About

The Bachelor of Science with a major in Hospitality Management is designed to prepare students for managerial and leadership roles in the hospitality industry, including hotels, resorts, restaurants, events and weddings, and private clubs.

The mission of the School of Hotel, Restaurant, and Tourism Management (HRTM) is to educate global leaders for the hospitality and tourism industry through innovative and experiential curriculum, research, and community engagement.

The program provides a comprehensive curriculum that includes courses in general education, business, and hospitality and tourism management, combined with relevant operational management experience under the guidance of supervision of industry professionals and program faculty.

The School of Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management prepares students for responsible citizenship roles in business and society. It enables them to understand and apply the concepts of problem-solving in general, and in organizational and industry-related issues.

The HRTM faculty provide uncompromising individualized attention to meeting the educational needs of our students and assume very active, and influential roles in numerous professional organizations, at all levels.

Students should be able to apply strategic management principles to identify hospitality industry problems and utilize analytical reasoning to formulate solutions.
Students should be able to interpret, evaluate and explain general and industry-specific financial documents and trends.
Students should be able to examine and apply current marketing techniques and principles related to the uniqueness of our industry.
Students should be able to demonstrate effective management practices in an operational food and beverage environment.
Students should be able to apply effective human resource strategies, inclusive of hiring, training and performance evaluations to service organizations' cultures.
Students should be able to evaluate service management strategies used to differentiate hospitality organizations.

Progression Requirements

In order to enroll in the Professional Division of the Hospitality Management program, a student must complete 48 credit hours in the courses indicated as Pre-Professional Division with a minimum grade point average of 2.25. Pre-Professional Division courses include the following:

Carolina Core Courses within the CMW, ARP, and CMS areas
Pre-Professional College Required Courses
Pre-Professional Related Area Courses
Pre-Professional Major Courses

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Admissions

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 average and other factors which may include the applicant's potential for success in that major.

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 UofSC system must meet all University admission requirements through the Office of Undergraduate Admissions and have at least a 2.25 GPA.

Students from other UofSC 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 have completed 30 semester hours with the cumulative GPA required for the program (see below).

Required GPA for Change of Campus: hospitality management - 2.25; tourism management - 2.25

Students enrolled in other colleges on the Columbia campus: must meet the following GPA requirements on all work taken: hospitality management - 2.25; tourism management - 2.25

English Requirements

PTEMin 53
IELTSMin 5
TOEFLMin 60

English Program Requirements

International applicants must be proficient in the English language. A score of 550 or above on the paper version of the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is required. (A score of 210 or higher on the computerized version is required, and a minimum score of 77 on the Internet version is required.) The Office of Undergraduate Admissions also accepts the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or the PTE Academic Test (PTE). Students must score at least a 6.5 on the IELTS, or at least a 53 on the PTE. English proficiency scores are not required for international students from countries where the primary language of instruction is English nor from graduates of high schools in the United States.

An English proficiency test will be administered to international students, except those from English-speaking countries, upon arrival at the University. All international students must demonstrate sufficient proficiency in written and oral English to progress at the University level. Students who are not proficient in English will be required to take noncredit, concentrated English language training until proficiency is demonstrated.

Fee Information

Application Fee 65

How to Apply

There are two ways you can apply for admission to the University of South Carolina:

UofSC Application
Common Application

You should choose the application that you are most comfortable submitting. There is no advantage in the admission process to using one application over the other. Visit our requirements page for details.

Regardless of which application you select, you must pay the $65 nonrefundable application fee or use a fee waiver for those who qualify for Common App, ACT, College Board or NACAC application fee waivers. All application deadlines are the same.

Tips for Applying

We communicate heavily through email, so make sure to check it regularly.
After you apply, we will direct you to your UofSC Admissions Portal, which will provide important updates and reminders.
You are required to list two different majors on the application. For more information on our undergraduate majors, review our website. If you are unsure of your major, you can select "Undeclared" in the College of Arts and Sciences.
You'll need to have a copy of your high school transcript when you apply (a web-based copy is fine). You will upload a JPEG or PDF image of your transcript to the application. After you submit the application, we'll review your uploaded transcript and let you know if we need an official one.
You'll be asked to list your senior year courses and credits on the application. You must list the exact amount of credit (full, half, trimester) for each course. You will also need to list all dual enrollment courses you are taking.
Use the essay to tell us more about the person behind the numbers. Reflect on a personal experience, and make it less about the topic and more about you.
When completing the activities section, take the space to explain the activity and your specific involvement.
Please do not send letters of recommendation unless you plan to apply to theSouth Carolina Honors College . South Carolina Honors College applicants are required to submit two letters of recommendation.

If you have any questions throughout the admissions process, contact the admissions office or your admissions representative

Hospitality Management, B.S.