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Summer Courses

Make the most of your summer by taking classes with the University of South Carolina's College of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management.

Study from wherever you are and around your schedule!

Graduate faster: Graduate on time by earning credits all year, not just in the fall and spring. 

Earn a minor: Summer classes allow you to efficiently add a minor and access courses that normally fill up quickly.

Knock out a challenging course: Summer courses help students successfully complete tougher classes by providing a focused, accelerated format. Some classes can be completed in just three weeks!

HRSM 2023 Summer Courses*

Open to all USC students! Courses may be used for major, minor, cognate or elective credits. More information about HRSM’s summer courses can be found at the College of HRSM bulletin

*J and Q1A courses are taught 100% online. Please note that this schedule is subject to change.

For an explanation of session dates, please visit the University Registrar's summer schedule page.

CRN Course Section Title Description Session Primary Instructor
70325 HRSM 795 001 Field Project in Hospitality, Retail, and Sport Management Work experience and participation in management decision-making in a hospitality/tourism, retail, or sport/entertainment business environment. Positions assigned on an individual basis with emphasis on oral and written communication skills, planning, and problem solving. 3S0 Shapiro, Stephen L.
70325 HRSM 795 001 Field Project in HRSM Work experience and participation in management decision-making in a hospitality/tourism, retail, or sport/entertainment business environment. Positions assigned on an individual basis with emphasis on oral and written communication skills, planning, and problem solving. 3S0 Shapiro, Stephen L.
70326 SPTE 240 J10 Business Law Formation of contracts and their operation as they apply to business; promissory notes and checks; agency and employment. 3S2  
70327 SPTE 295 J10 Internship I in Sport and Entertainment Management Supervised work experience in a sport or entertainment management area selected by the student with approval of advisor. Contract approved by advisor or department chair is required for undergraduate students. Prerequisites: SPTE 195, SPTE 201 and SPTE 274. Graduation with Leadership Distinction: GLD: Professional and Civic Engagement Leadership Experiences Experiential Learning: Experiential Learning Opportunity 3S0 Dunn, Matthew
70328 SPTE 295 J11 Internship I in Sport and Entertainment Management Supervised work experience in a sport or entertainment management area selected by the student with approval of advisor. Contract approved by advisor or department chair is required for undergraduate students. Prerequisites: SPTE 195, SPTE 201 and SPTE 274. Graduation with Leadership Distinction: GLD: Professional and Civic Engagement Leadership Experiences Experiential Learning: Experiential Learning Opportunity 3S0 Dunn, Matthew
70329 SPTE 295 J12 Internship I in Sport and Entertainment Management Supervised work experience in a sport or entertainment management area selected by the student with approval of advisor. Contract approved by advisor or department chair is required for undergraduate students. Prerequisites: SPTE 195, SPTE 201 and SPTE 274. Graduation with Leadership Distinction: GLD: Professional and Civic Engagement Leadership Experiences Experiential Learning: Experiential Learning Opportunity 3S0 Taylor, Steven E.
70330 SPTE 399 001 Independent Study Students will have an opportunity to explore a specific area of sport and entertainment management. Individual students will identify an area of study related to sport and entertainment management and complete a research paper on this topic under the guidance of the instructor. Graduation with Leadership Distinction: GLD: Research 3S0  
70331 SPTE 444 002 Sports and Entertainment Event Management Application of management principles to sports and entertainment events. Prerequisites: SPTE 380, SPTE 440. 3S3 Truell, Laura S.
70332 SPTE 495 J10 Internship II in Sport and Entertainment Management Placement with a sport or entertainment organization for a supervised learning experience in the student’s career specialization area. Prerequisites: SPTE 440 and 444; 114 credit hours. Graduation with Leadership Distinction: GLD: Professional and Civic Engagement Internships Experiential Learning: Experiential Learning Opportunity 3S0 Graham, Paul T.
