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Pictured here are MBA students Riki Tang from China and Patricia Gomez from Venezuela. |
If you walk into any of our MBA classrooms and introduce yourself, you are likely meet students from all over the world. Our MBA students come from a multitude of countries: China, Brazil, Venezuela, India, Indonesia, Canada, Germany, Turkey, Thailand, Italy, South Korea, Bermuda, Bahamas, Spain, and Australia.
International students bring a unique perspective and add value to classroom discussions. The fashion industry is truly a global business and LIM College's MBA program prepares its students to understand the increasingly international fashion business.
The internship is a very important part of the MBA and MPS programs. This is a chance to get a unique experience in a top fashion company. We currently have a Braziilian MBA student who is interning at Versace. We had two MBA students from Thailand complete their internships at Gucci. The possibilities for work experience in the fashion industry in New York are very good. Our MBA students have also interned at Chanel, Givenchy, Emilio Pucci, Giorgio Armani, Tommy Hilfiger, Prada...the list could go on and on! |
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Our MBA student from China, Li Xiong, started the MBA program in March of 2012. She is now beginning the search for her internship experience. She is currently looking into a possible opportunity with luxury brand Lanvin. She has consulted with our career counselor on her best options. Asking Li about her experience in the MBA program, she replied, "I love it. I am interviewing and hoping to work with a brand that I have always admired! The career counselor Nancianne has been very helpful, and so has our school's job database, Symplicity! I did have interviews with a few companies, such as Derek Lam, Elie Tahari, a fashion magazine, and a PR company. Now the Lanvin interview opportunity makes me so thrilled and I can’t wait for it! My fingers are crossed, wish me good luck !"
Studying in New York presents so many opportunities in the fashion business. That's why LIM College is in the ideal place to help you develop the fashion career you want. Aside from the professional opportunities, there's nothing like life in New York City! |
MBA Student from China, Li Xiong, is searching for her first internship in the fashion industry. In this picture Li is at our Career Fair speaking with a fashion industry recruiter. |
As the admissions counselor for our graduate programs, I am your point of contact so that you can get all the information you need to make a good decision. I have worked with many applicants from many countries and I can answer your questions about visas, internships, life at LIM College, life in New York, classes, and other aspects of your big move to the USA. The process of applying, getting accepted, and making the moving arrangements can be quite overwhelming. I will guide you so that you know all the steps toward making your dream to grow in the fashion industry into a reality.
If you are an international student, LIM College welcomes you and will give you a meaningful experience here in New York City. If you have any questions about applying to our graduate programs, please email me at paul.mucciarone@limcollege.edu and ask!
Want to get to know more international students at LIM College? Read about our undergraduate student from Hong Kong, Aaron Ku, and his experience interning at Chanel.
For information about applying to our graduate programs as an international student, please view our detailed information about international admission.
LIM College recently introduced a new graduate degree program: the Master of Professional Studies (MPS) in Fashion Merchandising and Retail Management. By offering an array of graduate degrees, our students have the ability to choose the program that caters to their individual career goals in the fashion industry.
Since there are now two master's degree programs that focus on the fashion business, many prospective students want to know which degree program is the better one to fit their needs.
The MBA has two distinct concentrations: Fashion Management and Entrepreneurship. The entrepreneurship concentration will benefit anyone who is looking to start their own business venture, or looking to take their existing fashion venture to a higher level. The classes featured within this concentration are designed to provide you with the knowledge on how to launch a business, attract investors, grow the business, and ensure its continued success.
On the flip side of the MBA is the Fashion Management concentration. A student pursuing the Fashion Management concentration is aiming for the executive level. The end goal of these students is to become the person in charge of strategic initiatives in a fashion company. This concentration is for someone who envisions becoming a leader, boldly taking a business towards its goals.
The MPS in Fashion Merchandising and Retail Management has a narrower focus. This degree was designed to empower its students to transition into the fashion industry by entering into the fields of retail management, buying, fashion forecasting, or retailing. The curriculum consists of courses in merchandising, product development, visual merchandising, and branding.
What's the best way to know which program is right for you? The answer comes from talking it out. Give me a call (646-218-4124) or send me an message. By discussing your career goals and ambitions as a professional in the fashion business, I can advise you on making the right choice for the best graduate program for you.
Yes, it's true! LIM College's MBA program interviews each applicant. Why do we do this?
Getting the opportunity to speak with each applicant to the MBA program means that we can get to know you better. Two times per year, we make decisions on all the applications. It's my job to present each file to the admissions committee. Having spoken to you in the interview, I can talk about your application for admission based on what I have learned about you in our conversation.
During the interivew, very valuable and positive information usually comes out. You might explain your desire to strengthen your career in the fashion industry. Maybe you'll talk about the fashion business venture you want to start in the future. You might also elaborate about where your "passion for fashion" comes from.
The admissions interview is a way for you to fill in the gaps. Not everything comes out in your resume, essays, and recommendation letters. We want you to have the chance to verbally explain your professional goals and your past accomplishments.
By the way, the admissions interview can be scheduled at any point in the application process. You only have to contact me to set up a time!
Making the decision to take that bold step forward by earning a master’s degree is no easy task. A master’s degree is a big financial investment, a large time commitment, and above all else, it is a large-scale exercise in personal and professional growth. What is the best way to go about determining if a graduate program is right for you?
The MBA program with a concentration in Fashion Management will appeal to students who aspire to rise to the executive level in the fashion industry. If you can envision yourself taking a leading, strategic role in a fashion enterprise, this MBA will be your training ground.
Likewise, the MBA with a concentration in Fashion Entrepreneurship will appeal to those who want to successfully establish their own business venture.
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Here are some general tips for researching MBA programs:
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Read the website in detail. There are many layers to a college’s website. The most basic information is easily accessible. However, if you really explore a program’s website, you can gain further insight into classes, activities, and other aspects of the program.
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Attend an open house or information session.
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Request to observe a class so that you can briefly meet a professor and some students. Observing a class will also give you a flavor as to how classes are taught and how students engage during class.
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Track your program of interest on Twitter, LinkedIn, and/or Facebook. You will be able to know what kinds of activities are occurring and observe various comments and conversation about the program.
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Ask a lot of questions to various people: current students, admissions staff, and faculty.
If you take the actions described above, you’ll know that you are making the right decision to apply. For those who are focused, enthusiastic and passionate about pursuing a high-profile career in fashion, LIM College’s MBA program is likely a good match. Contact me at mba@limcollege.edu anytime you want to explore our program in depth.