Assessment of Techniques and Innovation for Teaching, Learning, and Research in Business Education for Employability and Sustainability in Oyo State

This study explores the techniques and innovations in teaching, learning, and research within business education in Oyo State, Nigeria, focusing on enhancing employability and sustainability. Through a mixed-methods approach, including surveys, with educators, students, and industry stakeholders, the research identifies key innovative practices and evaluates their effectiveness using questionnaires administered to 372 selected participants for the study. The researchers employed random sampling technique to select the participants for the study. Two research experts from Federal University, Oye-Ekiti validated the research instruments and it was subjected to reliability test using test-retest method in which the data was analysed using cronbbach-alpha coefficient yielding 0.82. Data collected was analysed using mean and standard deviation. Findings highlight the integration of digital tools, experiential learning, industry partnerships, and sustainability-focused curricula as pivotal in equipping students with relevant skills for the modern workforce. The study recommended that government and educational authorities should provide policies that promote the integration of digital tools and sustainability concepts in business education, increase in government and institutional investment in digital infrastructure to support blended learning and online education, to mention but few were made for policy and practice to further embed these innovations in business education.