South Carolina’s Department of Sport and Entertainment Management unites theory and practice at the highest level with an award-winning roster of exceptional faculty. Faculty who’ve served as presidents of NFL, NHL and NBA teams — who’ve sold out arenas and managed headliner tours. Their industry expertise brings unprecedented value in the classroom and is matched only by the scholarship of the department’s impactful research. The program is a component of the No. 2-ranked sport science school and department in the nation.