Master in Sustainability Management
The next step towards a responsible future.
Climate change, biodiversity loss, energy transitions.
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.
Words from the Director
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.
MSM 2025
Why MSM
Highlights
Calendar and contents
2nd edition 2026
Preparatory courses: level playing field
To prepare for the MSM in-class activities, we recommend that those without an adequate academic background in economics, management or finance attend our online tutorials on Economics, Accounting and Data Analysis.
Core modules
This phase of MSM consists of 9 in-class compulsory courses, 1 seminar and 1 compulsory workshop in green economy with the purpose of providing the fundamental knowledge and skills to tackle issues related to sustainability and energy challenges.
Field projects
Field projects are a key part of the MSM learning experience, allowing students to mimic real-life situations and work on practical assignments as part of their compulsory class activities. MSM field projects are short-term assignments to be carried out in close cooperation with a company or any other organization interested in taking advantage of the training provided by this specialized program. Field projects will be organized with leading global organizations in the fields of corporate sustainability, energy and environment.
Specialization modules: concentration track
There are three specialization tracks:
• SUSTAINABLE ENERGY TRANSITION
• SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT AND STRATEGIES
• SUSTAINABLE VALUE CREATION AND FINANCE (SCF)
Each track includes four specialized courses aiming at further training students in a particular subarea of sustainability depending on their professional ambitions. Each student must choose one track at the beginning of the master and then attend all four relevant courses; furthermore each student will have to attend two more specialized courses from the other tracks.
Final project (alternative options)
In the last phase students can opt for either a in-company experience, for a minimum of 12 weeks or for research project. The in-company experience and research project will be tutored by the Master’s faculty members.
Wrapping up your experience
Discuss and present your final project
Engage with Bocconi Alumni Community
Graduation
A comprehensive learning experience
Faculty
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...
Admissions
We seek highly motivated candidates with clear career goals and a commitment to excellence.
Our rigorous selection process ensures a dynamic, diverse, and high-achieving MSM class each year, ready to tackle sustainability from every angle ‒ business, policy, and innovation.
Our goal is to ensure that this challenging yet rewarding journey aligns with your aspirations.
Requirements:
- Degree certificate (in any discipline), transcript of the grades
- Application form
- An average of 3 years' work experience, detailed CV
- Proficiency in English
- GMAT/GRE or SDA test
- Two references
- Interview with the Program Director/the Admissions Committee
Fees and scholarships
Our MSM program requires substantial commitment, but the returns—both personal and professional—are unmatched.
The tuition fee for MSM 2026 is € 30,000, payable in four installments, and multiple merit-based scholarships and tuition waivers are available each year to support outstanding candidates.
MSM: a crossroads of talent
The Career Development Center is your partner in shaping the future of your career. Throughout the program, you’ll have access to resources and activities designed to strengthen your skills, guide you through each stage of your professional journey, and help you navigate your career with confidence.
