript, a CV, personal statement and TOEFL or IELTS scores.
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For more information on SUMAS Graduate Scholarship offerings, click here
Got any questions?
If the Sustainability Management School’s FAQs page fails to answer your query, perhaps speak to an admissions officer via the live chat service on the university’s website.
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MAM in Sustainable Hospitality Management
MAM in Sustainable Tourism Management
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Online MAM in Sustainability Management
Online MAM in Sustainable Fashion Management
Online MAM in Sustainable Hospitality Management
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MBA in Sustainable Hospitality Management
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