The Ph.D. in International Business and Marketing at Saint Louis University's Richard A. Chaifetz School of Business offers an intensive educational experience that is designed to prepare graduates for academic careers, typically as business school faculty. The doctoral program is a full-time endeavor. Students are admitted once a year in the fall semester only. International business and marketing Ph.D. students are expected to devote their entire effort to their studies until they formally complete the degree program. In addition, full-time residency is required throughout a student's time in the Ph.D. program. The maximum time to complete all doctoral degree requirements is five years. SLU's Ph.D. in International Business and Marketing offers students an intensive educational experience that is designed to prepare them for academic careers, typically as business school faculty.