70333 SPTE 495 J11 Internship II in Sport and Entertainment Management Placement with a sport or entertainment organization for a supervised learning experience in the student’s career specialization area. Prerequisites: SPTE 440 and 444; 114 credit hours. Graduation with Leadership Distinction: GLD: Professional and Civic Engagement Internships Experiential Learning: Experiential Learning Opportunity 3S0 Dunn, Matthew
70334 SPTE 701 001 Management in the Sport and Entertainment Industry Management principles in the sport and entertainment industry. 3S3 Koesters, Todd C.
70335 SPTE 798 001 Directed Study in Sport and Entertainment Management Independent study for advanced students under faculty supervision. May be taken twice for degree credit. 3S0 Shapiro, Stephen L.
70346 HRTM 290 001 Hospitality & Tourism Prac Supervised full-time work experience in an area of the hospitality and tourism industry, selected by the student and approved by the practicum coordinator. 400 hours required for 6 credit hours, 200 hours required for 3 credit hours. Graduation with Leadership Distinction: GLD: Professional and Civic Engagement Internships. Experiential Learning: Experiential Learning Opportunity 3S0 Chavis, Jessica P.
70348 HRTM 495 001 Hospitality & Tourism Intrnshp Structured industry practical experience in a hospitality or tourism company. 400 hours required. Prerequisites: C or better in HRTM 344; C or better in HRTM 110 or HRTM 280. Graduation with Leadership Distinction: GLD: Professional and Civic Engagement Internships. Experiential Learning: Experiential Learning Opportunity. 3S0 Richardson, Ashley G.
70349 HRTM 270 001 Quantity Food Production The basics of food production from storeroom to consumer. Various techniques of storage, preparation, merchandising, and menu-planning, as well as the many aspects of service. One lecture and three laboratory hours per week. 3S3 Lybrand, Robert T.
70495 SPTE 110 J10 Sport and Entertainment in American Life The American sport and entertainment enterprise: background, influences, and trends; collegiate and professional sport organizations; ownership and unionization; media portrayals. 3S1 Truell, Laura S.
70496 SPTE 110 J11 Sport and Entertainment in American Life The American sport and entertainment enterprise: background, influences, and trends; collegiate and professional sport organizations; ownership and unionization; media portrayals. 3S2 Mercado, Haylee U.
70497 SPTE 202 J10 Introduction to Live Entertainment Management The study of underlying themes in entertainment management and its application to music, family shows, and other live entertainment business venues. 3S1 Graham, Paul T.
70498 SPTE 202 J11 Introduction to Live Entertainment Management The study of underlying themes in entertainment management and its application to music, family shows, and other live entertainment business venues. 3S2 Shaomian, Armen
70499 SPTE 410 J10 Sport and Entertainment in Popular Culture Investigation of sport and entertainment as critical facets of American society. 3S2 Nagel, Mark S.
70509 RETL 295 001 Retailing Practicum Supervised work experience in an area of the retail industry, selected by the student and approved by the instructor. Experiential Learning: Experiential Learning Opportunity. 3S0  
70510 RETL 495 001 Retailing Internship Supervised work experience within the retail industry that links classroom learning and student interest with the acquisition of knowledge in an applied work setting. Prerequisites: RETL 295. Graduation with Leadership Distinction: GLD: Professional and Civic Engagement Internships. Experiential Learning: Experiential Learning Opportunity. 3S0  
70512 RETL 592 001 Retl/Fsh Merch Fld Study Study of international/domestic fashion manufacturers, retailers, ancillary businesses, and selected resident buying offices. May be repeated once for credit. Must be in good standing with a 2.0 GPA or better; No pending or past judicial council infractions. 3S3 Edwards, Karen E.
70563 HRTM 110 J10 Intro-Hospitality Indstr. History, growth, developments, and future opportunities in the hospitality industry. 3S1 Hendry, George M.
70564 HRTM 228 J10 Purchasing and Controls A study of the major foods, beverages, and supplies that are purchased in hotels, motels, and food-service establishments as well as techniques on how to control their distribution within the operation. 3S3 Lybrand, Robert T.
