Sustainability Management School

What Sustainability Management School does

Sustainability Management School (SUMAS) is a private higher-education institution founded in 2012 and headquartered in Gland, Switzerland, with a secondary campus in Milan, Italy. The school describes itself as the world's first business school offering BBA and MBA programs exclusively in Sustainability Management, delivering accredited degree programs (BBA, MAM, MBA, DBA, CAS) and short courses across specializations including Sustainability Management, Sustainable Fashion Management, Sustainable Finance & AI Innovations, and Sustainable Hospitality & Tourism Management. Its technology stack combines on-campus, online, livestreaming, and hybrid delivery formats, supplemented by an AI Career Companion tool that matches prospective students to programs and by a live-streaming platform that delivers Career-related Studies curriculum into 60+ IB World Schools globally.

SUMAS generates revenue primarily through tuition across undergraduate, graduate, executive, and doctoral programs, with online MAM programs priced at CHF 16,600 and on-campus MAM programs at CHF 22,400 (or EUR 22,400 at the Milan campus), plus a CHF 600 materials fee per program. Secondary revenue streams include Green Camp immersive programs (CHF 5,200, creditable toward BBA tuition for enrollees), Certificate of Advanced Studies and 15 online short courses, and a non-refundable CHF 200 application fee. The go-to-market motion combines direct-to-consumer recruitment through a 12+ language website and AI tool, channel partnerships with IB World Schools for the CrS pipeline, and experiential events such as Green Camp. Customer segments span high school students (CrS/Green Camp), undergraduates (BBA), graduates and career-changers (MAM), executives (MBA, DBA), and professional learners (CAS, short courses).

Name

Sustainability Management School

Legal name

Sustainability Management School

Website

https://sumas.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Sustainability Management School (SUMAS) is a private Swiss business school offering accredited BBA, MAM, MBA, DBA, and certificate programs in Sustainability Management and related fields via on-campus (Gland, Milan), online, and livestreaming formats, serving undergraduate, graduate, executive, and high-school students globally through direct recruitment and IB World School partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Gland

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Degree Program Tuition: Revenue from undergraduate (BBA), graduate (MAM), executive (MBA), and doctorate (DBA) programs with varying tuition rates for on-campus and online formats
2. Short Courses and CAS: Certificate of Advanced Studies and short course offerings generating additional revenue from professional development seekers
3. Green Camp Programs: Immersive 5-10 day camps in Milan and Lake Geneva for high school students at CHF 5,200, with fees credited toward BBA tuition for enrollees
4. Application Fees: Non-refundable application processing fees of CHF 200 per application

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Sustainability Management School is a private higher-education institution that delivers degree programs (BBA, MAM, MBA, DBA), Certificate of Advanced Studies, and short online courses focused exclusively on sustainability management, sustainable fashion, sustainable finance and AI, and sustainable hospitality. Programs are delivered on-campus in Switzerland and Italy, fully online, and via livestreaming, with the IBCP Career-related Studies program additionally distributed through 60+ partner IB World Schools.

Product overview

Sustainability Management School (SUMAS) is the world's first business school dedicated exclusively to sustainability management education. The institution offers a comprehensive portfolio of academic programs across multiple delivery formats (on-campus, online, livestreaming, and hybrid) including undergraduate BBA degrees in Sustainability Management, Sustainable Fashion Management, Sustainable Finance & AI Innovations, and Sustainable Hospitality & Tourism Management; graduate MAM degrees with the same specializations; executive MBA programs; a DBA doctorate; CAS certificates; and 15 online short courses. Additionally, SUMAS provides the IBCP Career-related Studies program for high school students through live streaming to partner schools globally, and operates a Green Camp summer program. The institution integrates AI into its curriculum and offers an AI Career Companion service to help prospective students select appropriate programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SUMAS Career-related Studies (CrS): IB Career-related Studies program in Business and Sustainability for high school students, delivered in partnership with IB World Schools globally
• SUMAS Green Camp
• Career Companion

