The Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in the Business of Fashion online degree program at LIM College teaches students how to develop fashion products from start to finish – everything from coming up with the initial idea, to bringing it to life, and getting it to consumers through brick-and-mortar stores and digital platforms.

This fully online Fashion Merchandising-oriented business degree program fuses business with creativity, offering a window into the entirety of the multi-trillion-dollar global fashion industry.

This program is only open to students who already have an associate degree or transfer students with at least 60 credits.

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

Majoring in the Business of Fashion means learning how to predict trends, develop professional fashion presentations, create merchandise plans, and more.

Key courses include:

• Digital Tools for Fashion Presentations
• Merchandising Concepts and Practices
• Product Development and Merchandising
• Sustainability and the Future of Fashion
• Product Life Cycle Management

Practical workplace experience is essential to preparing for a successful career in the fashion business. Business of Fashion bachelor’s degree students must complete 2 required internships. These internships can be completed anywhere in the world.

In addition to traditional in-person internships, students in the online Business of Fashion program may be eligible to earn required experiential education credits through remote or hybrid internships, project-based learning with their current employer, or receive credit for prior work experience.

Here are a few of the places where Business of Fashion majors in the online program have interned:

• H&M
• Target
• The Shark Group
• Ali Fee PR
• URBN

As a Business of Fashion major, you will graduate ready to work for any fashion and lifestyle retailer or brand, ranging from innovative startups to corporate conglomerates.

Your time at LIM will prepare you to pursue the career of your dreams in a variety of areas, including:

• Buying and Planning
• Digital Merchandising
• Forecasting and Trend Prediction
• Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility
• Entrepreneurship
• Marketing and Public Relations

LIM’s roots in New York City pave the way for the immense expertise, experience, and connections our online students benefit from.

If you already have an associate degree, or are transferring in with at least 60 credits, pursuing a bachelor’s degree in the Business of Fashion provides a more affordable option to streamline your education and earn a Fashion Merchandising-oriented bachelor’s degree from a regionally-accredited, nationally recognized institution in two years or less.

LIM is highly regarded for the quality of its business education and has deep connections throughout the fashion industry.

Networking is an essential component of the fashion business, and at LIM making professional connections begins in your courses. Faculty members have high-level experience in everything from product development and merchandise planning to buying and sustainable sourcing for companies such as American Eagle Outfitters, Target, Cotton Incorporated, and more.

Guest speakers and panelists also participate in virtual events to share their experiences and offer career advice. For example, LIM hosts the online “NXT in Retail” panel discussion series, where fashion business professionals discuss emerging industry issues.

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 during your program. Student clubs and organizations also provide a way to expand your network and and enhance your experience.

Explore the academic resources available to you and find out how to get involved in student organizations.

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 Bachelor of Business Administration 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: Complete our online application to apply to LIM College. 
2. Transcripts: Submit your official high school transcripts so we can evaluate your academic history. If you are a transfer student, you must also submit official transcripts from all colleges and universities you attended. If you are a transfer student who already has an associate degree, you do not need to submit your high school transcripts. 
3. Interview: Under most circumstances, we do not require a formal interview. However, all applicants are required to attend an admissions counseling session prior to their application being reviewed for admission.  

You may also submit additional documents in support of your application. These are not required, but submitting them can enhance your chances for admission. Here are some of the documents you can provide to strengthen your application.

• Résumé or Activity Sheet: Demonstrate your involvement in extracurricular activities to show us your interests outside the classroom. Fill out the optional Activity Sheet to let us know about any of your internships, leadership activities, community service, and more.
• Standardized test scores: Because of LIM College’s test-optional policy, it is up to you whether or not you wish to submit ACT or SAT scores as part of your application.

International students are required to submit all application materials and required documents in English. International students are also required to provide evidence of English proficiency, through one of the following ways:

• Diagnostic exam of English proficiency (such as TOEFL)*
• Prior academic coursework
• Aptitude exam with a required English language section (such as the SAT)
• English language learning certificate from an LIM College partner language school
• English is a native language of the student’s country of origin.

* Official scores must be less than two years old