Dr. Ela Veresiu

Associate Professor

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Biography

Professor Veresiu studies how markets and the public and private sectors serve underrepresented consumer groups. Her research specifically focuses on consumer well-being and the interplay between market belonging and institutions, brands, technology, and identity. She has received numerous awards, including the Schulich Research Excellence Fellowship and has been recognized as one of the Top 10 PR and Marketing Communications Professors in Canada. Her notable research includes work on multiculturalism and ethnic consumer behavior, where she explores how minorities' cultures are often fetishized in consumption practices. She has contributed significantly to the Consumer Culture Theory, with her research published in top-tier academic journals.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2016-01-01 — Present

Schulich School of Business • Toronto, Canada

Responsible for teaching and conducting research in marketing, focusing on consumer culture and branding.

Awards

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Schulich Research Excellence Fellowship

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Top 10 PR, Marketing Communications Professors Canada

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30 Under 30 Marketing Professors Canada

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York University Research Leader Award

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Ferber Award Honourable Mention

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Sidney J. Levy Award

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York University Research Leader Award

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30 Under 30 Marketing Leader Winner

Courses

Crafting High Impact Consumer Research Unlocking Value for Customers Startup Marketing Marketing Management Customer Experience Design

Requirements for York University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
4-year Honours Bachelor degree in a related discipline
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Department of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies graduate programs generally follow the Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS) B+ minimum requirement.