Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

LIM is committed to continuously identifying processes that will make both the College and our students academically stronger.

Undergraduate Program Learning Outcomes

  • To assess and understand what it means to be a successful manager in the fashion industry 
  • To develop leadership skills 
  • To demonstrate the ability to develop in-depth written reports and assignments related to the managing of a fashion company and to be able to effectively present both visually and orally this research material 
  • To analyze the complex issues facing the development of a diverse workforce and how to manage and lead that workforce 
  • To understand from a management standpoint how to identify and address issues related to Corporate Social Responsibility 
  • To explore the differences in human resource practices that exist in different cultures around the world
  • Demonstrate how brand identities are developed and measured. 
  • Evaluate the internal and external influences on consumer behavior and the consumer decision-making process. 
  • Analyze the tools in the promotional mix and explain how these tools work together to deliver marketing messages to target audiences. 
  • Explain the marketing research process and apply primary and secondary research to solve marketing problems. 
  • Discuss the factors relevant to adapting marketing efforts in a global business environment. 
  • Describe the concepts and strategies used to promote and sell products in online and mobile environments.
  • Create a diverse portfolio of digital and print media content by applying an advanced set of writing, editing, video, photography and graphic design skills that utilize relevant software. 
  • Analyze examples of mass media by describing how content and medium work to create meaning. 
  • Apply knowledge of marketing practices to either promote original media projects or create commercial content. 
  • Exercise the reporting and production methods of contemporary journalism to create dynamic, critical content on fashion.
  • Understand the global scope of the business of fashion from concept through supply chain to the end consumer 
  • Understand evolving global retail business strategies including product, pricing, promotion, and competition in an omni-channel environment 
  • Analyze and evaluate fabrications and innovative production methods used in the apparel and home product markets 
  • Analyze and apply various consumer centric concepts that are utilized within the business of fashion 
  • Utilize digital tools including Adobe Creative Cloud to develop, create and produce collateral for business presentations 
  • Understand how sustainable systems work in the consumer product fashion and related sectors to ultimately create an action plan for a responsible business 
  • Understand the process, planning and strategies to develop a collection of products based on consumer preferences 
  • Demonstrate knowledge of Yunique PLM software through the development of product style tech packs used across supply chain partners
  • Understand the elements of the apparel supply chain and scope of the fashion/related industries from a global perspective.
  • Understand all aspects of a buyer’s role for each retail channel of distribution including the basic analytical skills necessary for the position.
  • Analyze and evaluate textile production methods and their application to fashion apparel.
  • Produce professional visuals using Microsoft Photoshop and Illustrator® for the fashion and related industries.
  • Define visual vocabulary and utilize visual language within a variety of approaches to visual communication 
  • Utilize digital and relevant technology skills for visual and creative industries 
  • Create innovative visual imagery and successful compositions using the elements and principles of design 
  • Design and construct industry applicable visual work utilizing a variety of both traditional and digital techniques, tools, and materials 
  • Develop and apply strong visual literacy competency contextualized within the history of art and design 
  • Originate conceptual thinking, creative problem solving, and various methods for establishing a clear visual identity build a well-edited visual portfolio that’s relevant across a broad range of visual and creative industries
  • To assess and understand the impact that marketing, sales, and merchandising has on the cannabis industry 
  • To analyze the components that make up the supply chain in the cannabis industry while defining the process used to market, and position brand strategies in the development of cannabis products as well as investigating 
  • To demonstrate the ability to develop in depth written reports and assignments related to the cannabis industry and to be able to effectively present both visually and orally this research material 
  • To demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of the regulatory issues facing the cannabis industry on the state and federal level 
  • Analyze the political and consumer landscape as it relates to the acceptance of cannabis as a recreational product

Graduate Program Learning Outcomes

  • Use data as a tool for solutions-driven storytelling and visualization (Bloom Apply Level) 
  • Execute data Analyses and visualizations with relevant software applications (Blooms Apply Level) 
  • Analyze data to generate consumer insights(Blooms Analyze Level) 
  • Value reflective decision-making that empowers ethical and inclusive choices (Blooms Evaluate) 
  • Formulate business strategies based on data-driven analysis (Blooms Create Level) 
  • Develop date-driven models and reports (Blooms Create Level)
  • Explain how marketers create effective strategies to leverage products, services, and the marketing mix (Bloom's Understand level) 
  • Examine the impact relevant marketing strategies have on business decisions (Bloom's Analyze level)
  • Apply ethical, global, and societal considerations for inclusive marketing practices (Bloom's Apply Level) 
  • Use data-driven analyses to address business opportunities and problems (Bloom's Apply level) 
  • Evaluate current marketing technologies and communication strategies (Bloom's Evaluate level) 
  • Develop innovative and growth focused marketing activities (Bloom's Create level)
  • Apply ethical, global, and societal considerations to achieve inclusive practices across the functional areas of retail (Bloom's Understand Level)
  • Use data-driven analyses to address business opportunities and problems (Bloom's Apply level)
  • Analyze key global business models and trends within the retail sector (Bloom's Analyze level) 
  • Examine supply chain activities across the functional areas of the retail sector (Bloom's Analyze Level)
  • Evaluate how decision makers select and implement technology applications for use in fashion retail sector (Bloom's Evaluate Level) 
  • Formulate brand development, analyses, implementation, and operational strategies(Bloom's Create Level)
  • Explain the global fashion supply chain activities and processes within all functional areas (Bloom's Understand Level) 
  • Demonstrate management skills that support the ability to manage people, projects, and processes within the context of supply chain management (Bloom's Apply level) 
  • Apply ethical, global, and societal considerations to achieve inclusive practices across the supply chain (Bloom's Apply Level)
  • Analyze data to determine solutions that mitigate risk and support efficiency across the supply chain (Bloom's Analyze level) 
  • Evaluate how decision makers select and implement technology applications for use across the supply chain (Bloom's Evaluate Level)
  • Construct a framework to identify, assess, and execute strategies to enhance stakeholder efficiencies across the supply chain (Bloom's Create Level)
  • To provide students with understanding of the cannabis industry from the ground up, including cultivation, supply chain, social and economic justice, marketing, retail, and regulatory issues. 
  • To impart to students the skills and knowledge needed to manage a cannabis business. 
  • To analyze industry data to inform business-related decisions and to communicate results to internal and external audiences. 
  • To provide students with the historical context surrounding the social and economic justice issues related to the cannabis industry in order to evaluate current or proposed efforts to decriminalize cannabis and institute social justice programs.
  • Apply ethical, global, and societal considerations to inclusive business practices (Blooms Apply Level)
  • Integrate principle of marketing, merchandising, supply chain management, and business analysis to make strategic decisions (Blooms Create Level) 
  • Examine critically the constant changes and challenges in the global fashion industry (Blooms Apply Level) 
  • Demonstrate leadership skills that support the ability to manage people, projects, and processes across the fashion industry (Blooms Apply Level) 
  • Analyze key global business models and trends within the fashion industry (Blooms Analyze Level) 
  • Evaluate current technologies and communication strategies for effectiveness within the fashion industry (Blooms Evaluate Level)