The business of better.

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. 

Undergraduate Student Support

Graduate Student Support

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

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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.

See how we're partnering for the greater good.

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 finance majors showed their acumen in Bloomberg's 2024 Global Trading Challenge, Rucks Management alumnus Brandon Landry shared his startup experience, we launched a new interdisciplinary minor, and more.

We are pleased to announce "AI in Action: Leading in Louisiana Industries"; a symposium dedicated to exploring how artificial intelligence (AI) is driving innovation in critical sectors that define Louisiana's economy. This groundbreaking event will be held February 21, 2025 at the Lod Cook Hotel & Conference Center on the LSU A&M campus.

A group of LSU finance majors finished in the top one percent of worldwide competitors in Bloomberg's 2024 Global Trading Challenge. With over 2,100 teams in the competition, Tiger Fund managers Henry Tanner of Raleigh, North Carolina; Thomas Abadie of Baton Rouge, Louisiana; Maggie Hunter of Metairie, Louisiana; Ellen McGettigan of Houston and Augustus Roppolo of Covington, Louisiana finished in 14th place worldwide and 5th place among teams from North America. Senior Instructor Tish O'Connor, CFA, served as the group's advisor.

 

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