Master of Science in Sustainability Management (online)

Our MSc in Sustainability Management is a graduate degree program that focuses on preparing individuals to effectively address environmental, social, and economic challenges faced by organizations and societies. The program equips students with the knowledge, skills, and tools needed to implement sustainable practices, develop sustainable strategies, and drive positive impact in various industries. We take a multidisciplinary approach, drawing from areas such as environmental science, business management, economics, social sciences, and public policy. This approach enables students to understand the complex and interconnected nature of sustainability challenges.

Benefits

Our MSc in Sustainability Management equips you with the knowledge and skills to lead organizations toward sustainable practices, make informed decisions that consider environmental and social impacts, and contribute to a more sustainable future.
You can pursue careers in various sectors, including sustainable consulting firms, corporate sustainability departments, NGOs, and sustainable supply chain management roles.

Learning Outcomes

Evaluate the impact of a broad range of social, environmental, economic, human rights, and diversity issues on business and society. Develop a culture for stakeholders that thrives around shared sustainability values.

Integrate sustainability into an organization’s purpose, strategy, and operations in order to better manage risk, find new business opportunities, and assure responsible governance.

Demonstrate the ability to engage with external stakeholders to incorporate their needs and perspectives into business strategy and sustainability reporting.

Starting Date

September
January

Course Curriculum

Admissions

Tuition Fees

Accreditation

TERM 1

Foundations of Sustainability Management (5 ECTS)

Sustainable Development and Policy (5 ECTS)

Corporate Social Responsibility (5 ECTS)

Research Methods and Data Analysis (5 ECTS)

TERM 2

Environmental Management and Resource Efficiency (5 ECTS)

Sustainability Reporting and Assurance (5 ECTS)

Sustainable Innovation and Entrepreneurship (5 ECTS)

Sustainable Finance and Investment (5 ECTS)

TERM 3

Sustainable Leadership and Change (5 ECTS)

Energy and Climate Change Management (5 ECTS)

Stakeholder Engagement and Collaboration (5 ECTS)

Sustainable Supply Chain Management (5 ECTS)

TERM 4

Thesis (30 ECTS)

TOTAL: 90 ECTS

Mode of study: online (1.5 years)

90 ECTS / (Level / EQF 7)

Successful completion of a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university
English Proficiency for non-native speakers
Successful completion of the admissions interview
SBS admissions exam (when applicable)

Notes:

– Applicants who do not meet the Bachelor Admission Criteria will be reviewed by the SBS Admissions Team.

– Applicants who do not have a Bachelor’s degree in the related field will be asked to successfully complete the SBS Massive Open Online Courses (so-called LEVEL UP exam) prior to entering one of the SBS Master programs.

Required documentation for Master Programs

Copy of Bachelor’s degree (transcript and diploma)
Copy of the official Bachelor transcripts (grade sheet)
Complete CV and work certificates indicating professional experiences and responsibilities
- No work experience required
English proficiency unless previous education was conducted in English
- TOEFL IBT 90, IELTS 6.5 or equivalent
One reference letter (professional or academic)
Front-facing photograph, high quality in jpg/png/gif format
Scanned copy of passport or government-issued ID
Application fee of CHF 150.- (PayPal to account [email protected] or via bank transfer)

Tuition fees at SBS Swiss Business School can be paid in full or in installments according to the payment plan below.

Application fee (non-refundable):	CHF 150.-
Administration fee (Non-refundable):	CHF 3’000.-
Start of Semester 1	CHF 7’000.-
Start of Semester 2	CHF 7’000.-
Start of Semester 3	CHF 7’000.-
Total tuition fees	CHF 24‘150.-

SBS Swiss Business School is a Swiss University of Applied Sciences Institute institutionally accredited in accordance with the Swiss Federal Act, HEdA. In addition, the Master of Science program is internationally accredited by the following professional accreditation bodies:

Learn more about our accreditation bodies

SBS Experience Stories

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I chose to study at SBS Swiss Business School as I was searching for an international environment that offers postgraduate degrees in English. The range of programs offered the familiar environment and location within Zurich have contributed to my choice of SBS. The program has enabled me to broaden my global perspectives as a result of the international demographic of students and staff. The postgraduate experience has been both fun and challenging. It enabled me to develop transferable knowledge, skills, and understanding.
Vivian Diana Lo Pei Ling
MSc Alumni
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I choose SBS Swiss Business School because I wanted to gain my knowledge in business but i also wanted to be awarded a Swiss Degree. Moreover, the MSc Program at SBS was also attractive as it allowed me to have full time class in the first year followed by a one-year internship, which allowed me to apply all the knowledge I learned in my first year. I would highly recommend SBS.
Rafael Vrhovac
MSc Alumni
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SBS fosters a competitive environment to propel us for the ever changing world in the field of International Management. The amount of motivation and enthusiasm that each teacher exudes shows how much they want you to excel in your subject. A really unique experience with students from multicultural countries working together to achieve a common goal.
Ranganathan Ramasubramanian
MSc Alumni