Olajobi Makinwa
Adjunct Professor of Business @Baruch College
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WORK HISTORY
Adjunct Professor of Business @Baruch College
New York, NY, US
Baruch College is a leading public business school in New York City, known for its strong programs in finance, sustainability, and global business— Taught graduate and undergraduate courses on Corporate Sustainability, ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance), and Sustainable Development, equipping future business leaders with frameworks to address global challenges— Developed and delivered a rigorous, interdisciplinary curriculum rooted in real-world case studies, global ESG reporting frameworks (GRI, SASB, ISSB), and UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)— Created and assessed assignments that required students to analyze corporate sustainability strategies and stakeholder impacts, including climate risk, governance failures, and social justice issues— Integrated insights from my work with the United Nations and private sector to bridge academic theory with global policy and business practice— Designed interactive workshops and simulations to deepen student understanding of compliance, ethical leadership, and sustainable finance— Mentored students on research, careers in ESG and sustainability, and capstone projects, emphasizing systems thinking, impact measurement, and responsible business— Invited leading sustainability professionals and policymakers as guest speakers to expose students to diverse perspectives across sectors— Received strong student evaluations for engaging content, real-world relevance, and thought leadership in governance, ethics, and ESG— Promoted cross-disciplinary dialogue by collaborating with faculty in law, economics, and international affairs to align curriculum with emerging global trends— Supported Baruch’s mission of inclusive education by bringing in African and Global South case studies and emphasizing equity in ESG discourse.
EDUCATION
University of Lagos
Bachelor of Laws - LLB
Nigerian Law School
B.L Barrister at Law
Unisa Graduate School of Business Leadership (SBL)
Programme in Business Leadership
University of Lagos
Master of International Law and Diplomacy
ABOUT OLAJOBI MAKINWA
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