Pursue a career in international business, with a focus on fashion.
(Not accepting applications in 2024.)
In today's global economy, organizations need college grads who have a strong understanding of international business issues. As an International Business major, your courses will introduce you to a wide range of global markets, economies, political systems, cultures, languages, and customs.
LIM College’s bachelor of science degree in International Business is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).

A Closer Look

News
LIM Recognized for Commitment to Teaching Excellence
Accreditation of Business Programs Reaffirmed by ACBSP.
- June 5, 2023

Blog
Major Spotlight: International Business
International business (IB) is one of the majors that LIM College offers. LIM student Erika interviewed Anna Grace to discuss the major at LIM.
- November 2, 2020
- Erika Massey

Story
Student Q&A: Meet the Co-Leader of the LGBTQ+ Alliance
"My first semester, I did everything to get involved with the school and meet new people. I found my group of friends by joining clubs, going to events, and being an active member of the LIM community."
- June 16, 2020
- Anna Grace Nimmo
Courses & Curriculum
Total credits: 121/122
- FASH 1110 - Introduction to the Fashion Business credit(s): 3
- LIMS 1000 - First Year Experience credit(s): 1 or LIMS 1020 - College Success for Online Students credit(s): 1
- TECH 1310 - Business Spreadsheets credit(s): 3
- MRKT 1550 - Marketing credit(s): 3
- COMM 1400 - Communicating Across Cultures credit(s): 3
- COMM 2010 - Critical Thinking: Reading, Writing and Research credit(s): 3
- COMM 2025 - Digital Culture in Business and Life credit(s): 3
- ENGL 1100 - English Composition credit(s): 3 or ENGL 1095 - English Composition with Essentials credit(s): 3 and ENGL 0795 - Essentials of Composition credit(s): 2* or ENGL 1060 - English Composition for International Students credit(s): 3 or ENGL 1055 - English Composition for International Students with Essentials credit(s): 3 and ENGL 0755 - Essentials of Composition for International Students credits(s): 2*
- ENGL 3110 - Global Themes for Writing credit(s): 3
- MATH 1300 - Introduction to Statistics credit(s): 3 or MATH 1295 - Introduction to Statistics with Essentials credit(s): 3 and MATH 0595 - Essentials of Introduction to Statistics credit(s): 2*
- MATH 2760 - Applied Data Analysis credit(s): 3
* Institutional credits - do not count toward total credit requirement
- CARE 1300 - Internship Prep: Designing Your Career credit(s): 2
- CARE 1620 - Internship 1 credit(s): 2
- CARE 2620 - Internship 2 credit(s): 2
- CARE 4800 - Senior Co-op Prep: Launching Your Career credit(s): 1
- CARE 4820 - Senior Co-op credit(s): 6
- ACCT 2700 - Accounting credit(s): 3
- BUSN 3310 - Business Law credit(s): 3
- ECON 2100 - Economics credit(s): 3
- FNCE 3410 - Finance credit(s): 3
- MNGT 2310 - Management credit(s): 3
- Required Courses - Must Complete the Following Three (3) Courses:
- BUSN 2010 - International Business credit(s): 3
- BUSN 4960 - International Business Senior Capstone (6CR) credit(s): 6
- MNGT 3420 - Global Supply Chain Management credit(s): 3
-
Choice Courses - Choose Three (3) of the Following: - BUSN 3620 - International Trade Issues credit(s): 3
- COMM 2603 - Global Media credit(s): 3
- FNCE 4610 - International Finance credit(s): 3
- MNGT 3350 - Global Management credit(s): 3
- MNGT 4630 - Global Human Resource Management credit(s): 3
- MRKT 3350 - Global Markets credit(s): 3
- MRKT 3416 - Luxury Brand Management credit(s): 3
Foreign Language Electives are any non-remedial courses offered by the Arts & Sciences Department with the following prefix: LANG
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, not specifically required for a major. These courses vary depending upon major course requirements.
3 Credits
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.
You'll gain priceless experience-and make important connections-through required internships. Here are just a few places where LIM students have interned.
- Carat - Ireland
- Chanel
- Givenchy Corporation
- Hotel Icon - Hong Kong
- Li & Fung
- Louis Vuitton
- Marc Jacobs International
- Moda Operandi
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 International Business major to focus on the area you’re most interested in, including:
- Brand Management
- Buying
- Financial Analysis
- Human Resources
- Production
- Supply Chain Management