70565 HRTM 280 J10 Foundations of Tourism Basic introduction to the social science of tourism in the US and the world, including definitional issues, motivations for travel, factors influencing demand-side and supply-side growth, the tourism product, market segmentation and marketing, socioeconomic, and ecological impacts, and destination life cycle dynamics. May not be used to satisfy Carolina Core requirements for HRTM majors. Carolina Core: GSS. 3S2 Basurto Cedeno, Estefania Mercedes
70566 HRTM 340 J10 Nutrition The utilization of food by the body; menu planning and food production for institutions in relation to regular and modified diets. 3S5 Knapp, William R.
70568 HRTM 440 J10 Svcs Mgmt Hosptlty & Tourism Management issues pertinent to quality service delivery in hospitality and tourism organizations. 3S2 Martin, Drew G.
70573 RETL 115 J10 Fashion History: A Global View Examination of influences on fashion throughout history both domestically and globally. 3S4 Bickle, Marianne C.
70574 RETL 261 J10 Principles of Accounting I A study of the accounting cycle with emphasis on preparation and analysis of financial statements. 3S2 Williams, Daniel J.
70575 RETL 262 J10 Principles of Accounting II A study of the preparation and interpretation of corporate financial statements with an emphasis on analysis and decision making techniques. Prerequisites: RETL 261. 3S2 Williams, Daniel J.
70578 RETL 485 J10 Multi-National Retailing Retail operations within foreign environments. 3S4 Brosdahl, Deborah J.
70711 RETL 366 J10 Retail Buying Planning, purchasing, and controlling inventories. Prerequisites: RETL 261. 3S1 Watson, Michael R.
70713 HRSM 301 J10 HRSM Prof Dev Seminar Strategies, tactics, and requisite skills for career success in the hospitality, retail, sport, entertainment, and technology industries. Course must be taken prior to HRSM internship. Graduation with Leadership Distinction: GLD: Community Service, GLD: Professional and Civic Engagement Internships 3S4 Crick, Collin W.
70714 HRTM 260 J10 Hotel Management Students will gain an overview of the hotel industry by exploring each of the major sectors of this industry including lodging, food & beverage, and housekeeping. 3S1 Kubickova, Marketa
70734 SPTE 274 J10 Computer Applications in Hospitality, Retail, and Sport Management Administrative tasks for computer usage, including software and hardware selection, applications, and solutions. 3S1 Crews, Tena B.
70735 SPTE 274 J11 Computer Applications in Hospitality, Retail, and Sport Management Administrative tasks for computer usage, including software and hardware selection, applications, and solutions. 3S2 Hur, Chan Hyeon
70867 SPTE 899 001 Dissertation Preparation Assists students through the proposal and dissertation writing process. 3S0  
70883 SPTE 495 J12 Internship II in Sport and Entertainment Management Placement with a sport or entertainment organization for a supervised learning experience in the student’s career specialization area. Prerequisites: SPTE 440 and 444; 114 credit hours. Graduation with Leadership Distinction: GLD: Professional and Civic Engagement Internships Experiential Learning: Experiential Learning Opportunity 3S0 Taylor, Steven E.
70945 SPTE 899 002 Dissertation Preparation Assists students through the proposal and dissertation writing process. 3S0  
70996 SPTE 440 J11 Sport and Entertainment Business and Finance Economic and finance theories applied to the management of sport and entertainment organizations. Prerequisites: FINA 363 or FINA 333. 3S1 Watanabe, Nicholas M.
71028 RETL 261 J11 Principles of Accounting I A study of the accounting cycle with emphasis on preparation and analysis of financial statements. 3S1 Ellison, Kristy P.
71029 RETL 262 J12 Principles of Accounting II A study of the preparation and interpretation of corporate financial statements with an emphasis on analysis and decision making techniques. Prerequisites: RETL 261. 3S1 Ellison, Kristy P.
71030 RETL 265 J10 Principles of Retailing Management methods, location analysis, store organization, personnel, planning, buying and pricing techniques, and customer service policies for retail firms. 3S3 Moody, Michael B.
71031 RETL 350 J10 Sales Strategies Theories, principles, and techniques of personal selling with application to different buyer-seller situations. 3S4 Moody, Michael B.
71207 RETL 242 J10 HRSM Professional Comm Theory, processes, and applications of business communications. Prerequisites: C or better in ENGL 101 and ENGL 102. Graduation with Leadership Distinction: GLD: Professional and Civic Engagement Leadership Experiences 3S4 Richardson, Ashley G.
