Internships can be an invaluable tool to add workplace experience to your resume, hone the skills you've learned in class, and make professional connections to help advance your career.
During their final semester, all LIM's master's degree students complete a 3-credit, 21-hour per week internship (which includes an in-class component) or take an advanced management course.
Learn by Doing
From luxury brands to retail giants; PR and marketing firms to publishers; entertainment conglomerates to savvy startups—our students gain workplace experience at industry-leading companies.
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Types of Graduate Internships
3-Credit Internship
You can complete this internship in your final semester at the company of your choice. Spend a minimum of 21 hours per week interning in a position related to your graduate program and area of career interest.
Career Success Track
The Career Success Track* consists of three required career internship or seminar courses across three consecutive semesters.
These courses provide you with real-world skills, knowledge, and experience to explore, prepare, and achieve your career goals.
*Additional tuition fee required. Not available in The Business of Cannabis program.
Career Exploration Internship
Looking for additional industry experience? Complete an optional 1-credit internship (including an online class component) in the first and/or second semester of your master’s program.*
*Additional tuition fee required
Where do graduate students intern?
- Alexander Wang
- American Eagle Outfitters
- Authentic Brands Group
- Christian Louboutin
- Clarins USA
- DKNY
- Elemis
- Giorgio Armani Corporation
- House of Puff
- Hugo Boss
- ICER Brands
- Kith
- Kleinfeld Bridal
- Luxury Marketing Council
- Marimekko
- Max Mara
- Nordstrom
- Oscar de la Renta
- Ross Stores
- Salvatore Ferragamo
- Sandro & Maje
- Scotch & Soda
- Stuart Weitzman
- Tibi
- Tory Burch
- Valentino
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My Dream Come True, Working at Salvatore Ferragamo
Coming from India, Jessy has been surrounded by a diverse and inclusive environment at LIM College. Exploring New York and everything it has to offer, Jessy is now earning her master’s degree in Fashion Merchandising and Retail Management. Through exercising the CPT (Curricular Practical Training) benefit available to F-1 students, she is a Merchandising Intern at Salvatore Ferragamo.
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- Jessy Asok Kumar
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