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HRSM Faculty-Led Study Abroad Courses

Faculty-led study abroad courses offer a unique way to explore a new country or city while completing your class. Experienced College of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management professors will guide you along custom-built trips designed to bring curriculum to life on a national and global scale.

Want to immerse yourself in a new culture for an entire semester and experience life abroad like a local? Check out our semester abroad opportunities!

Fall 2025 Opportunities

HRSM 390 – The Business of the Olympics

Thanksgiving Break (Nov. 22-30)
Note: This program is now full.

Crowds of people gather in front of the ornate Gothic facade of Milan Cathedral (Duomo di Milano) in Italy, with pigeons scattered across the square under a clear blue sky.

Program Fees: $2,500 plus airfare, tuition and applicable fees
Faculty Lead: Mike Watson | mikew@mailbox.sc.edu
Payment Deadlines: $500 deposit by July 25 | $1,000 payment by Aug. 1 | $1,000 payment by Aug. 25

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Program Description: Join us in Milan, Italy, for an unforgettable international learning experience during Thanksgiving break. Explore the dynamic intersections of sport, tourism and retail business in the lead-up to the 2026 Winter Games in Milan. Students will dive into Olympic-related industries with site visits to iconic locations like the Duomo di Milano rooftop, San Siro Stadium, Eataly Market and more — including a curated retail safari. The program also features a day trip to Verona with a guided city tour, a visit to the Arena di Verona (subject to availability) and a scenic winery tour and tasting.

Students and faculty with HRSM 301 pose for a photo in Germany over Spring Break.

Spring Break 2026 Opportunities

SPTE 570 – The Business of English Football in the United Kingdom

March 6-15

Outside of Etihad Stadium

Email Emily Metz at emetz3@sc.edu for more information.

SPTE 570 – The Business of Sportainment in Mexico City

March 8-15

lucha libre wrestling match in Mexico

Email Emily Metz at emetz3@sc.edu for more information.

HRSM 301 – Marnie Pearce Professionalism Seminar in Paris

March 8-14

The Eiffel Tower rises above fountains and gardens at sunset in Paris, with pink and golden hues filling the sky.

Email Emily Metz at emetz3@sc.edu for more information.

HTMT 490 – Global USC in Canada: Hospitality

March TBD

The illuminated geodesic dome of Science World reflects on the water at dusk in Vancouver, with colorful boats in the foreground.

Email Emily Metz at emetz3@sc.edu for more information.

HRSM 390 – The Business of the Olympics in Italy

March 7-15

Milan Olympics logo

Email Emily Metz at emetz3@sc.edu for more information.

HRSM 390 – Interdisciplinary Special Topics in HRSM in Ireland

March 7-14

Colorful waterfront houses and fishing boats line the harbor in Cobh, Ireland, with the tall spire of St. Colman’s Cathedral rising above the town under a clear blue sky.

Email Emily Metz at emetz3@sc.edu for more information.

Maymester 2026 Opportunities

A student takes a selfie whie scuba diving in the Galapagos

SPTE 570 – The Business of Japanese Sport

May 12-20

stands of a Japanese baseball stadium

Email Emily Metz at emetz3@sc.edu for more information.

RETL 592 / HTMT 595 – Luxury Management in Italy

May 12-20

Panoramic view of Florence with the iconic red dome of the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore (Duomo) rising above the terracotta rooftops.

Email Emily Metz at emetz3@sc.edu for more information.

SPTE 570 – Global Issues in Sport and Entertainment in Spain

May 11-21

A view from Park Güell in Barcelona showcasing Gaudí’s colorful mosaic designs in the foreground and the city skyline stretching to the sea.

Email Emily Metz at emetz3@sc.edu for more information.

HTMT 590 – Economically Sustainable Hospitality Operations in the Galapagos

May 10-31

A giant Galápagos tortoise stands on rocky terrain overlooking turquoise waters and volcanic landscapes in the Galápagos Islands under a partly cloudy sky.

Email Emily Metz at emetz3@sc.edu for more information.

A young woman poses and smiles in front of the Palace of Westminster and Big Ben in London, surrounded by rows of colorful international flags on a grassy square.

Summer 2026 Opportunities

RETL 592 – Fashion and Sustainability in London

June 1-7

The Palace of Westminster and Big Ben tower along the River Thames in London, with a Union Jack flag flying under a bright cloudy sky.

Email Emily Metz at emetz3@sc.edu for more information.

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