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.
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
The Rucks Department of Management at the E. J. Ourso College of Business acknowledges outstanding students as Rucks Fellows. These students are chosen by the faculty and represent the highest level of academic achievement among senior management majors in any of the department's concentrations. To be eligible, a student must be among the top graduating seniors in the management curriculum based on their grade-point average; honorees are announced in the fall and spring semesters.
A group of LSU business students finished in the top one percent of worldwide competitors in Bloomberg's 2025 Global Trading Challenge. With 2,394 teams in the competition, Brennan Davis of Baton Rouge, Louisiana; Dakota Espinosa of Denham Springs, Louisiana and Landyn Sonnier of Tickfaw, Louisiana, finished in 20th place worldwide and 6th place among teams from North America. Senior instructor Tish O'Connor, CFA, served as faculty advisor for LSU's competition teams.
With holiday shopping underway, retailers and consumers alike are entering a season influenced by economic uncertainty, rising tariffs, and evolving shopping habits. Dan Rice, associate professor in the Department of Marketing and director of the Behavioral Research Lab, shares insights on what’s changing, what’s driving spending trends, and what to watch for as we head into the end of the year.
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