Welcome to the Richard A. Chaifetz School of Business doctoral program at Saint Louis University, where we are dedicated to meeting the demands of today's global economy through education and research. In an increasingly interconnected world, international education and research have become indispensable. Our international business and marketing Ph.D. program is designed to equip SLU students with the tools they need to excel in this dynamic landscape. At the heart of our program lies a commitment to scholarly excellence and research-based learning so that you can make a meaningful impact through research, teaching, and public service. Our Ph.D. program uniquely emphasizes both international business and marketing disciplines, enhancing your versatility and employability in academia. SLU's international business and marketing Ph.D. program consists of 54 credits. The curricular objective is the intellectual development of students through the advancement of research skills as well as the acquisition and application of knowledge. The combination of coursework, teaching, research seminar and dissertation experience is designed to provide students with a sound foundation for productive careers as business school academicians. In addition, international business and marketing Ph.D. students at SLU are encouraged to participate in academic and professional conferences and work with faculty to develop their research and teaching skills further. A primary objective of this Ph.D. program is the training of students in the design and conduct of rigorous research. A distinguishing feature of SLU's Richard A. Chaifetz School of Business is our focus on preparing students to be effective teachers and mentors for the academic profession. Theoretical and methodological sophistication is achieved through coursework and research conducted with faculty and individually. Chaifetz School of Business Ph.D. students are provided the opportunity to teach undergraduate courses as part of their graduate assistantship.
Career Path
Graduate career path includes International Business Research Scientist, Global Strategy Consultant, Cross-Cultural Management Specialist, International Trade Policy Analyst, Global Supply Chain Strategist,Global Risk & Compliance Specialist, International Business Development Director, Emerging Markets Analyst, Multinational Corporate Strategy Leader, International Marketing Researcher, Cross-Cultural Marketing Specialist, Consumer Behavior Scientist, Global Brand Strategist, Digital Marketing Analytics Researcher, International Market Entry Strategist, Global Product Development Director, International E-Commerce Strategist, Global Digital Transformation Specialist, AI-Driven Marketing Scientist, Global Business Ethics & Governance Specialist, International Sustainability & CSR Analyst, International Business & Marketing Policy Advisor, Global Innovation Ecosystem Analyst, International Entrepreneurship Researcher.
