THE BUSINESS OF FASHION & LIFESTYLE For nearly a century, we’ve launched dream careers from our home in New York City. No other college offers our unique focus on the intersections of business, fashion, and lifestyle. This is where it all happens. Literally. All day and all night, across time zones and cultural divides. Bring your ambition. Bring your ideas. This is where they become real.
PROFESSORS TO IMPRESS Our faculty are experts in their fields, with practical experience, insider connections, and an eye for rising talent. They tear down the walls between professor and professional.
CENTER OF THE UNIVERSE New York City is the world’s business headquarters, and our graduates work here, and around the world, in leadership positions across industries and markets.
THE POWER BEHIND THE BRANDS Name a brand you love—well established or fresh on the scene—and chances are an LIM alum or student may have had a hand in their merchandising, PR, or marketing; or in building the business itself.
EXPAND YOUR HORIZONS YOU’RE IN THE BUSINESS, TO LEARN Get in on internships, events, and real-world experience starting day one. Then access our career services support, even beyond graduation.
Think of all the industries that share a bit of their business DNA with fashion. We can give you the skills for a career that shapes the culture of our times in fashion and beyond.
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UNDERGRAD MAJORS
Fashion Media, BS
Visual Studies, BBA
ON CAMPUS
ON CAMPUS
Brand building is storytelling. Craft compelling tales through video, audio, photography, and the written word in every combination to create content that stands out and engages the right audiences.
Image is everything. Develop your visual, creative, and technical skills in the studio. Craft a résumé and portfolio set to stun.
Fashion Merchandising AOS (ON CAMPUS), BBA (ON CAMPUS, ONLINE), BPS (ON CAMPUS) This is where business and fashion meet in the real world, and where you start learning the hands-on work it takes to build a powerful brand.
Fashion Design and Business, BBA ON CAMPUS, NEW YORK + PARIS Get a multifaceted education built for today’s global economy by studying at two top fashion schools. In year 1, learn the business side of fashion on our NYC campus, then in years 2 and 3 it’s off to Paris to study fashion design at the prestigious French fashion school ESMOD. You’ll return to NYC for your final year.
DEGREES BUILT FOR POWER & AGILITY Whether you’re learning on campus or online, our degree programs have been created with the flexibility of the modern working world in mind. What better way to prepare for the industry you’re about to enter?
Fashion Merchandising & Management, AAS
Fashion Marketing, BBA
ON CAMPUS, ONLINE
Influence the influencers. The data informs, but it’s the relationships between brands and consumers that matter. Learn to cultivate, communicate, and foster the connections that build loyalty.
Learn about the real, behind-the-scenes workings of the fashion business, hands-on and in the company of professionals.
Fashion Management & Leadership, BBA ON CAMPUS Looking to start a fashion company or work in HR or corporate leadership at a fashion or lifestyle brand? Learn tools and techniques to be a successful manager in this industry.
ON CAMPUS, ONLINE
The Business of Fashion, BBA ON CAMPUS, ONLINE If you already have an associate degree or are transferring in with at least 60 credits, this may be a faster and more affordable option for you. Enjoy maximum flexibility in keeping the credits you’ve already earned, regardless of what you majored in.
GO BEYOND YOUR MAJOR “ I always wanted to travel and learn more about other cultures. I enjoyed my classes, and it was interesting to view the world through a global lens.” ANNA GRACE NIMMO ’22 Financial Planning Analyst, Christian Louboutin
STUDY ABROAD IN
9 COUNTRIES
The fashion and lifestyle industry is built on global connections. Experience them firsthand during a short-term program or an entire semester abroad through our partner programs in: AUSTRALIA
NETHERLANDS
CZECH REPUBLIC
SPAIN
ENGLAND
TAIWAN
FRANCE
VIETNAM
ITALY
11 MINORS
Looking to make your degree even more marketable? Consider choosing from our broad selection of minors to add extra perspective and skills to your program. *Available for online programs
BEAUTY ENTREPRENEURSHIP & SUSTAINABILITY EVENT PLANNING FASHION BUYING & RETAIL MANAGEMENT FASHION DESIGN FOR BUSINESS FASHION MARKETING* FASHION MEDIA FASHION MERCHANDISING* FASHION STYLING PHOTO STYLING & SET DESIGN VISUAL STUDIES
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FOUND STUDY
FIFTH AVENUE
MAXWELL HALL
At the heart of one of the most glamorous retail districts on earth, you’ll find classrooms, offices, and student lounges, as well as our visual, fashion merchandising, fashion design, and photography studios.
