WELCOMETHIS IS WHERE IT BEGINS
YOU’RE READY. YOU ARE CREATIVE AND LOVE EXPRESSING YOUR SELF THROUGH FASHION AND YOUR PERSONAL STYLE. YOU HAVE
A KEEN MIND FOR BUSINESS AND A KNACK FOR UNDERSTANDING HOW IT ALL COMES TOGETHER. YOU’RE SET TO TAKE THE FIRST
STEP TOWARD YOUR FUTURE.
1,312
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2014 ACADEMIC
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TOOK ADVANTAGE
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RELATED VOLUNTEER
OPPORTUNITIES.
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STUDENTS MAKE 30
INDUSTRY CONNECTIONS
OVER THEIR 4 YEARS HERE.
“ I love our small classes. I love how everybody knows your name, and you feel like you’re really a part of a community. I love all the internship opportunities. Everybody here just wants you to excel and succeed, so I love LIM.”
BRITTANY MINETTI ’18
MARKETING
MILFORD, PA
800WE BOAST MORE THAN 800
ACTIVE EMPLOYERS IN OUR
INTERNSHIP/EMPLOYMENT
DATABASE.
3OUR STUDENTS GRADUATE
WITH AT LEAST 3 INTERNSHIPS
ON THEIR RÉSUMÉS (A
PROCESS YOU’LL BEGIN AS
EARLY AS YOUR FIRST YEAR).
NOW, WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT
OUT OF THE NEXT FOUR YEARS?
“ In interviews, when I say I attend LIM College, I’m told about all their other employees who attended LIM and are amazing. They tell me they work alongside LIM College because we are everything employers are looking for.”
LEE LAWRENCE III ’17
FASHION MERCHANDISING
MIAMI, FL
“ Every class has been so interesting to me. I’ve had a connection with every one of my professors, and I’m using everything that I’ve learned, whether it’s in my current internship, or one of my previous internships. Nothing that I’m learning is going to waste.”
DORI RHODE ’16
VISUAL MERCHANDISING
OLNEY, MD
“ We have a great reputation in the industry. When you walk into an internship or Fashion Week and say you’re from LIM College, people’s eyes light up and they say, ‘Oh! We have alumni working with us! ’ Companies want LIM College students. It’s an open door for us.”
ASHLEY ARTER ’16
VISUAL MERCHANDISING
BUFFALO, NY
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RALPH LAUREN, HENRI BENDEL, SAKS FIFTH AVENUE, MACY’S, NEIMAN MARCUS, TJX
33,940 - $146,900
*Salary ranges represent all levels of employment within a career path from entry level to senior executive positions. The figures have been compiled from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (www.bls.gov), PayScale (www.payscale.com), and Career Builder (www.careerbuilder.com).
BUYING
MONITOR MARKET TRENDS AND OVERSEEADVERTISING AND MARKETING ACTIVITIES.
TOURNEAU, GUCCI, SAINT LAURENT, ICONIX, GLOBAL BRANDS GROUP
40,750 - $124,750
BRANDMANAGEMENT
LOOK FOR BRAND AND PRODUCT LINE EXPANSION OPPORTUNITIES AND NEGOTIATE NEW CONTRACTS.
MTV NETWORKS, NICKELODEON,LF USA
37,150 - $105,700
LICENSING
MANAGE THE ACQUISITION AND MOVEMENT OF MERCHANDISE WITHIN YOUR ORGANIZATION.
JUICY COUTURE, KENNETH COLE, JOHN VARVATOS, TOPSHOP, TOMMY HILFIGER, ROSS
25,950 - $94,960
MERCHANDISING
LEVERAGE ONLINE PRESENCE AND SOCIAL NETWORKING TO MAXIMIZE SALES AND BRAND AWARENESS.
LIVIDINI & CO., WWD.COM, EMI,TEEN VOGUE
25,860 - $106,320
ONLINESTRATEGY &
SOCIAL MEDIA
BECOME THE LIAISON BETWEEN YOUR COMPANY OR CLIENT AND THE WORLD AT LARGE.
SMALL GIRLS PR, LAFORCE + STEVENS, ROBERT VERDI, INC., BLOOMINGDALE’S
35,850 - $95,850
PUBLICRELATIONS
DEVELOP FLOOR PLANS AND THREE-DIMENSIONAL DISPLAYS TO MAXIMIZE SALES.
BERGDORF GOODMAN, CHANEL, MACY’S, NORDSTROM, NEIMAN MARCUS
29,000 - $62,320
VISUAL MERCHANDISING
INTRODUCE NEW PRODUCTS AND MONITOR THEIR PROFITABILITY AND QUALITY.
POLO RALPH LAUREN, COACH USA, KENNETH COLE, TOMMY HILFIGER
47,100 - $122,350
PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
CREATE STYLE FOR A PHOTO SHOOT AS A BRAND CONSULTANT, OR HELP CELEBRITIES LOOK THEIR BEST.
MTV NETWORKS, JUICY COUTURE, SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE
18,450 - $96,450
FASHIONSTYLING
PLAN AND EXECUTE MEETINGS AND SPECIAL EVENTS FOR YOUR COMPANY OR CLIENTS.
KENNETH COLE, ZAC POSEN, MADISON SQUARE GARDEN, BARCLAYS CENTER
28,400 - $71,450
EVENTPLANNING
RUN YOUR OWN COMPANY, OR MANAGE OPERATIONS AND PRODUCTION AT SOMEONE ELSE’S.
NAUTICA, MARCBY MARC JACOBS, ANTHROPOLOGIE, BED BATH & BEYOND
24,750 - $64,100
STOREMANAGEMENT /
OWNERSHIP
RESEARCH EMERGING TRENDS, COORDINATE SHOOTS, AND WRITE ARTICLES TO SHARE INSIGHT INTO THE FASHION INDUSTRY.
