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My lecturing

I lecture courses at the MBA and BS levels related to Business Administration and Economics

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Meet Professor
Dr. George Monray

Experience, integrity, and a student-first philosophy.

With over 20 years of experience in business management and college business/economics education at the bachelor's and postgraduate levels, Dr. Monray has built a reputation for attentive listening, excellent mentoring, and accurate lectures.

“My mission is simple: to succeed—and my success is only real when my students succeed.”

Recognized for Excellence in Business Administration Studies

A career marked by true vocation, innovation, and professionalism

Elected Honorary Fellow 2022

Recognized for an outstanding career in research and professional practice. Global Academy of Finance and Management

Notable Faculty 2025

The office of the President mentions Professor Monray as a notable faculty member for his latest publication in 2024

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“I’m Spanish by nationality, but I grew up partly in the U.S. and have spent most of my professional life working with American teams and environments, so culturally and professionally I relate very strongly to the U.S.”

I currently serve as Head of the Department of Business and Economics at the Institute for American Universities (IAU). In this role, I regularly teach undergraduate students from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, the University of Arizona, Southern Methodist University (SMU) in Dallas, and George Washington University. My primary teaching areas are Intermediate Microeconomics and Financial Management.

For more than 16 years, I have taught Business and Economics courses at the Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB). I have also lectured at several leading business schools and institutions, including ESIC (Madrid), UPH Executive Education (Jakarta), Emeritus (Asia-Pacific region), Kasetsart University, the National Institute of Development Administration (Bangkok), Arcadia University (PA), CIEE, and the Chartered Institute of Marketing (UK). Participants in my courses have included executives and managers from organizations such as Lippo Group, Siloam Hospitals, Apple, Starbucks, Huawei, GWM, HSBC, and Aviko.

I am the author of 22+ academic articles in Business Administration and Applied Economics, as well as six published books. I am an Honorary Member of the Global Academy of Finance and Management, the Founder and CEO of Econtime Consultants, and a former executive at Korn Ferry Group (formerly Hay Group).

Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) – Swiss Business School University of Applied Sciences Institute at Zurich.
Master of Business Administration (MBA) – Nottingham Trent University, UK.
Postgraduate Diploma in International Finance – Tech University.
Postgraduate Diploma in Research Methods (Business and Management) – University of Bradford, (UK).
Graduate Diploma in Marketing (Level 6 Ofqual) – Chartered Institute of Marketing, (UK) + BBA ESIC University (formerly ESIC Business & Marketing School)
Complementary Executive Education
Financial Modeling and Valuation Analyst at The Corporate Finance Institute.
International Faculty Development Program at IESE Business School.
Fintech: Foundations & Applications of Financial Technology, Wharton Online.

MEMBERSHIPS:

Formerly: IESE Alumni, Academy of International Business (AIB), Aedem, GAFM
Actually, the American Economic Association (AEA)

ACHIEVEMENTS:

My book US-China Global Supremacy: 2030 Economic Forecast (English Edition) was the #1 Best Seller on Amazon in the section Comparative Economics and Macroeconomics. (December 2024).
My book "La Direccion Estrategica de la Empresa, Practicas Avanzadas" (Thomson Civitas, 2004) was cited in 12 syllabi of the courses of Strategic Management at undergraduate and MBA programs at Public and Private Spanish Universities, such as Universidad de Burgos, Univ. de Sevilla, ESIC, ESADE, as well as the Central Bank of Spain.
Book Chapter and Selected Paper selected for the Book Series of the Academy of International Business: "Are Corruption and Ease of Doing Business Correlated? An Analysis of 172 Nations". Harris et al. Palgrave 2012
The published research, "Minimum Wage and Effects on Unemployment: The Case of Spain and Its Implications on Simpson’s Paradox and Geographical Mobility," Monray & Morillo (2024), becomes part of the UK Government Metascience Research and Policy Group.
George Monray elected Honorary Member of the Global Academy of Finance and Management.
IFDP President at IESE Business School 2007
G.Monray cited at 100+ US media for its research and model on The Economic Value of Personal Time and its Grounded Theory

I HAVE BEEN LECTURING / MENTORING FOR (among others):

