Laura Nix Bishop
Recruitment Coordinator
College of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management
The University of South Carolina’s retail degree is preparing the next generation of retail management and fashion merchandising leaders in an exciting and evolving industry. Market the latest designer trends. Break sales records. Launch an online store. Create innovative customer experiences.
Degree Programs
The Bachelor of Science in Retailing degree offers concentrations in:
- Retail Management
- Fashion Merchandising and Digital Innovations
Our graduate program is a Master of Retail Innovation that offers three tracks:
- Professional (non-thesis) Track
- Professional (non-thesis) with Directed Study Track
- Thesis Track
Learn from Experience
Teaching becomes powerful when students can see lessons come to life through real-world experience. That's why South Carolina's retail degree goes beyond the classroom with behind-the-scenes field trips, exclusive work opportunities, customized study abroad courses and opportunities to attend national industry conferences and the biggest events in fashion.
Working with Apple
New in 2021, the Department of Retailing opened Gamecock iHub, the university's Apple® Authorized Campus Store. Under the leadership of retailing faculty and staff, the Gamecock iHub is operated by students — providing a valuable opportunity to earn real-world experience working with a global retail leader.
Career Success
The college provides dedicated internship directors, experienced faculty and a corporate engagement office to help students get the most out of opportunities to work with companies like Apple, Under Armour, Ralph Lauren, Belk, Amazon, Target, Zappos and more.
Spotlight: Samantha Gallagher
After graduating with a degree in retailing from the University of South Carolina at the peak of a global pandemic, Samantha Gallagher landed her dream job in the luxury fashion industry with passion and determination. She overcame the challenges of a difficult job market to become press and celebrity coordinator for Salvatore Ferragamo in New York City.
Professional Career Options
Here are just a few examples of the high-growth retail careers and fashion merchandising careers: Apparel manufacturer, buyer, consumer analyst, corporate trainer, customer relationship manager, digital merchandiser, e-commerce manager, fashion editor, financial planner, logistics manager, loss prevention specialist, marketing manager, merchandiser, omnichannel strategist, product designer, retail manager, retail planner, sales manager, store owner, stylist, supply chain manager, trend forecaster, visual merchandiser, and wholesaler.
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