Executive Master in Sustainable Business Transformation

Sustainable business transformation is no longer a nice-to-have. It’s central to how companies create value, stay competitive, and meet rising stakeholder expectations. The real challenge is turning ambition into impact, and shifting sustainability from a responsibility to a competitive advantage.

That takes more than good intentions. It requires strategic thinking, cross-functional leadership, and the ability to navigate complexity across compliance, innovation, and systems change. Few organizations have the talent to do this well.

IMD’s Executive Master in Sustainable Business Transformation is built for professionals ready to lead that shift — without putting their career on pause. It equips you with the credibility, skills, and momentum to drive change with confidence, while deepening your expertise in sustainability strategy, systems thinking, and ESG integration.

This degree is for you if you want to:

Build recognized expertise in sustainable business strategy Lead change with confidence at scale Become the go-to authority for sustainable transformation in your organization

Successful completion of the program awards the Executive Master of Advanced Studies (MAS) in Sustainable Business Transformation, a recognized academic qualification worth 60 ECTS credits.

What sets IMD apart is the way we combine deep expertise, practical application, and a powerful learning ecosystem.

Build the mastery and strategic skills to drive change across your organization.

Advance your career or shift into new industries with a degree that proves your capabilities.

Connect with executives, faculty, and experts from across industries.

Apply what you learn right away and use your Capstone to tackle a challenge that matters.

Show you’ve got the skills, credibility, and experience to lead meaningful change.

You don’t need to put your career on hold to earn a world-class degree. The Executive Master in Sustainable Business Transformation is designed around your life with focused programs that fit alongside your professional commitments.

Your journey begins with one of the programs in the Sustainability or Business transformation modules. These are your entry points into the degree, and they run multiple times a year so you can start when the time is right for you.

The total fee for the Executive Master in Sustainable Business Transformation is CHF 60,000. This covers your full learning journey, including all core modules, electives, the capstone project, access to IMD faculty and platforms, and participation in our global executive network.

We know this is a significant investment. That’s why we’ve made the payment process as flexible as possible. You can pay in instalments, helping you manage your budget while you continue working. IMD is committed to equipping leaders with critical sustainability capabilities. To support this mission, we offer limited funding support. Contact our Program Advisor team for details.

If your company is sponsoring you, or you’re self-funding, we’re here to support you. Whether you need a detailed invoice, a payment plan, or guidance on making your case for employer support, we’ve got you. Just reach out, we’re happy to help.

Choosing the right degree program is an important decision, and we’re here to help. Whether you need more details about the curriculum, admission process, or how this program fits your career goals, our program advisors are ready to assist you.