Introduction
Understand the key sustainability challenges and opportunities within the fashion industry!
This course provides in-depth knowledge about the core issues and challenges of sustainable fashion and integrates responsible leadership applied to the fashion sector. Participants learn the art of sustainable fashion with a creative focus and a critical awareness that enables them to be an active player in the sustainable fashion industry.
SUMAS students are constantly engaged in practice-oriented projects that are guided by academics, consultants, and professionals. These projects are part of SUMAS’ innovative teaching methodology which includes video conferences with leading speakers in organizations and in-class company presentations. These activities not only encourage knowledge sharing but also provide valuable opportunities for networking to enhance your career development.
SUMAS students can choose to take a second optional year and engage in an internship in a corporation or an international organization.
Program Organization
Length: 1 year (Full-Time) / 2 Years (Part-Time)
Content: 9 core modules, 5 major modules, Final Capstone Projects in collaboration with executives.
Starting Dates: February and September
Requirements for the MBA Programs:
Our university welcomes applications from students who have successfully completed a Bachelor's degree. Once you have applied, our admissions team will be in contact with you for any further requirements.
Application fee of CHF 150.
Official certified transcripts and diplomas of Bachelor's studies, with certified translation (if not originally in English).
CV/Resume indicating both complete education and any work experience in reverse chronological order.
Motivation Letter indicating why you want to study in Switzerland at Sustainability Management School.
If you are not a native English speaker or you have not spent the last 3 years in an English-taught school or in an English work environment.
Photocopy of valid passport or ID.
Two passport photographs.
Applications from non-degree candidates will be evaluated for our Executive-MBA based on 3-4 years of managerial work experience.
Program Costs (Switzerland Campus)
Tuition Fees - CHF 42,200
Expenses and Materials* - CHF 650
Optional Internship & Professional Development 2nd year - CHF 9,900
Program Costs (Italy Campus)
Tuition Fees - EUR 25,200
Expenses and Materials* - EUR 600
*Expenses and materials include eBook chapters and eJournals. Applications for simulation game software, capstone, and student trips are additional costs and not included in the overall price.
** Deduced from the total tuition fees.
SUMAS does not currently offer any scholarship programs or grants.
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.
