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College of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management

  • The Close-Hipp building, the home of the College of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management during a clear sunny day. Close-Hipp is an 8-story building with an outdoor patio area surrounded by garden landscaping. The Capstone building, with a rotating restaurant at its top,  is in the background.

About

Founded in 1962, the College of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management is one of 14 degree-granting colleges and schools at University of South Carolina in Columbia, South Carolina.

Our Mission

We advance the hospitality, tourism, retail, sport, and entertainment industries by cultivating dynamic business leaders through transformative learning, innovative research, and unmatched student and industry engagement.

Our Vision

Where innovative experiences and strategic outreach converge to create extraordinary student success and industry impact.

Our Values

  • Agility: We adapt swiftly and effectively to change, embrace innovation, and respond to emerging challenges and opportunities with creativity and resilience.
  • Collaboration: We create an environment where knowledge is shared freely, new ideas are embraced, and collective success is prioritized.
  • Community: We build connections to create a thriving network that serves today’s students and tomorrow’s graduates.
  • Inclusion: We embrace diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and identities among students, faculty, and staff to create a sense of belonging and empower collective flourishing.

Our Programs

The college offers five undergraduate degrees and five graduate degrees across three primary fields of study:

HRSM also offers a B.A.  in Interdisciplinary Studies in Services Management.

Home to more than 2,900 students, over 100 award-winning faculty and staff and with more than 25,000 alumni around the world, HRSM is a passionate and diverse community of  lifelong-learners, scholars, leaders and entrepreneurs. 

Quick Facts

  • No. 2 in the U.S. for Sport Science (2024 ShanghaiRankings)
  • No. 5 U.S. Best College with Retail Management (2025 Niche Best Colleges in America)
  • No. 10 Nationwide in Hospitality and Leisure Management (2025 QS World University Rankings by Subject)
  • Home to two student-run businesses — iHub and McCutchen House
  • Centers and institutes dedicated to applied research

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