UN L I M ITED THE
POWER OF A GRADUATE DEGREE FROM LIM
THE PERKS OF BEING AN LIM COLLEGE GRADUATE STUDENT
Whether you’re looking to advance in your current career or start an entirely new adventure, this much is true: The best way to land the role you want is to get the skills you need. The best way to get your foot in the door in the fashion and lifestyle industry is to know the people on the other side. And the best place for all that is LIM College.
From analytics to marketing, merchandising and retail management, global supply chain, and cannabis, we’ve got a master’s degree program for you, online or on campus. And almost every single one can be completed in just one year.
CEO WORLD MAGAZINE RANKED LIM COLLEGE AS
ONE OF THE BEST FASHION SCHOOLS IN THE WORLD
FOR 2024
WE HAVE BEEN EDUCATING LEADERS IN THE BUSINESS OF FASHION AND LIFESTYLE FOR
85
YEARS
FLEXIBLE INTERNSHIP OPTIONS
Depending on the degree program you choose, you’ll have the option to get invaluable experience and make game-changing connections through internships. Just some of the places our students have interned include Christian Louboutin, Giorgio Armani, Kith, Oscar de la Renta, and Nordstrom.
IMPRESSIVE GUEST SPEAKERS
Learn from and interact with innovators across industries, virtually and in person. Guest speakers have included the Chief Merchandising Officer of Kate Spade, the CEO of Talbots, and the Executive Vice President of Stores for J. Crew.
THE CAREER SUCCESS TRACK
All graduate students have the option to enroll in our “Career Success Track,” a selection of internship and seminar courses aimed at helping you identify and achieve your career goals. For international students, this includes the potential ability to begin Curricular Practical Training (CPT) in your first semester with us.
EXCLUSIVE OPPORTUNITIES
Here’s just one example: We partner with the London College of Fashion (LCF) to hold a virtual Fashion Industry Masterclass. Each year, LIM and LCF students collaborate on group projects and take their networking global.
LEVEL UP MASTER’S DEGREES— ONLINE OR ON CAMPUS
Looking to build your career in a new area of the fashion and lifestyle world? Hoping to pivot from PR to merchandising? Or maybe you’re seeking a graduate degree that complements your bachelor’s degree. Whichever it is, we’ve got you. Our graduate programs—MBA, Master of Professional Studies (MPS), and Master of Science (MS)—are designed to help you accentuate your strengths, flatten your learning curve, and expose you to new areas and skills that can help make you more marketable.
Consumer Analytics, MS
ON CAMPUS
The hottest trend in fashion? Data. In this STEMdesignated program, learn how to leverage data to make informed business decisions and optimize the consumer experience. Through a mix of analytics, marketing, and customer experience courses, acquire software skills and business knowledge that can be applied both within and beyond fashion.
SAMPLE COURSES: Strategic Marketing Management, Data Visualization and Communication Graphics, Research Design and Applications for Data, Advanced Marketing Metrics
Fashion Marketing, MPS
ON CAMPUS, ONLINE
Predict trends, build brands, and keep customers engaged. You’ll learn how to bring strategy, creativity, and digital platforms together to help brands create awareness, generate demand, and drive sales within the fashion industry.
SPECIALIZATIONS: Digital Media Marketing or Strategic and Digital Marketing
SAMPLE COURSES: Global Luxury Brand Marketing, Strategic Digital Communications, Advanced Web Analytics and SEO
Fashion
Merchandising and Retail Management, MPS
ON CAMPUS, ONLINE
Step up as a leader in the business of fashion. Advance your understanding of consumer preferences, demand, and shopping behaviors so that you can source products, develop financial plans, and translate insights into effective merchandising strategies.
SPECIALIZATIONS: Buying and Operations Management, Fashion and Lifestyle, Product Development and Sourcing, Sustainability in Fashion
SAMPLE COURSES: Fashion Retail Management, Product Development in Fashion, Technology in Fashion Merchandising and Management, Retail and Merchandise Metrics *
*This will be a STEM-designated program starting in Fall 2025.
LEARN FROM THE BEST IN THE BUSINESS
OUR FACULTY ARE INDUSTRY EXPERTS WITH INCREDIBLE CONTACTS. THEY’VE OVERSEEN LICENSED PRODUCTS FOR BRANDS LIKE ELIE TAHARI AND JUICY COUTURE, HELD LEADERSHIP POSITIONS AT CONDÉ NAST AND TIME INC., AND PRESENTED AT INDUSTRY CONFERENCES WORLDWIDE.
YOUR PROGRAM CHOICES, CONTINUED:
Global Fashion Supply Chain Management, MS
ON CAMPUS, ONLINE
Supply chain management plays a critical role in production and retail. Acquire the practical knowhow you need to build a career in fashion’s global supply chain at the management level. Prepare for a future in areas such as operations management, supply chain analytics, procurement, and logistics as you learn what it takes to manage a global sourcing and production network.
SAMPLE COURSES: Global Supply Chain Technology, Supply Chain Analytics, Sustainable Sourcing, Logistics Management
The Business of Cannabis, MPS
ONLINE
Green is the new black. As legalization accelerates, there are a multitude of career opportunities for professionals with the right combination of business skills and cannabis-specific knowledge. Whether you’re looking to change careers or take the next step in your cannabis journey, learn about the industry from the ground up—exploring everything from cultivation and supply chain to social and economic justice, marketing, retail, and regulatory compliance.