Products and services

• BBA in Sustainability Management Bachelor of Business Administration in Sustainability Management — undergraduate degree combining business theory with sustainability frameworks, targeted at high school graduates.
• BBA in Sustainable Fashion Management Bachelor of Business Administration applying circular economy principles to the fashion industry, for students targeting the sustainable fashion sector.
• BBA in Sustainable Finance & AI Innovations Bachelor program combining sustainable finance with AI innovations for modern leadership, targeting students interested in green finance and digital innovation.
• BBA in Sustainable Hospitality & Tourism Management Bachelor degree integrating sustainability principles into hospitality and tourism management, for students targeting the sustainable hospitality sector.
• SUMAS Foundation / Bridge Program Foundation and bridge program for students transitioning to university-level sustainability studies at SUMAS.
• Master (MAM) in Sustainability Management Master of Arts in Management focusing on driving the transition toward a greener economy through sustainable business practices, delivered on-campus.
• Online Master (MAM) in Sustainability Management Online version of the MAM in Sustainability Management offering flexible study options with livestreaming capabilities, priced at CHF 16,600.
• MAM in Sustainable Fashion Management Master program preparing students to drive sustainable transitions in the global fashion industry using circular economy principles.
• Online MAM in Sustainable Fashion Management Online Master in Sustainable Fashion Management with 100% online, livestreaming, or hybrid formats.
• MAM in Sustainable Hospitality & Tourism Management Master program integrating sustainability into hospitality and tourism management, delivered on-campus.
• Online MAM in Sustainable Hospitality & Tourism Management Online version of the Master in Sustainable Hospitality & Tourism Management program.
• MBA in Sustainability Management Executive MBA program in sustainability management for senior professionals, integrating the CEO Challenge business simulation.
• Online MBA in Sustainability Management Online executive MBA in sustainability management with flexible study options.
• MBA in Sustainable Finance and AI Innovations Executive MBA combining sustainable finance with AI innovations for modern business leadership.
• Online MBA in Sustainable Finance and AI Innovations Online executive MBA in Sustainable Finance and AI Innovations.
• MBA in Sustainable Hospitality & Tourism Management Executive MBA focusing on sustainability in hospitality and tourism sectors.
• Online MBA in Sustainable Hospitality & Tourism Management Online executive MBA in sustainable hospitality and tourism management.
• MBA in Sustainable Fashion Management Executive MBA applying circular economy principles to the fashion industry.
• Online MBA in Sustainable Fashion Management Online executive MBA in sustainable fashion management.
• DBA in Sustainability Management Doctorate program in sustainability management for advanced academic and research careers.
• CAS in Sustainability Certificate of Advanced Studies in Sustainability — short course program for professional development.
• Online CAS in Sustainability Online Certificate of Advanced Studies in Sustainability for remote professional development.
• Short Courses (15 online) Collection of 15 online short courses in sustainability topics for professional development seekers.
• CrS / IBCP Career-related Studies IB Career-related Studies program in Business and Sustainability for high school students, delivered through live streaming to 60+ partner IB World Schools globally; fast-track pathway to BBA with 21 US credits transferred.
• SUMAS Green Camp Immersive 5 or 10-day summer camp in Milan and Lake Geneva for high school students, combining sustainability workshops, industry visits, and UN tours; fee of CHF 5,200 credited toward BBA tuition for enrollees.

Quantifiable outcome

• 90% graduate employment rate within 6 months
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIBO Strategic Provider status enabling SUMAS to deliver CrS Business and Sustainability curriculum to IB World Schools globally through live streaming platform. Partnership approved at organizational level by IBO.
• 60+ IB World Schools (Partner Network)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGlobal network of IB World Schools including Collège du Léman (Geneva), Chadwick International (Korea), Prem Tinsulanonda International School (Thailand), Renaissance College (Hong Kong), and 55+ others delivering CrS curriculum to high school students.
• Swiss Conservation CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing students access to conservation network and potential research/project opportunities in environmental protection.
• Milan Design DistrictminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing Milan campus students access to fashion and design industry ecosystem and networking opportunities within Italy's design district.
• 500+ Corporate PartnerscoreOthersNetwork of corporations providing applied projects, internships, and career opportunities for SUMAS students and alumni across sustainability sectors.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• ESADE Business School: International business school with sustainability and social entrepreneurship MBAs and executive education; directly competes for European and Latin American master's-level students.
• IMD Business School: Swiss-based executive business school with sustainability leadership programs; directly comparable geographic positioning and target executive/professional student segment.
• INSEAD: Elite international business school with a global MBA and dedicated sustainability/ESG programming; competes for the same premium-priced, internationally mobile sustainability management students.
• Copenhagen Business School: Large European business school with deep sustainability, ESG, and responsible management offerings; overlaps in graduate degrees, faculty research focus, and European international student pool.
• Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University: European business school with sustainability-focused MBA tracks and corporate partnerships; comparable in target student profile and ESG/sustainability curriculum emphasis.
• University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership: Dedicated sustainability leadership education and executive programs housed within a top university; competes for executive MBA and continuing education students in the sustainability vertical.
• Hult International Business School: Global private business school with undergraduate and graduate programs across multiple campuses and online; overlaps directly with SUMAS's BBA/MBA model and international student recruitment strategy.
• Maastricht University, School of Business and Economics: European university with problem-based learning and strong sustainability/circular economy programs at undergraduate and graduate levels; directly comparable in curriculum and international recruitment.

Emerging players

• Bard College, MBA in Sustainability: Small private institution offering a sustainability-focused MBA; comparable niche positioning and target audience of mission-driven graduate students.
• Arizona State University, School of Sustainability: First-of-its-kind dedicated sustainability school with broad undergraduate and graduate programs; comparable in mission and curriculum depth but operates within a large public university system at different price points.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/SUMASwiterland
• Facebookfacebook.com/sustainabilitymanagementschool
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sustainability-management-school-sumas-
• Instagraminstagram.com/sustainabilitymanagementschool

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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