ITALIAN VOGUE, MARIE CLAIRE, ESSENCE, SEVENTEEN
21,150 - $72,260
FASHION MEDIA& JOURNALISM
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COMPANIES WITH EMPLOYEES OR
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COMPANIES WITH EMPLOYEES OR
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In fact, it’s absolutely enormous. More than 25 million people are employed by the production and sale of clothing and textiles worldwide.The global fashion industry represents two percent of the value of the entire world economy. In comparison, the pharmaceutical
industry, which supplies all the medicines used by all the people in the world, is just over half that in size. The size and diversity of the industry means that there is a place—and indeed, a demand—for people of diverse talents and abilities at all levels.
FASHION IS BIGGERTHAN YOU THINK
FASHION DESIGN IS CERTAINLY ONE OF THE MOST VISIBLE PARTS OF OUR INDUSTRY, BUT IT’S ONLY THE TIP OF THE FASHION ICEBERG. THE REAL $1.8 TRILLION STORY LIES BELOW THE SURFACE. TO DISCOVER THE REAL POWER BEHIND THE INDUSTRY, YOU HAVE TO GO DEEPER.
●1 MANAGEMENT. CLOTHING LINE DIRECTORS, SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGERS, VISUAL MERCHAN-DISING CONSULTANTS, AND STORE OWNERS COMMISSION AND PRODUCE APPAREL, ACCESSORIES, AND OTHER PRODUCTS FOR SALE.
●2 MERCHANDISING. RETAIL BUYERS, STORE MANAGERS, DISPLAY DESIGNERS, AND SHOW-ROOM DIRECTORS ALL WORK TOGETHER TO MOVE EVERYTHING TO THE RETAIL ARENA.
●3 MARKETING. WITH THE PRODUCT IN RETAIL’S HANDS, SALES AND MARKETING DIRECTORS, EVENT MANAGERS, FASHION STYLISTS, AND PUBLICISTS SPREAD THE WORD.
●4 MEDIA. DATA ANALYTICS SPECIALISTS, MARKET RESEARCHERS, E-COMMERCE DIRECTORS, AND ADVERTISING EXECUTIVES ALERT CONSUMERS AND MONITOR TRENDS.
●5 MUCH MORE. CREATIVE DIRECTORS, CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY COORDINATORS, ENTREPRENEURS, FASHION FORECASTERS, HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGERS, IMPORT/EXPORT COMPLIANCE DIRECTORS, AND OTHERS OPEN NEW MARKETS, CREATE NEW DELIVERY PATHS, PUSH THE ENVELOPE, AND EXPAND THE HORIZONS OF THE INDUSTRY.
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APPAREL. THIS SEGMENT SPEARHEADS THE OVERALL
GROWTH OF THE INDUSTRY, WHICH IS EXPECTED TO
REACH A VALUE OF MORE THAN $2.16 TRILLION BY 2016.
ACCESSORIES (3.2%)
LUGGAGE & LEATHER GOODS (3.9%)
JEWELRY & WATCHES (13.2%)
FOOTWEAR (13.6%)
APPAREL (66.1%)
HOW DO YOU SEE THE WORLD?
EXPAND YOUR VISION. ADD ANY OF THESE CONCENTRATIONS TO YOUR STUDIES AND FINE TUNE YOUR MAJOR. *Not available to fashion merchandising majors. **Not available to visual merchandising majors
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PULSE OF FASHION AND GUIDE TRENDS INTO THE MARKETPLACE.
DON’T JUST DISCOVER THE CUTTING EDGE—DEFINE IT.
“ Fashion Merchandising focuses on retail. You define your target customer—what they want, what your brand represents, and what kind of merchandise should go into your store. For people who are passionate about this industry, who want to predict and forecast what’s coming next, Fashion Merchandising is the source for innovation.”
TAE’LOR ROOTS ’17
FASHION MERCHANDISING
WASHINGTON, D.C.
HISTORY OF FASHION AND GLOBAL ATTIRE
EXPLORE CULTURAL HISTORY OF HOW WE EXPRESS OURSELVES THROUGH CLOTHING.
TEXTILES
GAIN A COM-PREHENSIVE VIEW OF THE WORLD OF TEXTILES AND HOW IT APPLIES TO THE FASHION INDUSTRY.
APPLIED CONCEPTS IN MERCHAN-DISING
LEARN THE INDUSTRY’S CORE CON-CEPTS AND HOW TO BRING A PRODUCT THROUGH THE SUPPLY CHAIN.
PRODUCT DEVELOP-MENT
FROM INITIAL MARKET AND TREND RESEARCH ALL THE WAY THROUGH TO SALES AND CONSUMER ACCEPTANCE.
SENIOR CO-OP
CLASSROOM EDUCATION MEETS REAL- WORLD INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE THROUGH THIS FINAL INTERNSHIP IN YOUR CHOSEN FIELD.
SENIOR CAPSTONE
DRAW UPON ALL YOUR PRIOR CLASSROOM AND WORK EXPERIENCE TO DEVELOP A NEW PRODUCT LINE.
* BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (BBA), BACHELOR OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES (BPS), ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE (AAS), OR ASSOCIATE OF OCCUPATIONAL STUDIES (AOS).
TAKE COURSES LIKE:
EVENT PLANNER
FASHION DIRECTOR
FASHION FORECASTER
FASHION HISTORIAN
FASHION MAGAZINE EDITOR
FASHION SHOW PRODUCER
FASHION STYLIST
MERCHANDISER
PRODUCT DEVELOPER
PROMOTION & MARKETING EDITOR
RETAIL BUYER & PLANNER
STORE MANAGER
SO, WHAT KIND OF JOBS CAN I GET WITH A DEGREE LIKE THIS ANYWAY?
FASH 2250
FASH 2710
FASH 3250
EECM 480B
FASH 4910
FASH 1615
FASHION MERCHANDISING
(BBA, BPS, AAS, OR AOS*)
DISCOVER AND NURTURE YOUR INNATE LEADERSHIP SKILLS. LEARN
HOW TO COMMUNICATE AND DEVELOP YOUR FUTURE EMPLOYEES.
