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
Caribbean Calling
Happy people, warm island breezes, colorful festivals and the taste of pastechi are just a few of the things Zahria Barber discovered she loves about Aruba. But what's more, she discovered a love for meeting new people and exploring the world.
Aloha
An old saying tells us that if you find a job you love, you’ll never have to work a day in your life. Tayler Metivier has embraced that philosophy, and it’s led her to finding her path at the University of South Carolina and a solid foundation for an incredibly successful career.
Sport Entertainment and Venues Tomorrow (SEVT) Conference honors outstanding leaders
The Sport Entertainment and Venues Tomorrow (SEVT) Conference honored two outstanding leaders in the field of sport and entertainment management at its annual awards luncheon November 15, 2018 in Columbia, South Carolina.
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DEPARTMENT OF RETAILING
From e-commerce to fashion merchandising to customer relationship and store management,
the University of South Carolina’s Department of Retailing is preparing the next generation
of leaders in an exciting and evolving industry.
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