The Fashion Merchandising curriculum allows students to combine a myriad of academic majors, such as marketing, public relations, management, economics, and journalism, with a Fashion Merchandising minor, giving them dual knowledge and skills that will enhance status with future employers. Proximity to fashion centers has afforded LIU's fashion students opportunities for jobs and internships in the industry and to interact with masters of the retailing and design universe, including the head of menswear for Ralph Lauren, executives from Macy's, and President of the Americana Manhasset Deidre Costa Major. The faculty is led by Cherie Serota, co-founder of an international apparel company whose experience includes work in the buying, fashion, and marketing offices at Saks Fifth Avenue and Henri Bendel.