E. J. Ourso College of Business
delivering value in the classroom, the community, and beyond
Where student success, faculty research, and business partnerships come together.
At the E. J. Ourso College of Business, we provide the knowledge, experiences, and connections to help students achieve their goals. Through excellence in business education, research, and community engagement, we deliver value for Louisiana and beyond.
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
We are pleased to announce that associate professor Suzette Caleo will serve as the next chair of the LSU Department of Public Administration. Caleo has served on the LSU faculty since 2012, teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in public management, human resource management, organizational behavior, data analytics and program evaluation.
LSU has launched AI Literacy Essentials, a free online course that provides a general introduction to artificial intelligence (AI) and how to use it effectively, professionally, and ethically. The course is offered through LSU Online’s professional development program and is available now to LSU students, faculty, and staff, and will open to the general public on August 26.
When a devastating wildfire sweeps through a forest or a record-breaking hurricane batters the Gulf coast, the public’s reaction is rarely uniform. Some citizens push for policy shifts and regulations, while others focus on individual preparedness. So why does the exact same crisis often push neighbors down different psychological paths? A new study from Holly Peterson in the LSU Department of Public Administration aims to find out.
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