AN EDUCATION FOR THE REAL WORLD

THE ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE

LIM College combines a strong foundation in the liberal arts with an in-depth education in business and the fashion industry. You’ll graduate with the analytical skills and broad knowledge base you need to succeed—in many aspects of the fashion business.

We offer five majors leading to a Bachelor’s Degree, as well as Associate Degree programs and Master of Professional Studies (MPS) graduate programs. No matter which program you choose, you’ll learn in small classes with accessible professors who bring their own industry experience into the classroom.

You’ll find plenty of opportunities to apply what you’re learning in the real world. Through field trips, lectures, and internships with companies that might include Barneys New York, Gucci, and MTV Networks, you’ll make valuable connections.

MORE THAN EVER, THE FASHION INDUSTRY NEEDS

PROFESSIONALS WHO CAN SOLVE PROBLEMS, ADAPT

IN A CHANGING WORLD, AND SEE THE BIG PICTURE.

FORTUNATELY, THAT’S EXACTLY WHAT WE’LL TEACH

YOU TO DO.

LEARNINGWITHOUT LIMITS

abroad and cross-cultural programs will immerse you in the culture of Australia, China, London, Paris, Rome, or other international locations.

A GLOBAL EDUCATION

Fashion spans the globe— and so do our students’ study-abroad experiences. Each year, approximately 70 LIM College students study abroad. Some spend a semester at places such as the University of Westminster in London, the London College of Fashion, the Paris School of Business, Suffolk University Madrid, the American University of Rome, and Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology in Australia.

LIM College also offers two-week summer programs in China and Mod’ Art International in Paris. In January, our students also have the option to take a Cross-Cultural Analysis field trip to cities all across Europe.

DEGREES OFFERED

Associate in Applied Science (AAS) Associate of Occupational Studies (AOS) Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) Bachelor of Professional Studies (BPS) Bachelor of Science (BS) Master of Professional Studies (MPS)

UNDERGRADUATE MAJORS

Fashion Merchandising (BBA) International Business (BS) Management (BBA) Marketing (BBA) Visual Merchandising (BBA)

UNDERGRADUATE CONCENTRATIONS

Cosmetics Digital Business Strategy Entrepreneurship Event Planning Fashion Communications Fashion Merchandising Fashion Publishing International Marketing Responsible Business Practices Retailing Styling Visual Merchandising

YOUR PATH TO INDUSTRY SUCCESS

YOU’LL WORK CLOSELY WITH PROFESSORS WITH REAL-LIFE

EXPERIENCE IN THE FASHION WORLD AND BEYOND.

“ During our stay in Milan, we ventured out to tour a silk factory where they produce scarves by hand and machine. As a fashion student, it was awesome seeing Louis Vuitton scarves being stitched together by the machines. The factory had over 3,000 different colors to choose from!”

LINDSAY NUNNERY, ’15

FASHION MERCHANDISING, VISUAL

MERCHANDISING

From marketing gurus to magazine editors to entrepreneurs, our faculty members are industry insiders who know

what it takes to succeed in the business—and who bring their expertise into the classroom. In a fast-changing industry, you’ll get an up-to-the-minute education.

Yet for all their professional achievements, professors at LIM College are dedicated teachers who care about your success. They’ll get to know you as an individual, in and out of the classroom. With just eight students for every professor, here you’ll find a friendly, close-knit environment where our faculty will help shape your future.

A FOUNDATION IN THE LIBERAL ARTS

No matter which major you choose at LIM College, your education will be built on a strong foundation in the liberal arts. As you explore subjects like History of Art, Psychology, Creative Writing, and Cross-Cultural Communication, you’ll learn to look beneath the surface, form opinions, and communicate effectively.

You’ll also gain a global perspective. Courses like International Retailing and Global Management introduce you to international business practices, while classes in Chinese, French, Italian, and Spanish broaden your horizons. Want to put your international perspective to use? Our study-

Fashion Merchandising combines computer- aided design, product development, textiles, manufacturing,

and retailing, while keeping an eye on the ultimate prize, the consumer. Each course in the Fashion Merchandising Department focuses on the target market.

As a Fashion Merchandising student, you’ll learn how to identify trends in the fashion industry and develop lines of merchandise for wholesale and retail companies. Those graduating with a BBA or BPS in Fashion Merchandising choose from three tracks: Apparel and Accessories; Buying, Planning, and Retail; and Home Fashions. During your senior year, you’ll gain real-world knowledge as you participate in a capstone project. The Fashion Merchandising capstone project requires the application, analysis, and synthesis of the fashion curriculum you’ve learned to create and analyze the assortment planning process in a fashion business.

SAMPLE COURSES

• Accessories • Advanced Illustrator and Beyond• Business, Fashion, and the Culture of China • Buying and Advanced Buying • CAD for Merchandising • Contemporary Designers • Cultural Connections to Fashion • Event Planning • Fashion Forecasting • Fashion Magazines • Fashion Show Production • Fashion Writing • Home Furnishings • Menswear • Textiles • WEB PDM

CAREERS IN FASHION MERCHANDISING

• Brand Manager • Buyer • Event Planner • Fashion Forecaster • Merchandise Assistant • Product Developer • Product Line Planner • Retail Store Manager • Showroom Sales Representative

For more information about the Fashion Merchandising major at LIM College visit www.limcollege.edu/bfm.

