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Summer Courses

Make the most of your summer by taking classes with the University of South Carolina's College of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management.

Study from wherever you are and around your schedule!

Graduate faster: Graduate on time by earning credits all year, not just in the fall and spring. 

Earn a minor: Summer classes allow you to efficiently add a minor and access courses that normally fill up quickly.

Knock out a challenging course: Summer courses help students successfully complete tougher classes by providing a focused, accelerated format. Some classes can be completed in just three weeks!

HRSM 2024 Summer Courses*

Open to all USC students! Courses may be used for major, minor, cognate or elective credits. More information about HRSM’s summer courses can be found at the College of HRSM bulletin

*J and Q1A courses are taught 100% online. Please note that this schedule is subject to change.

For an explanation of session dates, please visit the University Registrar's summer schedule page.

CRN Course Section Title Description Session Primary Instructor
71792 HRSM 788 J50 Business Research and Analytics in Hospitality, Retail and Sports Management The course is structured to help students apply concepts of scientific inquiry in practical business problems in the field of hospitality/tourism, retail, and sport management. This course will provide the student with an understanding of the process and the tools to support business problem identification, research design, information/data collection, data analytics, result visualization, and managerial decision-making of business cases. 3S1 Ballouli, Khalid W.
70282 HRSM 795 001 Field Project in Hospitality, Retail, and Sport Management Work experience and participation in management decision-making in a hospitality/tourism, retail, or sport/entertainment business environment. Positions assigned on an individual basis with emphasis on oral and written communication skills, planning, and problem solving. 3S0 Shapiro, Stephen L.
72466 SPTE 101 001 The Student-Athlete Experience Examination of the functions and resources the university provides for students transitioning to college and the problems common to the first-year student-athlete experience. 3S2  
73815 SPTE 101 002 The Student-Athlete Experience Examination of the functions and resources the university provides for students transitioning to college and the problems common to the first-year student-athlete experience. 3S4  
70425 SPTE 110 J10 Sport and Entertainment in American Life The American sport and entertainment enterprise: background, influences, and trends; collegiate and professional sport organizations; ownership and unionization; media portrayals. 3S1 Mercado, Haylee U.
70426 SPTE 110 J11 Sport and Entertainment in American Life The American sport and entertainment enterprise: background, influences, and trends; collegiate and professional sport organizations; ownership and unionization; media portrayals. 3S2 Truell, Laura S.
71105 SPTE 201 J10 Introduction to Sport Management Introduction to sport management industry career fields. 3S1 Hwang, Yongjin
71106 SPTE 201 J11 Introduction to Sport Management Introduction to sport management industry career fields. 3S2 Southall, Richard M.
70427 SPTE 202 J10 Introduction to Live Entertainment Management The study of underlying themes in entertainment management and its application to music, family shows, and other live entertainment business venues. 3S1 Shaomian, Armen
70428 SPTE 202 J11 Introduction to Live Entertainment Management The study of underlying themes in entertainment management and its application to music, family shows, and other live entertainment business venues. 3S2 Graham, Paul T.
71254 SPTE 203 J10 Introduction to Event and Venue Management An overview of the history, impact, types, and trends of events and venues, the principles of event planning, the role of venues, and career options in each field. 3S1 Shaomian, Armen
71255 SPTE 203 J11 Introduction to Event and Venue Management An overview of the history, impact, types, and trends of events and venues, the principles of event planning, the role of venues, and career options in each field. 3S2  
70283 SPTE 240 J10 Business Law Formation of contracts and their operation as they apply to business; promissory notes and checks; agency and employment. 3S2 Nagel, Mark S.
70656 SPTE 274 J10 Computer Applications in Hospitality, Retail, and Sport Management Administrative tasks for computer usage, including software and hardware selection, applications, and solutions. 3S1 Crews, Tena B.