GAIN THE MANAGEMENT, ACCOUNTING, TECHNICAL KNOW-HOW, AND
STRATEGIC SKILLS YOU’LL NEED TO BUILD A CAREER—OR AN EMPIRE.
SUCCEED IN THE MODERN GLOBAL FASHION INDUSTRY. NAVIGATE A
MYRIAD OF CULTURES, LAWS, FINANCES, AND POLITICS THAT ARE
A PART OF THESE DYNAMIC INTERNATIONAL MARKETS. MAKE THE
WORLD YOUR CLASSROOM AND YOUR CORNER OFFICE.
BUYER
E-COMMERCE DIRECTOR
IMPORT/EXPORT COMPLIANCE DIRECTOR
INTERNATIONAL LICENSING MANAGER
INTERNATIONAL NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION DIRECTOR
MANAGER OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
MERCHANDISER
PUBLIC RELATIONS DIRECTOR
SALES AND MARKETING DIRECTOR
SUPPLY-CHAIN MANAGER
“ Our BS in International Business was devel-oped specifically to address the growing global economy and the internationalization of the fashion industry. It will prepare students for leadership roles in diverse companies in multinational markets, where career opportuni-ties are robust and continuing to expand.”
ELIZABETH S. MARCUSE
PRESIDENT
LIM COLLEGE
INTERNA-TIONAL BUSINESS
STUDY THE RAPID GROWTH OF INTER-NATIONAL BUSINESS AND PRO-LIFERATION OF MULTINA-TIONAL FIRMS.
INTERNA-TIONAL MANAGE-MENT THEORY AND APPLICATION
LEARN ABOUT OPPORTU-NITIES AND CHALLENGES CREATED BY GLOBALIZA-TION.
BUSINESS LAW
GAIN AN OVERALL UNDERSTAND-ING OF THE LAW AND HOW IT RELATES TO ORGA-NIZATIONS, INDIVIDUALS, AND SOCIETY IN GENERAL.
GLOBAL MANAGE-MENT
FIND OUT HOW FOREIGN GOV-ERNMENTS AND DIVERSE CULTURES AFFECT THE OPERATIONS AND STRAT-EGIES OF A GLOBAL FIRM.
SENIOR CO-OP
CLASSROOM EDUCATION MEETS REAL- WORLD INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE THROUGH THIS FINAL INTERNSHIP IN YOUR CHOSEN FIELD.
SENIOR CAPSTONE
CONSULT ON AN ENTRE-PRENEURIAL VENTURE TO CREATE A VIABLE AND INNOVATIVE BUSINESS PLAN.
MNGT 2710
BUSN 3310
MNGT 3350
TAKE COURSES LIKE:
SO, WHAT KIND OF JOBS CAN I GET WITH A DEGREE LIKE THIS ANYWAY?
* BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (BS)
BUSN 2010
MNGT 4910
EECM 480B
CLOTHING LINE DIRECTOR
E-COMMERCE DIRECTOR
ENTREPRENEUR
HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER
INTERNATIONAL NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION DIRECTOR
MANAGER OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
MANUFACTURING MANAGER
MERCHANDISING MANAGER
PRODUCTION COMPANY OWNER
PURCHASING DIRECTOR
RETAIL STORE OR DEPARTMENT MANAGER
SALES MANAGER
STORE OWNER
TEAM SUPERVISOR OR LEADER
WHOLESALE MANAGER
“ So much of manage-ment is about being a successful leader and inspiring others to do what they love to do. For me, my goal in pursuing a career in human resources is to help other people get the jobs they want and to help them grow with-in those jobs.”
THOMAS GOONAN ’18
MANAGEMENT
STATEN ISLAND, NY
ENTREPRE-NEURSHIP
PREPARE A BUSINESS PLAN AND OR-GANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE AND FORECAST FINANCIAL AND ADMIN-ISTRATIVE NEEDS FOR A START-UP.
MANAGERIAL DECISION MAKING
LEARN HOW TO LEAD AN ORGANIZATION THROUGH UNCERTAIN EVENTS AND EVER-SHIFT-ING MARKET CONDITIONS.
GLOBAL MANAGE-MENT
LEARN HOW FOREIGN GOV-ERNMENTS AND DIVERSE CULTURES AFFECT THE OPERATIONS AND STRAT-EGIES OF A GLOBAL FIRM.
STRATEGIC MANAGE-MENT
IDENTIFY AND DEVELOP STRATEGIC INI-TIATIVES AND LEARN HOW THEY AFFECT STAKEHOLD-ERS, MAN-AGERS, AND EMPLOYEES.
SENIOR CO-OP
CLASSROOM EDUCATION MEETS REAL- WORLD INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE THROUGH THIS FINAL INTERNSHIP IN YOUR CHOSEN FIELD.
SENIOR CAPSTONE
CONSULT ON AN ENTRE-PRENEURIAL VENTURE TO CREATE A VIABLE AND INNOVATIVE BUSINESS PLAN.
MNGT 2714
MNGT 3350
MNGT 3515
TAKE COURSES LIKE:
SO, WHAT KIND OF JOBS CAN I GET WITH A DEGREE LIKE THIS ANYWAY?
BUSN 2710
MNGT 4910
EECM 480B
MANAGEMENT (BBA)
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS (BS*)
VISUAL MERCHANDISING
(BBA)
TRANSLATE AND DISTILL THE COMPLEXITY OF THE FASHION WORLD
AND ALL ITS TRENDS. CURATE STYLES THAT BRING THE FASHION
WORLD INTO CONSUMERS’ EVERYDAY LIVES. BECOME THE PUBLIC
VOICE OF FASHION.
LEARN HOW PEOPLE ACT, WHY THEY ACT, AND HOW TO INFLUENCE
THE WAY THEY ACT. MASTER THE NUMBER-ONE ESSENTIAL FOR
ANY SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS OR ORGANIZATION: ATTRACTING AND
RETAINING CUSTOMERS.
