The accelerated bachelor's / master's degree program allows University of South Carolina undergraduates to take up to 12 hours of coursework (at 500- or 600-level) and receive both undergraduate and graduate credit for those hours. This makes it possible for students who are admitted into any graduate program in the College of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management to earn a master’s degree in less time  than the traditional term of study.

Who should consider enrolling in the program? 

Anyone who is thinking about getting a master’s degree in one of the college's programs:

• Master of International Hospitality and Tourism Management
• Master of Retail Innovation
• Master of Sport and Entertainment Management

Who is eligible? 

Any University of South Carolina undergraduate student who has completed at least 90 hours of undergraduate coursework and has a minimum GPA of 3.4 (overall as well as in their undergraduate major).

Admission to the accelerated bachelor's / master's degree program does not require application or admission to a graduate program, so students can start earning graduate degree credits before fully committing to graduate school. However, participation in the accelerated degree program also does not guarantee admission into a graduate program. A student wishing to be formally admitted to a graduate program applies to that program through the regular graduate admission process.

Will I have to write a thesis? 

The accelerated bachelor's / master's program offers thesis and non-thesis options. 

How do I participate in the program? 

Students are required to obtain the approval of their undergraduate advisor, the graduate director of the relevant graduate program, the Dean of the Graduate School, and the instructor for each course to be taken.

An Accelerated Bachelor's/Graduate Study Plan form (G-ABGSP) must be approved in order for the student to register for graduate course work. The required signatures should be obtained in the order indicated on the form. The form must be processed at the time of registration in order for the Graduate School to properly code the student for enrollment in a graduate course. The form may not be used retroactively for courses already taken and must be submitted prior to the add/drop date.

Get in Touch

Use our interest form to get more information or reach out directly to a member of our graduate marketing and recruitment team.

Christopher M. Harris, Ed.D.

Director of Graduate Marketing and Recruitment
College of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management

ch187@mailbox.sc.edu
803-777-9257

James Alami

Graduate Recruitment and Partnership Manager
College of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management

alamij@mailbox.sc.edu
803-767-6464