Sustainability Management School

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The aim of the Sustainability Management School (SUMAS) is to educate managers that will make responsible decisions in the complex world. Its purpose is to deliver an innovative academic mix of sound business knowledge and a deep understanding of sustainable development.

SUMAS's strong focus on excellence delivers high academic standards for students, offering theoretical knowledge and best sustainable management practices. The Sustainability Management School continuously strives to provide the most advanced and intellectually challenging undergraduate and graduate programs to produce highly qualified future leaders.

To ensure students' future success, SUMAS provides them with appropriate professional and entrepreneurial skills by networking with corporate partners.SUMAS also encourages various student initiatives in order to develop their personal skills. The national, multi-cultural learning environment is crucial to enhance students' communication skills. Young people today deserve an education with solid ethical principles and substantial academic depth.

The Sustainability Management School hinges upon three pillars:

• Business operations have to integrate environmental and social responsibility into their practices to face our global societies' challenges.
• Personal creativity has to be stimulated through critical thinking to develop innovative ideas, especially in a "greener economy."
• Gender and ethnic diversity should be celebrated. It has been widely proven that diverse teams are more effective than monolithic work patterns.

SUMAS offers "paperless" classes thanks to the use of sophisticated technological equipment. Lectures are based on a two-way communication forum between professors and students. Our team is non-discriminatory, open-minded, and culturally diverse. Our academic programs are tailored for students aiming to be excellent decision-makers of the future by integrating sustainable innovation with business strategy and operations.

The SUMAS Advisory Board provides invaluable insight into our strategic objectives and how we should achieve them and enhance our links with the corporate world. The Board consists of high-level executives selected for their outstanding stature and commitment to sustainable development and SUMAS's stable growth. Their contribution is essential to our continued success and future development. They all help us understand the market and industry trends and continuously improve our approach to business education.

The SUMAS headquarters lies within the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) in Gland, Switzerland, and provides the perfect environment to study sustainability. The state-of-the-art complex sets a benchmark in sustainable construction is certified MINERGIE ECO-P, and aims at the highest US LEED certification level. The IUCN building includes a cafeteria, outdoor atrium, an outdoor terrace, and a beautiful natural garden where students can experience the natural beauty of local flora and fauna just outside their classroom door.

SUMAS new learning campus, located directly across SUMAS Green Research Centre & Offices, includes brand new on-campus accommodation for students, state of the art new lecture and seminar classrooms, gym facilities, and nifty sandwiches where students can enjoy a quick bite before or after lectures. Students and lecturers also have access to reception, café area, and various common areas where they can socialize and exchange ideas over a cup of coffee or tea.

The SUMAS Student Council is a group of students who plan various events to enrich everyone's experience and to promote SUMAS's mission and values amongst students and society. The council also acts as a liaison between students, the faculty, and administration.

SUMAS was the first business school in the world to launch the BBA and MBA in Sustainability Management. SUMAS is a unique business school located between Geneva and Lausanne, Switzerland that offers innovative business programs integrated with state of the art sustainability knowledge. SUMAS combines high-level academic education with real-life projects in partnership with top companies. A sustainable future is no longer an option or a choice; it is a necessity. Coming generations of managers will have to rethink business practices to allow a sustainable impact on the environment, economic development, and society.

Nowadays, many corporations understood it and started to follow sustainability principles in their everyday business practices. Those companies are looking for managers with sustainability knowledge in all departments (Marketing, Finance, External Relations, Supply Chain, Production, R&D). Sustainability Executives are already committed to sustainability principles and are the initiators of the changes in business education. SUMAS trains the managers of the future by teaching both business-related subjects and sustainability topics simultaneously. BBA in Sustainability Management and MBA in Sustainability Management programs at SUMAS include such unique modules as: "Sustainable Finance and Responsible Investment" instead of "Finance" in programs of many other schools "Green Corporate Strategy and Policy" instead of "Corporate Strategy" in programs of many other schools "International Business Law and Environmental Policy" instead of "International Business Law" in programs of many other schools "International Business and Biodiversity" instead of "International Business" in programs of many other schools Etc. Nowadays, graduates with BBA or MBA degrees in Sustainability Management have a definite advantage over just BBA or MBA graduates.

The online MBA in Sustainability Management aims to offer a predominantly, professionally-oriented education that addressed sustainability challenges facing leaders in today's intricate work patterns. We want our students to become influential business leaders in today's world.

Designed for all professionals in corporations, nonprofits, and governmental agencies demanding sustainability knowledge and practice, students learn how to apply innovative solutions to complex work environments. Academics and professionals will guide Practice-oriented projects. These projects are part of SUMAS's innovative teaching methodology, including invitations to video conferences with leading speakers in organizations and company presentations. These activities encourage knowledge sharing and provide valuable opportunities for networking to enhance your career development.

Delivered through SUMAS's virtual learning environment, the course is operated in a flexible format*- allowing you to pick your appropriate workload. You can decide how many of the available modules to take each term and can even skip a term if you desire. All modules must be completed before advancing onto the final term, and all terms must be completed within three years of enrollment. This program is adapted to the busy schedules of managers.

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