“ Visual Merchandising finds ways to bring customers inside the store and keep them there. Through Visual Merchandising, you can change things up or make things interesting. You can make people want to shop at your store.”
VICTORIA TERRIBILE ’18
VISUAL MERCHANDISING
HIGH BRIDGE, NJ
DISPLAY GRAPHICS
EXPLORE THE VITAL ROLE OF GRAPHICS IN VISUAL MER-CHANDISING AND DEVELOP COMPELLING COMPANY IMAGERY.
STORE DESIGN
EMPLOY CUT-TING-EDGE DISPLAY TECHNIQUES, EQUIPMENT, AND MATERI-ALS TO DEVEL-OP INNOVATE PRODUCT PRESENTA-TIONS.
PRODUCT PRESENTA-TION
BRING TO-GETHER STATE-OF-THE-ART TECHNIQUES WITH IN-DEPTH BRANDING ANALYSIS TO DEVELOP DY-NAMIC RETAIL PRESENTA-TIONS.
VISUAL MERCHAN-DISING
HISTORY, THEORY, AND PRACTICE—MASTER THE INDUSTRY’S EVOLUTION, CORE TENETS, AND KEY TER-MINOLOGY.
SENIOR CO-OP
CLASSROOM EDUCATION MEETS REAL- WORLD INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE THROUGH THIS FINAL INTERNSHIP IN YOUR CHOSEN FIELD.
SENIOR CAPSTONE
OVERHAUL A DEPARTMENT STORE LAYOUT AND PRE-SENTATION, INCLUDING MYRIAD DE-PARTMENTS AND PRODUCT BRANDS.
VMER 3350
VMER 3610
VMER 4510
EECM 480B
TAKE COURSES LIKE:
CREATIVE DIRECTOR
DECORATIVE DIRECTOR
DISPLAY DESIGNER
DISPLAY DIRECTOR
MANNEQUIN DIRECTOR
FASHION STYLIST
FIXTURE DIRECTOR
RETAIL STORE DESIGNER
SHOWROOM DIRECTOR
VISUAL MERCHANDISING CONSULTANT
VISUAL MERCHANDISING DIRECTOR
SO, WHAT KIND OF JOBS CAN I GET WITH A DEGREE LIKE THIS ANYWAY?
VMER 2601
VMER 4910
“ Have you ever wondered why stores put women’s clothes on the left side and men’s clothes on the right side? Or why Fifth Avenue has high-end shops on one side and mass-market stores on the other? Marketing is about how you’re getting your product out there and communicating with your customers.”
MEGAN CONNOR ’17
MARKETING
HOWELL, NJ
THE POWER OF THE BRAND
PLACE AND DEFINE AN ORGANIZA-TION’S POSI-TION WITHIN AN INDUSTRY THROUGH BRANDING STRATEGY.
PUBLIC RELATIONS
EVALUATE PUBLICITY OP-PORTUNITIES, UNDERSTAND MEDIA OUT-LETS, WRITE PUBLICITY MA-TERIALS, AND PLAN SPECIAL EVENTS.
DIRECT MARKETING
EXPLORE THE PRINCIPLES OF DIRECT MARKETING, CATALOGS, MERCHANDIS-ING, CREATIVE MARKETING, AND RESULTS ANALYSIS AND FULFILLMENT.
INTERNA-TIONAL ADVERTISING AND MEDIA COMMUNICA-TIONS
STUDY THE IMPACT OF ADVERTISING AND THE IN-TERNET IN A GLOBAL MAR-KETPLACE.
SENIOR CO-OP
CLASSROOM EDUCATION MEETS REAL- WORLD INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE THROUGH THIS FINAL INTERNSHIP IN YOUR CHOSEN FIELD.
SENIOR CAPSTONE
DEVELOP A MARKETING AND IMPLE-MENTATION PLAN AND THEN PITCH IT FOR PROJECT AND BUDGET APPROVAL.
MRKT 3316
EMRK 3317
MRKT 3414
TAKE COURSES LIKE:
ADVERTISING ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE
ADVERTISING DIRECTOR
BRAND MANAGEMENT
CREATIVE DIRECTOR
DATA ANALYTICS SPECIALIST
DIRECT MARKETING MANAGER
EVENTS MANAGEMENT
MARKET RESEARCHER
NEW PRODUCT PLANNING
NONPROFIT DIRECTOR
PRODUCT MANAGEMENT
PUBLICITY AND PUBLIC RELATIONS
RETAILING MANAGER
SO, WHAT KIND OF JOBS CAN I GET WITH A DEGREE LIKE THIS ANYWAY?
MRKT 2650
MRKT 4910
EECM 480B
MARKETING (BBA)
TO YOUIT’S UP
WITH ROOTS IN MIDTOWN MANHATTAN AND A FRONT
DOOR ON FIFTH AVENUE, WE GIVE YOU ACCESS TO THE
CONNECTIONS, INTERNSHIPS, AND CULTURAL EXPOSURE
YOU’LL NEED TO LAUNCH YOUR CAREER.
AND WITH OUR RESIDENCE HALL ON THE UPPER EAST
SIDE, YOU’LL ALSO ENJOY A SMALL COLLEGE COMMUNITY
EXPERIENCE. WE GIVE YOU THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS IN
THE FASHION CAPITAL OF THE WORLD.
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MACY’S
LORD & TAYLOR
LIMITED BRANDS STEVE MADDEN
JOHN VARVATOS
ALLOY APPAREL & ACCESSORIES
ROSS STORES
HENRI BENDEL
CALVIN KLEINGUCCIDONNA KARAN
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VALENTINOMICHAEL KORS
CHANEL USA
UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP
O, THE OPRAH MAGAZINE
CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN
MTV NETWORKS / VIACOM
PRADATOMMY HILFIGER
“It’s pretty cool to be able to put Marc Jacobs as my first corporate internship. I was doing accessories production, working with all the new samples that were coming in. It was just a great experience.”
