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
Inside the rink: HRSM students score big with Gamecock Hockey
The University of South Carolina's popular club hockey team is providing a number of HRSM students invaluable first-hand experience of what it takes to run a sports team.
Cool Classes Fall 2024
The College of HRSM has three classes included in this year's edition of Cool Classes! Among the trio for the Fall 2024 semester are The Summer Olympic Games (SPTE 330), Coffee, Tea and Non-Alcoholic Beverages (HTMT 373), and Wedding Planning (HTMT 362).
Rwandan native makes sacrifices to build his career — and his country
Aaron Gaga was born in 1987 as an unwelcome refugee in Uganda, his parents having fled his native Rwanda because of conflict. Thirty years after the Rwandan genocide, he is now a graduate student in the University of South Carolina’s highly ranked Master of Sport and Entertainment Management program, pursuing his master's degree in an effort to advance his career and help his country continue to rebuild.
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