Mission
The E. J. Ourso College is Louisiana's premier public business school, dually charged to lead in both business education and research. We serve students from Louisiana and throughout the world by enabling learning and promoting related activities as we guide these students toward realizing their potential for living productive lives. We promote improvement within business by conducting and publicizing research that better informs the world's academic, governmental, and business forums. Through our faculty, students and alumni, we provide a direct link to the region's business community while actively participating in the global academic community.

Vision
The E. J. Ourso College is committed to achieving national recognition in learning, research, and outreach promoting economic development, while enhancing the opportunities for the citizens of Louisiana to lead worthwhile and productive lives. This is consistent with our commitment to a never-ending search for higher levels of performance through day-by-day college-wide continuous improvement.