Fashion Merchandising, BBA

LIM College, New York

Programme Overview

This curriculum teaches students how to develop 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. Fusing with business with creativity as Fashion Merchandising majors learn how to develop fashion and lifestyle products and services from start to finish. Along the way, students complete required internships to gain real-world experience, make connections, and build a career-ready resume.

*This degree will be conducted by LIM College and held in their New York campus. Tembusu Institute Advanced Diploma in Fashion Technology graduates are eligible for 33 transfer credits toward the BBA in Fashion Merchandising at LIM College, which requires a total of 121 credits. This means students only need to complete the remaining 88 credits to graduate from this programme.

Why Study at LIM

Quality Education

Gain hands-on experience, expert guidance, and networking opportunities during your learning journey.

Student Life and Support

LIM offers academic resources, career guidance, and extracurricular activities in an inclusive environment.

Located in New York City

Direct access to top fashion and lifestyle companies for internships, volunteering, and networking.


Curriculum & Career

Fashion Merchandising Courses

Fashion Merchandising majors learn how to predict trends, develop professional fashion presentations, create merchandise plans, and more. 

Key courses include:

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

Minors for Fashion Merchandising Students

All undergraduate students at LIM can select one of more than 20 minors to pair with their major course of study. Adding a minor helps you develop focused knowledge toward a specific career goal. 

Here are just a few of the minors you can choose:

  • Event Planning
  • Fashion Marketing
  • Fashion Styling
  • Retail Buying and Planning
  • Sustainability

Internship Opportunities

Practical workplace experience is essential to preparing for a successful career in the fashion business. Students must complete 3 required internships. Thanks to LIM’s industry connections, our students score internship opportunities with some of the biggest names in fashion and lifestyle. Here are just of a few of the hundreds of places where our Fashion Merchandising majors have interned:

Here are just of a few of the hundreds of places where our Fashion Merchandising majors have interned:

  • Coach
  • Gucci
  • Free People
  • Bloomingdale’s
  • The TJX Companies

Career Outcomes

As a Fashion Merchandising 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
  • Event Planning and Activation
  • Forecasting and Trend Prediction
  • Styling and Creative Direction
  • Sustainability

Admission Requirements

  • Successful completion of the Advanced Diploma in Fashion Technology at Tembusu Institute. Evidence of this qualification will be provided either through official certification or by data shared directly between Tembusu Institute and LIM College
  • Pass the college’s application process that may include submission of portfolio or interview.

Tuition Fee

Total Payable Fee

Approx. US$ 35,700.00

* This fee is specially secured for Tembusu Institute's graduates

Fee Breakdown

  • Tuition (flat rate): USD$16,893.00
  • Comprehensive (Mandatory): USD$445.00
  • International Undergraduate Student (Visa Maintenance Fee)*: USD$518.00/Semester
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