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Visiting Professors at the School of Management and Social Sciences

June 30, 2016
In June 2016, the following visiting professors taught in graduate programs at the School of Management and Social Sciences: Amparo Díaz Llairó, B.A., professor of Human Resources Management at the University of Barcelona, Dr. Jorge Túa, professor of Financial Economics and Accounting at the Autonomous University of Madrid (UAM), and Dr. Marye Tharp, visiting associate professor in the Department of Marketing at The University of Texas at Austin, United States.

Ms. Díaz Llairó taught a class from June 27 to 29 at the Digital Recruitment Workshop of the Certificate of Specialization in Human Resources and the Master's Degree in Human Resources Management. In addition, on June 28 and 29, he taught a class at the Executive Program: Talent Attraction and Selection 2.0.

Prof. Díaz earned a Diploma in Business Studies from the University of Barcelona / London Metropolitan University. She holds a postgraduate degree in Human Resources Management and Compensation Systems from Ramón Llull University. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Labor Studies from the University of Barcelona. She is the executive director of Human Capital Group, Spain. She is the author of the book Talent Is Online and co-author of Silvia's Myths.

Dr. Túa will be teaching a class from June 29 to July 1 at the International Integrative Seminar of the Master's Degree in Accounting and Finance, the Master's Degree in Taxation and Accounting Standards - IFRS and the Certificate of Specialization in Accounting. From July 4 to 6, he will teach a class as part of the Research Workshop for the Master’s in Accounting and Finance and the Master’s in Taxation and Accounting Standards—IFRS.

Prof. Túa holds a Ph.D. in Economics and Business Administration. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Law and a Bachelor’s degree in Economics and Business Administration from the UAM. He specializes in accounting regulation. He serves on working groups for the Ministry of Economy and the Institute of Accounting and Auditing, Spain.

Dr. Tharp will teach the course "Understanding the Consumer" from June 27 to July 7, 2016, at the Certificate of Specialization in Marketing Management and the Master of Business Administration (MBA).

Prof. Tahrp holds a Ph.D. in Marketing, International Business, and Latin American Studies, as well as an MBA from the University of Texas at Austin.