Diploma in Advanced Sustainability (DAS)
Welcome to our landing page. Here you will find all important information about the Diploma in Advanced Sustainability (Diploma of Advanced Studies DAS) as part of the management education offered by the renowned Institute for Business Sustainability.
Why should you join our
Diploma in Advanced Sustainability?
Our executive education Diploma of Advanced Studies (DAS) are truly unique because we focus on 10 unique success factors for our participants.
Our Institute attracts a uniquely up-to-date faculty consisting of internationally renowned sustainability experts and subject matter experts with a rich practical experience.
The interactive format ensures that latest knowledge and expertise is enriched with many real-case examples and discussed in a concrete context, including also a professional leadership focus.
Acquire future-relevant knowhow and expertise to add strategic sustainability competencies into your portfolio to create a positive impact.
Our alumni join the class on a monthly basis to discuss relevant sustainability topics, providing you access to their network from day 1.
The program is endorsed by the two leading business sustainability membership organizations the WBCSD and the UNGC Switzerland, as well as by WWF Switzerland. The impressive reputation of Thomas Dyllick and Katrin Muff as international sustainability experts stand for an unparalleled educational quality.
New reporting requirements, pressure from the financial sector, changing customer and market expectations and employee demands all point in the same direction: sustainability is here to stay. Learn now how you can be a part of this positive change.
Our program enables participants to frame global challenges not just as a business risk but also as a source for new business models.
Thousands of new national and regional regulations are creating confusion regarding the priorities for any kind of organization. We bring strategic clarity to the chaos.
PwC announced to hire 100’000 sustainability experts in the 5 years, confirming that the tipping point has been reached. We help you build your sustainability competency to qualify where you want.1
A recent survey shows that 91% of Swiss CEOs do admit that they are currently unable to measure their CO2 emissions.2
1,Source: reuters.com; 2 PwC CEO-Survey 2022
Is the time right for you?
We understand that any choice for a sustainability education comes with many questions. That’s why we are happy to be there for you at any time. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have a question about our Diploma of Advanced Studies (DAS). We look forward to hearing from you.
Who we are
The Institute for Business Sustainability is an independent, forward-thinking, international research and education center dedicated to enabling business and its leaders to contribute positively to society and our planetary challenges.
Katrin Muff
PROF. DR., PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Thomas Dyllick
Prof. (em) Dr., PROGRAM DIRECTOR
6 facts about our
Diploma in Advanced Sustainability
From mid-September to end of June
Each September, a new cohort begins for the 10-month part-time program. Register early for the Diploma of Advanced Studies (DAS), the program books up quickly.
A session every 3 weeks respecting holiday breaks
The program is delivered in 11 sessions, 9 sessions of 2 days and 2 sessions of 4 days, adding up to a total of 13 modules of 2-days 2 sessions are taught online, the rest in person in a variety of locations across Switzerland.
Join a consulting team in a real-life sustainability project
Count on spending about 5 hours a week working with peers on a strategic consulting project we secured for you.
A lifetime in value, CHF 18'000 in cost
Leading-edge course material, top-notch faculty, full access to program directors, guest lectures, alumni networking, location expenses and lunches are included. Individual travel expenses to the locations, overnight stay and dinners are not included.
A carefully selected class (average 8 nationalities)
Participants bring an average of 15 years of experience, a broad variety of professional backgrounds in the age range of 30-60 years. Count on an amazing class experience among like-minded peers both in the class and with the alumni.
Option to join our consulting team after graduation
If you want to start a consulting career in sustainability, you may be interested in joining the consultant pool of our IBS institute.
What our alumni say
Join more than nearly 200 amazing alumni of the executive program launched in 2011
Apply now to give your career more purpose!
- Do you want to upscale your competencies?
- Do you seek a career change or just got promoted into a sustainability role?
- Are you passionate about creating positive impact?
- Are you curious, open, reflected? – we welcome unusual profiles!
Please note: We will ask for a copy of your highest degree and the accompanying transcript, as well as a recommendation letter after we have reviewed your application.
Apply now to give your career more purpose !
- Do you want to upscale your competencies?
- Do you seek a career change or just got promoted into a sustainability role?
- Are you passionate about creating positive impact?
- Are you curious, open, reflected? – we welcome unusual profiles!
Unique program features of the Diploma of Advanced Sustainability
Our Diploma in Advanced Sustainability are truly unique because we combine
Our Diploma in Advanced Studies (DAS) offers you to complete a personal impact project that allows you to clarify your sustainability focus area.
Holistic approach to strategy and leadership for the mid-career professionals
In our executive leadership program, we approach business sustainability, change, and social innovation from three different perspectives. This provides a holistic approach to strategy and leadership for the mid-career professionals in the program.
Sustainability is becoming increasingly complex. Climate change, biodiversity loss, water shortage, droughts and heat waves, refugee and migration issues, global inequality, supply chain issues due to conflict, COVID-19, hunger and obesity… We frame these challenges as business opportunities in disguise and provide a purpose-driven innovation process for organizations of any kind to apply.
The business environment is changing fast with cities, regions and nations implementing future-relevant measures that trigger innovation. Business is challenges to achieve Net Zero, not just in its own operations but also across its supply and value chain. This new challenge is overwhelming for most. We provide strategic clarity so that you can lead change in your organization, not just reducing your negative footprint but also generating interesting positive impact.
Organizations face broad pressure ranging from ESG reporting, to fast-changing regulations, to growing customer and employee expectations. We demonstrate how business can embed sustainability into its core as a source for new revenue and new business models, and not just as a source for more cost. Sustainability can help secure the future of your business, also economically.
Why study at IBS
The Institute for Business Sustainabilty?
Consulted companies
The Diploma of Advanced Sustainability (DAS) includes a consulting project. This significantly complements the academic courses, ensuring that you have not only acquired a broad expertise in sustainability but also completed a complex, real-life consulting project during your studies. Consulted companies include:
Every single social and global issue of our day is a business opportunity in disguise.
Peter Drucker
UN Global Compact Network Switzerland & Liechtenstein