SAMPLE COURSES: Cannabis and Retail, The Cannabis Supply Chain, The Marketing of Cannabis, Social and Economic Equity
The Business of Fashion, MPS
ON CAMPUS, ONLINE
Have industry experience but want to take your career further or stay relevant in a rapidly evolving professional landscape? Design your own master’s degree by choosing courses from all program areas—from marketing and merchandising to analytics and supply chain—to complement and enhance your existing knowledge base and skill set.
SAMPLE COURSES: Sustainable Sourcing, Fashion Marketing Management, Logistics Management, Advanced Fashion Merchandising
Luxury Brand Management, MBA
ON CAMPUS
This one’s designed for students with exquisite taste in graduate education. In the luxury brand sector, those who transition smoothly into higher-level roles are adept at navigating the digital landscape and utilizing data-driven insights to inform strategic decisions. That’s what our MBA will teach you. Choose from three specializations—Consumer Analytics, Sustainability in Fashion, and Buying & Merchandising—and tailor your curriculum to fit your goals.
SAMPLE COURSES: Luxury Brand Development and Analysis, Luxury Brand Management and Analysis, Licensing, Global Luxury Brand Marketing in the Fashion Industry
*Starting in Fall 2025.
LOVE WHAT YOU DO
3,000 COMPANIES IN OUR INTERNSHIP AND EMPLOYMENT PIPELINE.
“Being able to complete my master’s program with remote flexibility was imperative to my success. I worked full-time, often with very demanding hours, throughout my program.”
JANELLE
OAKES, BBA ’16 / MPS ’21
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Merchandising Manager II—Beauty, Walmart
“Having an MPS signals to potential employers that we have knowledge beyond many in our field and we are willing to go that extra step in order to achieve our goals.”
DEMETRI LOUKERIS MPS ’ 23 Production Manager/ Edibles Chef, The Green Lady Dispensary
“LIM helped me gain a deep understanding of various fields in the industry and I use the things I learned, such as effective communication and strategic thinking, daily.”
JAPNEET VIJ MPS ’17 Manager, Digital Strategy and Business Development
Ralph Lauren
A CAREER COACH FOR LIFE
ONE OF THE BEST PARTS OF JOINING LIM’S ALUMNI NETWORK IS HAVING FREE LIFETIME ACCESS TO THE GUIDANCE, CONNECTIONS, AND TOOLS OFFERED THROUGH OUR OFFICE OF CAREER AND INTERNSHIP SERVICES.
OF OUR CLASS OF 2023
WERE WORKING IN THE BUSINESS OF FASHION AND LIFESTYLE OR CONTINUING THEIR EDUCATION WITHIN 6 MONTHS OF GRADUATION
“LIM’s master’s program in Fashion Marketing allowed me to build specific skills and knowledge that I would need to advance in retail/fashion. It also gave me access to a professional network. My professors worked in roles that I aspired to have. Throughout my interviews, they coached me on how to show up and gave realistic assignments to prepare me for my first role.”
AMBRA BRICE CARPENTER, MPS ’17
Brand Marketing Manager, Google Shopping
“The graduate programs are tailored in a way that allows students with different backgrounds to upgrade their existing professional skills, and to discover new horizons and career opportunities at the same time.”
DALIYA KHALIKOVA, MPS ’21
Membership Coordinator, Licensing International
“I was looking for a college that would offer me courses to take my next desired step. LIM was keen to understand my career path and give me the right career guidance.”
KASTURI KALE, MPS ’21
Retail Development/ Amazon Coordinator, Paramount
“If you’re studying fashion, it has to be New York, and LIM is located right in the heart of the city.”
MITALI KHARSIKAR MPS ’22
Assistant Merchant, Tory Burch
READY TO TAKE THE NEXT STEP?
Whether you’re working full-time or part-time or devoting yourself entirely to earning a graduate degree—we’ve got options to fit your lifestyle.
LEARN AT THE SPEED OF BUSINESS
With opportunities to study on campus, online, or through a hybrid model, our graduate degree programs have been created with the flexibility of the modern working world in mind.
ON CAMPUS IN NEW YORK CITY
Studying in person means easy access to the classrooms, student lounges, studios, and administrative resources located at our facilities in Maxwell Hall on East 45th St. and on Fifth Avenue
As an on-campus LIM graduate student, you’re surrounded by the nonstop energy of the business, fashion, and lifestyle capital of the world, not to mention the fashion events and cultural opportunities that happen year-round.
ONLINE
Our online courses are accelerated and fully asynchronous—you can do your work on your own time.
As an online student, you’ll have access to the same college resources as on-campus students, including academic support services, online library resources, clubs and organizations, and comprehensive career development and coaching services.
Small class sizes and special activities give you opportunities to connect with other online students.
VISIT VIRTUALLY OR IN PERSON
We offer a variety of visit options to help you get a real feel for LIM. At limcollege.edu/visit, you’ll find details on upcoming graduate Open Houses and other on-campus events, as well as graduate college fairs.
Can’t make the trip to NYC for an in-person visit? Check out the interactive virtual tour on our website. We also host info sessions online throughout the year.
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