70657 SPTE 274 J11 Computer Applications in Hospitality, Retail, and Sport Management Administrative tasks for computer usage, including software and hardware selection, applications, and solutions. 3S2 Crews, Tena B.
70284 SPTE 295 001 Internship I in Sport and Entertainment Management Supervised work experience in a sport or entertainment management area selected by the student with approval of advisor. Contract approved by advisor or department chair is required for undergraduate students. Prerequisites: SPTE 195, SPTE 201 and SPTE 274. Graduation with Leadership Distinction: GLD: Professional and Civic Engagement Leadership Experiences Experiential Learning: Experiential Learning Opportunity 3S0 Regan, Thomas H.
70285 SPTE 295 002 Internship I in Sport and Entertainment Management Supervised work experience in a sport or entertainment management area selected by the student with approval of advisor. Contract approved by advisor or department chair is required for undergraduate students. Prerequisites: SPTE 195, SPTE 201 and SPTE 274. Graduation with Leadership Distinction: GLD: Professional and Civic Engagement Leadership Experiences Experiential Learning: Experiential Learning Opportunity 3S0 Dunn, Matthew
70286 SPTE 295 003 Internship I in Sport and Entertainment Management Supervised work experience in a sport or entertainment management area selected by the student with approval of advisor. Contract approved by advisor or department chair is required for undergraduate students. Prerequisites: SPTE 195, SPTE 201 and SPTE 274. Graduation with Leadership Distinction: GLD: Professional and Civic Engagement Leadership Experiences Experiential Learning: Experiential Learning Opportunity 3S0 Taylor, Steven E.
71429 SPTE 295 004 Internship I in Sport and Entertainment Management Supervised work experience in a sport or entertainment management area selected by the student with approval of advisor. Contract approved by advisor or department chair is required for undergraduate students. Prerequisites: SPTE 195, SPTE 201 and SPTE 274. Graduation with Leadership Distinction: GLD: Professional and Civic Engagement Leadership Experiences Experiential Learning: Experiential Learning Opportunity 3S0 Taylor, Steven E.
73816 SPTE 320 J10 Sport and the Law Laws and regulatory bodies affecting the management of sport personnel, facilities, and events. Prerequisites: SPTE 240 or equivalent Graduation with Leadership Distinction: GLD: Research 3S4 Gillentine, John A.
73200 SPTE 330 J10 The Summer Olympic Games Examination of the Summer Olympic Games and its impact on sport, entertainment, hospitality, tourism and the host community. 3S1 Mihalik, Brian J.
71107 SPTE 380 J10 Sport and Entertainment Marketing Marketing theory and practice and how it relates and applies to sport and entertainment. Prerequisites: MKTG 350. 3S1 Hwang, Yongjin
71108 SPTE 385 J10 Ethics in Sport and Entertainment Business The objective of this course is to familiarize students with the ethical issues that exist in the business of sport and entertainment. Students will learn theories of ethics and how they relate to issues faced by managers in the sport and entertainment industry. Ethical theories and philosophies – deontology, utilitarianism, and virtue - will be driving the discussions and understandings of ethical decision-making in this class. Carolina Core: VSR Graduation with Leadership Distinction: GLD: Professional and Civic Engagement Leadership Experiences 3S1 Yan, Cheng
70287 SPTE 399 001 Independent Study Students will have an opportunity to explore a specific area of sport and entertainment management. Individual students will identify an area of study related to sport and entertainment management and complete a research paper on this topic under the guidance of the instructor. Graduation with Leadership Distinction: GLD: Research 3S0 Brown, Matthew T.
73408 SPTE 410 J11 Sport and Entertainment in Popular Culture Investigation of sport and entertainment as critical facets of American society. 3S2 Nagel, Mark S.
73817 SPTE 415 J10 Sport in Film This class invites students to consider a variety of classic and contemporary, international and domestic sports films featuring heroes and villains from baseball, basketball, boxing, football, soccer and other sports stages. Students will develop a rhetorical analysis of socially significant sport films after exposure to numerous critical perspectives. 3S1 Yan, Cheng