VICTORIA DIPIAZZA ‘16FASHION MERCHANDISINGWALDWICK, NJ
“I was a store coordinator for Michael Kors. I was the link between the managers and the other employees. I learned a lot about dealing with new people and new merchandise, and about being able to manage different kinds of customers.”
EDEL SINGH ‘16MANAGEMENTSTAVANGER, NORWAY
“Everything had to be done urgently because each issue had to be out in thirty days. It helped me build my work ethic. I know that if I want to work for a magazine like O, I really need to dedicate myself.”
TAE’LOR ROOTS ‘16FASHION MERCHANDISINGWASHINGTON, D.C.
“Getting the call to intern at Chanel led to a mix of emotions—wanting to scream out and say ‘YAY!,’ but also wanting to be professional and say, ‘Thank you. I appreciate the opportunity.’ I have to present myself in a professional way, because I’m representing an international luxury brand.”
ANDRES PATERNINA-PENA ‘16MARKETINGLINCOLN, RI
“I graduated with job offers from three respected companies in the fashion business. I would not have had these opportunities without the support and guidance I received at LIM.”
TERESA CASTALDO ‘13MEDIA OPERATIONS COORDINATORLORD & TAYLOR
“Manhattan definitely has its own attitude. Everyone is focused. You’re seeing people who are passionate about their careers, and that inspires you to move forward in yours. What inspires me the most is the fact that in this city and in myself, there is so much potential.”
THOMAS GOONAN ‘18MANAGEMENTSTATEN ISLAND, NY
“LIM’s location in Midtown also helps me for my career. Being in the fashion industry, this is most likely where I’m going to be working, so I’ve already gotten the experience of learning how the city works and how to navigate it.”
VICTORIA TERRIBILE ’18VISUAL MERCHANDISINGHIGH BRIDGE, NJ
GRAND CENTRAL - 42ND STREET STATION
ABC CARPET & HOME
BETSEY JOHNSON
BUFFALO JEANS
JONES APPAREL GROUP
KLEINFELD BRIDAL
WOMEN’S WEAR DAILY
COLE HAAN
ALEXANDER WANG
BARNEYS NEW YORK
SALVATORE FERRAGAMO
CENTRAL PARK
CENTRAL PARK ZOOMOMAONE WORLD TRADE CENTER
NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE
MUSEUM MILE - THE GUGGENHEIM, THE MET & MORE
PENN STATION / MADISON SQUARE GARDEN
BRYANT PARK
UNITED NATIONS
THE HIGHLINE
CHELSEA PIERS
INTREPID SEA, AIR & SPACE MUSEUM
BATTERY PARK
LIM COLLEGE CAMPUS
INTERNSHIPS
FIELD TRIPS
EMPLOYMENT
NEW YORK CITY
GETTING AROUND
WITH MORE THAN 13,200
CABS, 5,700 BUSES, AND
842 MILES OF SUBWAY
TRACK, OUR CITY’S
PUBLIC TRANSPORTA-
TION IS UNPARALLELED
IN ITS REACH, AND (WITH
A LITTLE PRACTICE)
EASE OF USE.
METRO-
CARD. MEET
YOUR NEW
BEST FRIEND.
LOADED
WITH FARES COVERING A
SINGLE RIDE OR UP TO
30 DAYS OF UNLIMITED
RIDES, YOUR METRO-
CARD GIVES YOU
ACCESS TO BOTH THE
CITY’S SUBWAY AND
BUS ROUTES.
SUBWAY.
THOUGH THE
SUBWAY
LINES RUN THE LENGTH
OF MANHATTAN AND
EXTEND FAR INTO THE
OTHER BOROUGHS
(WITH THE EXCEPTION
OF STATEN ISLAND), THE
4, 5, AND 6 TRAINS (THE
GREEN LINE) ARE OF
THE GREATEST USE TO
OUR STUDENTS. THE
96TH STREET STATION IS
A SHORT WALK FROM
THE RESIDENCE HALL,
AND THE 51ST AND 42ND
STREET STATIONS
PROVIDE EASY ACCESS
TO OUR OTHER
BUILDINGS. UPTOWN
TRAINS ARE HEADED
NORTH (FURTHER UP
THE ISLAND TO HIGHER
STREET NUMBERS), AND
DOWNTOWN TRAINS ARE
GOING SOUTH (TO
LOWER STREET
NUMBERS). RESIDENCE
HALL TO TOWNHOUSE:
25 MIN.
BUSES. BUSES ARE AN
EXCELLENT OPTION
WHEN TRAVELLING
CROSSTOWN (IN AN
EAST-WEST DIRECTION),
WHEN YOU NEED TO GET
TO AREAS FAR FROM
SUBWAY STOPS
(PARTICULARLY ON THE
FAR EAST OR FAR WEST
SIDES OF MANHATTAN),
OR WHEN YOU FEEL LIKE
DOING A LITTLE
SIGHTSEEING ON YOUR
COMMUTE. RESIDENCE
HALL TO TOWNHOUSE:
35 MIN.
CABS. GENERALLY
MORE EXPENSIVE THAN
OTHER MODES OF
TRANSPORTATION, CABS
ARE IDEAL WHEN TIME IS
OF THE ESSENCE, WHEN
A GROUP OF FOUR OR
MORE ARE TRAVELLING
TOGETHER, OR WHEN
TRAVELLING TO A
SPECIFIC ADDRESS NOT
EASILY REACHED BY
OTHER MODES OF
TRANSPORTATION.
FARES AND TRAVEL
TIMES VARY DEPENDING
ON TIME OF TRAVEL
(DAY, NIGHT, RUSH
HOUR) AND TRAFFIC.
THERE IS A FLAT FARE
OF $52 (PLUS TIP AND
TOLLS) TO JFK AIRPORT.
RESIDENCE HALL TO
TOWNHOUSE: 20 MIN.
