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Visual Studies, BBA
Entry Term:
Spring & Fall 2025
Application Status:
Open
LIM College’s on-campus Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Visual Studies degree program is hands-on and studio-based, allowing students to develop a deep understanding of visual language across creative disciplines.
Visual Studies Program Overview
Accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), the BBA in Visual Studies program takes a cross-disciplinary approach to learning the fundamental areas of visual communication.
Why Major in Visual Studies at LIM
The bachelor’s degree in Visual Studies is a business degree. Visual communication is crucial for a multitude of brands and businesses throughout fashion and lifestyle. LIM is proud to offer a one-of-a-kind program that combines creative and visual skills with core business competencies.
LIM & the Fashion Industry
LIM students learn from professionals in the field and are able to develop strong relationships with faculty and guest lecturers thanks to small, intimate class sizes. Faculty members are active professionals and visual artists, with experience at places such as Macy’s Herald Square, Shopify, and Bergdorf Goodman. Plus, LIM’s longstanding ties to the fashion and lifestyle industry open the door for internships and other real-world learning opportunities, including collaborative industry projects and competitions.
With close proximity to an array of fashion and lifestyle resources in New York City, LIM students join a network of leading professionals and successful alumni, enhancing their academic experience and allowing them to build their resumes and portfolios.
Student Life & Support Services
Feeling supported is essential to having a successful college experience. LIM offers a range of academic resources, counseling services, career development opportunities, and extracurricular programs.
Visual Studies majors can also participate in study abroad trips and various student organizations, honing their skills and making meaningful contributions to the campus community. This may include being involved in The Lexington Line student magazine, the annual LIM Fashion Show, and more.
Student and Faculty Voices
“As a Visual Studies major, many of my classes are hands-on, which I love because we are creating and building projects that we can add to our resume and portfolios.”
Sohl Garibaldo ‘24
Lake Elsinore, CA
“What appealed to me specifically about Visual Studies was how the classes really cater to what you want to create. LIM has been really helpful in expanding my conceptual ideas and helping me to execute them.”
Romy Jankelowitz ‘24
Sydney, Australia
“What is unique about the program here at LIM is that we’re preparing students not only with a visual skill set, but also for the business world.”
Laurel Lueders
Chair, Visual Studies Department
LIM students are talented and creative, and it shows through in whatever they do.
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Start your creative and hands-on learning experience in the Bachelor of Business Administration in Visual Studies degree program at LIM College.
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