70894 SPTE 440 J10 Sport and Entertainment Business and Finance Economic and finance theories applied to the management of sport and entertainment organizations. Prerequisites: FINA 363 or FINA 333. 3S1 Watanabe, Nicholas M.
73818 SPTE 440 J11 Sport and Entertainment Business and Finance Economic and finance theories applied to the management of sport and entertainment organizations. Prerequisites: FINA 363 or FINA 333. 3TM Regan, Thomas H.
71178 SPTE 444 001 Sports and Entertainment Event Management Application of management principles to sports and entertainment events. Prerequisites: SPTE 380, SPTE 440. 3S3 Mercado, Haylee U.
70288 SPTE 444 002 Sports and Entertainment Event Management Application of management principles to sports and entertainment events. Prerequisites: SPTE 380, SPTE 440. 3S2 Truell, Laura S.
72767 SPTE 490 001 Topic: The Galapagos Islands: Sustainability, Eco-tourism, and the Diving Industry Travel course. Fee required. Current topics and trends in sport, live entertainment, and venue management. Content varies by title. May be repeated once. 3S3 Southall, Richard M.
70289 SPTE 495 001 Internship II in Sport and Entertainment Management Placement with a sport or entertainment organization for a supervised learning experience in the student’s career specialization area. Prerequisites: SPTE 440 and 444; 114 credit hours. Graduation with Leadership Distinction: GLD: Professional and Civic Engagement Internships Experiential Learning: Experiential Learning Opportunity 3S0 Graham, Paul T.
70290 SPTE 495 002 Internship II in Sport and Entertainment Management Placement with a sport or entertainment organization for a supervised learning experience in the student’s career specialization area. Prerequisites: SPTE 440 and 444; 114 credit hours. Graduation with Leadership Distinction: GLD: Professional and Civic Engagement Internships Experiential Learning: Experiential Learning Opportunity 3S0 Dunn, Matthew
70787 SPTE 495 003 Internship II in Sport and Entertainment Management Placement with a sport or entertainment organization for a supervised learning experience in the student’s career specialization area. Prerequisites: SPTE 440 and 444; 114 credit hours. Graduation with Leadership Distinction: GLD: Professional and Civic Engagement Internships Experiential Learning: Experiential Learning Opportunity 3S0 Taylor, Steven E.
72768 SPTE 570 001 Topic: The Business of Japanese Sport Travel Course. Fee required. This course examines a variety of global sport and entertainment management issues. The emphasis will be on an understanding of the concepts related to the sport and entertainment management in an international setting. Content varies by title. May be repeated once. Graduation with Leadership Distinction: GLD: Professional and Civic Engagement Leadership Experiences 3S3 Brown, Matthew T.
73819 SPTE 570 002 Topic: The Spanish Sport Experience Travel Course. Fee required. This course examines a variety of global sport and entertainment management issues. The emphasis will be on an understanding of the concepts related to the sport and entertainment management in an international setting. Content varies by title. May be repeated once. Graduation with Leadership Distinction: GLD: Professional and Civic Engagement Leadership Experiences 3S3 Gillentine, John A.
75045 SPTE 590 J50 Topic: Life is Just a Classroom: Taylor’s Version Investigation of Special topics pertinent to the sport and entertainment management industry. Content varies by title. May be repeated twice. 3S1 Blanton, Katherine F.
72468 SPTE 590 J57 Topic: The History of the Sport Business Investigation of Special topics pertinent to the sport and entertainment management industry. Content varies by title. May be repeated twice. 3S4 Brown, Matthew T.
73821 SPTE 635 001 Sport and Entertainment Event Development Business concepts needed to develop sport and entertainment special events. 3S3 Grady, John M.
72769 SPTE 640 J50 Venue Management: Principles and Practices Managing public assembly facilities and venues. Prerequisites: SPTE 203 or equivalent. 3S1 Jeralds, Adonis S.
71091 SPTE 655 J56 Social Media in Live Entertainment and Sport In-depth investigation of social networks, digital platforms, and online marketing for the live entertainment and sport industries. 3S1 Ballouli, Khalid W.
70291 SPTE 701 J50 Management in the Sport and Entertainment Industry Management principles in the sport and entertainment industry. 3S2 Koesters, Todd C.
