Dr. Manoj Thomas

Professor

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Biography

Manoj Thomas is the Demir Sabanci Professor of Marketing and Management and Associate Dean for New York City Initiatives at the Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management, Cornell University. He oversees the Johnson Cornell Tech MBA program and the Cornell Executive MBA programs, leading new initiatives in New York City. A behavioral scientist, Thomas studies how human psychology relates to marketing actions and shapes perceived economic value. His work demonstrates that economic value is psychologically constructed; for example, the framing of products as '12 ounces' versus '12 snack bags' can significantly influence consumer perception. His current research delves into the role of moral intuitions in consumer behavior, exploring how sociomoral values, ideologies, and political identities influence purchase decisions, from everyday items to broader social trends. Thomas's ongoing projects investigate behavioral pricing, numerical cognition, and moral foundations theory. He has received several awards for excellence in teaching, including the Apple Award and the Stephen Russell Family Teaching Award, and serves as an associate editor for multiple journals in the field of consumer research.

Research Interests

Experience

Demir Sabanci Professor

2006-01-01 — Present

Cornell University • Ithaca, NY

Professor of Marketing and Management, overseeing EMBA programs and conducting research in consumer behavior.

Awards

#2016

Outstanding Reviewer Award

2016-01-01
#2016

Stephen Russell Teaching Award

2016-01-01
#2010

Apple Award

2010-01-01

Requirements for Cornell University

Master Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Listening
Required:15
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related field
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Department of Architecture