We strive for better, so you can be your best.
We believe in the power of business to create the next generation of bold leaders — in the board room and in our communities.
The E. J. Ourso College of Business is a catalyst for your career and a platform for you to create the positive change you're passionate about. We are committed to doing better every day — knowing our excellence will empower you to use your education and experience to transform your corner of the world. Let's discover what we can do better together.
We're in the business of BETTER.
Better academics.
In business, there are so many ways to tackle a challenge and meet your goals. No matter what your goals are, the E. J. Ourso College of Business has a program to help make your vision a reality.
Better Opportunities.
Our Commitment to Student Success
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.
Better Research. 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
A Better Louisiana.
Bold Business and Industry Partnerships
Our innovative degree programs go beyond the classroom to provide fresh learning opportunities, ground-breaking research, intellectual capital, and partnerships that support lifelong learning and economic growth for Louisiana’s business community.
86%
of LSU Business graduates report a positive post-graduate outcome
- 2022-2023 graduating student survey
$75,293
LSU Business graduate average starting salary
- 2022-2023 graduating student survey
Featured News
Read the latest issue of Ourso on the Geaux, the official e-newsletter of the E. J. Ourso College of Business. This month, our Flores MBA students visited Washington D.C., the LSU Alumni Magazine profiled Ourso students working hard to advance the cybersecurity field, and much more.
Thanks to the Rucks International Scholars Award (RISA), LSU management majors can enrich their undergraduate experience and improve their career readiness by participating in a study abroad program. We are highlighting the learning journeys of the 2023-24 RISA recipients, as selected by the Rucks Department of Management.
Exploring the Online Graduate Certificate in Agribusiness: A Pathway to Success in the Food Industry
In an era where the global food industry is increasingly dynamic and complex, professionals who can seamlessly navigate the intersections of food science and business are in high demand. The Graduate Certificate in Agribusiness, a collaboration between the LSU School of Nutrition and Food Sciences, the Department of Agricultural Economics & Agribusiness, and the E.J. Ourso College of Business, is designed to equip individuals with essential skills and knowledge for advancing their careers in this exciting sector.
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