Dr. Thomas Roulet

Associate Professor

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Biography

Thomas Roulet is an organizational economic sociologist at Cambridge Judge Business School, serving as a Bye-Fellow at King's College. He teaches courses on sociology and behavioral science, mentoring students in practical and theoretical insights. Before joining Cambridge, he held academic positions at King's College London, the University of Bath, the University of Oxford, and Columbia University in New York. His research primarily investigates negative social evaluations at various analytical levels, focusing on phenomena such as stigma, scandals, deviance, and misconduct. Roulet's recent book, 'The Power Divisive: Understanding Negative Social Evaluations' published by Stanford University Press in 2020, examines the paradoxical benefits of negative evaluations. His work has received coverage from notable media outlets such as the Financial Times and Bloomberg, and he contributes a column to Forbes discussing the future of work and leadership communication. In addition to his research, he is involved with several professional associations including the American Sociological Association and the Academy of Management.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor of Organisation Theory

2019-01-01 — Present

Cambridge Judge Business School • Cambridge, UK

Teach and research in the field of organizational theory, focusing on social evaluations and their implications.

Awards

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Pilkington Prize for Teaching Excellence

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Mid-Career Fellowship

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Honorable Mention, Supervisor Award

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University-wide Teaching Excellence Award

Courses

Organisational Analysis (MPhil Management) Organisational Behaviour (MBA) Qualitative Research Methods (MPhil Innovation, Strategy & Organisation)

Requirements for University of Cambridge

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.7
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Reading
Required:25
Writing
Required:25
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:110
Prerequisites
UK Bachelor's Degree with good Upper Second Class Honours or international equivalent Background in international relations, politics, law, economics, security or history is a definite asset
Application Checklist
  • Two academic references
  • Official transcripts
  • CV/Resume
  • Personal statement (approx 500 words)
  • Research proposal (1-2 pages/500 words)
  • Application fee (£50)
Specialization Notes

Standard postgraduate requirements for Department of Politics and International Studies (POLIS) and related humanities departments.