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
$77,266
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
Two researchers from LSU College of the Coast & Environment and LSU E. J. Ourso College of Business have been named Gulf Research Program Early-Career Research Fellows by the National Academies. Nazla Bushra and Holly Peterson will each receive resources and support for their work identifying how climate-related stressors, such as heat, flooding and pollution, affect human health, community resilience and regional economies.
When Cate Emma Warren arrived at LSU from Dallas, Texas, she knew she wanted a university where she could challenge herself, meet new people, and create her own path. What she did not know was just how much scholarship support would shape that journey.
Over a third of the 750 largest U.S. accounting firms are now backed by private equity, bringing in billions of dollars in fresh capital while raising critical questions about the future of the auditing profession. Sanaz Aghazadeh, associate professor in the LSU Department of Accounting, led a study exploring what this new wave of investment means for auditor independence, firm strategy, and regulatory oversight. Watch the video to learn what she and her colleagues discovered.
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