ESADE (Spain), AACSB Accredited. Guest lecturer. Years 2000-2002. #5 worldwide for Open Executive Education programs, #8 in the QS International Trade Ranking (MBA), and #11 in the Financial Times Executive MBA
ESIC. (Spain). Adjunct lecturer at. M.B.A. program. AMBA Accredited. Top 20 B-Schools in Europe according to Bloomberg (2025-2026)
Euncet. (Spain). Universitat Politecnica de Catalunya, Adjunct lecturer at. MBA. program. 2005-2015.
NIDA B-School (Bangkok, Thailand). AACSB Accredited. Adjunct lecturer at. MBA. program. 2013-2016
Kasetsart University Business School. (Bangkok, Thailand) AACSB candidate. Adjunct lecturer at the MBA program. 2017-2023.
UPH Executive Education. (Jakarta, Indonesia) Adjunct lecturer at M.B.A. & Doctoral programs.
Arcadia University (U.S.) ACBSP-accredited, undergraduate Program.
Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona (UAB, Spain). Undergraduate study abroad and postgraduate program at the School of Economics (Master International Trade). UAB ranks #91 in the world according to QS Rankings 2025.
CIEE (US). Undergraduate Program, Students from Vanderbilt University and Indiana University.
Institute for American Universities (U.S.) Undergraduate Program, Students from Southern Methodist University in Dallas and the University of Nebraska at Lincoln.
The Chartered Institute of Marketing (U.K.) undergraduate and postgraduate students.
Pompeu Fabra University. (UPF). Lecturer at the Master's International Business. 2011-2016

16 years (2006-2022) at UAB Barcelona lecturing on Strategic Management and International Business for undergrads and Postgrads.

10 years lecturing at ESIC Madrid at the Master of International Trade and Master International Management. (2010-2020)

My past and present lecturing...

4 years lecturing at the the national Institute of Development and Administration (NIDA Bangkok) MBA program. (2012-2016)

4 years lecturing at the Graduate Diploma in Marketing (L6) courses in Spain at ISM Barcelona.

10 years lecturing at the MBA and Executive Education Section of Euncet (UPC) Barcelona. 2005-2015

Since 2020-today lecturing and managing courses as the Head of the Business and Economics Dept of the Institute for American Universities and the American College of the Mediterranean

"Trademarks are owned by their respective owners"

From 2024 to 2024, I have been a guest professor at UPH Jakarta for its Master's in Management and Doctoral Program.

"Trademarks are owned by their respective owners"

Academic Degrees

My academic and professional life in the US and UK

Having lived, studied, and worked across three continents during three decades, I bring a truly global perspective that is embedded in the DNA of every course I teach. I have learned and keep on learning from all locations, sharing GLOBAL insights everyday with my students

Whichita, Kansas

At ages 18 to 20, I studied at Cowley College / Wichita State University on a tennis scholarship (1988–1990). This experience taught me the value of diligence, reliability, and unwavering commitment, as exemplified by Midwesterners who consistently go above and beyond without complaint.

During the final year of my undergraduate studies in 1995, I had the opportunity to attend the Maidenhead Centre of the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM). There, I developed a strong sense of professionalism and respect for roles, procedures, and workplace etiquette. Classes and meetings at CIM were highly structured, and high standards were consistently upheld.

Maidenhead, Berkshire, UK

I began my PhD at the University of Bradford from 2004 to 2007, where I dedicated extended periods to developing expertise in advanced research methods and honing methodological rigor. This experience not only strengthened my analytical and critical thinking skills but also provided me with a solid foundation for conducting high-quality, evidence-based research.

Bradford, UK

My academic and professional life in Europe

Notthingham, UK

In 1997, I graduated with an MBA from Nottingham Trent University while simultaneously working at Market Modelling, a consulting firm. My MBA experience equipped me with the skills to tackle complex business problems strategically and make data-driven decisions with confidence.

From 2007 to 2009, I earned my DBA at the Swiss Business School University of Applied Sciences Institute, in one of the world’s foremost financial hubs. My doctoral journey instilled perseverance and a disciplined, methodical approach that reflects Swiss excellence.

Zurich, Switzerland

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My birthplace, Barcelona, continues to teach me valuable lessons. The greatest lesson I learned from the city and its people is that diversity is not merely coexistence, but a source of innovation and strength (1969–1988).

Barcelona

My academic and professional life in Asia

Bangkok, Thailand

From 2014 to 2017, alongside my role as a professor at NIDA and Kasetsart University, I represented Irix International, a company specializing in the import and distribution of electrical components. This experience strengthened my ability to embrace cultural diversity and adapt effectively to dynamic environments.