72770 SPTE 730 J50 Advanced Sport and the Law Advanced knowledge of the legal issues that frequently arise in the context of sport will be covered. The focus of the course is law as it applies to sport as well as how the law affects participants, spectators, sport organizations, and facility managers, among others. 3S2 Koesters, Todd C.
74749 SPTE 746 J50 Risk and Security Management in Public Assembly Facilities The risks and security issues associated with managing public assembly facilities. 3S5 Grady, John M.
71793 SPTE 760 J50 Principles of Sport and Entertainment Marketing This course is designed to provide a foundation in the principles of sport and entertainment marketing. Prerequisites: Undergraduate marketing class or equivalent. 3S2 Shapiro, Stephen L.
71794 SPTE 790 J50 Sport and Entertainment Finance This course examines financial information necessary to perform the usual duties and responsibilities associated with sport facilities, programs and organizations. 3S1 Watanabe, Nicholas M.
70292 SPTE 798 J50 Directed Study in Sport and Entertainment Management Independent study for advanced students under faculty supervision. May be taken twice for degree credit. 3S0 Shapiro, Stephen L.
71135 SPTE 799 J50 Thesis Preparation Thesis preparation in sport and entertainment management. 3S0  
70773 SPTE 899 001 Dissertation Preparation Assists students through the proposal and dissertation writing process. 3S0  
70845 SPTE 899 002 Dissertation Preparation Assists students through the proposal and dissertation writing process. 3S0  
71467 SPTE 899 003 Dissertation Preparation Assists students through the proposal and dissertation writing process. 3S0  
73680 SPTE 899 004 Dissertation Preparation Assists students through the proposal and dissertation writing process. 3S0  
73465 RETL 201 J10 Explr. Retl. Mgt & Fash. Merc. Exploration of retail management and fashion merchandising curriculum and careers. 3S6 Taylor, Stephanie R.
72915 RETL 237 J10 The Changing Consumer Mrktlplc The economic problems of everyday life presented within a business framework, promoting the student’s well-being as a consumer. Consideration is given to the economics of consumption, real income, consumer buying, consumer protection, operations leading to family prosperity, security, and estate planning. 3S3 Watts, Donna H.
71068 RETL 242 J10 HRSM Professional Comm Theory, processes, and applications of business communications. Prerequisites: C or better in ENGL 101 and ENGL 102. Graduation with Leadership Distinction: GLD: Professional and Civic Engagement Leadership Experiences. 3S1 Augur, Zanne T.
74661 RETL 242 J11 HRSM Professional Comm Theory, processes, and applications of business communications. Prerequisites: C or better in ENGL 101 and ENGL 102. Graduation with Leadership Distinction: GLD: Professional and Civic Engagement Leadership Experiences. 3S2  
70501 RETL 261 J10 Principles of Accounting I A study of the accounting cycle with emphasis on preparation and analysis of financial statements. 3S6 Ellison, Kristy P.
70923 RETL 261 J11 Principles of Accounting I A study of the accounting cycle with emphasis on preparation and analysis of financial statements. 3S2 Williams, Daniel J.
70502 RETL 262 J10 Principles of Accounting II A study of the preparation and interpretation of corporate financial statements with an emphasis on analysis and decision making techniques. Prerequisites: RETL 261. 3S1 Ellison, Kristy P.
70924 RETL 262 J12 Principles of Accounting II A study of the preparation and interpretation of corporate financial statements with an emphasis on analysis and decision making techniques. Prerequisites: RETL 261. 3S2 Williams, Daniel J.
70925 RETL 265 J10 Principles of Retailing Management methods, location analysis, store organization, personnel, planning, buying and pricing techniques, and customer service policies for retail firms. 3S3 Moody, Michael B.
70436 RETL 295 J10 Retailing Practicum Supervised work experience in an area of the retail industry, selected by the student and approved by the instructor. Prerequisites: C or better in RETL 265. Graduation with Leadership Distinction: GLD: Professional and Civic Engagement Internships. Experiential Learning: Experiential Learning Opportunity. 3S0 Pinkston, Lena C.
71482 RETL 295 J11 Retailing Practicum Supervised work experience in an area of the retail industry, selected by the student and approved by the instructor. Prerequisites: C or better in RETL 265. Graduation with Leadership Distinction: GLD: Professional and Civic Engagement Internships. Experiential Learning: Experiential Learning Opportunity. 3S6  
