Dr. Ayalla Ruvio

Associate Professor

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Biography

Ayalla Ruvio is an Associate Professor of Marketing at Michigan State University's Broad College of Business, where she specializes in consumer behavior research. Her work focuses on the psychology behind consumers' shopping habits, exploring topics such as identity consumption, the dichotomy of material versus experiential purchases, and the efficacy of loyalty rewards programs. Ruvio's research has been featured in prestigious journals like the Harvard Business Review and the Journal of the Academy of Marketing Science. She has co-authored a prominent textbook on consumer behavior and has contributed significantly to multi-authored volumes on identity and consumption. Prior to joining Michigan State, she held faculty positions at the University of Haifa and Temple University, and has been a visiting scholar at the University of Michigan. In addition to her academic contributions, Ruvio has been actively quoted in various media outlets, discussing consumer trends and shopping behaviors, especially under varying economic conditions.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2014-08-01 — Present

Michigan State University • East Lansing, MI

Awards

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Professor of the Year

2018-06-01
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Instructor Excellence Award

2018-06-01
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Faculty of Excellence Award

2019-06-01
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Faculty of Excellence Award

2021-06-01
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Faculty of Excellence Award

2024-06-01

Courses

PIM 863: Marketing Systems (EMBA) PIM 862: Customer Competitor Analysis (EMBA) MKT 807: Consumer Insights (MSMR) MKT 807: Consumer Insights (MBA) MKT 491: Study Abroad Israel - Startup Nation MBA 820: Marketing Management MBA 830: Marketing Strategy Execution

Requirements for Michigan State University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:17
Writing
Required:17
Speaking
Required:17
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field At least 15 credits in psychology courses
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Specialization Notes

Department of Psychology