71209 HRTM 344 J10 Personnel Org. & Suprv. Recruitment, selection, utilization, and development of human resources; role of supervisors in management and personnel administration. Cross-listed course: RETL 344. 3S4 Kim, Kawon
71242 SPTE 655 J56 Social Media in Live Entertainment and Sport In-depth investigation of social networks, digital platforms, and online marketing for the live entertainment and sport industries. 3S2 Ballouli, Khalid W.
71265 SPTE 201 J10 Introduction to Sport Management Introduction to sport management industry career fields. 3S1 Southall, Richard M.
71266 SPTE 201 J11 Introduction to Sport Management Introduction to sport management industry career fields. 3S2 Hwang, Yongjin
71267 SPTE 380 J10 Sport and Entertainment Marketing Marketing theory and practice and how it relates and applies to sport and entertainment. Prerequisites: MKTG 350. 3S1 Shapiro, Stephen L.
71268 SPTE 385 J10 Ethics in Sport and Entertainment Business The objective of this course is to familiarize students with the ethical issues that exist in the business of sport and entertainment. Students will learn theories of ethics and how they relate to issues faced by managers in the sport and entertainment industry. Ethical theories and philosophies – deontology, utilitarianism, and virtue - will be driving the discussions and understandings of ethical decision-making in this class. Carolina Core: VSR Graduation with Leadership Distinction: GLD: Professional and Civic Engagement Leadership Experiences 3S1 Gillentine, John A.
71269 SPTE 385 J11 Ethics in Sport and Entertainment Business The objective of this course is to familiarize students with the ethical issues that exist in the business of sport and entertainment. Students will learn theories of ethics and how they relate to issues faced by managers in the sport and entertainment industry. Ethical theories and philosophies – deontology, utilitarianism, and virtue - will be driving the discussions and understandings of ethical decision-making in this class. Carolina Core: VSR Graduation with Leadership Distinction: GLD: Professional and Civic Engagement Leadership Experiences 3S2 Yan, Cheng
71312 SPTE 799 J50 Thesis Preparation Thesis preparation in sport and entertainment management. 3S0  
71357 SPTE 444 001 Sports and Entertainment Event Management Application of management principles to sports and entertainment events. Prerequisites: SPTE 380, SPTE 440. 3S3 Mercado, Haylee U.
71446 SPTE 203 J10 Introduction to Event and Venue Management An overview of the history, impact, types, and trends of events and venues, the principles of event planning, the role of venues, and career options in each field. 3S1  
71447 SPTE 203 J11 Introduction to Event and Venue Management An overview of the history, impact, types, and trends of events and venues, the principles of event planning, the role of venues, and career options in each field. 3S2 Jeralds, Adonis S.
71496 HRTM 450 J10 Hospitality & Tourism Mktg Application of marketing principles and promotional techniques to the hospitality and travel industry. 3S1 Meng, Fang
71633 RETL 425 J10 Customer Experience Management Study of customer trends and experience management. Prerequisites: C or better in RETL 265. 3S4 Kim, Jiyeon
71634 RETL 351 J10 Retail Entrepreneurship Essentials of creating and operating a new retail venture in physical and virtual environments. 3S3 Park, Joohyung
71663 SPTE 295 J13 Internship I in Sport and Entertainment Management Supervised work experience in a sport or entertainment management area selected by the student with approval of advisor. Contract approved by advisor or department chair is required for undergraduate students. Prerequisites: SPTE 195, SPTE 201 and SPTE 274. Graduation with Leadership Distinction: GLD: Professional and Civic Engagement Leadership Experiences Experiential Learning: Experiential Learning Opportunity 3S0 Taylor, Steven E.
71701 SPTE 899 003 Dissertation Preparation Assists students through the proposal and dissertation writing process. 3S0  
71718 RETL 295 002 Retailing Practicum Supervised work experience in an area of the retail industry, selected by the student and approved by the instructor. Experiential Learning: Experiential Learning Opportunity. 3S6 Kim, Jung-Hwan