MAJOR IN FASHION MERCHANDISING

THE FASHION MERCHANDISING DEPARTMENT GIVES YOU

THE OPPORTUNITY TO DEVELOP AND UTILIZE YOUR TALENTS

TO THEIR FULLEST EXTENT BY EXPLORING VARIOUS ASPECTS

OF THE FASHION INDUSTRY.

“ Many of my professors are involved in the fashion world. They are very knowledgeable and they give us an insider’s perspective.”

NICOLE AVITABILE, ’13

FASHION MERCHANDISING MAJOR

The International Business major introduces you, literally, to the world of fashion—from global markets to

economies, politics to cultures. You’ll gain a clear understanding of what it takes to think, plan, and conduct business on a global stage. You’ll be prepared to succeed wherever your career takes you in the world.

LIM College believes wholeheartedly that you learn best by doing. That’s why we require experiential education, which means you’ll complete at least one internship at a global organization, such as Bloomsbury Publishing, Gucci, Li & Fung, Macy’s, Oxford Industries, PVH, or SAKS.

The International Business major also incorporates liberal arts courses that will give you the skills employers—here in the U.S. and abroad—are looking for, including critical thinking, written and oral communication, and mathematical and scientific reasoning.

As an International Business major, you’ll also be strongly encouraged to pursue a semester abroad—in Europe, Asia, or Australia—through one of LIM College’s foreign partner institutions. All of your experiences at LIM College will lead you to a wealth of career options, no matter where you go in the world.

SAMPLE COURSES

• Diplomacy • Fashion Fundamentals • Foreign Languages • Global Management • Intercultural Communications • International Trade • World Religions

CAREERS IN INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS

• Buying • E-Commerce • Import/Export Compliance • International Non-Profit Organizations • Licensing • Merchandising • Public Relations • Sales & Marketing • Supply Chain Management

For more information about the International Business major at LIM College visit www.limcollege.edu/bib.

MAJOR IN INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS

FASHION IS UNIVERSAL—AND IN TODAY’S GLOBAL SOCIETY, WHERE

CORPORATIONS ARE MULTINATIONAL AND COMMERCE CROSSES

ALL BORDERS, IT’S IMPERATIVE THAT YOU UNDERSTAND ALL

ASPECTS OF THE BUSINESS SIDE OF FASHION.

“ Our B.S. in International Business will prepare students for leadership roles in diverse companies in multinational markets where career opportunities are robust and continuing to expand.”

ELIZABETH S. MARCUSE

PRESIDENT, LIM COLLEGE

“ One professor operated our classroom like an actual company. Instead of class sessions, we had ‘business meetings.’ Instead of being lectured to, we all got involved in the discussion. It was a great way to see what the working world is like.”

ARIANA ECHEVERRIA, ’11

MANAGEMENT MAJOR

The Management major gives you a solid foundation in the skills you need to lead effective teams and communicate

with customers, merchants, designers, and manufacturers. You’ll learn to manage and effectively use resources. You’ll master the latest technologies, learn about corporate structures, and learn to think strategically. With a tailored degree program, you can focus on Retail and Merchandise Management or Entrepreneurship and Venture Development, where you will learn how to take a project from concept to launch—for yourself or within a larger organization.

You’ll gain professional experience too. You’ll complete internships, meet industry professionals, and complete a faculty-guided business planning project. During your senior year, for example, acting in the role of a consultant, you’ll develop and present a comprehensive business plan for a local company or for an organization of your design.

During your senior year, your capstone project will provide you with the opportunity to utilize the skills and knowledge that you have gained by developing and presenting a comprehensive business plan for a local company or organization of your design.

SAMPLE COURSES

• Business Law • Corporate Social Responsibility • Entrepreneurship • Fashion Law • Human Resource Management • Managerial Decision Making • Managing the Fashion Enterprise • Multi-Channel Retail • Organizational Behavior • Sales Management • Strategic Management

CAREERS IN MANAGEMENT

• General Manager/Store Manager • Human Resource Generalist • Manufacturer • Organizational Consultant • Purchasing Manager • Store Owner

For more information about the Management major at LIM College visit www.limcollege.edu/bmgmt.

MAJOR IN MANAGEMENT

FROM ORGANIZATIONAL CONSULTING TO LAUNCHING A CAREER,

HAVING A MANAGEMENT DEGREE GIVES YOU THE FLEXIBILITY

AND SKILL SET TO MOVE BETWEEN DEPARTMENTS AS A MANAGER

IN AN ORGANIZATION.

