MBA in Nachhaltigem Hospitality Management

Make sustainability a business driver in one of the world's fastest growing industries

Your MBA at a glance

The MBA in Sustainable Hospitality Management is an innovative and practical program, focused on real-world challenges to build you an outstanding career in this vibrant industry.

Your courses are delivered by a faculty of high-level academic experts who hold extensive practical experience to combine theory and application. The foundation of your MBA program is established by a comprehensive collection of business courses, including operations, finance, accounting, marketing, and communications. A further five specialized courses make up your chosen major in Sustainable Hospitality Management.

The underlying academic core concepts are blended with professional projects with industry partners, as well as guest lectures and site visits.

Your MBA concludes with our CEO Challenge, a competitive industry simulation to test your knowledge and application of the course content. This experience also serves to power your personal and professional growth, accelerating your journey to reach your next career goals beyond SUMAS.

As an MBA student, you also have the opportunity to participate in an optional experiential camp, designed for you to experience sustainable practice in a new culture and learn from industry innovators and leaders in the destination.

At the end of the program, you can choose to extend your learning experience for a second year with an optional internship in Switzerland or Italy.

Be the change: join the class of future managers

Curious, adaptive, innovative, and entrepreneurial: our SUMAS MBA candidates are easily recognizable from their desire to drive and lead change. No matter your industry, nationality, or previous work experience, you are invited to join our international classroom and bring along your existing skills and experience to be nurtured, enhanced, and shared with your fellow classmates.

Why Sustainability Management School?

The aim of the SUMAS is to educate socially responsible global decision-makers of the future who will make a real difference in the world. Its purpose is to deliver an innovative mix of sound business knowledge and a deep understanding of sustainable development.

Why Sustainability?

A sustainable future is no longer an option or a choice, it has become a necessity. Coming generations of managers will have to re-think business practices to permit a sustainable impact on the environment, on economic development, and on society at large. In addition, The Paris climate agreement could create 24 million jobs by 2030, according to a report released by the International Labor Organization (ILO).

Why Switzerland?

Studying in Switzerland provides a unique opportunity to learn Swiss values such as integrity, respect for the environment, and tolerance for diversity. SUMAS is a business school based totally on sustainability and it is the first of its kind.

Why Milan, Italy?

Milan is the lively fashion hub of the world and also a city that is doing great things when it comes to going green. This experience provides a great combination for any student aspiring to get into Sustainability Management.

Why online?

SUMAS Online Campus accommodates your diverse needs for time, location, and convenience, to help you achieve success on your graduate program. Our state-of-the-art e-learning platform gives you access to weekly course content at any time and anywhere. Network online with your professors and fellow Master's and MBA students via chat, and schedule meetups to talk about different subjects.