Combining Computing and Business: A Q&A with Hunter Richardson

For Hunter Richardson, pairing computer science with business administration made sense. Building on his interest in data systems and accounting, the 2026 Georgia Tech alumnus saw double majoring as a solid foundation for understanding how technology can be applied across industries. 

Richardson begins as an audit associate at KPMG in October. In this Q&A, he explains why he chose to double major, how the two fields complement each other, and how his computing background has shaped his career plans.

What drew you to study computing?

I knew technology was, is, and will continue to change the world. To become a leader in any industry, I felt it was crucial to understand the literal 1s and 0s of how the world operates.

What inspired you to pursue business administration as a second major?

I found the applications of computer science most interesting in this field. The intersection of accounting and database systems fascinated me.

What influenced your decision to pursue a double major?

I knew I wanted to double major by the end of my first year after one of my first business classes and officially added it in my third year.

How do your two majors complement each other?

Professionally, it made my recruiting cycle incredibly easy. I secured a full-time role after one interview. Academically, CS coursework provided a solid foundation across all technical topics, allowing me to focus on more conceptual aspects of business technologies.

Can you share a specific project, class, or experience where you’ve combined both fields?

MGT 4046 Data Analytics in Accounting. Many of my colleagues struggled with the coding language and syntax required to succeed in this course. However, I had used Python and SQL for four years by then, so the course was incredibly enjoyable for me.

How have you managed the challenges of balancing two majors?

The biggest challenge was simply managing the larger number of credits, but with proper planning for each semester, no course load was too unbearable.

What advice would you give to students considering a computing-related double major?

Combining CS with another field gives you the opportunity to become a liaison in any field you find interesting, which inherently makes you more valuable on the team by bridging communication gaps when technology doesn't meet industry needs.

Is there anything unexpected you’ve gained from combining computing with another field?

Before I was officially a double major, I had considered reducing CS to a minor, because I felt a little burned out after three semesters of intro-level classes. But by “padding” my remaining seven semesters with other classes, the burnout feeling decreased, and I found myself enjoying more complex electives like CS 4641 Machine Learning and CS 4400 Intro to Database Systems.