College of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management - College of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management

A powerful learning arena where passionate students, inspiring teachers and industry leaders come together to advance the world’s customer experience industries.

Welcome to the College of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management at the University of South Carolina! We are a community of travelers, sports fanatics, foodies, retail therapists and moment makers. But this isn’t a hobby. It’s business.

Industry expertise, experiential learning and career development are hallmarks of our education programs. The college is home to world-renowned faculty who are celebrated for advancing their fields as trailblazers and who are passionate about sharing their knowledge and experience with the next generation of leaders.

We have four primary fields of study: Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management; Interdisciplinary Studies; Retailing; and Sport and Entertainment Management. These industries have the power to connect cultures, inspire adventure, strengthen global economies and enrich people’s lives. It’s no wonder we love what we do.

HRSM News

U.S. Women's Open in South Carolina

The world's best female golfers came to South Carolina this month as Charleston hosted the 2019 U.S. Women's Open and UofSC students and alumni were there gaining valuable experience helping run the prestigious event.

June 2019 faculty, staff and alumni notes

Here's a quick list of just a few of the many accomplishments by faculty, staff and alumni in June!

Retailing professor wins Fulbright for work in Uzbekistan

The Fulbright program is one of the most famous and prestigious scholarship programs in the world, with 59 alumni who also have Nobel Prizes and 82 Pulitzer Prize winners. Many people in academia try throughout their career and never win a Fulbright Scholarship. Professor Mark Rosenbaum, chair of the retailing department, now has three.

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