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

Going up

University of South Carolina's School of Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management recently jumped eight spots in the ShanghaiRanking's Global Rankings of Academic Subjects 2018.

Model Mentor: Sporty Jeralds

Sporty Jeralds was a teacher and mentor long before he became a professor of sport and entertainment management at the University of South Carolina, and long before educating young people was part of his job description.

Veteran spotlight: Veshannah Lovelace

Veshannah Lovelace has spent almost half her life serving her country, and her passion for leadership and new challenges has prepared her for a new career in her civilian life.

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