Hospitality Management, B.S.

Hospitality is one of the largest and fastest growing job markets in the country, and the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management prepares students for global careers that blend business management, innovation and a passion for delivering exceptional customer experiences.

One of the top 12 programs in the United States, the University of South Carolina's Bachelor of Science in hospitality management combines business management, hospitality operations and real-world experience to prepare students for success  in a wide range of career opportunities.

Specialized knowledge in hotel, restaurant, club and theme park management are  supported by a strong business foundation with classes such as accounting, economics, business law, communications and computer applications.

The degree also includes dynamic electives so students can customize their education experience to match their personal and professional goals. 

Career Success

Every hospitality management major graduates with career-related work experiences, or internships, on their resume. This experience can be any job in the industry and can include responsibility in a managerial or supervisory position where students gain leadership experience.

The college provides dedicated internship directors, experienced faculty and corporate engagement resources to help students get the most out of opportunities to work with companies like Marriott, Hyatt, Hilton, Disney, and the PGA.

Learning Outcomes

• 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.