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
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.
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
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
Who would you choose to manage your investments: an AI or a human? Recent research suggests the smart answer to that question might be both. An award-winning paper from Junbo Wang, associate professor in the LSU Department of Finance, demonstrates that combining human expertise and machine power may be the future of skilled labor, using the financial industry as a test case.
Through two summer internships, LSU economics major Garrett Wainright is applying classroom knowledge to real-world challenges, from helping combat invasive species in Louisiana's waterways to advancing artificial intelligence solutions in business strategy. This work added more than a line to his résumé. It gave him a real opportunity to contribute to something that matters to him on a personal level.
To pursue their goal of building a future in finance, three LSU E. J. Ourso College of Business and Roger Hadfield Ogden Honors College students are spending the summer on Wall Street. Isabella Corso (BS in Finance '27), Harper Davis (BS in Finance '26, minor in applied statistics), and Macy McCalip (BS in Accounting '27) are completing an eight-week internship at Varadero Capital (Varadero), a leading alternative investment manager focused in specialized credit markets.
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