BS Hospitality Management at University of South Carolina

Programme overview

The hospitality management degree prepares students for managerial and leadership roles in hotels, resorts, restaurants or private clubs or in the planning of events, festivals and weddings. The program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Programs in Hospitality Management. It combines business management, hospitality operations and real-world experience to prepare students for a range of global careers, such as management of hotels and resorts, restaurants, events and golf clubs.

Faculty: College of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management | Department: Hospitality and Tourism Management | Duration: 120-125 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Columbia, SC, United States

What you will study

Courses spanning general education, business, hospitality and tourism management are combined with real-world management experience under the guidance and supervision of industry professionals and faculty members. Students enjoy the program’s strong business focus, diverse electives, professional development training and career-related work experience.

Career pathways

Potential careers include Event Manager, Golf or Country Club Manager, Hotel or Resort Manager, Restaurant Operator, Wedding Planner, Wine and Beverage Sales and Distribution Specialist.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admissions (University of South Carolina Academic Bulletin): Freshmen Students In order to be admitted to a program of study in the College of Hospitality, Retail, and Sport Management, freshmen applicants must meet all University admission requirements through the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. Transfer Students In order to be admitted to a program of study in the College of Hospitality, Retail, and Sport Management, transfer applicants from outside of the USC system must meet all University admission requirements through the Office of Undergraduate Admissions and have at least a 2.50 GPA. Students from other USC campuses who wish to enter the College of Hospitality, Retail, and Sport Management must fulfill one of the following requirements: Be in good standing, meet all University admission requirements through the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, and have the cumulative GPA required for the program (see below). Be in good standing and...

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Entry terms for first-year and transfer applicants: Fall (August-December), Spring (January-May) and Summer (June-July). Transfer applications for Spring open Sept. 1 and for Summer and Fall open Feb. 1.

First-year applicants: Early Action deadline Oct. 15 (decision by mid-December, credentials due Nov. 1); Honors College deadline Nov. 15 (decision by mid-February, credentials due Dec. 1); Regular Decision deadline Dec. 1 (decision by mid-March, credentials due Jan. 15). Applicants apply with the USC Application or the Common App. The application fee is $70 for domestic first-year and transfer applicants and $100 for international applicants. USC is test-optional for fall, spring and summer 2027 terms; SAT/ACT scores are not required.

Transfer application deadlines (USC Columbia majors): Spring Nov. 1 (credentials Dec. 15); Summer May 1 (credentials May 15); Fall July 1 (credentials Aug. 1). Business majors: Summer May 1 (credentials May 1); Fall May 1 (credentials June 1); the Darla Moore School of Business does not enroll new spring transfer students. The transfer application fee is $70.

International first-year applicants: Early Action Oct. 15, Honors College Nov. 15, Regular Decision Dec. 1; the application fee is $100. Minimum English proficiency scores: TOEFL iBT 77, IELTS 6.5, PTE 53, Duolingo 115.

Apply through the official page: https://www.sc.edu/admissions-at-sc/applications/index.php

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