MIHTM International Hospitality and Tourism Management at University of South Carolina

Programme overview

Earn a master’s degree in hospitality and tourism management on campus or online in one year from one of the Top 10 schools of hospitality and tourism management. Accelerate your career with an advanced degree in the global field of hospitality and tourism management. The School of Hospitality and Tourism Management is home to world-renowned scholars, industry experts and impactful research centers that provide opportunities to get involved in cutting-edge research.

Faculty: College of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management | Department: Hospitality and Tourism Management | Duration: 21 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Columbia, SC, United States

What you will study

The program covers topics in business analytics, strategic leadership, marketing and social media, customer experience management, talent management and finance. Elective courses and field projects will let you tailor the degree to your interests, including international learning opportunities. Thesis and non-thesis tracks are available.

Career pathways

Potential careers include Resort Manager, Restaurant Owner, Hotel Manager, Food and Beverage Manager, Sales President for Travel Organizations.

Official programme page

Application information

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.

Graduate applications are accepted for Fall, Spring and Summer terms; Fall applications open the prior September, Spring applications open in January and Summer applications open in May.

The graduate application fee is $50 per primary application, reinstated effective August 1, 2026. Deadlines are programme-specific. The Moore School of Business, the Arnold School of Public Health and the College of Nursing use their own applications; the Moore School charges an additional $50 application fee for graduate programmes.

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

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