These aren’t just headlines. They’re the defining challenges of our time. While global political debates may shift perspectives, businesses, organizations, and civil society continue to treat sustainability as a priority. The need for skilled professionals who can drive real solutions remains stronger than ever.

The Master in Sustainability Management (MSM) is your chance to be part of the solution. This intensive, one-year program (70 ECTS credits), prepares you to tackle sustainability from every angle ‒ business, policy, and innovation.

Whether you aim to work in industry, services, international agencies, nonprofits, or the public sector, MSM gives you the tools to make an impact where it matters most.

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Who is it for?

The Master in Sustainability Management is right for you if:

You want to be more than just a professional ‒ you want to drive the shift toward a sustainable future.
You see your career on a global stage, working in sustainability, energy, or innovation with top organizations across public and private sectors.
You believe that climate change and sustainability aren’t just challenges ‒ they’re opportunities to reshape economies and societies.
You’re looking for a program that blends theory with real-world practice, all in just one year.
You value earning an internationally recognized qualification from one of the world’s most prestigious business schools, alongside a diverse, global cohort.
You aim to master the economic, regulatory, and managerial aspects of environmental and energy issues through a hands-on, well-rounded learning experience.

If you see yourself in these statements, this is your next step.

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Why choose us?

1. Shape the future of business with sustainability

This Master isn’t just about learning ‒ it’s about leading.

You'll gain deep expertise in corporate sustainability, green management, sustainable supply chains, energy markets, finance, and advanced management techniques. In a world where sustainability is no longer optional, you’ll be ready to drive change in fast-moving, global industries.

2. Learn from the best

Our faculty isn’t just world-class ‒ they’re game-changers.

Thought leaders in sustainability, energy, and climate change, they collaborate with top organizations worldwide.

Their research and expertise fuel real impact, making our program a launchpad for future leaders.

3. An immersive, hands-on experience

This full-time program (January–December 2026) blends 450+ hours of coursework with real-world experience: an internship (320-480 hours), workshops, field projects, executive seminars, and company insights.

Whether you’re starting fresh or pivoting your career, you’ll gain the skills, network, and mindset to make sustainability your competitive edge.

4. A global community that opens doors

By applying, you take your first step into a powerful, international network of over 140,000 Alumni ‒ professionals who have walked this path before you. Among them, many are actively shaping a more sustainable and responsible future. As a graduate, you’ll join the Bocconi Alumni Community’s sustainability and Energy Club, a dedicated hub where connections turn into collaborations and ideas into impact.

5. Partners that move the world forward

Our network isn’t just global ‒ it’s influential. SDA Bocconi collaborates with top international organizations leading the charge in sustainability and energy. These partnerships open doors for recruitment, research, and real-world projects, placing you at the intersection of learning and action.

6. Learn from those who lead

Why learn about sustainability only from a textbook when you can hear it firsthand? Throughout the program, top executives from global organizations share how they turned sustainability challenges into opportunities. Their stories aren’t just inspiring ‒ they’re roadmaps to the kind of leader you can become.

Scholarships and Tuition Waivers

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“There is a broad consensus that sustainability must become a priority in all decision-making processes within governments, corporations, and institutions at large. Such a widespread consensus is due to the overwhelming evidence that achieving a more sustainable economy and society is the only target which would enable humanity to adequately manage current and future global challenges, starting from the biggest challenge of all, climate change. The Master in Sustainability Management provides a unique opportunity to learn from and engage with professionals, academics and innovators who have worked on these issues for over twenty years and are at the frontier in their field.”

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Matteo Giacomo Di Castelnuovo

Program Director

“All companies are urged to embrace sustainable principles, ensuring value for the social community while minimizing their environmental impact. Addressing the need for sustainability requires the ability to promote a profound transformation of companies, which in turns is based on the ability to integrate different skills and competencies. The integration of sustainability into the organizations is a journey that requires a shift toward multiple approaches. Sustainability is one of the major challenges businesses face in today’s world.”

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Francesco Perrini

Academic Director

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Personalized Orientation

MSM is a challenge to be taken on with a strong dedication. The director and his team will be happy to arrange an individual orientation meeting at school to answer your questions and give you personalized advice. We can also do this by phone or remotely.

SDA Bocconi organizes events and meetings throughout the year, both online and offline, where you can interact with directors, faculty, alumni, and staff.

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