72065 HRSM 788 J50 Business Research and Analytics in Hospitality, Retail and Sports Management The course is structured to help students apply concepts of scientific inquiry in practical business problems in the field of hospitality/tourism, retail, and sport management. This course will provide the student with an understanding of the process and the tools to support business problem identification, research design, information/data collection, data analytics, result visualization, and managerial decision-making of business cases. 3S2 Ballouli, Khalid W.
72065 HRSM 788 J50 HRSM Research & Analytics The course is structured to help students apply business research methods in the field of hospitality/tourism, retail, and sport management. This course will provide the student with an understanding of the process and the tools to support business problem identification, research design, information/data collection, data analytics, result visualization, and managerial decision-making of business cases. 3S2 Ballouli, Khalid W.
72066 SPTE 760 J50 Principles of Sport and Entertainment Marketing This course is designed to provide a foundation in the principles of sport and entertainment marketing. Prerequisites: Undergraduate marketing class or equivalent. 3S1 Shapiro, Stephen L.
72067 SPTE 790 J50 Sport and Entertainment Finance This course examines financial information necessary to perform the usual duties and responsibilities associated with sport facilities, programs and organizations. 3S1 Watanabe, Nicholas M.
72222 RETL 250 J10 Sustainability in Fashion Examination of concepts, practices, and opportunities of fashion sustainability (such as social and environmental responsibility) available to designers, developers and consumers. 3S5 Watts, Donna H.
72238 HRSM 497 J10 Senior Seminar Integration of prior academic work through the examination of problem inquiry, conduct of research, application of a solution development and the completion of a research paper. Prerequisites: Senior status, and HRSM student (SPTE, HRTM, RETL, or BAIS). 3S1 Bickle, Marianne C.
72287 RETL 310 J10 Digital Retailing Development of a comprehensive plan for implementing a retailing business online via digital technology. Prerequisites: RETL 265. 3S3 Park, Joohyung
72288 RETL 487 J10 Retail Management Strategies Application of strategic management principles and models to competitive behavior in retailing. Prerequisites: RETL 366. 3S3 Campbell, Jeffrey M.
72305 HRTM 375 J10 Wine, Beverage and Culture This course provides a broad base of knowledge, covering all commercially relevant beverages including origins, tradition and culture. 3S2 Strick, Sandra K.
72318 RETL 330 J10 Asset Protection for Retailers Examination of asset protection and risk management issues which affect the retailing industry, such as retail risk assessment and response, loss prevention, employee-related risks, facility security, crisis management, and intellectual property protection. Prerequisites: RETL 265. 3S2 Watson, Michael R.
72319 RETL 369 J10 Retail Promotion Planning and executing retail promotion strategies. 3S2 Byun, Sang-Eun
72320 RETL 495 002 Retailing Internship Supervised work experience within the retail industry that links classroom learning and student interest with the acquisition of knowledge in an applied work setting. Prerequisites: RETL 295. Graduation with Leadership Distinction: GLD: Professional and Civic Engagement Internships. Experiential Learning: Experiential Learning Opportunity. 3S6 Kim, Jung-Hwan
72333 SPTE 450 J10 Sales in Sport and Entertainment Business Students will be provided with an overview of the sales process and learn how the sales process applies to sport and entertainment while using hands on exercises to perpetuate the understanding of the importance of sales. Prerequisites: MKTG 350. 3S1 Todd, Samuel Y.
72336 HRTM 364 J10 Conference & Meeting Planning Planning and managing conferences and meetings in the tourism industry. 3S2 Jeong, Miyoung
72339 HRSM 495 J10 Internship The internship is a supervised work experience in the student’s major area of study. 3S6  
72901 SPTE 101 001 The Student-Athlete Experience Examination of the functions and resources the university provides for students transitioning to college and the problems common to the first-year student-athlete experience. 3S2  
72942 SPTE 495 J13 Internship II in Sport and Entertainment Management Placement with a sport or entertainment organization for a supervised learning experience in the student’s career specialization area. Prerequisites: SPTE 440 and 444; 114 credit hours. Graduation with Leadership Distinction: GLD: Professional and Civic Engagement Internships Experiential Learning: Experiential Learning Opportunity 3S0  
