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
A team of LSU students gained real-world experience through one of the world's premier finance competitions. Students in finance and mathematics at LSU won first place in the Louisiana sub-regional of the CFA Institute Research Challenge, a global equity research competition that brings together more than 1,100 university teams from over 100 countries.
In the new age of zero-click searches and AI assistance, what happens when buyers no longer need salespeople to buy, but instead need them to decide? Academics, sales practitioners and LSU Department of Marketing students recently united for the annual LSU Sales Symposium, hosted by the LSU Professional Sales Institute, to unpack this complex question.
Smartective, a documentation platform for field-heavy industries that uses AI to replace paperwork with voice-driven document completion and automated quality checks, won first place in the 2026 J Terrell Brown Venture Challenge and received a $25,000 award.
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