College Overview
About Us
Since its establishment in 1928, the E. J. Ourso College of Business has served as the flagship business college of Louisiana, playing an essential role in uplifting the economy of the state and the well-being of its citizens. Each year, the college graduates more than 1,000 exceptional students who are the business leaders and entrepreneurs of the future.
We are committed to delivering a superior academic and professional learning experience that prepares future business leaders for lifetime success. In support of the university and college’s mission, our dedicated faculty engage in cutting-edge, innovative research that directly and positively impacts the business community, both locally and abroad. The value of a business education from the E. J. Ourso College is readily seen in the success of our alumni and their continued support of the college throughout their professional careers.
Ourso By The Numbers
10
Undergraduate Degrees
6
Master's Degrees
6
Doctoral Degrees
8
Online Degree Programs
51,000+
Network of living alumni
6
Knowledge Centers & Institutes
112
Full-time Faculty
- fall 2021
Academic Programs
As Louisiana's flagship business college, you can rest assured that our comprehensive selection of academic offerings is informed by and aligned with industry demand and students' evolving interests. Explore the programs producing the innovative thinkers who shape the business world.
Knowledge Centers & Institutes
Our research centers, institutes, and labs serve as headquarters for innovative research, making a positive difference in business policy and practice.
Center for Analytics, Research & Transportation Safety
Center for Economics, Business, & Policy Research
LSU Center for Internal Auditing & Cybersecurity Risk Management
#11
Best Master's of Business Analytics Program
- TFE Times (2022)
Top 50
MBA Programs (Public)
- U.S. News & World Report (2023)
#49
Best Undergraduate Programs (Public)
- U.S. News & World Report (2022)
#11
Best Master’s of Business Analytics
- TFE Times (2022)
A Framework for the Future
Strategic Plan | 2021-2026
We are turning our focus to what matters most — the opportunities our degree programs
present and how to best prepare, connect, and support our students in their pursuit
of these opportunities.
Business Beyond Boundaries
At the Ourso College, diversity of thought and lived experience is essential to preparing our students for leadership roles in our global economy and driving meaningful change in the world.
We aim to create a generation of intrepid visionaries who go out into the world and impart their learned experiences for the betterment of their communities.
Award-winning facilities at the gates of LSU
Your Future Home Away From Home
The Business Education Complex is home to the next generation of leaders. Our all-encompassing complex on LSU's campus enables world-class teaching, learning, and extra-curricular experiences.