Graduate
Admissions
Now Accepting Applications for Spring and Fall 2019
Have questions about our on-campus graduate programs?
Email us: graduateadmissions@limcollege.edu
LIM Ranked Among World’s Best for Fashion Business Education
WHY YOU
SHOULD APPLY
As a master's degree student at LIM College, you'll be in the fashion capital of the world. You'll immerse yourself in the everyday reality of the fashion business, meet industry working professionals, and learn from the experts.
LIM College's Center for Graduate Studies accepts students from all over the world. Master's degree program applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in the U.S. or an equivalent undergraduate degree from another country.
We are now accepting Master of Professional Studies (MPS) applications for Spring 2019 and Fall 2019 as well as Master of Science (MS) applications for Fall 2019. MPS programs include Fashion Marketing, Fashion Merchandising and Retail Management, Global Fashion Supply Chain Management*, and an MPS degree for advanced professionals in the Business of Fashion. Our Master of Science (MS) degree program is in Consumer Analytics.
*Please note that Global Fashion Supply Chain Management only has Fall entry.
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MPS
ADMISSIONS
CHECKLIST
Essay
Please respond to one of the following topics in a 350-500 word essay.
- Describe your specific career aspirations and your reason for pursuing a master's degree.
- Describe a career-related achievement or failure. How has this experience impacted your career?
- Discuss your commitment to, and passion for, working in the global fashion industry.
Application
To be considered for admissions, you must submit an online application along with a $40 non-refundable application fee or approved fee waiver. For Fall entry, applications are accepted after March 1 on a rolling basis as space permits in each degree program.
Letters of Recommendation
Applicants are required to submit two letters of recommendation from academic or work-related references. The letters of recommendation should demonstrate insight into your teamwork, leadership, communication, intellectual and interpersonal skills and abilities as well as your level of maturity, strengths, and weaknesses. Applicants can follow the steps in the online application to prompt references to submit their letters of recommendation, or the references can email their letters of recommendation to GraduateAdmissions@limcollege.edu stating in the email who the attached letter is for.
Official Test Scores
English Proficiency
International applicants whose native language is not English must submit TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), IELTS (International English Language Testing System), or PTE (Pearson Test of English).
For more information, visit the International Graduate Student Application Process.
Transcripts
Students must submit an official transcript from the institution in which the applicant holds an undergraduate degree. We may request transcripts from all other colleges or universities attended at the undergraduate or graduate level to make an admissions decision. If an undergraduate degree was completed outside the United States, the Office of Admissions may request your transcript is evaluated by the World Education Service, AACRAO International Education Services or another evaluation agency approved by NACES.
Resume
LIM College requires applicants submit a resume or CV demonstrating chronological work experience.
Interview
A personal interview is required for graduate applicants. Domestic applicants can interview in-person or over the phone. International applicants can interview in-person or via Skype and must send a picture of their photo ID beforehand.
*Once applicants have reached the interview step in the application process, a link will be emailed to register for an interview timeslot.
Admissions Timelines
| Application cycle | Application deadline | Application decision | Acceptance deadline |
| Rolling | N/A | N/A | N/A |
MS
ADMISSIONS
CHECKLIST
Essay
Please respond to one of the following topics in a 350-500 word essay.
- Describe your specific career aspirations and your reason for pursuing a master's degree.
- Describe a career-related achievement or failure. How has this experience impacted your career?
- Discuss your commitment to, and passion for, working in the global fashion industry.
Application
To be considered for admissions, you must submit an online application along with a $40 non-refundable application fee or approved fee waiver.
Letters of Recommendation
Applicants are required to submit two letters of recommendation from academic or work-related references. The letters of recommendation should demonstrate insight into your teamwork, leadership, communication, intellectual and interpersonal skills and abilities as well as your level of maturity, strengths, and weaknesses. Applicants can follow the steps in the online application to prompt references to submit their letters of recommendation, or the references can email their letters of recommendation to GraduateAdmissions@limcollege.edu stating in the email who the attached letter is for.
Official Test Scores
- A minimum score of 550 on the GMAT. This requirement can be waived if you have taken at least 6 credits of college-level math courses, including a 3-credit Statistics course.
- English Proficiency International applicants whose native language is not English must submit TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), IELTS (International English Language Testing System), or PTE (Pearson Test of English).
For more information, visit the International Graduate Student Application Process.
Transcripts
Students must submit an official transcript from the institution in which the applicant holds an undergraduate degree. We may request transcripts from all other colleges or universities attended at the undergraduate or graduate level to make an admissions decision. If an undergraduate degree was completed outside the United States, the Office of Admissions may request your transcript is evaluated by the World Education Service, AACRAO International Education Services or another evaluation agency approved by NACES.
Resume
A resume or CV detailing your work experience (arranged chronologically). Two years of work experience is required.
Interview
A personal interview is required for graduate applicants. Domestic applicants can interview in-person or over the phone. International applicants can interview in-person or via Skype and must send a picture of their photo ID beforehand.
*Once applicants have reached the interview step in the application process, a link will be emailed to register for an interview timeslot.
Excel
Proficiency in Excel. This can be demonstrated in one of the following ways:
- Achieving a score of at least 50 on the CLEP exam
- Having taken a 3-credit, college-level Excel course
- Passing an LIM College placement test
If you do not meet any of the above criteria, you must take a 3-credit Excel course before you begin, or in your first semester of, the MS program.
Admissions Timelines
| Application cycle | Application deadline | Application decision | Acceptance deadline |
| Priority | March 1 | April 1 | May 1 |
| Standard | May 15 | June 15 | July 15 |
IMPORTANT
DATES
International Applicants please be advised:
- For Spring 2019, applicants outside the U.S., new I-20 Applications are due December 14, 2018.
- For Spring 2019, transfer applicants in the U.S., transfer I-20 applications are due January 4, 2019.
Upcoming Events:
10/16/18 Graduate Admissions Webinar (online) - 9 am
10/23/18 Graduate Information Session - 5 pm
11/8/18 Graduate Information Session - 1 pm
11/14/18 Graduate Admission Webinar (online) - 9 am
11/17/18 Graduate Open House - 11 am
11/27/18 Graduate Admissions Webinar (online) - 9 am
12/12/18 Graduate Information Session - 1 pm
12/18/18 Graduate Admissions Webinar (online) - 9 am