One of the nation's best colleges for degree programs, research and industry advancement
in hospitality, tourism, retail, fashion merchandising, and sport and entertainment.
Welcome to the College of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management at the University
of South Carolina! The college offers degrees in:
The College of HRSM is a powerful learning arena where passionate students, inspiring
teachers and industry leaders come together to advance the world's consumer experience
industries. These industries have the power to connect cultures, inspire adventure,
strengthen global economies and enrich people’s lives.
Real-world experience, career development and innovative courses are hallmarks of
our top-ranked degree programs. The college is home to world-renowned faculty who
are celebrated for advancing their fields and who are passionate about sharing their
knowledge and experience with the next generation of leaders. The College of HRSM
also features a diverse suite of research centers that are shaping the future of our
industries through knowledge and discovery.
HRSM News
An uneven field: Study explores the gendered dynamics of inspirational labor in sport
Tarlan Chahardovali, an assistant professor in the University of South Carolina’s Department of Sport and Entertainment Management, and Christopher McLeod, an assistant professor at the University of Florida, have developed the concept of inspirational labor as part of a study exploring the extra work that professional female athletes do for the future of their sports.
June 2023 HRSM student, faculty, staff and alumni notes
Miriam Feng accepted a new position as finance voyager with Ritz-Carlton in Aruba, Jung-Hwan Kim published research in Telematics and Informatics, Nikki O'Brien accepted a promotion to senior director, promotions marketing with the Harlem Globetrotters, and Lindsey Zybrick was named to the International Association of Venue Managers Foundation's Class of 2023 30 Under 30!
Summer '23 Work Hard, Play Hard Photo Contest!
The #WorkHardPlayHard Photo Contest, hosted by the College of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management, invites all University of South Carolina students, alumni, faculty and staff to enter their best pictures showing the moments and experiences that are making the summer of '23 memorable.
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