On Campus, Online

Build the base for a long-term career.

Learn how the various parts of the fashion industry work together. You'll take basic business courses as well as classes that focus on real-world applications in developing and selling fashion products and services. And best of all, our online option lets you do all this wherever you may be.

LIM is one of the Top 10 Fashion Merchandising Schools and Colleges in the U.S., according to Fashion-Schools.org.

 

LIM College’s associate of applied science degree in Fashion Merchandising and Management is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).

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Courses & Curriculum

Total credits: 61/62

General Electives are any courses numbered 1000 or higher (except CARE 1890 - Micro-Internship (Optional)) which are not specifically required for the student’s degree program.

Liberal Arts Electives are any non-remedial courses offered by the Arts & Sciences Department  and Interdisciplinary Studies Department   with the following prefixes:  ARTS, COMM, ECON, ENGL, HIST, INTD*, LANG, MATH, NTSC, PHIL, POLS, PSYC, and SOCI, and not specifically required for a major. These courses vary depending upon major course requirements.

INTD 1321INTD 2163INTD 2511 

You'll gain priceless experience-and make important connections-through required internships. Here are just a few places where LIM students have interned.

  • John Varvatos Enterprises
  • LeSportsac
  • MAC Cosmetics
  • Michael Kors
  • Nickelodeon
  • Rebecca Minkoff
  • Vera Wang
  • Vineyard Vines

LIM College offers the following minors for each major, which are intended to provide an additional focused area of study:

Fashion Media Minor:

  • Fashion Media

Fashion Merchandising Minors:

  • Beauty
  • Event Planning
  • Fashion Merchandising
  • Fashion Styling
  • Retail Buying And Planning (For Non-Fashion Merchandising Majors)
  • Retail Buying And Planning (For Fashion Merchandising Majors)
  • Sustainability

Interdisciplinary Studies Minors:

  • Entrepreneurship
  • Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion

Liberal Arts Minors:

  • The Arts: History and Performance
  • English
  • Global Studies
  • Society And Culture

Marketing, Management, And Finance Minors:

  • Digital Business
  • International Business
  • Management
  • Marketing

Visual Studies Minors:

  • Digital Design And Photography
  • Interior And Residential Concepts
  • Photo Styling And Set Design
  • Visual Studies
  • Visuals For Social Media

Craft your Fashion Merchandising major to focus on the area you’re most interested in, including:

  • Product Development (Apparel, Home Fashions, and Beauty/Wellness)
  • Event Production and Activations
  • Sustainability and Corporate
  • Social Responsibility
  • Retail Buying and Planning
  • Digital Merchandising
  • Styling
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Opportunities at LIM

Careers in Fashion Merchandising & Management

When you graduate, you can pursue a career in nearly any aspect of the fashion business, including product development, styling, event planning, and buying. Position titles for recent LIM grads have included Digital Merchandising Assistant, Wholesale Coordinator, Sustainability Manager, Merchandise Operations Coordinator, and Assistant Buyer.

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Internship Experiences

You'll gain priceless experience - and make important connections - through required internships. Fashion Merchandising majors have done internships in everything from e-commerce to production to trend forecasting at companies that include Rebecca Minkoff, Saks Fifth Avenue, Urban Outfitters, and Ross Stores.

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Clubs & Organizations

There’s more to college than attending class. Enhance your experience (and your resume) with co-curricular and extracurricular activities. Make the most of your time and get involved.

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Study Abroad

Explore a different culture and expand your world view.

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Faculty

Nancy Miller

Nancy Miller
  • Fashion Merchandising and Marketing
  • nmiller@limcollege.edu
  • Chair / Assistant Professor

Robert Conrad

Robert Conrad
  • Fashion Merchandising and Marketing
  • Robert.Conrad@limcollege.edu
  • Adjunct Faculty

Hilda Alfonso

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  • Fashion Merchandising and Marketing
  • halfonso@limcollege.edu
  • Senior Lecturer

Marla Greene

Marla Greene
  • Fashion Merchandising and Marketing
  • mgreene@limcollege.edu
  • Associate Professor

Andrea Kennedy

Andrea Kennedy
  • Fashion Merchandising and Marketing
  • Andrea.Kennedy@limcollege.edu
  • Adjunct Faculty