WALKING. ABOVE
HOUSTON STREET,
NAVIGATION IS
STRAIGHTFORWARD. THE
NUMBERED STREETS
GET HIGHER AS YOU
MOVE NORTH, AND THE
NUMBERED AVENUES
GET HIGHER AS YOU
MOVE WEST. AS A
ROUGH ESTIMATE, IT
TAKES ABOUT ONE
MINUTE TO WALK A
BLOCK WHEN MOVING
NORTH-SOUTH, AND
THREE TO FIVE WHEN
MOVING CROSSTOWN.
TWENTY NORTH-SOUTH
BLOCKS EQUAL ONE
MILE. RESIDENCE
HALL TO TOWNHOUSE:
50 MIN.
4 5 6
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WELCOME TO NEW YORK CITY
900 5,000FASHIONCOMPANYCORPORATE HEADQUARTERS5BOROUGHS ( ) ARE HOME TOTHE
FASHIONSHOWROOMS& STUDIOSMILLION8.5 TOTAL RESIDENTS 75
MAJORFASHION TRADE SHOWS &MARKET WEEKS
THE TOWNHOUSE. CONSTRUCTED IN 1871, THE TOWNHOUSE WAS ADDED TO
OUR CAMPUS IN 1964 BY LIM COLLEGE’S SECOND PRESIDENT, ADRIAN
MARCUSE. WITHIN ITS SIX-STORY FAÇADE LIE CLASSROOMS, ADMINISTRATIVE
OFFICES, FASHIONOPOLIS, AND THE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT. IN 2011, THE
TOWNHOUSE WAS OFFICIALLY DESIGNATED A NEW YORK CITY LANDMARK. IT
REMAINS LIM COLLEGE’S MOST ICONIC AND IDENTIFYING EDIFICE.
STUDENT HOUSING. OUR 1760 RESIDENCE HALL
OFFERS SAFE, SECURE HOUSING WITH 24/7 FRONT
DESK PERSONNEL AND IN-RESIDENCE STAFF. THE FULLY
FURNISHED DOUBLE AND TRIPLE ROOMS INCLUDE:
• PRIVATE BATHROOM
• FLAT-SCREEN TV WITH DIGITAL CABLE
• REFRIGERATOR / FREEZER
• MICROWAVE
• LOCAL AND LONG-DISTANCE PHONE SERVICE
• HIGH-SPEED INTERNET
1760 RESIDENCE HALL1760 THIRD AVENUE BETWEEN 97TH AND 98TH STREETS
FIFTH AVENUE545 FIFTH AVENUE (ENTER ON EAST 45TH STREET BETWEEN FIFTH AND MADISON AVENUES)
MAXWELL HALL216 EAST 45TH STREET BETWEEN SECOND AND THIRD AVENUES
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LIM 1760
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7
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2. TRIBECA
3. SOHO
4. GREENWICH VILLAGE
5. GARMENT DISTRICT
6. WILLIAMSBURG
7. LONG ISLAND CITY
THE HUDSON RIVER
THE EAST RIVER
THE EAST RIVER
THE HUDSON RIVER
KNOW YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD. OUR CITY IS DIVIDED INTO DOZENS OF SMALLER NEIGHBORHOODS ONCE DEFINED BY ETHNICITY (CHINATOWN, LITTLE ITALY), TRADE (THE MEATPACKING DISTRICT, THE THEATER DISTRICT), OR GEOGRAPHY (TRIBECA, NOHO, SOHO). THESE COMMUNITIES HAVE SURVIVED INTO THE MODERN DAY, BUT WITH THEIR OWN DISTINCT AND EVOLVED CULTURAL PERSONALITIES. TRIBECA, SOHO, AND GREENWICH VILLAGE ARE KNOWN FOR THEIR VIBRANT MUSIC, ARTS, AND FASHION SCENES. THE GARMENT DISTRICT IS THE HISTORICAL HOME OF THE FASHION INDUSTRY. FOR A TASTE OF COLORFUL NEIGHBORHOODS OUTSIDE OF MANHATTAN, CHECK OUT HOBOKEN (NEW JERSEY), WILLIAMSBURG (BROOKLYN), AND LONG ISLAND CITY (QUEENS).
THE TOWNHOUSE12 EAST 53RD STREET BETWEEN FIFTH AND MADISON AVENUES
FASHION INDUSTRY
WELCOME TO THE
STUDY ABROAD. OUR SEMESTER-LONG
EXPERIENCES INCLUDE PROGRAMS AT THE
UNIVERSITY OF WESTMINSTER IN LONDON,
THE AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF ROME,
AUSTRALIA’S ROYAL MELBOURNE INSTITUTE
OF TECHNOLOGY, VANCOUVER SCHOOL
OF ART AND DESIGN, AND AMSTERDAM
UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCE.
SHORT-TERM COURSES. WE ALSO
OFFER TWO-WEEK SUMMER PROGRAMS
TO CHINA AND MOD’ART INTERNATIONAL
IN PARIS, AND OUR JANUARY CROSS-
CULTURAL ANALYSIS FIELD TRIP TO
CITIES ACROSS EUROPE.
WITHOUT EVEN LEAVING HOME. YOUR GLOBAL
EXPERIENCE STARTS RIGHT HERE IN THE CLASSROOM
WITH COURSES LIKE FASHION HISTORY AND GLOBAL
ATTIRE, GLOBAL RETAILING, GLOBAL MANAGEMENT,
GLOBAL MARKETING LOGISTICS, INTERNATIONAL
ADVERTISING AND MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS, AND
INTERNATIONAL TRADE ISSUES.
2525 COUNTRIES ARE
REPRESENTED IN OUR
UNDERGRADUATE
POPULATION.
70APPROXIMATELY 70 STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN OUR STUDY-ABROAD
PROGRAMS EACH YEAR.
YOU CAN SEE THE WORLD FROM HERE.Find inspiration in the windows at Harrods in London or the historic fashion houses of Paris. Study branding in Melbourne and Rome. Bring the world to you as you explore the Garment District or Museum Mile here in New York City.