71948 RETL 310 J10 Digital Retailing Development of a comprehensive plan for implementing a retailing business online via digital technology. Prerequisites: RETL 265. 3S3 Park, Joohyung
71974 RETL 330 J10 Asset Protection for Retailers Examination of asset protection and risk management issues which affect the retailing industry, such as retail risk assessment and response, loss prevention, employee-related risks, facility security, crisis management, and intellectual property protection. Prerequisites: RETL 265. 3S1 Watson, Michael R.
70926 RETL 350 J10 Sales Strategies Theories, principles, and techniques of personal selling with application to different buyer-seller situations. 3S4 Moody, Michael B.
71404 RETL 351 J10 Retail Entrepreneurship Essentials of creating and operating a new retail venture in physical and virtual environments. 3S3 Park, Joohyung
72626 RETL 362 J10 Principles of Customer Service Essential skills necessary to manage successful service operations, including retail, e-commerce, hospitality/tourism, food/beverage, and sports/event organizations. 3S5 Kim, Jiyeon
70634 RETL 366 J10 Retail Buying Planning, purchasing, and controlling inventories. Prerequisites: RETL 261. 3S1 Watson, Michael R.
71975 RETL 369 J10 Retail Promotion Planning and executing retail promotion strategies. 3S2 Byun, Sang-Eun
73715 RETL 388 J10 Fashion Forecasting Forecasting fashion trends to impact retail merchandising performance. 3S5 Kim, Jung-Hwan
71403 RETL 425 J10 Customer Experience Management Study of customer trends and experience management. Prerequisites: C or better in RETL 265. 3S4 Kim, Jiyeon
70504 RETL 485 J10 Multi-National Retailing Retail operations within foreign environments. 3S4 Brosdahl, Deborah J.
71949 RETL 487 J10 Retail Management Strategies Application of strategic management principles and models to competitive behavior in retailing. Prerequisites: RETL 366. 3S3 Campbell, Jeffrey M.
70437 RETL 495 J10 Retailing Internship Supervised work experience within the retail industry that links classroom learning and student interest with the acquisition of knowledge in an applied work setting. Prerequisites: RETL 295. Graduation with Leadership Distinction: GLD: Professional and Civic Engagement Internships. Experiential Learning: Experiential Learning Opportunity. 3S0 Pinkston, Lena C.
71976 RETL 495 J11 Retailing Internship Supervised work experience within the retail industry that links classroom learning and student interest with the acquisition of knowledge in an applied work setting. Prerequisites: RETL 295. Graduation with Leadership Distinction: GLD: Professional and Civic Engagement Internships. Experiential Learning: Experiential Learning Opportunity. 3S6 Pinkston, Lena C.
70636 HRSM 301 J10 HRSM Prof Dev Seminar Strategies, tactics, and requisite skills for career success in the hospitality, retail, sport, entertainment, and technology industries. Course must be taken prior to HRSM internship Graduation with Leadership Distinction: GLD: Community Service, GLD: Professional and Civic Engagement Internships. 3S4 Crick, Collin W.
71933 HRSM 497 J10 Senior Seminar Integration of prior academic work through the examination of problem inquiry, conduct of research, application of a solution development and the completion of a research paper Prerequisites: Senior status, and HRSM student (SPTE, HRTM, RETL, or BAIS). 3S1 Elekwa, Nkem K.
70490 HRTM 110 J10 Intro-Hospitality Indstr. History, growth, developments, and future opportunities in the hospitality industry. 3S1 Hendry, George M.
70491 HRTM 228 J10 Purchasing and Controls This course is designed to give students a thorough understanding of the numerous ways hospitality managers can control costs. This does not mean just cutting costs but includes operational and budgetary policies which lead to intended results. Some of these planned procedures include forecasting, financial analysis, budgeting, storage, and purchasing. 3S3 Lybrand, Robert T.
70637 HRTM 260 J10 Hotel Management Students will gain an overview of the hotel industry by exploring each of the major sectors of this industry including lodging, food & beverage, and housekeeping. 3S1 Kubickova, Marketa
70305 HRTM 270 001 Intro to Food Production Mgmt The basics of food production from storeroom to consumer. Various techniques of storage, preparation, merchandising, and menu-planning, as well as the many aspects of service. One lecture and three laboratory hours per week. 3S3 Lybrand, Robert T.
72796 HRTM 275 J10 Intro Bev Management Introduction to Beverage Management, is an introductory course designed to give students a broad understanding of the beverage industry. 3S4 Knezevich, Christopher R.
