International Business and Marketing, Ph.D.

Saint Louis University's doctoral program in international business and marketing is scholarly and research-based. It prepares students for academic careers in research, teaching and public service at institutions of higher learning. The program’s goal is to provide students with an educational foundation that will enable them to contribute to the marketing and international business disciplines through the development, integration, and dissemination of knowledge.

Program Highlights

SLU's international business and marketing Ph.D. program provides the theoretical knowledge and research skills necessary in rigorous academic disciplines, as well as applied knowledge that can be used to problem-solve in business settings. These dual objectives are achieved by fostering an environment that:

• Promotes an understanding and appreciation for the role and responsibilities of the academic profession.
• Facilitates learning of the current state of knowledge in the discipline, as well as the methods of development of new knowledge.
• Offers opportunities to develop teaching skills and techniques

Curriculum Overview

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.

Fieldwork and Research Opportunities

Chaifetz School of Business Ph.D. 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

SLU's Ph.D. in international business and marketing offers students an intensive educational experience designed to prepare them for academic careers, typically as business school faculty.

Admission Requirements

A master’s degree in business or a related field and introductory coursework in calculus and statistics is recommended. New students with limited backgrounds in business may be required to take specific coursework to ensure sufficient preparation before progressing into required courses toward the doctorate.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis once all application materials are received. All materials are due January 15. Application files are reviewed holistically (considering the applicant's undergraduate and graduate work, professional and/or academic experience, test scores and professional goal statement).

Application Requirements

• Online application form
• Transcript(s)
• Three letters of recommendation
• Official GMAT or GRE scores
• Résumé
• Professional goal statement of fewer than 500 words

Requirements for International Students

All admission policies and requirements for domestic students apply to international students. International students must also meet the following additional requirements:

• Demonstrate English Language Proficiency
• Financial documents are required to complete an application for admission and be reviewed for admission and merit scholarships. 
• Proof of financial support that must include:
  • A letter of financial support from the person(s) or sponsoring agency funding the student's time at Saint Louis University
  • A letter from the sponsor's bank verifying that the funds are available and will be so for the duration of the student's study at the University
• Academic records, in English translation, of students who have undertaken postsecondary studies outside the United States must include:
  • Courses taken and/or lectures attended
  • Practical laboratory work
  • The maximum and minimum grades attainable
  • The grades earned or the results of all end-of-term examinations
  • Any honors or degrees received.

WES and ECE transcripts are accepted.

Review Process

A committee of faculty members reviews applications. All application materials must be submitted by January 15.

Scholarship and Financial Aid

Financial assistance for Ph.D. students in the Richard A. Chaifetz School is Business usually is available to all admitted applicants, including international students. This is primarily in the form of half-time graduate assistantships. Graduate assistants typically work 20 hours per week in teaching and/or on research. These assignments are made based on the instructional needs of the department and the requirements of the current research projects. Any student who receives an assistantship receives tuition support for a normal doctoral load (nine credits for each of the fall and spring semesters and four credits in the summer), individual health insurance, in-state status and a monthly stipend.

Accreditation

The Richard A. Chaifetz School of Business is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), the world’s largest business education alliance and accrediting body of business schools, ensuring continuous quality improvement in terms of curriculum, instructional resources, student selection, career placement and intellectual contributions and qualifications of the faculty. Fewer than 5% of business schools worldwide have achieved AACSB accreditation. 

Continuation Standards

Students must maintain a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 in all graduate/professional courses.

For additional admission questions, please contact:
Mamoun Benmamoun, Ph.D. 
Program Director
mamoun.benmamoun@slu.edu