Bola Bayode

Bola Bayode, Ph.D, serves as the Assistant Dean of Distance Learning and an Assistant Professor of Business at Montreat College since July 2008, while also holding the position of Adjunct Professor of Business Management & Law. Prior to this role, Bola Bayode was the President of Bright Institute from May 2016 to August 2023 and taught as an Instructor at Wake Technical Community College for a brief period in late 2022. Previous experience includes serving as Campus Dean and Adjunct Professor at Strayer University, President of Bellisimo Inc., and an Adjunct Professor at Western International University. Academic credentials include a Ph.D in Applied Management from Walden University, an MBA from Strayer University, and a Bachelor's degree in Political Science and Government from Ogun State University. Additional legal education was obtained at Emory University School of Law from April 2017 to January 2019.