International Business and Marketing, Ph.D.

Program Overview

Saint Louis University's Ph.D. in International Business and Marketing equips students with advanced research and teaching skills for careers in academia. The program emphasizes both international business and marketing disciplines, fostering versatility and employability. It provides opportunities for students to engage in research, teach undergraduate courses, and receive comprehensive financial support, including a generous stipend. Graduates have gone on to achieve notable success in the academic profession.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The International Business and Marketing Ph.D. program at Saint Louis University's Richard A. Chaifetz School of Business is designed to equip students with the tools they need to excel in the global economy. The program emphasizes both international business and marketing disciplines, enhancing student versatility and employability in academia.

Objectives:

• To advance research skills and knowledge application.
• To prepare students for productive careers as business school academicians.
• To train students in the design and conduct of rigorous research.

Program Description:

• The program consists of 54 credits and can be completed in four years.
• It blends coursework, teaching, research seminars, and dissertation work.
• Students are encouraged to engage in academic and professional conferences and collaborate with faculty to enhance their research and teaching abilities.
• The program is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).

Teaching:

• Students are provided the opportunity to teach undergraduate courses as part of their graduate assistantship.
• They are expected to complete the requirements for certification in University Teaching through the Reinert Center for Transformative Teaching and Learning.

Careers:

• The program prepares students for academic careers, typically as business school faculty.

Other:

• The program is ranked #1 in the region and #9 in the country for graduate education in international business according to U.S. News & World Report's 2022 Best Graduate School Rankings.
• All admitted Ph.D. applicants, including international students, receive financial assistance, including tuition support, individual health insurance, in-state status, and a generous annual stipend of $24,960.
Additionally, conference travel funds are available.
• Graduates of the program have achieved remarkable success in various academic institutions.