Business Education Complex
Where Business Tigers Thrive
Welcome to the Business Education Complex. Located near the South Gates of LSU’s campus and in the shadow of Tiger Stadium, the 156,000-square-foot complex is where Business Tigers thrive. The Business Education Complex (BEC) is a world-class teaching and learning facility that enables state-of-the-art learning and offers space for students to create and collaborate.
Modern Space for Business Students to Innovate
The award-winning Business Education Complex is home to the next generation of leaders. Our all-encompassing complex on campus enables world-class teaching, learning, and extra-curricular experiences. Learn about our building and envision yourself as an LSU Business Tiger.
Hours of Operation
The Business Education Complex’s typical hours of operation are 7:30 am - 9:00 pm, Monday – Friday. Other than days when final exams are held, the BEC is closed on weekends. Exceptions may be made for sanctioned events held in the BEC.
When classes are in session, CC’s Coffee House is open Monday-Friday. Visit LSU Dining for the current hours.
Getting Here
The Business Education Complex is located off the South Gates of LSU’s campus at 501 South Quad Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70803. The BEC is a neighbor of Patrick F. Taylor Hall, home of the College of Engineering. Explore our location and get directions with LSU’s interactive map.
Parking: Metered parking is available in the commuter lot across the street from the BEC. Alternatively, the LSU Visitor Center offers guest parking passes and will answer campus-related questions.
State of the Art Learning Spaces
The BEC classroom spaces include 40, 60, and 120-seat tiered classrooms designed for discussion and interactive learning and are equipped with the latest audio-visual technologies. The Distinguished Leaders Lecture Hall auditorium seats 300.
Space to Gather & Relax
The Rotunda Commons is the central gathering and study spot for students. It’s also where you’ll find the CC’s Café for coffee, snacks, and light fare throughout the day. Directly outside is Virginia’s Courtyard, a 20,000-square-foot green space that serves as a peaceful spot for students to study and socialize between classes.
Space to Collaborate
The BEC has 12 Team Rooms perfect for small group meetings and studying. Grab some friends and find your spot for group projects, study sessions, and brainstorming.
SMART Lab
The Securities Markets Analysis Research and Trading Lab, or SMART Lab, provides a simulated trading floor where you can gain knowledge in securities analysis, research, and trading using the latest hardware and professional analytic software, like Bloomberg.
Jim & Laura Parr Professional Sales Lab
Students in the professional sales concentration use the technology in this dedicated space to hone their B2B sales skills. You will also find the LSU Sales Team preparing to bring home their next big prize.
Mark & Judy Weaver Ideation Lab
Designed around the needs of our student-entrepreneurs, this innovative lab is perfect for developing ideas, collaborating with peers, preparing a pitch, or prototyping with 3D printers.
Find Your Way
Explore the map to see the available spaces on each level of the BEC. Access an ADA-accessible description of the BEC building maps.
BEC Ground Level Highlights
- The Rotunda Commons is the central gathering and study space for students. It's where you'll find the CC’s Coffee House for coffee, snacks, and light fare throughout the day.
- On the North and South wings of the ground level is where you will attend the majority of your business classes.
- There are 12 team rooms on the ground level are perfect for small group collaboration and studying. These rooms are available to students on a first-come-first-serve basis.
- The Distinguished Leaders Lecture Hall (Auditorium) is the grand lecture space for large classes and speaker events.
- The Flores MBA program office can be found at the front entrance of the Rotunda.
- Virginia's Courtyard is a serene green space for students to relax, study, and socialize between classes.
Second Floor Highlights
- Office of Business Student Success – located in Suite 2000, is your centralized hub for all student services.
- The North and South wings are home to six academic departments and faculty offices.
- The Behavioral Research Lab is a state-of-the-art space to conduct marketing research.
Third Floor Highlights
- The gender-neutral restroom is located on the third floor, directly off the elevator bank. It is a single-use facility with a lock that all can use.
- The Mark and Judy Weaver Ideation Lab is the high-tech entrepreneurial space that floats high above the Rotunda Commons. This space is for entrepreneurship students to connect and create.
- The Stephenson Entrepreneurship Institute resides on the third floor of the BEC Rotunda.
- The Department of Public Administration's main and faculty offices are on the third floor of the BEC Rotunda.
Fourth Floor Highlights
- You can access the fourth floor of the BEC Rotunda via the Rotunda elevators.
- The Office of the Dean is where you will find the college's administrative team.
- The LSUCIA&CRM office is housed on the fourth floor of the Rotunda.
- The college's Information Technology Group offices and helpdesk are on the fourth floor, directly past the Dean's Suite.
Contact Us
BEC Building Manager
Tasha Ross
Assistant to the Dean & Building Manager
4011 Business Education Complex East
225-578-8027 | tashaross@lsu.edu
Useful LSU Contacts
LSU Police – 225-578-3231
LSU Parking – 225-578-5000
LSU Facility Services – 225-578-6964
LSU Dining – 225-578-5141