Academics
Fashion Merchandising Major
The term fashion merchandising is defined as a broad understanding of an industry that joins design, product development, textiles, manufacturing and retailing while keeping an eye on the ultimate prize, the consumer.
LIM College's bachelor's degree programs in Fashion Merchandising offer you a choice between a track in Apparel & Accessories or one in Home Fashions (starting Fall 2013).
Career choices abound in this exciting major, including: Product Developer, Event Planner, Fashion Stylist, and Fashion Magazine Editor.
The Fashion Merchandising major at LIM College affords you the opportunity to develop and utilize your talents to their fullest extent by exploring all aspects of the fashion industry. You will learn how to identify fashion trends, develop lines of merchandise and, through the use of research and development techniques, develop a keen understanding of what it takes to be successful in the fashion and related industries.
Choose the LIM College Fashion Merchandising degree program that’s right for you:
• Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
• Bachelor of Professional Studies (BPS)
• Associate of Applied Science (AAS)
• Associate of Occupational Studies (AOS)
You are assured a carefully designed and balanced program of core liberal arts and business courses combined with a solid background of fashion and industry-related courses to lead to career success.
When it comes to the fashion industry, there is no better place to develop your skills than in the heart of the fashion capital of the world, New York City. Through internships, field trips and guest lectures, you will have unique opportunities to learn from, work for and intern with some of the industry’s top designers, brands, retailers and manufacturers.
Find out more about LIM College’s Fashion Merchandising courses.
Student Consumer Information - Bachelor Degrees
Program: Fashion Merchandising
Degree: Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) and Bachelor of Professional Studies (BPS)
CIP* Code: 52.1902
Program Approval: New York State Education Department
Accreditation: Middle States Commission on Higher Education, Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP)
*Classification of Instructional Program
Occupation Information
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Standard Occupation Codes
|
Potential Job Titles |
Department of Labor O*Net
|
| 13-1022.00 | Assistant Buyer, Associate Buyer, Buyer | Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products |
| 41-1011.00 | Assistant Manager, Sales Lead, Key Holder | First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales Workers |
| 11-2022.00 | Sales Lead, Key Holder, Account Executive | Sales Managers |
| 13-1121.00 | Event Planner | Meeting and Convention Planners |
| 19-3021.00 | Product Line Manager, Product Developer, Fashion Forecaster | Market Research Analysts |
| 27-3031.00 | PR Coordinator, PR Assistant | Public Relations Specialists |
| 13-1199.00 | Production Coordinator, Product Line Manager, Brand Manager | Business Operations Specialists, All Other |
| 41-4012.00 | Sales Consultant, Sales Assistant, Sales Specialist, Account Executive | Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products |
| 27-1026.00 | Visual Merchandiser, Merchandising Assistant, Merchandising Coordinator | Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers |
| 41-9011.00 | Merchandiser, Field Merchandiser | Demonstrators and Product Promoters |
Program Costs
| Semester | Program (4 years or 8 semesters) | |
| Tuition & Fees* | $11,498 | $91,984 |
| Books & Supplies** | $450 | $3,600 |
| Room & Board*** | $7,925 | $63,400 |
*Assumes full-time study using 2012-2013 costs. (Please note that students requiring remediation may take longer and incur additional costs).
**The textbook rental program has reduced the average cost of required books.
***2012-2013 costs. Housing is not mandatory, cost is for on-campus room only. LIM College has no formal board (meal) plan.
Program Completion: 2011-2012 Graduates
On-time Program Completion Rate: 85%
Number of students completing program between July 1, 2011 and June 30, 2012: 178
(On-time is defined as completion within 4 academic years)
Median Debt for Program Graduates: 2011-2012
Federal Title IV Loans: $20,149
Private Loans: $0
Institutional: $0
Student Consumer Information - Associate Degrees
Program: Fashion Merchandising
Degree(s): Associate in Applied Science (AAS) and Associate in Occupational Studies
CIP* Code: 52.1902
Program Approval: New York State Education Department
Accreditation: Middle States Commission on Higher Education, Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs
*Classification of Instructional Program
Occupational Information
| Standard Occupation Code (SOC) |
Potential Job Titles | Department of Labor O*Net Occupation Description and Link |
| 13-1022.00 | Assistant Buyer | Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products |
| 41-1011.00 | Assistant Manager, Sales Lead, Key Holder | First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales Workers |
| 11-2022.00 | Sales Lead, Key Holder | Sales Managers |
| 13-1121.00 | Event Planner Assistant | Meeting and Convention Planners |
| 19-3021.00 | Product Line Assistant | Market Research Analysts |
| 27-3031.00 | PR Assistant | Public Relations Specialist |
| 13-1199.00 | Product Line Assistant | Business Operations Specialist, All Other |
| 41-4012.00 | Sales Assistant, Sales Specialist | Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products |
| 27-1026.00 | Visual Merchandiser Assistant, Merchandising Assistant | Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers |
| 41-9011.00 | Merchandising Assistant | Demonstrators and Product Promoters |
Program Costs
| Semester | Program (2 years or 4 semesters) | |
| Tuition & Fees* | $11,498 | $45,992 |
| Books & Supplies** | $450 | $1,800 |
| Room & Board*** | $7,925 | $31,700 |
*Assumes full-time study using 2012-2013 costs. (Please note that students requiring remediation may take longer and incur additional costs).
**The textbook rental program has reduced the average cost of required books.
***2012-2013 costs. Housing is not mandatory, cost is for on-campus room only. LIM College has no formal board (meal) plan.
On-time Program Completion Rate*: 27%
Number of students completing program between July 1, 2011 and June 30, 2012: 22
(On-time is defined as completion within 2 academic years)
*Note: Approximately half of Associate Degree completers continue their studies at LIM College to pursue a bachelor’s degree as well.
Median Debt for Program Graduates: 2011-2012
Federal Title IV Loans: $15,424
Private Loans: $0
Institutional: $0
