BS Tourism Management at University of South Carolina

Programme overview

Prepare for a global career that blends business management and a passion for delivering exceptional customer experiences. The University of South Carolina is ranked among the Top 10 in the nation and is No. 20 in the world for hospitality and tourism management.

Faculty: College of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management | Department: Hospitality and Tourism Management | Duration: 120-123 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Columbia, SC, United States

What you will study

Start with a strong business foundation, taking courses in accounting, economics, business law, communications and computer applications. Build on studies with an industry-specific curriculum, such as destination marketing, festival planning, sustainable tourism or tourism management. Add an event management minor or concentration in real estate development.

Career pathways

Potential careers include Destination Marketing Expert, Resort Manager, Convention and Visitors Bureau Salesperson, Parks and Recreation Manager, Cruise Operations Manager, City, State or Regional Economic Development Expert.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admissions (University of South Carolina Academic Bulletin): Entrance Requirements The College of Hospitality, Retail, and Sport Management has a pre-professional and a professional division of student classification. All new students will begin in the pre-professional division. Progression into the professional division requires the approval of the department and the successful completion of the requirements indicated under each departmental heading. In addition to the academic admission requirements of the University and of the College of Hospitality, Retail, and Sport Management for admission to the pre-professional division, an enrollment limit into the professional division may be imposed by various departments. Such a limit would become necessary if enrollment levels exceed available department staffing and facility resources. In the event of an enrollment limit, admission to a department may take into account the applicant’s grade point...

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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