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.
The college's primary fields of study are:
Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management ;
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
Win a trip to New York Fashion Week!
The University of South Carolina’s Department of Retailing, UofSC Trademark Licensing and IMG College Licensing are teaming up to provide two UofSC students with a free trip to New York City to represent UofSC at New York Fashion Week in February 2020.
Airman works toward master’s degree at UofSC while serving his country
The first words visitors see at the U.S. Air Force website are “We do the impossible every day.” As an airman, husband and father of two working toward his second master’s degree while on active duty, Tech. Sgt. Matthew Sigmon has learned that the slogan is true, and that the key word is “we.”
Category management partnership opens new career opportunities for UofSC students
Product placement, inventory decisions and other analytic decisions are part of the lucrative and fast-growing segment of the retailing industry known as category management. A new partnership is opening doors to that job market for University of South Carolina retail management students.
Preserving a family tradition
Anna and Bob Williams founded Lizard's Thicket in 1977. While the company has grown from that first Columbia eatery to 15 locations and more than 700 employees, it remains a family business. UofSC students are now part of that family, thanks to The Bob and Anna Tronco Williams Lizard's Thicket Scholarship Support Fund, established by Anna and Bob's children to honor their parents and help students succeed.
November 2019 faculty, staff and alumni notes
Here’s a quick list of just a few of the accomplishments and milestones from across the college this month!
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HRSM STUDY ABROAD
The College of HRSM has many exciting opportunities for students to enrich their educational
experiences by studying in the world's most incredible countries.
Check out our upcoming study abroad trips!
McCutchen House
Early Pie Pick Up: Fri. & Mon., Nov. 22 & 25, 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Pie Pick Up: Tues., Nov. 26, 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Location: Parking lot behind McCutchen House
Order your pies here