Gaining a global perspective can no longer be viewed as an educational luxury. Establishing an international reach, leveraging international resources, and learning from international inspiration are vital components of our industry. To better prepare you for this new, faster, nimble market, we embrace globalism, integrate it into our curriculum, and give you a homebase at the center of the fashion world from which to explore it all.
“ We have to understand the global effects of the industry. It’s about outsourcing for product efficiencies, but you also globalize to expand your target market and increase sales. To address this, we have implemented global strategies and components in all our departments.”
PROFESSOR CHARLES FRADELLA
FASHION MERCHANDISING
FORMER ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE R&R
MENSWEAR, J.C. PENNEY
WHERE PERSONAL ATTENTION MEETS PROFESSIONAL OPPORTUNITY.Every professor should be an expert in his or her subject matter (ours certainly are). And the best professors usually have years of experience in their fields (most of our professors are still actively working in and leading our industry). But what matters most is how well and how willingly they communicate that expertise and experience to you.
This is what sets our faculty apart: you are their focus. Through small class sizes, personalized attention, and a strong institution-wide tradition of mentoring, they are ready to give you the strong foundation in the liberal arts and industry-specific insight you’ll need to begin a successful career in the business of fashion.
“Our business changes every day. I have changed lesson plans on the way to class. The material isn’t relevant if it’s a week or two late—it has to be of the moment. We look at what’s happening in the world, and connect that to the textbook. What I enjoy is walking into this building and seeing a student who just finished high school in May speaking with a corporate representative of an international brand. Who else does that?”
PROFESSOR ROBERT CONRAD
MARKETING AND MANAGEMENT
FORMER EXECUTIVE AT REVLON, LIZ CLAIBORNE,
LUCKY, KENNETH COLE, LIMITED BRANDS, AND HENRI BENDEL
PICTURED AT LEFT
WE BOAST A LOW STUDENT / FACULTY RATIO OF 8:1
AND AN AVERAGE CLASS SIZE OF 16 STUDENTS.
GET REAL EXPERIENCESTARTING YOUR
FIRST YEAR THROUGHVOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES,
STUDENT GROUPS, ANDINTERNSHIPS.
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“ The courses I’ve taken, the internship experience I’ve had, the professors I’ve spoken with—opportunities are almost handed to us. You just have to grasp them. I’m definitely prepared to do anything I want in this industry.”VICTORIA DIPIAZZA ’16
FASHION MERCHANDISING
WALDWICK, NJ
GRADUATE WITH MORE THAN A DIPLOMA.With complimentary student business cards for networking, in-depth career counseling, résumé development, intensive networking events, career fairs, and more, our Department of Experiential Education & Career Management is always working to help you start your career. We are here to help you now, when you graduate, and over the lifetime of your career.
But even before you set foot in an internship or work your way through a career fair, our Experiential Education Courses help you learn by doing. Identify your specific professional goals. Master communication and networking skills. Prepare for success in the job market through these real-world working courses.
And as you begin and grow in your career, you’ll find LIM College graduates in positions of influence all over the fashion map, building and maintaining our strong reputation in the industry. They are a networking resource you’ll be proud to access throughout your career.
WITHIN SIX MONTHS OF GRADUATION, 90 PERCENT OF OUR
2014 UNDERGRADUATES WERE WORKING IN THEIR CAREER FIELDS.
“LIM helped me find 95% of the things on my résumé—whether it was through a professor, or a visiting speaker, or an alum, or Experiential Education & Career Management. They have all these resources waiting for you. I got my first job out of college through an LIM career fair. I got my current job through Career Services. LIM has given me the opportunities of a lifetime.”
GABRIELLE WISLER ‘14
CUSTOMER SERVICE AND SALES COORDINATOR
JUNE JACOBS SPA COLLECTION
PICTURED AT RIGHT
(ALSO PICTURED AT RIGHT, MS. WISLER’S LIM COLLEGE INTERN
LYNETTE CASSIUS ’17
FASHION MERCHANDISING
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS)
APPLY TO LIM COLLEGE
HOW TO APPLY
Apply to LIM College in one of three ways:
• Apply online at www.limcollege.edu/apply.• Download the application form from www.limcollege.edu/
apply, print it, complete it, and mail it to us.• Request a paper application from our Office of Admissions at +1
(800) 677-1322.
Our $40 application fee may be waived with an SAT application fee waiver or a hardship letter from your school counselor. We encourage you to submit supplemental information, such as a résumé or additional letters of recommendation, to support your application.
• High School Students must submit SAT or ACT scores, an essay, high school transcripts, and two letters of recommendation.
• College Transfer Students must submit all of the above (SAT or ACT scores not needed for students with 15 or more credit hours completed) and transcripts from all colleges attended, re-gardless of number of credits or grades earned.
We generally look for freshman applicants who have at least a B average (3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale) and college transfer students with a 2.5 or better. The middle range for Fall 2012 entering students on the Math and Critical Reading sections on the SAT was 870–1030. The middle range for the composite ACT score was 19–24. Students who possess a GPA of 3.5 or higher and SAT scores of 1150 (Math and Critical Reading) or ACT composite of 25 or better will be invited into our Fashion Scholars program on a first-come, first-served basis.
Some applicants may be asked to interview. Interviews may also be granted at your request. We have a rolling admissions policy, with the exception of our Early Action. You will receive a decision within four to six weeks after all required documents are submitted.
EARLY ACTION APPLICANTS
If you are applying as a first-time freshman and LIM College is among your top choices, then Early Action may be right for you. Early Action is nonbinding, and the deadline for submitting all materials is November 15. Early Action applicants are mailed a decision on December 15. See www.limcollege.edu/apply for more information.
TRANSFER STUDENTS
Transfer students represent a sizable and integral segment of our student body. We will be happy to provide you with an unofficial credit review at any time and will send a formal evaluation after you are accepted. All courses taken at outside institutions are reviewed on an individual basis for comparison with courses offered at LIM College. The maximum number of transfer credits we will accept toward a bachelor’s degree is 65 (32 credits for the associate degree), and there is a limit to the number of elective and liberal arts credits that are transferable.
