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
Harvest Hope CEO Erinn Rowe brings business solutions to food insecurity
When Erinn Rowe first arrived at Harvest Hope’s headquarters on Columbia’s Shop Road, the new CEO turned her desk to face the window for a view of the on-site food pantry. Seeing the community’s need firsthand can be difficult, but for Rowe, it’s a necessary reminder of why her work matters.
USC sport and entertainment management Ph.D. student named SEC Emerging Scholar
Now in his third year as a Ph.D. student, Kemardo Tyrell has become the first student from USC's College of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management to be named an SEC Emerging Scholar.
School of Hospitality and Tourism Management launches search for top leadership position
The University of South Carolina is searching for the next director of its School of Hospitality and Tourism Management. The selected candidate will take the helm of a dynamic academic unit comprised of four degree programs, four research centers and institutes, an on-campus restaurant and event venue, 32 full-time faculty and staff and nearly 600 students.
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