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New Bachelor’s Program Starts Fall 2027
Until now, you’ve had to choose between a college that excels at fashion design or business. Starting in Fall 2027, there’s a new path for students who want both.
LIM College, a global leader in education for the business of fashion, is launching a new Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) program in Fashion Design and Business in collaboration with the prestigious ESMOD Paris.
A New Way to Prepare for Your Future
LIM X ESMOD is a first-of-its-kind, inter-continental bachelor’s degree program that gives you the best of both worlds with your time split between New York and Paris.
- Year 1 New York City Start at LIM College in New York City. Gain a foundation in marketing, management, communication and critical-thinking skills. Learn conversational French if you aren’t already fluent—and complete your first internship.
- Years 2+3 Paris Move to Paris, where you’ll be immersed in atelier-based creative and technical training at ESMOD, Paris’s first fashion school and a worldwide leader in couture craft, patternmaking, and design.
- Year 4 New York City Return to LIM in NYC. Deepen your business knowledge and gain more real-world experience. Present a final capsule collection and graduate with a degree that will set you apart in the ultra-competitive world of fashion.
Be Who the Industry Is Looking For
“The global fashion industry increasingly demands professionals who can move fluidly between artistic concept development, product creation, branding, finance, sustainability, and strategy. The future of fashion belongs to people who understand both creativity and commerce from a global perspective.”
—Ron Marshall, President, LIM College
Where can this degree take you?
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Sample Entry-Level Positions
• Fashion Designer
• Technical Designer
• CAD Artist
• Production Manager
• Brand Founder -
Later Career Roles
• Creative Director
• Design Director
• Senior Designer
• Chief Creative Officer
Best of Both Worlds
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for this program?
Only students based in the United States who are incoming first-year students.
What are the application requirements?
- Complete the application.
- Provide your high school transcripts
- Minimum GPA of 3.0
- Complete a creative concept exercise
- In-person interview
- French language proficiency is strongly recommended. While instruction at ESMOD Paris is in English, French language skills will support students’ daily life and engagement with the fashion industry in Paris.
- Optional supporting documents you may submit with your application include:
- Résumé
- Standardized test scores
- Letter of recommendation
Will students be required to complete internships?
Yes, two internships will be required during the LIM College years (1 and 4). Internships will not be part of the ESMOD education experience in Paris.
Will financial aid and/or scholarships be available?
Scholarships from LIM will be awarded on an individual basis based on merit. Federal financial aid is not available.
