HTM and Accounting : Isenberg School of Management : UMass Amherst

Double Major in HTM and Accounting: Broaden Your Skills, Elevate Your Career

Double majoring in Hospitality & Tourism Management (HTM) and Accounting at Isenberg School of Management offers a unique and powerful combination of skills that can set you apart in today's competitive job market.

Your HTM education will be an asset if you choose to work in public accounting or a traditional accounting setting. However, it will also be an asset opening the doors to bring your accounting skills to some of the largest businesses in the world at the corporate level such as hotels, airlines, restaurant groups, casinos, convention and event settings, and entertainment spaces.

Student Profile

Cally Seyler '26
HTM and Accounting Double Major
Assurance Audit Intern, Ernst & Young

The advantage of being a double major is learning how hospitality companies function. Someday, I hope to work in accounting for a hospitality company. It has been beneficial to learn both accounting skills and hospitality skills to 1) reach my goal, and 2) stand out when applying to jobs. During one of my interviews, I was told that auditing is not just about the actual auditing, but also about the service to your clients. I have been able to apply my hospitality major and knowledge about service to this aspect of auditing and it has helped me get the positions listed above.

My future desired career is to work in accounting for a hospitality company. Having both majors will make me stand out, as well as get the information I need for both areas of the career. During my time as an HTM major, I have learned how all the different parts of companies connect and work together. Learning about the management side in my HTM classes and learning about the financial side in my Accounting classes has made me well-rounded and given me a full picture of how companies function.

What I love most about HTM are the opportunities and connections. There are many clubs you can join and meet great people. These clubs have networking trips, connections with alumni, and opportunities for E-Board positions. I am the Treasurer of the American Hotel & Lodging Association; it has been valuable experience and something interviewers always ask about when they see it on my resume. There is always something going in HTM, not to mention the HTM Career Day! It taught me how to talk to recruiters and how to navigate career days. One year, I went just to practice talking to recruiters and I ended up getting an internship! It is an amazing thing that the HTM Department offers and it is all student run.

Essential Skills

As an HTM and Accounting double major, you'll develop expertise in hospitality operations alongside strong financial skills in areas like auditing and budgeting. This blend prepares you for leadership roles where both customer service and financial acumen are essential.

Accolades

Client and Customer Relationship Management

Operational Budgeting and Financial Planning

Feasibility Studies & Asset Acquisition Implementation

Adaptability

People Management Skills

Financial Acumen to Enhance Operational Efficiency

Hiring Companies

Companies hiring HTM and Accounting double majors range from global hospitality brands to financial firms. This combination of skills makes graduates versatile hires, ready to excel in both operational and financial roles across industries. Expand your career options with a dual focus that employers highly value.

Declare Double Major

https://www.isenberg.umass.edu/programs/undergraduate/on-campus/admissions/curr…

First-year students are not eligible to double major as they begin their academic career; however, they are eligible to pursue a double major as they begin their second semester. Please note that students accepted to UMass but not into Isenberg can apply to HTM or Sport Management after their first semester but are not eligible for entrance into the BBA program.