John Keane

John Keane
  • Fashion Merchandising and Marketing
  • John.Keane@limcollege.edu
  • Lecturer

Dr. Nicole Kirpalani

Nicole Kirplani
  • Fashion Merchandising and Marketing
  • Nicole.Kirpalani@limcollege.edu
  • Associate Chair, Marketing / Associate Professor

Dr. Mary Wagner

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  • Fashion Merchandising and Marketing
  • Mary.Wagner@limcollege.edu
  • Assistant Professor

Beth Hochberg

beth hochberg
  • Fashion Merchandising and Marketing
    Graduate Studies
  • beth.hochberg@limcollege.edu
  • Adjunct Faculty / Former Global Supply Chain Manager - Accessories, Calvin Klein

Dr. Mary Ann Bui

Dr. Mary Ann Bui
  • Fashion Merchandising and Marketing
  • maryann.bui@limcollege.edu
  • Adjunct Faculty

Dr. Michelle Cheasty-Christ

Michelle Cheasty-Christ
  • Fashion Merchandising and Marketing
  • Adjunct Faculty

Dr. Crystal Green Brown

Dr. Crystal Green Brown
  • Fashion Merchandising and Marketing
  • crystal.brown@limcollege.edu
  • Adjunct Faculty

Dr. Erin McKinstry

Erin McKinstry
  • Fashion Merchandising and Marketing
  • erin.mckinstry@limcollege.edu
  • Adjunct Faculty

Michelle Alleyne

Michelle Alleyne
  • Fashion Merchandising and Marketing
  • michelle.alleyne@limcollege.edu
  • Adjunct Faculty

Shanti Amalanathan

  • Fashion Merchandising and Marketing
  • Adjunct Faculty

Anne Appel

Anne Appel
  • Fashion Merchandising and Marketing
  • anne.appel@limcollege.edu
  • Adjunct Faculty

Juliette Atwi

Juliette Atwi
  • Fashion Merchandising and Marketing
  • Juliette.atwi@limcollege.edu
  • Adjunct Faculty

Michelle Ayers

Michelle Ayers
  • Fashion Merchandising and Marketing
  • michelle.ayers@limcollege.edu
  • Adjunct Faculty

Fabrizio Babino

Fabrizio Babino
  • Fashion Merchandising and Marketing
  • fabrizio.babino@limcollege.edu
  • Adjunct Faculty

Marc Benhamou

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  • Fashion Merchandising and Marketing
  • marc.benhamou@limcollege.edu
  • Adjunct Faculty

Stacey Blume

  • Fashion Merchandising and Marketing
  • Adjunct Faculty

Patricia Clyne

Patricia Clyne
  • Fashion Merchandising and Marketing
  • patricia.clyne@limcollege.edu
  • Adjunct Faculty

Terence Coffee

Terence Coffee
  • Fashion Merchandising and Marketing
  • terence.coffee@limcollege.edu
  • Adjunct Faculty

Amira Djokovic

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  • Fashion Merchandising and Marketing
  • amira.djokovic@limcollege.edu
  • Adjunct Faculty

Janice Everett

Janice Everett
  • Fashion Merchandising and Marketing
  • janice.everett@limcollege.edu
  • Adjunct Faculty

Christina Frantellizzi

Chrissy Frantellizzi
  • Fashion Merchandising and Marketing
  • Adjunct Faculty

Floriana Frigenti

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  • Fashion Merchandising and Marketing
  • Adjunct Faculty

Joanne Galanos

Joanne Galanos
  • Fashion Merchandising and Marketing
  • joanne.galanos@limcollege.edu
  • Adjunct Faculty

Shandel Garner

Shandel Garner
  • Fashion Merchandising and Marketing
  • shandel.garner@limcollege.edu
  • Adjunct Faculty

Jill Greenberg

Jill Greenberg
  • Fashion Merchandising and Marketing
  • jill.greenberg@limcollege.edu
  • Adjunct Faculty

Gayon Griffin

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  • Fashion Merchandising and Marketing
  • Adjunct Faculty

Sandra Holtzman

  • Fashion Merchandising and Marketing
  • Adjunct Faculty

Mary Kassner

  • Fashion Merchandising and Marketing
  • mary.kassner@limcollege.edu
  • Adjunct Faculty

