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International Accelerator Program

International Hospitality and Tourism Management

Because tourism is one of the top industries in South Carolina, we strive to offer our students ample opportunities to build relationships and experiences inside and outside the classroom. Gain industry insight from our world-renown faculty and find out why our programs have earned such distinguished rankings.

The College of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management also has several research centers and partnerships with organizations like:

  • South Carolina's only Center of Economic Excellence in Tourism and Economic Development 
  • The International Institute for Foodservice Research and Education
  • The International Tourism and Research Institute 
  • The Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Travel & Tourism Industry Center 

Admission Requirements

Requirements Direct Master's Accelerator Advanced Master's Accelerator Master's Accelerator
GPA 3.0 3.0 2.5
IELTS 7.0 6.5 (no sub-score below 6.0) 6.0 (no sub-score below 5.5)
TOEFL 94 80 (no sub-score below 18) 74 (no sub-score below 16)
Qualifying Undergraduate Degrees Any four-year undergraduate degree, or equivalent, from an accredited university.
Additional Entry Requirements (Direct MAP only)

Students must have successfully completed any undergraduate Principles of Finance course .

Statement of Purpose that demonstrates an understanding and interest in career prospects related to the degree.  One of the following*:

  • a minimum of two years of industry experience (resume required) OR 
  • a 4 year degree in a related field OR 
  • a GRE with a mimium score of 300 

*Students without this requirement met are invited to apply for conditional admission.                                                                                       
Available Entry Fall or Spring Fall or Spring Fall or Spring

Note: The MIHTM program does not require a thesis.

 

Sample Coursework:

  • HRSM Statistics (closed)
  • Hospitality Marketing Strategy
  • Services Management in Hospitality
  • Hospitality Finance Methods
  • Hospitality Systems and Policy

Progression Details

Program Credits Earned Towards Degree Progression Requirements
Direct Master's Accelerator 9 Not applicable - student is already enrolled in degree program 
Advanced Master's Accelerator  6 3.25 GPA with no course grade lower than a B and successful completion of the English language courses and the Professional Development and Analytical Skills workshops, seminars and modules 
Master's Accelerator  9  3.25 GPA with no course grade lower than a B and successful completion of the English language courses and the Professional Development and Analytical Skills workshops, seminars and modules
Pre-Sessional English
 		 0 Successful completion of all Pre-Sessional English program course content and approval from Master’s Accelerator team 

Total credits required for degree: 30 (no thesis required)

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