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Mission & Vision

Guided by Jesuit values, driven by data.

Why We Exist

Loyola University is uniquely positioned to produce well-rounded Business Analytics professionals using programs from the College of Business (COB), starting with our Business Analytics major and other COB areas of focus, such as AI, Ethical Decision Making, and Business Law, combined with Computer Science programs of the College of Arts and Sciences.

The Business Analytics Institute (BAI) aims to empower the next generation of data-driven decision-makers by providing comprehensive education and training in business analytics. Funded to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application within diverse industries, the institute will cater to undergraduate and graduate students, professionals seeking to enhance their analytical skills, and organizations looking to upskill their workforce.

St. Ignatius

Mission & Vision

The Peter Callais Institute for Business Analytics at Loyola University New Orleans is committed to honoring Peter Callais' legacy of leadership, innovation, and service. We educate and empower students, professionals, and organizations through rigorous analytics training, interdisciplinary collaboration, and industry partnerships.

Guided by Jesuit values, we cultivate ethical, innovative, and socially responsible leaders who use the power of data to advance business, strengthen communities, and inspire positive change.

We strive to be a nationally recognized hub for ethical and impactful business analytics education and research — shaping future leaders who harness data to drive innovation, foster inclusion, and create transformative solutions for business and society.

St. Ignatius Statue

Our Core Values

Six principles that guide everything we do — from curriculum design to community engagement.

Innovation

Embracing new ideas and emerging technologies to solve problems that matter to Louisiana and the world.

Ethics & Integrity

Responsible, transparent, and principled data decision-making at every level of our work.

Collaboration

Partnerships across disciplines, industries, and communities — because great analytics rarely happens alone.

Community Impact

Analytics as a force for social good — applying our skills to real challenges in the Gulf South.

Data-Driven Excellence

Rigorous methods, reproducible research, and actionable insights grounded in statistical best practices.

Jesuit Values

Education of the whole person — cura personalis, intellectual excellence, and service to the common good.