Fashion Merchandising & Retail Management, MPS

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The Master of Professional Studies (MPS) in Fashion Merchandising and Retail Management program provides a focused education, integrating knowledge of buying and retail math, retail technologies, product sourcing, merchandise planning, retail operations, and merchandising strategies. Students will develop skills necessary for effectively analyzing consumer demands, sourcing products, developing retail plans, and translating insights into successful fashion retail strategies. All students complete a core curriculum consisting of 12 credits and then declare a specialization (as available depending on which campus student is enrolled).

Registered Hegis Code 0599

(Total credits: 30)

Core Courses

18 Credits

GRAD 612 - Advanced Spreadsheet Modeling credit(s): 1.5
MPSR 611 - Merchandising Metrics credit(s): 1.5
MPSR 651 - Fashion Merchandising credit(s): 3
MPSR 653 - Fashion Retail Management credit(s): 3
MPSR 657 - Technology in Fashion Merchandising and Management credit(s): 3
MPSR 659 - Internship in Fashion Merchandising and Management credit(s): 3 or
MPSX 700 - Developing and Exercising Influence in Organizations
credit(s): 3
MPSR 660 - Capstone in Fashion Merchandising and Retail Management credit(s): 3 or
MPSX 777 - Graduate Capstone
credits(s): 3

Specialization in Buying and Operations Management

12 Credits

The specialization in Buying and Operations Management will provide students with practical skills in areas such as product selection, inventory management, store management, pricing, and promotion. Buying and operations are critical functions in the fashion industry, and graduates with specialized knowledge in these areas are better equipped to succeed in their careers. This specialization can be completed in the face-to-face modality.

MPSR 656 - Retail Merchandise Management credit(s): 3
MPSR 658 - Product Development in Fashion from Concept to Consumer credit(s): 3
Select Any Six (6) Credits
MPSE 600 - Business & Entrepreneurship credit(s): 3
MPSE 621 - Licensing credit(s): 3
MPSE 624 - The Retail Experience credit(s): 1.5
MPSM 614 - Global Luxury Brand Marketing in the Fashion Industry credit(s): 3
MPSR 625 - Fabric Fundamentals credit(s): 1.5
MPSR 655 - Principles of Visual Merchandising credit(s): 3
MPSS 606 - Supply Chain from an E-Commerce Perspective credit(s): 3

Specialization in Fashion and Lifestyle

12 Credits

The fashion industry requires both creative and strategic thinking, and students with a specialization in Fashion and Lifestyle can develop a unique skillset that combines both. LIM’s concentration in Fashion and Lifestyle will help students gain a more holistic understanding of business functions. This specialization can be completed in the face-to-face and online modalities.

MPSM 613 - Strategic Marketing Communications in the Fashion Industry credit(s): 3
Select Any Six (6) Credits
MPSE 600 - Business & Entrepreneurship credit(s): 3
MPSE 621 - Licensing credit(s): 3
MPSE 624 - The Retail Experience credit(s): 1.5
MPSM 614 - Global Luxury Brand Marketing in the Fashion Industry credit(s): 3
MPSR 625 - Fabric Fundamentals credit(s): 1.5
MPSR 655 - Principles of Visual Merchandising credit(s): 3
MPSR 658 - Product Development in Fashion from Concept to Consumer credit(s): 3
MPSS 606 - Supply Chain from an E-Commerce Perspective credit(s): 3

Specialization in Product Development and Sourcing

12 Credits

The specialization in Product Development and Sourcing will provide students with practical skills in areas such as vendor management, textile sciences, trend analysis, quality management, and negotiation. Product development and sourcing are key functions in the fashion industry, and graduates with specialized knowledge in these areas are better equipped to succeed in their careers. This specialization can be completed in the face-to-face modality.

MPSR 658 - Product Development in Fashion from Concept to Consumer credit(s): 3
MPSS 601 - The Relationship Between Fashion and the Supply Chain credit(s): 3
Select Any Six (6) Credits
MPSE 621 - Licensing credit(s): 3
MPSM 614 - Global Luxury Brand Marketing in the Fashion Industry credit(s): 3
MPSR 621 - Textiles: Fiber to Consumer credit(s): 3
MPSS 604 - Sustainable Sourcing credit(s): 3
MPSS 606 - Supply Chain from an E-Commerce Perspective credit(s): 3

Specialization in Sustainability in Fashion

12 Credits

The fashion industry is increasingly focused on sustainability as well as ethical and inclusive practices, and companies are looking for graduates who have knowledge and skills in these areas. Sustainability is driving innovation in the fashion industry, with new materials, production methods, and business models emerging. Graduates with a specialization in Sustainability in Fashion can help drive these innovations and contribute to a more sustainable and responsible industry. This specialization can be completed in the face-to-face modality.

MPSE 602 - Special Topics in Sustainability in Fashion credit(s): 3
MPSS 604 - Sustainable Sourcing credit(s): 3
Select Any Six (6) Credits
MPSE 600 - Business & Entrepreneurship credit(s): 3
MPSE 623 - Fashion Products: Measuring, Assessing and Minimizing Impacts credit(s): 3
MPSE 624 - The Retail Experience credit(s): 1.5
MPSM 614 - Global Luxury Brand Marketing in the Fashion Industry credit(s): 3
MPSR 625 - Fabric Fundamentals credit(s): 1.5
MPSS 606 - Supply Chain from an E-Commerce Perspective credit(s): 3

Notes:

For MS or MPS degree students, a minimum of 24 credits must be completed at LIM College.

Career Success Track

The Graduate Studies Program* offers a Career Success Track that consists of three required career internship or seminar courses across three consecutive semesters. These courses aim to provide students with real-world skills, knowledge, and experience to explore, prepare, and achieve their career goals.

* Not available in The Business of Cannabis program

Required Courses

CHOOSE TWO (2) CREDITS OF THE FOLLOWING:
MPSI 691 - Graduate Career Accelerator credit(s): 1
MPSI 692 - Graduate Career Launcher Internship credit(s): 1
MPSI 693 - Graduate Career Explorer Internship credit(s): 1
CHOOSE ONE (1) OF THE FOLLOWING:
MPSB 608 - Internship in The Business of Fashion
  credit(s): 3 or
MPSM 608 - Internship in Fashion Marketing
  credit(s): 3 or
MPSR 659 - Internship in Fashion Merchandising and Management
  credit(s) 3 or
MPSS 610 - Internship in Global Fashion Supply Chain Management
  credit(s) 3 or
MPSX 700 - Developing and Exercising Influence in Organizations
  credits(s): 3 or
MSCA 714 - Internship in Consumer Analytics
  credit(s) 3
In order to be afforded the maximum flexibility in fulfilling the track, students should declare the track at the start of their first semester.