▲ FROM MARKETING GURUS TO MERCHANDISING EXPERTS, LIM COLLEGE FACULTY ARE INDUSTRY INSIDERS WITH A WEALTH OF

INSIGHTS. IN INTERNSHIPS AT PLACES LIKE TOMMY HILFIGER, LIM COLLEGE STUDENTS EXPERIENCE THE FASHION WORLD FROM

DAY ONE. ▼ APPROXIMATELY 190 PROFESSORS MAKE UP LIM COLLEGE’S FACULTY, GIVING US A STUDENT-TO-FACULTY RATIO OF 8:1.

8:1

“ At LIM College, everything you learn in class prepares you for a career in the fashion industry. Besides learning the basics of design concepts and technical drawing, you’ll learn how to work on teams, solve problems, and present your ideas effectively.”

NAYA ALDIAS, ’10

VISUAL MERCHANDISING MAJOR

Questions like these are at the heart of visual merchandising. Professionals in this dynamic field

create compelling merchandise presentations and memorable branded environments to attract customers and provide them with rewarding shopping experiences.

As a Visual Merchandising major, you’ll learn the principles, philosophies, and technologies of visual merchandising. In class, you’ll gain an understanding of design elements such as color, composition, and balance, while using mannequins, props, and the latest software to experiment with design and technique. Outside class, you’ll explore real-world design and merchandising practices throughout Manhattan.

The Visual Merchandising capstone project requires students to assess core competencies relative to the design and development of a full-line, branded retail environment. When you graduate, you’ll be prepared to launch an exciting career as a display designer, visual merchandising associate, or consultant in any area of the retail environment.

SAMPLE COURSES

• Color & Design • Display Graphics • Drawing Design Studio • Fashion Photography • Store Design • Technical Drawing & Design • Visual Merchandising:

History, Theory, and Practice• Visual Presentation • Visual Technology & Design

CAREERS IN VISUAL MERCHANDISING

• Display Designer • Fashion Stylist • Mannequin, Decorative, or

Fixture Showroom Director• Visual Merchandising Associate

For more information about the Visual Merchandising major at LIM College visit www.limcollege.edu/bvm.

MAJOR IN VISUAL MERCHANDISING

WHY DO SHOPPERS CHOOSE ONE STORE OVER ANOTHER? WHAT

STRATEGIES MAKE A CUSTOMER MORE LIKELY TO BUY? AND

HOW CAN MERCHANDISERS DIFFERENTIATE THEMSELVES IN A

COMPETITIVE MARKETPLACE?

Ultimately, marketing is about understanding customer needs, translating those needs into creative

solutions that satisfy the customer, and communicating those solutions in a way that the customer can appreciate. The Marketing major teaches you how consumers think, how to identify and understand customer desires, and how to deliver customer-pleasing solutions in a timely, efficient, and effective manner.

At LIM College, you’ll take this basic understanding of marketing a step further by focusing on fashion, one of the world’s most dynamic, marketing-intensive industries. Our brand-focused program has an international perspective that provides essential knowledge and skills. By choosing a major focus in Brand Management, Marketing Communications, or Global Marketing, you will be prepared for professional success in a wide range of fashion-related careers and other professional organizations.

Graduating marketing students will receive hands-on experience by completing their capstone projects through replicating a virtual business environment, developing comprehensive marketing plans, and managing their implementation through a simulated two-year business cycle.

SAMPLE COURSES

• Applied Marketing Research • Cause Marketing • Celebrity & Sports Marketing • Consumer Behavior • Direct Marketing • E-Commerce • Global Markets • Integrated Marketing Communications • Interactive & Internet Marketing • Licensing • Public Relations • Services Marketing • Social Media & Mobile Marketing • The Power of the Brand

CAREERS IN MARKETING

• Brand and/or Product Management • Direct Marketing • Market Research • Retailing • Sales and Sales Management

For more information about the Marketing major at LIM College visit www.limcollege.edu/bmktg.

MAJOR IN MARKETING

AS A MARKETING MAJOR, YOU’LL LEARN THAT THE ABILITY TO

ATTRACT AND RETAIN CUSTOMERS IS THE KEY TO SUCCESS FOR

ANY BUSINESS.

“ The small classes here keep you focused and involved. And it means your professors get to know you.”

JANEL LOPEZ, ‘10

MARKETING MAJOR

Office of Admissions 12 East 53rd Street

New York, NY 10022 +1 (212) 752-1530 +1 (800) 677-1323

www.limcollege.edu

YEAR ESTABLISHED

1939

TYPE OF COLLEGE

Private, Coeducational

CAMPUS ENROLLMENT

Approximately 1,552 undergraduates and 185 graduate students.

GEOGRAPHIC REPRESENTATION

45 U.S. states and 18 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.

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 377 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

STUDY ABROAD

Trips and exchange programs are offered for credit. Locations include Australia, China, England, France, Italy, 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

$24,225 USD for 2014–2015.

QUICK CODES

SAT number: 2380 ACT number: 4807 FAFSA number: 007466 FICE number: 7466

CONTACT US

For more information, call +1 (800) 677-1323 (toll-free) or +1 (212) 752-1530 ext. 289, or send us an email at admissions@limcollege.edu.

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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 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 December 2014.

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