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Hospitality Management, B.Sc.

  • Application Deadline
  • 48 months
    Duration
University of South Carolina
University rank #301 (ARWU) Columbia, SC, United States
Whether you pursue a career in a hotel, restaurant, resort or private club, you will be well prepared with the fundamentals of business ⎯ accounting, economics, business law, communications and computer applications if you study this Hospitality Management program at the University of South Carolina. 
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Overview

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

What to Expect

All Hospitality Management majors at the University of South Carolina receive a similar range of operational and management instruction. The combination of two mandatory internship experiences and exciting electives will allow you to tailor your learning to a specific setting. In your courses, you will develop important skills including analytical, communication, organization, time management, human resource management, service management and technology skills.

Industry professionals and program faculty will prepare you with expert insights so that you are well prepared for anything that comes your way.

Careers

A major in area of hospitality management can prepare you for careers in:

  • restaurant management
  • catering
  • hotel management
  • private club management
  • event, wedding, festival or meeting planning
  • convention and visitors' bureau directing
  • chamber of commerce directing
  • tourism management

Detailed Programme Facts

  • Programme intensity Full-time
    • Full-time duration 48 months
  • Credits
    120 alternative credits
  • Languages
    • English
  • Delivery mode
    On Campus

Programme Structure

Courses include: 

  • Introduction to Hospitality Industry
  • Hotel Management
  • Quantity Food Production
  • Foundations of Tourism
  • Club Management
  • Hospitality Practicum
  • Functional Accounting 
  • Computer Applications in Business

English Language Requirements

  • Minimum required score:

    50

    The TOEFL iBT ® measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The test has four sections (reading, listening, speaking, and writing), each with a score range of 0-30, for a total score range of 0-120.

  • Minimum required score:

    4.5

    The IELTS – or the International English Language Test System – tests your English-language abilities (writing, listening, speaking, and reading) on a scale of 1.00–9.00. The minimum IELTS score requirement refers to which Overall Band Score you received, which is your combined average score. Read more about IELTS.

Academic Requirements

You need the following GPA score:

Required score: 2.5

Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 2.5 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).

Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).

General Requirements

  • Fill out the University's application form completely.
  • There is a $100 non-refundable application fee for international students. Access our online application to begin.
  • Submit your official TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE Academic Test scores.
  • Submit all official (or attested) high school transcripts.

Studyportals Tip: Students should consider taking one of the Pre-Bachelor's below. these courses will be necessary if:

  • You are considered ineligible for admission
  • You need to improve your academic, study, research or language skills

Tuition Fee

  • International

    33523 USD/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 33523 USD per year and a duration of 48 months.
We've labeled the tuition fee that applies to you because we think you are from and prefer over other currencies.

33,523 - 37,740 USD

Living costs for Columbia

  • 999 - 1510 USD/month
    Living Costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.

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