Dr. Jiyun Kang

Associate Professor

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Biography

Jiyun Kang is an Associate Professor in the White Lodging-J.W. Marriott, Jr. School of Hospitality and Tourism Management at Purdue University. Her research interests span various aspects of Consumer Science including Consumer Behavior, Experience, and Well-Being, along with Fashion Management and Luxury Management. Dr. Kang also focuses on areas such as Brand Management, Brand-Consumer Communication, Crisis Resilience, Sustainable Consumption, and Corporate Social Responsibility, particularly regarding Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Furthermore, she investigates innovation in digital technology and new consumer experiences, and uses data analytics and quantitative research methods as part of her academic inquiry.

Research Interests

Requirements for Purdue University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:135
Overall
Required:135
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in CS or related field Foundational concepts of computer science Data structures Computer architecture Operating systems Mathematics through differential equations Linear and matrix algebra
Application Checklist
  • Official Transcripts
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal History Statement
  • Resume
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • CS Supplementary Form
Specialization Notes

GRE is not required.