Transfer students may apply for special scholarships, the most popular of which is the LIM College Transfer Grant, awarded to students who transfer into LIM College with an associate degree and a GPA of 2.75 or higher. Transfer students are also eligible to apply for campus housing, which is open to all levels of students on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information on transferring, visit www.limcollege.edu/transfer.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
We encourage all international applicants to join our globally diverse community. In addition to submitting the admissions materials required of all U.S. students, international applicants must also complete an interview conducted in person, by phone, or via Skype.TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE scores or other proof of English proficiency is required. Any transcripts, documentation, or credentials not in English must be officially translated word for word and certified or notarized; both the translation and original documents must be submitted. For a complete list of requirements, visit www.limcollege.edu/language.
We strongly recommend that you submit your application as early as possible to allow sufficient time for a visa to be issued; the visa process begins upon acceptance. Applicants receive an admission decision by email on LIM College letterhead within four to six weeks of completing the application process. For more information, visit www.limcollege.edu/international-students.
WANT TO KNOW MORE? VISIT!
The best way to learn more about us is to visit our campus. Fortunately, we offer many ways to do just that. Tour the campus, meet faculty and students, and take part in special events at one of our Open Houses: www.limcollege.edu/openhouse. Short on time? Come for one of our Information Sessions: www.limcollege.edu/infosession. Can’t make it to meet us in person? Get to know us better through our Webinars (www.limcollege.edu/webinar). Go to www.limcollege.edu/visit to register. You can also take our virtual tour at www.limcollege.edu/#virtualtour.
We also offer Transfer Service Day, Junior/Sophomore Visit Day, and private visits. During each type of visit you will be taken on a student-guided tour and given the opportunity to speak with an Admissions Counselor. Programs are held on weekday mornings, afternoons, and on some Saturdays.
We strongly recommend you make reservations on our website, but you may also call the Admissions Office at +1 (800) 677-1322 during regular business hours. Please note: Open House program registrations will open one month prior to each event.
MONEY MATTERS How much is this going to cost? For a full-time student, tuition and fees comes to $24,825. Looking for more details, including living expenses and part-time costs? We can help. Is financial aid available? Absolutely. What about scholarships and grants? You bet. Find it all at: www.limcollege.edu/financialaid.
FOR ACCEPTED STUDENTS
There are many campus events available exclusively for accepted students, including the Mock Class Series, which allows accepted students to visit campus, sit in on a simulation of an LIM College class, and enjoy lunch with us. Accepted students are also invited to campus for our annual Fashion Show and Accepted Students Day reception.
CURIOUS ABOUT SOMETHING WE HAVEN’T COVERED HERE? YOU CAN ALWAYS EMAIL YOUR QUESTIONS TO A CURRENT LIM COLLEGE STUDENT AT [email protected].
FOR SPECIAL EVENTS, DEADLINES, EVERYTHING WORTH DOING, AND EVERY DATE WORTH KEEPING, CHECK OUT OUR ADMISSIONS CALENDAR AT WWW.LIMCOLLEGE.EDU/APPLY.
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Office of Admissions 12 East 53rd Street
New York, NY 10022 +1 (212) 752-1530 +1 (800) 677-1322
www.limcollege.edu
TYPE OF COLLEGE
Private, Coeducational
CAMPUS SUMMARY
LIM College is housed in three buildings in the heart of Midtown Manhattan:
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THE TOWNHOUSE
12 East 53rd Street between Fifth and Madison Avenues
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MAXWELL HALL
216 East 45th Street between Second and Third Avenues
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FIFTH AVENUE
545 Fifth Avenue (enter on East 45th Street between Fifth and Madison Avenues)
Approximately 375 LIM College students live in our residence hall on the Upper East Side:
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1760 RESIDENCE HALL
1760 Third Avenue between 97th and 98th Streets
CAMPUS ENROLLMENT
Approximately 1,550 undergraduates and 185 graduate students.
GEOGRAPHIC REPRESENTATION
45 U.S. states and 25 countries are represented in our undergraduate population.
STUDENT-TO-FACULTY RATIO & CLASS SIZE
LIM College boasts a low student-to-faculty ratio of 8:1 and an average class size of 16 students.
STUDY ABROAD
Trips and exchange programs are offered for credit. Locations include Australia, Canada, China, England, France, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, and other countries worldwide.
APPLICATION FEE
$40
FINANCIAL AID INFORMATION
Eighty percent of LIM College students receive some form of financial aid.
TUITION & FEES
$24,825 USD for 2015–2016.
QUICK CODES
SAT number: 2380 ACT number: 4807 FAFSA number: 007466 FICE number: 7466
CONTACT US
For more information, call +1 (800) 677-1322 (toll-free) or +1 (212) 752-1530 ext. 289, or send us an email at [email protected].
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LOCATED IN MIDTOWN MANHATTAN, LIM College prepares students for exciting careers in every aspect of the business of fashion through a unique combination of strong academics and extensive hands-on experience. We offer undergraduate degrees in Fashion Merchandising (BBA, BPS, AAS, and AOS), International Business (BS), Management (BBA), Marketing (BBA), and Visual Merchandising (BBA). We also offer flexible and industry-oriented MBA and MPS graduate programs.
LIM College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, (267) 284-5000. The Commission is recognized by the United States Secretary of Education as an accreditor of degree-granting colleges and universities. LIM College’s undergraduate and MBA degree programs are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs. LIM College has been authorized by the New York State Board of Regents to confer the following degrees: Associate in Applied Science, Associate in Occupational Studies, Bachelor of Professional Studies, Bachelor of Business Administration, Bachelor of Science, Master of Business Administration, and Master of Professional Studies. To learn more about LIM College’s degree programs and the outcomes for our graduates (including on-time program completion rates and median loan debt), please visit www.limcollege.edu/consumerinfo. All information is accurate as of October 2015.
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