The online MPS in the Business of Fashion program allows students to select coursework from among all of LIM’s graduate-level areas of study -- including marketing, merchandising, analytics, and supply chain -- to design their own degree according to their career goals and interests.

Graduates are prepared to leverage their enhanced skill sets to advance in their current role, embark on a new career trajectory, or launch an entrepreneurial endeavor.

This 30-credit program can be completed in one year.

LIM’s online master’s degree programs feature 7.5-week accelerated courses.

The Business of Fashion curriculum allows you to create your own learning experience that aligns with your professional goals, choosing coursework from a variety of business areas, such as merchandising, marketing, supply chain, and consumer analytics.

Among the course offerings are:

• Fashion Marketing Management
• Logistics Management
• Business and Entrepreneurship
• Fashion Products: Measuring, Assessing, and Minimizing Impacts

Domestic online students can opt to complete LIM’s Career Success Track*, which consists of three required internship or career seminar courses in consecutive semesters.

Gain real-world, resume-building experience and make industry connections by completing an internship as part of your master’s program.

Students in the online MPS in The Business of Fashion are required to either complete a 3-credit internship or take an advanced management course in their final semester.

With a master’s in fashion business degree, there are many career paths you can pursue, such as:

• Marketing
• Merchandising
• Operations
• Production
• Global Sales

This fashion business graduate program is about meeting your individual needs and career goals. With coursework and class options in a variety of core business areas, you can curate your own academic experience, acquiring the specific tools you need to stay relevant in a rapidly evolving discipline or transition into a new area.

With strong connections to major industry players, faculty who are themselves industry professionals, and an alumni network that spans the business of fashion, LIM students enjoy an unmatched learning environment and have countless opportunities to make connections that matter.

LIM College is exclusively focused on the business of fashion and lifestyle. We provide inside 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 at the 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.

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.

Explore student life and ways to get involved in the LIM community while earning your master’s degree 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 the Business of Fashion meets your need for flexibility.

Take advantage of the opportunity to learn from wherever you are with accelerated coursework that fits your schedule.

1. Application for admission: Submit LIM College’s online application. 
2. Transcripts: Send official transcripts from the institution from which you earned your undergraduate degree. We may also request transcripts from other colleges or universities you attended at the undergraduate or graduate level. If you completed an undergraduate degree outside the United States, we may request that your transcript be evaluated by the World Education Service, AACRAO International Education Services, or another evaluation agency approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (such as International Education Evaluation).
3. Résumé: Upload your résumé or a curriculum vitae (CV) that demonstrates chronological work experience.
4. Essay: Write a 350-500 word essay on one of the following topics:
5. Describe your specific career aspirations and your reason for pursuing a master's degree.
6. Describe a career-related achievement or failure. How has this experience impacted your career?
7. Discuss your commitment and dedication to working in the global fashion and lifestyle industry.
8. Letter of recommendation: Submit one letter of recommendation from an academic or work-related reference. This letter should demonstrate insight into your teamwork, leadership, communication, and intellectual and interpersonal skills and abilities, as well as your strengths and weaknesses. 
9. Interview: Complete an interview so we can get to know you and your goals for an LIM degree. Depending on if you are a domestic or international applicant, you can schedule an in-person, phone, or online interview.
10. English Proficiency: All non-native English language speakers must demonstrate English language competency.