Ourso Student Experience
Future-Focused, Immersive Student Opportunities
The E. J. Ourso College of Business is home to an inclusive community of problem-solvers and innovators who put classroom instruction into action through experiential learning. Get involved to find your passion, develop leadership skills, and establish your professional network. We think you might make the world a little better along the way.
Get Involved
A diverse range of extracurricular activities is available for business students to explore their interests and enhance their college experience.
Student Success
From the moment you arrive on campus, you can rely on Ourso for academic advising, career and professional development, and much more.
Pitch Competitions
Got a big idea? Pitch it for a chance to win. On-campus students from across the LSU
system are encouraged to participate in the annual J Terrell Brown Venture Challenge,
where three finalists will pitch for a share of $35,000. This system-wide business
plan competition is open to on-campus LSU students and alumni (graduated within the
last year) who are operating businesses or launching new ventures.
Case competitions
Case competitions team students together to present innovative solutions to real-world business problems. Teams compete for far more than bragging rights—most competitions award cash prizes. These events put students face-to-face with top executives who have the power to implement their solutions. Not sure where to start? Talk to our student engagement coordinator about internal competitions to test the waters and gain experience without leaving campus.
Undergraduate Research
Improve your problem-solving skills and your résumé by conducting research.
The LSU Discover Undergraduate Research program makes it easy for students to participate in faculty-mentored research by offering workshops, mentor search assistance, and funding opportunities.
When the experts talk, Business Tigers listen.
Student Stories
Forty-nine students from the LSU E. J. Ourso College of Business Completed the eighth cohort of the Venture Capital Apprentice Program, which was formed by Nexus Louisiana, Innovation Catalyst and the Red Stick Angel Network in collaboration with E. J. Ourso College, LSU's Innovation Park and the Baton Rouge Area Chamber.
Three LSU students won the $20,000 first-place reward in the J Terrel Brown Venture Challenge with their new project, "FarmSmart."
FarmSmart, an AI-powered platform connecting modern professional farming and recreational gardening communities to tailored, high-quality information on crop management, won the 2024 J Terrell Brown Venture Challenge. The first-place finish came with a $20,000 award.