Home to more of our classrooms, offices, and all student services: Study Abroad, Academic Advising, Career and Internship Services, Counseling, Student Financial Services, the Registrar, Student Life, and more.
545 Fifth Avenue
216 East 45th Street
ERE Just a 10-minute walk from campus, our residence hall boasts a fitness center, shared kitchen and dining room, laundry facilities, computer stations, scooter rental, and bike storage. It also has round-the-clock front desk security.
MAKE IT EVERYWHERE
Manhattan is where the world comes to make deals, run businesses, invest in new ventures, break through, and conquer the future. And in your spare time, you can eat, play, relax, shop, connect, and give back. Center of New York. Center of the world. Center of the universe. This is where opportunity puts in a 24-hour day, every day.
A PLACE TO CALL HOME Our FOUND Study residence hall brings together the essentials of modern urban living while also providing a peaceful place to land and rest at the end of the day. We offer double and triple rooms, all of which contain a twin XL bed, desk, chair, and under-bed dresser drawers, one per resident. Each room also has its own microwave, refrigerator, and en suite bathroom. In addition to in-building laundry, there’s also a communal kitchen, fitness center, lounges for both socializing and quiet study, a gaming area, a mail/package pickup room, a dining area, and front desk staffed by resident advisors and security personnel 24/7. This modern high-rise student residence is in the heart of Manhattan—a quick walk from both of our academic buildings, and right by multiple subway and bus lines.
“ This city pushes you to achieve and helps you grow. There are little moments that make everything worth it, like going to trendy restaurants or meeting so many interesting people from different walks of life.” MADDIE GOLD ‘28 Fashion Merchandising, McKinney, TX
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“ Through industry projects and real-world opportunities, LIM is transforming my passion into practical experience and preparing me for the fashion industry careers I aspire to.” GIADA BARLETTA ‘29 Visual Studies
STUDENTS IN BACHELOR’S DEGREE PROGRAMS ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THREE INTERNSHIPS
STUDENTFACULTY RATIO
AVERAGE STUDENT CLASS SIZE
“ New York is a fashion and cultural hub—there’s no better place in the world to learn the retail industry. As a Fashion Merchandising major, I’m learning brand storytelling, buying, and marketing.” CHASE REED ‘29 Fashion Merchandising
CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS HONOR SOCIETIES Alpha Beta Kappa Delta Mu Delta National Society of Leadership and Success
“ One of the things I value most about this school is how they put you in the position to get realworld experience. I’ve worked with KidSuper, Puma—I’ve worked with Nike, all through networks I’ve made from the Fashion Show.” CICI EPPS ‘27 Fashion Marketing
SPECIAL INTEREST CLUBS Active Minds Black Retail Action Group (BRAG) Book Club Cru Interdenominational Christian Club Culture Club Dance Club Fashion Design Club Fashion Styling Club Film & Media Club Jewish Student Association Latinx Student Association LGBTQ+ Alliance Philanthropy Club Photography Club South Asian Student Association Transfer Student Organization ACADEMIC CLUBS Cosmetics Club Entrepreneurship Club Lexington Line National Retail Federation Student Association Sustainability Club Visual Club
“ I had real-world experiences, professors that are in the industry, and amazing internships. The skills are really transferrable, so a lot of people that come here can end up everywhere, whether it’s fashion, music, or event planning.” CARLY POMERANTZ ‘25 Coordinator, Partner Management & Activation | Global Sports & Entertainment Partnerships, Madison Square Garden
EVENT PLANNING Fashion Show Production Club Graduate Activities & Programming Board Student Life Activities Board GOVERNANCE & LEADERSHIP Student Leadership Council
