E. J. Ourso College of Business
Business-driven, Future-focused
We believe in the power of business to cultivate the next generation of leaders — in the board room and in our communities.
At the E. J. Ourso College of Business, we provide the knowledge, experiences, and connections to help students achieve their goals and make a meaningful impact. Through excellence in business education, research, and community engagement, we support your journey to driving a lasting impact in your corner of the world.
Our Programs
In business, there are countless ways to approach challenges and achieve success. Whatever your goals, we have the programs and resources to help turn your vision into reality.
Our Commitment to Student Success
Support Resources
The E. J. Ourso College of Business is home to a team of professional, skilled advisors ready to help our students succeed academically and launch rewarding careers. We are dedicated to business students' success throughout their college career — from recruitment to graduation.
But, we don't stop there. We provide the network, resources, and guidance that will start and propel your career.
92%
of LSU Business graduates report a positive post-graduate outcome
- 2024-2025 graduating student survey
$76,881
LSU Business graduate average starting salary
- 2024-2025 graduating student survey
Research with Impactful Results.
Advancing Research that Makes a Difference in Louisiana and Beyond
We conduct top-tier applied business, economics, and public affairs research, providing relevant, timely insights that inform decision-making and shape policy, ultimately improving the overall health and well-being of the state of Louisiana and its residents.
Collaborate with the Center for Economics, Business & Policy Research
Featured News
Three businesses founded by LSU students and recent graduates have been selected to present in a live pitch competition for a share of $50,000 in the 15th annual J Terrell Brown Venture Challenge to be held on Tuesday, April 14, at the LSU Business Education Complex.
Since the first commercial AI products broke onto the scene just a few years ago, the technology has reshaped how businesses of all sizes and functions connect with customers. A recent study from Assistant Professor Viktor Jarotschkin and PhD student Mostofa Wahid Soykoth in the LSU Department of Marketing analyzed decades of academic literature to identify the AI-driven themes that will define the next era of sales.
Read the latest issue of Ourso on the Geaux, the official e-newsletter of the E. J. Ourso College of Business. This month, we announced the latest Rucks Fellows, saw the state budgeting process in action, aimed high at the SEC MBA Case Competition, and more.
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