Program Overview

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Luxury Brand Management, MBA

Program Overview

The on-campus Master of Business Administration in Luxury Brand Management at LIM College is a 39-credit, STEM-designated program. Students graduate with the knowledge and skills to succeed in the luxury sector of the fashion industry.

Entry Term and Application Status

• Entry Term: Fall 2025
• Application Status: Open

Program Description

Luxury goods span a wide range of categories, including high-end fashion apparel and accessories, fine jewelry, premium cosmetics, and more. Employers throughout the global luxury sector need skilled professionals who can lead the industry into the future.

Taught by industry professional faculty, LIM’s MBA degree program in Luxury Brand Management teaches you how to navigate the current digital landscape and utilize data-driven insights to inform the strategic decisions necessary for building and maintaining successful luxury brands.

Coursework features a blend of theoretical insights and practical applications through case studies, guest lectures, and real-world projects, with an emphasis on applied learning via hands-on activities and a capstone experience. Specializations in Consumer Analytics, Sustainability in Fashion, and Buying & Merchandising are offered, allowing you to tailor your education to your specific career goals and interests.

This program consists of 39 course credits and can be completed in two years.

Curriculum and Careers

MBA Courses

The Luxury Brand Management curriculum takes a transdisciplinary approach, blending digital technology, luxury management, marketing, and branding. Sample courses include:

• Luxury Brand Development and Analysis
• Applications of Financial Metrics
• Digital Marketing in the Fashion Industry
• Technology for Consumer Analytics

Students in LIM’s Luxury Brand Management MBA program can also opt to complete our Career Success Track, which consists of an internship or career seminar course in three consecutive semesters (additional tuition charge applies).

Program Specializations

Tailor your MBA program to your specific career goals and interests by choosing one of the following specializations:

• Consumer Analytics: Acquire the ability to develop data-driven insights into consumer behavior, preferences, and trends.
• Sustainability in Fashion: Learn about sustainable practices, ethical sourcing, and environmental impact as well as how to align luxury brands with continually evolving consumer values and regulatory standards.
• Buying & Merchandising: Focuses on skills in product selection, inventory management and market trend analysis that are crucial for optimizing product assortments, enhancing the consumer experience, and maximizing profitability.

International Student Information

This is a STEM-designated program. Graduate students on an F-1 visa who receive a STEM degree can apply for a 24-month extension of their post-completion OPT (Optional Practical Training) if they have a job/job offer from an E-Verify employer and meet the required criteria.

Students in this program may apply to do CPT (Curricular Practical Training) starting in their first semester.

Internship Opportunities

Students in the MBA in Luxury Brand Management can complete an internship as part of their degree program.

The industry connections you establish through an internship can help take your fashion business career to new heights.

LIM graduate students have interned at leading luxury brands and companies, including:

• Yves Saint Laurent
• Valentino
• Giorgio Armani
• Christian Louboutin
• Oscar de la Renta
• The Luxury Marketing Council

You can also opt to complete the Career Success Track, which consists of three internship courses across consecutive semesters that provide you with real-world experience to help attain your career goals (additional tuition charge applies).

Career Outcomes

This program’s focus on practical applications and best practices in the field of luxury brand management will prepare you to make a smooth transition into a range of roles.

Potential job titles for graduates with an MBA in Luxury Brand Management include, but are not limited to:

• Brand Manager
• Omnichannel Retail Strategist
• Customer Experience Manager
• Product Development Manager
• E-Commerce Analyst
• Management Analyst
• Operations Research Analyst

Why Study Luxury Brand Management at LIM

With a campus in the heart of New York City, LIM students are at the center of the fashion and business worlds and have an unparalleled immersive experience in the business of fashion and lifestyle.

The MBA in Luxury Brand Management focuses on industry trends and best practices, allowing students to understand the real-time challenges and opportunities in the luxury brand sector and meet evolving marketplace demands.

There's no better place to learn about the luxury sector than the city the brands call home.

LIM & the Fashion Industry

LIM is highly regarded for the quality of its business education and has longstanding connections throughout the fashion industry. As a result, MBA students have insider access to top fashion business professionals and prominent companies, as well as our robust alumni network.

Working closely with our faculty of industry professionals, LIM students benefit from their knowledge and real-world experience, establishing important connections and positioning themselves for success.

Student Life & Support Services

With abundant opportunities for professional development, career counseling, networking, internships, and more, LIM graduate students have the resources they need to feel confident in their career advancement preparation.

At the same time, our students come together to form a tight-knit community. Through involvement in various organizations and extracurricular activities, students can share common interests and form lifelong connections.

Faculty

• Dr. Kenneth M. Kambara
• Patty Mitropoulos
• Christopher Truhan
• John Simone
• Robyn Reitano
• Dr. Erin McKinstry
• Dr. Guy Adamo
• Dr. Ann Cunningham
• Dr. Herbert Sherman
• Bill Gaden
• Phyllis Shapiro
• Nick Young
• La-Dana Jenkins
• Jeanine Polizzi
• Ellen Sills-Levy
• Dr. Benjamin Czerwin
• Tracy Kebatta
• Dr. Eda Sanchez-Persampieri
• Beryl Jackowitz Solomon
• Dr. Dieago Miller
• Dr. Steve Cannella
• Ilka Jordan
• Morgan Blount
• Dr. O'Neira Brown
• Dionne L. Boyd
• Cat Colella-Graham
• Korinah Sodahlon
• Mark Yarish
• Alison Katz
• Dr. Gerard Becker
• Natalie Asmus
• Candice Daniels
• Collin Payne
• Dante Johnson
• David Loutfi
• Dr. Heather Morgan
• Neilson Persuad
• Nicole Rosenhouse

Related Programs

• Consumer Analytics, MS
• Fashion Marketing, MPS
• Fashion Merchandising and Retail Management, MPS
• The Business of Fashion, MPS