73074 HRTM 590 J10 Special Topics in HRTM: Hospitality and Tourism Innovation & Entrepreneurship Advanced concepts, issues, and trends in the hospitality and tourism industry. May be taken twice for degree credit. 3S1 Hudson, Simon
73128 RETL 362 J10 Principles of Customer Service Essential skills necessary to manage successful service operations, including retail, e-commerce, hospitality/tourism, food/beverage, and sports/event organizations. 3S5 Kim, Jiyeon
73336 SPTE 415 J10 Sport in Film This class invites students to consider a variety of classic and contemporary, international and domestic sports films featuring heroes and villains from baseball, basketball, boxing, football, soccer and other sports stages. Students will develop a rhetorical analysis of socially significant sport films after exposure to numerous critical perspectives. 3S2 Yan, Cheng
73337 SPTE 444 003 Sports and Entertainment Event Management Application of management principles to sports and entertainment events. Prerequisites: SPTE 380, SPTE 440. 3S2  
73341 SPTE 640 J50 Venue Management: Principles and Practices Managing public assembly facilities and venues. Prerequisites: SPTE 203 or equivalent. 3S2 Jeralds, Adonis S.
73342 SPTE 730 J50 Advanced Sport and the Law Advanced knowledge of the legal issues that frequently arise in the context of sport will be covered. The focus of the course is law as it applies to sport as well as how the law affects participants, spectators, sport organizations, and facility managers, among others. 3S2 Koesters, Todd C.
73377 HRTM 275 J10 Intro Bev Management Introduction to Beverage Management, is an introductory course designed to give students a broad understanding of the beverage industry. 3S1 Knezevich, Christopher R.
73532 RETL 237 J10 The Changing Consumer Mrktlplc The economic problems of everyday life presented within a business framework, promoting the student’s well-being as a consumer. Consideration is given to the economics of consumption, real income, consumer buying, consumer protection, operations leading to family prosperity, security, and estate planning. 3S5 Watts, Donna H.
73597 RETL 462 J10 Merchandise Mgt. Strategy The knowledge of the principles of merchandising as applied in manufacturing and retailing business organization and understanding of the retail buyer’s role in merchandise management including merchandise planning, negotiating, buying, pricing, assorting, and timing. Prerequisites: RETL 366 and RETL 368. 3S3 Park, Joohyung
73756 SPTE 399 002 Independent Study Students will have an opportunity to explore a specific area of sport and entertainment management. Individual students will identify an area of study related to sport and entertainment management and complete a research paper on this topic under the guidance of the instructor. Graduation with Leadership Distinction: GLD: Research 3S0  
73767 SPTE 798 002 Directed Study in Sport and Entertainment Management Independent study for advanced students under faculty supervision. May be taken twice for degree credit. 3S0  
74020 SPTE 101 002 The Student-Athlete Experience Examination of the functions and resources the university provides for students transitioning to college and the problems common to the first-year student-athlete experience. 3S4  
74039 SPTE 330 J10 The Summer Olympic Games Examination of the Summer Olympic Games and its impact on sport, entertainment, hospitality, tourism and the host community. 3S1 Mihalik, Brian J.
74040 SPTE 590 J56 Topic: History of the Sport Business Investigation of Special topics pertinent to the sport and entertainment management industry. Content varies by title. May be repeated twice. 3S4 Brown, Matthew T.
74041 SPTE 440 J10 Sport and Entertainment Business and Finance Economic and finance theories applied to the management of sport and entertainment organizations. Prerequisites: FINA 363 or FINA 333. 3T3 Regan, Thomas H.
74277 RETL 216 J10 History of Designers Survey of influential fashion designers since 1857, examining their design influences and their contributions to fashion. 3S2 Willis, Molly H.
74372 HRTM 390 001 Special Topics in HRTM Concepts, issues, and trends in the hospitality and tourism industry. 3S1 Hudson, Simon
74917 RETL 201 J10 Explr. Retl. Mgt & Fash. Merc. Exploration of retail management and fashion merchandising curriculum and careers. 3S4 Marcocci, Joan M.

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