BUSINESS IS BIGGER THAN YOU THINK While most of our students do go on to careers in fashion, the skills and experience you gain here can make you a sought-after candidate in industries like publishing, public relations, music, social media, beauty, marketing, entertainment, and more. Travel the globe in search of new inspiration. Fight to ensure sustainable business practices and corporate social responsibility. We know all this and more is possible, because our graduates are already doing it. Now it’s your turn. Get more than just a great first job. Get a career coach for life. Join an alumni network as vast as business itself. Let us help you find a path to career success, just like one of these:
CREATIVE DIRECTION Jahleel Weaver ’08 Celebrity Stylist and Creative Director COSMETICS Dameian Narine ‘13 Sr. Manager, D2C Operations, L’Oréal SUPPLY CHAIN Luisa Herrera-Garcia ’88 Chief Officer, Production and Development Sourcing, Alexander Wang RETAIL Mikael Priestley ’14 Senior Merchandising Manager, Men’s RTW, Gucci TECHNOLOGY Tamika Young ‘05 Chief Marketing and Communications Officer, Hinge
VISUAL MERCHANDISING Haleigh James ‘10 Vice President, Visual Image & Merchandising, Louis Vuitton Americas MARKETING Erica Young ’06 Vice President, Customer Strategy & Growth Marketing, Tommy Hilfiger ADVERTISING & PR Lauren Gallo ’09 Vice President, Brand Marketing, The Walt Disney Company EDITORIAL Sabrina Talbert ’20 Assistant Beauty Editor, Who What Wear
J ORDAN BAKER ‘19 Owner and CEO BAKER
GET THE SKILLS YOU NEED FOR THE CAREER YOU 96% DREAM ABOUT
OF OUR CLASS OF 2025 WERE WORKING IN THE BUSINESS OF FASHION AND LIFESTYLE OR CONTINUING THEIR EDUCATION WITHIN 6 MONTHS OF GRADUATION
THE FASHION AND LIFESTYLE INDUSTRY is home to a huge variety of exciting jobs that you can work toward along your LIM College journey. A degree from LIM gives you options—and opens doors to industries rich with opportunities. Together, we’ll find a path from a major you’ll love to the career of your dreams.
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Through experiences inside and outside the classroom, you’ll develop essential skills to help you thrive in the fashion and lifestyle industries, excel in your career, and grow into a leader, including:
Tiffany & Co.
Data analysis
Decision making
Hermès
Negotiation
Team leadership
Louis Vuitton
Critical thinking
Visual communication
Ralph Lauren
Problem solving
Business writing
BRANDS WHERE ALUMNI WORK Nordstrom
Kate Spade Tory Burch
Spotify CBS American Eagle Outfitters WWD (Women’s Wear Daily) Nike Jimmy Choo
ONE OF
“ THE TOP FASHION SCHOOLS IN THE COUNTRY” VOUGE.COM
READY TO TAKE THE NEXT STEP?
Whether you’re working full-time or part-time or devoting yourself entirely to earning your undergraduate degree—we’ve got options to fit your lifestyle. LEARN AT THE SPEED OF BUSINESS
As an online student, you’ll have access to
With opportunities to study on campus or
services, online library resources, clubs and
online, our degree programs have been created
organizations, and comprehensive career
with the flexibility of the modern working world
development and coaching services.
in mind.
the same college resources as on-campus students, including academic support
Small class sizes and special activities give
ON CAMPUS IN NEW YORK CITY
you opportunities to connect with other online
Studying in person means easy access to the
students.
classrooms, student lounges, studios, and administrative resources located at our facilities in Maxwell Hall on East 45th St. and on Fifth Avenue.
VISIT VIRTUALLY OR IN PERSON We offer a variety of visit options to help you
As an on-campus LIM student, you’re sur-
get a real feel for LIM. At limcollege.edu/visit,
rounded by the nonstop energy of the busi-
you’ll find details on upcoming Open Houses and
ness, fashion, and lifestyle capital of the
other on-campus events.
world, not to mention the fashion events and cultural opportunities that happen year-round.
ONLINE
Can’t make the trip to NYC? Check out the interactive virtual tour on our website. We also host info sessions online throughout the year.
Our online courses are accelerated and fully asynchronous—you can do your work on your own time. VISIT
VIRTUAL TOUR
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