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Fashion Merchandising and Retail Management, MPS (Online)
Students in LIM College’s online Master of Professional Studies (MPS) in Fashion Merchandising and Retail Management degree program learn how to become leaders in the business of fashion. The program takes a practical, experience-based approach to developing an advanced understanding of consumer preferences, demands, and shopping behavior.
Fashion Merchandising and Retail Management Program Overview
The online MPS in Fashion Merchandising and Retail Management program is a 30-credit, one-year master’s program that focuses on the development of skills fashion business employers are looking for in management-level employees.
Students develop skills in fashion buying and retail planning, operations, and metrics as they learn how to source and develop products, create financial plans, and translate consumer insights into effective merchandising strategies.
Why Study Fashion Merchandising and Retail Management with LIM
The global fashion market is expected to reach a value of over $2.25 trillion by 2030. With strong connections to major industry players, faculty who are themselves industry professionals, and an alumni network that spans the business of fashion, LIM Fashion Merchandising and Retail Management students enjoy an unmatched learning environment and have countless opportunities to make connections that matter.
Our students don’t just learn about the industry; they become immersed in it through a variety of opportunities for resume-building experience that help them stand out among other aspiring professionals with a master’s in fashion merchandising.
LIM & the Fashion Industry
LIM College is exclusively focused on the business of fashion and lifestyle. We provide access to aspects of the fashion world that so many other schools simply cannot offer.
The quality of our business education is highly regarded throughout the industry. As a result, students in LIM’s Marcuse School of Graduate Studies have access to many top fashion business professionals and prominent companies via virtual events and career fairs, as well as a robust alumni network.
And by learning directly from industry-expert faculty who have high-level experience at some of the world’s best known fashion brands, LIM students get an insider’s view of the fashion business while establishing important professional contacts.
Student Life & Support Services
As an online learner, you will have numerous ways to establish meaningful connections with your classmates, professors, and LIM’s campus community.
All online students have dedicated academic advisors who provide support and help resolve any issues that arise. And with abundant opportunities for professional development, comprehensive lifetime career counseling, networking, experience-based learning, and more, our students have the resources they need to feel confident in their career advancement preparation.
Student clubs and organizations also provide a way to expand your network and enhance your experience.
Explore student life and ways to get involved in the LIM community while earning your master’s degree in Fashion Merchandising and Retail Management.
LIM Online
Life can be complicated. Maybe you have a family to care for, a full-time job, or are far from New York City.
Whatever your circumstances, our 100% online master's degree program in Fashion Merchandising and Retail Management meets your need for flexibility.
Take advantage of the opportunity to learn from wherever you are with accelerated coursework that fits your schedule.
Alexandria Glasper, MPS ‘20
Operations & Logistics Manager, Super Smalls