70492 HRTM 280 J10 Foundations of Tourism Basic introduction to the social science of tourism in the US and the world, including definitional issues, motivations for travel, factors influencing demand-side and supply-side growth, the tourism product, market segmentation and marketing, socioeconomic, and ecological impacts, and destination life cycle dynamics. May not be used to satisfy Carolina Core requirements for HRTM majors. Carolina Core: GSS 3S1 Kirkley, Darron P.
74089 HRTM 280 J11 Foundations of Tourism Basic introduction to the social science of tourism in the US and the world, including definitional issues, motivations for travel, factors influencing demand-side and supply-side growth, the tourism product, market segmentation and marketing, socioeconomic, and ecological impacts, and destination life cycle dynamics. May not be used to satisfy Carolina Core requirements for HRTM majors. Carolina Core: GSS 3S2 Turk, Ercan A.
70302 HRTM 290 001 Hospitality & Tourism Prac Supervised full-time work experience in an area of the hospitality and tourism industry, selected by the student and approved by the practicum coordinator. 400 hours required for 6 credit hours, 200 hours required for 3 credit hours. Graduation with Leadership Distinction: GLD: Professional and Civic Engagement Internships Experiential Learning: Experiential Learning Opportunity 3S0 Richardson, Ashley G.
74090 HRTM 328 J10 Sus. in Hospitality Industry The basic fundamentals of sustainability throughout the hospitality industry will be explored. This includes the various segments ranging from hotels and resorts, foodservice, casinos, and cruise ships to the functional departments such as human resources or financial reporting. Prerequisites: C or better in HRTM 110. 3S4 Knapp, William R.
70493 HRTM 340 J10 Nutrition The utilization of food by the body; menu planning and food production for institutions in relation to regular and modified diets. 3S5 Knapp, William R.
71069 HRTM 344 J10 Personnel Org. & Suprv. Recruitment, selection, utilization, and development of human resources; role of supervisors in management and personnel administration. Cross-listed course: RETL 344 3S4 Chavis, Jessica P.
73624 HRTM 344 J11 Personnel Org. & Suprv. Recruitment, selection, utilization, and development of human resources; role of supervisors in management and personnel administration. Cross-listed course: RETL 344 3S5 Kim, Kawon
71991 HRTM 364 J10 Conference & Meeting Planning Planning and managing conferences and meetings in the tourism industry. 3S2 Jeong, Miyoung
71964 HRTM 375 J10 Wine, Beverage and Culture This course provides a broad base of knowledge, covering all commercially relevant beverages including origins, tradition and culture. 3S2 Strick, Sandra K.
74094 HRTM 390 J10 Special Topics in HRTM Concepts, issues, and trends in the hospitality and tourism industry. 3S2 Harrill, Richard H.
74979 HRTM 390 J11 Special Topics in HRTM Concepts, issues, and trends in the hospitality and tourism industry. 3S4 Lybrand, Robert T.
70495 HRTM 440 J10 Svcs Mgmt Hosptlty & Tourism Management issues pertinent to quality service delivery in hospitality and tourism organizations. 3S1 Martin, Drew G.
71294 HRTM 450 J10 Hospitality & Tourism Mktg Application of marketing principles and promotional techniques to the hospitality and travel industry. 3S2 Meng, Fang
70304 HRTM 495 001 Hospitality & Tourism Intrnshp Structured industry practical experience in a hospitality or tourism company. 400 hours required. Prerequisites: C or better in HRTM 344; C or better in HRTM 110 or HRTM 280. Graduation with Leadership Distinction: GLD: Professional and Civic Engagement Internships. Experiential Learning: Experiential Learning Opportunity. 3S0 Richardson, Ashley G.
72586 HRTM 590 J10 Special Topics in HRTM: Hospitality and Tourism Innovation & Entrepreneurship Advanced concepts, issues, and trends in the hospitality and tourism industry. May be taken twice for degree credit. 3S1 Hudson, Simon
73339 HRTM 595 002 HRTM Field Study: Economically Sustainable Hospitality Operations in the Galapagos Islands Experience learning in one of the most exclusive tourism and natural heritage destinations in the world, the Galápagos Islands. Students will analyze the financial impact of sustainable operations initiatives in the economic environment of the Galápagos as it relates to the hospitality and tourism industry. 3S3 Ayres, Kevin

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