Reginald King

  • Fashion Merchandising and Marketing
  • reginald.king@limcollege.edu
  • Adjunct Faculty

Nancy Klein

Nancy Klein
  • Fashion Merchandising and Marketing
  • nancy.klein@limcollege.edu
  • Adjunct Faculty

Moriah Lutz-Tveite

Moriah Lutz Tveite
  • Fashion Merchandising and Marketing
  • moriah.lutztveite@limcollege.edu
  • Adjunct Faculty

Dr. Carlos Manzano

Carlos Manzano
  • Fashion Merchandising and Marketing
  • carlos.manzano@limcollege.edu
  • Adjunct Faculty

Joan Marcocci

  • Fashion Merchandising and Marketing
  • joan.marcocci@limcollege.edu
  • Adjunct Faculty

Tara Maurice

Tara Maurice
  • Fashion Merchandising and Marketing
  • tara.maurice@limcollege.edu
  • Adjunct Faculty

Adrienne McKissick

Adrienne McKissick
  • Fashion Merchandising and Marketing
  • adrienne.mckissick@limcollege.edu
  • Adjunct Faculty

Matt Melucci

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  • Fashion Merchandising and Marketing
  • matthew.melucci@limcollege.edu
  • Adjunct Faculty

Marilu Menendez

Marilu Menendez
  • Fashion Merchandising and Marketing
  • marilu.menendez@limcollege.edu
  • Adjunct Faculty

Sabrina Moscola

Sabrina Moscola
  • Fashion Merchandising and Marketing
  • sabrina.moscola@limcollege.edu
  • Adjunct Faculty

Agassi Nakhapetian

Agassi Nakhapetian
  • Fashion Merchandising and Marketing
  • agassi.nakhapetian@limcollege.edu
  • Adjunct Faculty

Marilyn Phillips-Stull

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  • Fashion Merchandising and Marketing
  • m.phillipsstull@limcollege.edu
  • Adjunct Faculty

Jeanine Polizzi

Jeanine Polizzi
  • Fashion Merchandising and Marketing
  • jeanine.polizzi@limcollege.edu
  • Adjunct Faculty

Andrea Reyes

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  • Fashion Merchandising and Marketing
  • andrea.reyes@limcollege.edu
  • Adjunct Faculty

Chris Serluco

Chris Serluco
  • Fashion Merchandising and Marketing
  • chris.serluco@limcollege.edu
  • Adjunct Faculty

Ellen Sills-Levy

Ellen Sills-Levy
  • Fashion Merchandising and Marketing
  • ellen.sillslevy@limcollege.edu
  • Adjunct Faculty

Chriss Slevin

Chriss Slevin
  • Fashion Merchandising and Marketing
  • chriss.slevin@limcollege.edu
  • Adjunct Faculty

Carlton Spence

Carlton Spence
  • Fashion Merchandising and Marketing
  • carlton.spence@limcollege.edu
  • Adjunct Faculty

Christine Stragazzi

Christine Stragazzi
  • Fashion Merchandising and Marketing
  • christine.stragazzi@limcollege.edu
  • Adjunct Faculty

Maggie Ullrich

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  • Fashion Merchandising and Marketing
  • maggie.ullrich@limcollege.edu
  • Adjunct Faculty

Francesco Venezia

Francesco Venezia
  • Fashion Merchandising and Marketing
  • francesco.venezia@limcollege.edu
  • Adjunct Faculty

Erin Wirths

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  • Fashion Merchandising and Marketing
  • erin.wirths@limcollege.edu
  • Adjunct Faculty

Latoya Woods

Latoya Woods
  • Fashion Merchandising and Marketing
  • latoya.woods@limcollege.edu
  • Adjunct Faculty

Daniella Platt

Daniella Platt
  • Fashion Merchandising and Marketing
  • daniella.platt@limcollege.edu
  • Adjunct Faculty

Diamante Logan

Logan Diamante
  • Fashion Merchandising and Marketing
  • diamante.logan@limcollege.edu
  • Adjunct Faculty

Lori Riviere

Lori Riviere
  • Fashion Merchandising and Marketing
  • lori.rivieri@limcollege.edu
  • Adjunct Faculty

Brett Mayer

Brett Mayer
  • Fashion Merchandising and Marketing
  • brett.mayer@limcollege.edu
  • Adjunct Faculty
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