Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management

Department of Hospitality Management

Hotel, Restaurant, and Tourism Administration

Coastal South Carolina: A Great Place to Live and Learn!

Study Hospitality Management in a World-Class Setting

With world-class golf, tennis, boating, and accommodation facilities, beaches, creeks and marshes, excellent dining and nightlife, arts and cultural centers, and environmental and historical educational sites and programs, this region offers the perfect learning laboratory for hospitality studies and for enjoying your time at the University.

A variety of internships and employment opportunities are available for students and graduates on Hilton Head Island, in Beaufort as well as Savannah. Many local businesses provide tuition assistance for Hospitality Management students who work in the field while completing an internship as part of the degree program.

A step towards the future

The resort island of Hilton Head and the historic town of Beaufort attract visitors from around the world, providing a unique opportunity for students to study hospitality management in a real-life learning laboratory. The University has two campuses for added convenience. The Historic Beaufort campus is situated in the Beaufort National Historic District. The Hilton Head Gateway campus is located in Bluffton and has on-campus student housing.

INTERNSHIPS

The Hospitality Management Internship course (BHRM 495) is a three (3) credit hour course. The course requires a minimum of 400 hours of work experience in the field of hospitality or tourism. The internship placement is chosen in consultation with the student's Academic Advisor and is normally taken by Senior students.

Center for Event Management & Hospitality Training

The USCB Center for Event Management and Hospitality Training is a collaboration between the Town of Hilton Head Island and The University of South Carolina Beaufort's Hospitality Management Program. Our Mission is to provide specialized education and training that will enable Hilton Head Island to become known as an international destination for Event Management and Hospitality Training.

The center’s key focuses are:

• Expanding Destination Events
• Assisting in Event Management
• Training Hospitality Professionals
• Supporting the Hospitality Industry

Training:

The Center offers educational opportunities in non-credit courses, certificates, and training. Programs are provided to Tourists, USCB students, local residents, local industry professionals, community college students, and individuals who are interested in bettering themselves through education and training. For more information contact: hmctraining@uscb.edu.

Special Events:

The Center will promote Hilton Head Island as an Event Destination. People want to celebrate! Whether licking their fingers at WingFest or shivering at Snow Day – people love a festival. The Center will work with area non-profit organizations incubating new special events and promoting Hilton Head Island as an internationally known event destination.

Volunteer Coordination:

Special events cannot be successful without volunteers! The Center utilizes student volunteers and provides them with extensive event management opportunities. This benefits the students as they learn with the hands-on approach; it also benefits the Event as key staff can be available for event expansion. The student workers are majoring in hospitality and provide a degree of professionalism, competence, and enthusiasm that assist Hilton Head Island by providing visitors, residents, and future retirees with an outstanding experience.

We Invite You to Discover the University of South Carolina Beaufort. A small, public university in a coastal setting that enrolls more than 2,000 students from around the world, the University of South Carolina Beaufort is a dynamic and vibrant academic community that serves the South Carolina Lowcountry and beyond.

With more than 50 undergraduate academic programs of study and 2 new graduate degrees, USCB has a dedicated team of faculty and admissions staff to help you discover your passion. We will put you a step closer to your dreams.

USCB has three campuses in the heart of the South Carolina Lowcountry—the main campus in Bluffton has cutting-edge laboratories, vibrant campus life and Sand Shark athletics. The Historic Beaufort campus is on the water in artistic downtown Beaufort, and the Hilton Head Island campus offers hospitality internship opportunities at world-class beach resorts.

Our programs of study offer personalized instruction and opportunities for research, internships, community service and study abroad.