Opportunities at LIM
International Business Careers
With a degree in International Business, you can pursue a career in a wide range of areas, including import/export, corporate social responsibility, licensing, supply chain logistics, and international sales.
Explore a Career in International BusinessInternship Experiences
You'll gain priceless experience — and make important connections — through required internships. International Business majors have completed internships in areas that range from licensing and purchasing to merchandising and manufacturing at companies such as LVHM, Marie Claire and Vera Wang (locally), and Gucci and Commes des Garcons (internationally).
Browse Internship OpportunitiesClubs & 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.
See How You Can Get InvolvedStudy Abroad
International Business majors are strongly encouraged to spend time abroad. So get ready explore a different culture and expand your world view. Choose a short-term travel program or spend a semester in another country to add an invaluable experience to your education.
View all Study Abroad ProgramsBusiness Department Full-Time Faculty
Michael P. Londrigan

- Business
- mlondrigan@limcollege.edu
- Chair / Associate Professor
Dr. Gavin Goldstein

- Business
- Gavin.Goldstein@limcollege.edu
- Associate Chair / Assistant Professor
Bruce Acton

- Business
- bruce.acton@limcollege.edu
- Adjunct Faculty
Mark Tuminello

- Business
- Adjunct Faculty
Christopher Truhan

- Business
- christopher.truhan@limcollege.edu
- Adjunct Faculty
Noelle Sinclair

- Business
- noelle.sinclair@limcollege.edu
- Adjunct Faculty
John Simone

- Business
- john.simone@limcollege.edu
- Adjunct Faculty
Arjune Sharma

- Business
- arjune.sharma@limcollege.edu
- Adjunct Faculty
Robyn Reitano

- Business
- robyn.reitano@limcollege.edu
- Adjunct Faculty
Richard Olivieri
- Business
- richard.olivieri@limcollege.edu
- Adjunct Faculty
Shelly Nicholas

- Business
- shelly.nicholas@limcollege.edu
- Adjunct Faculty
William Muskopf

- Business
- william.muskopf@limcollege.edu
- Adjunct Faculty
Dr. Jet Mboga

- Business
- jet.mboga@limcollege.edu
- Adjunct Faculty
Dr. Dana Leland

- Business
- dana.leland@limcollege.edu
- Adjunct Faculty
Ashok Kirpalani

- Business
- ashok.kirpalani@limcollege.edu
- Adjunct Faculty
Melissa James
- Business
- Adjunct Faculty
Lindsey Gosin

- Business
- lindsey.gosin@limcollege.edu
- Adjunct Faculty
Jacqueline Flynn

- Business
- jacqueline.flynn@limcollege.edu
- Adjunct Faculty
Dr. Wen-Wen Chien

- Business
- wenwen.chien@limcollege.edu
- Adjunct Faculty
Tajil Caven
- Business
- Adjunct Faculty
Jesce Horton

- Business
- jesce.horton@limcollege.edu
- Adjunct Faculty
David Paleschuck

- Business
- david.paleschuck@limcollege.edu
- Adjunct Faculty / Founder, Branding Bud Consulting Group
Penelope Nam-Stephen

- Business
- Adjunct Faculty / Chief Commercial Officer, Community Growth Partners
Melanie Nash

- Business
- Adjunct Faculty / Chief Operating Officer, Purple City Genetics
Beryl Solomon

- Business
- Adjunct Faculty / Founder & CEO, Poplar
Kristin Jordan, Esq.

- Business
- Adjunct Faculty / Chief Executive Officer, Park Jordan
Zahra Amanpour

- Business
- zahra.amanpour@limcollege.edu
- Adjunct Faculty

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