About
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:
- Sustainability Management
- Sustainable Hospitality Management
- Sustainable Fashion Management
- Finance and Responsible Investment
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:
- 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.
Quick links
- Check out our Student Testimonials here
- Apply online here to kick-start a career in business
- Follow the Sustainability Management School on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram or like them on Facebook if you’d like to receive live updates, student stories and more...
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.
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:
Gaia Menini
Recruitment & Admissions Manager
gmenini@sumas.ch
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 Entry Requirements click here
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
About
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:
- Sustainability Management
- Sustainable Hospitality Management
- Sustainable Fashion Management
- Finance and Responsible Investment
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:
- 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.
Quick links
- Check out our Student Testimonials here
- Apply online here to kick-start a career in business
- Follow the Sustainability Management School on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram or like them on Facebook if you’d like to receive live updates, student stories and more...
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.
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:
Gaia Menini
Recruitment & Admissions Manager
gmenini@sumas.ch
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 Entry Requirements click here
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
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