Math Review and Orientation Programs
Math & Econometrics Review and Orientation Programs
Math Review (Mathematical Methods)
The Economics Department at Northwestern University offers a course during the late summer that provides incoming doctoral students with the essential mathematical tools needed for their doctoral studies. The class prepares Kellogg PhD students for the ECON 410 (Microeconomics) sequence of classes. The summer class is called Econ 401, Mathematical Methods, but is commonly referred to as “Math Review.” The course covers topics in topology, real analysis, optimization, linear algebra and probability theory.
Math Review typically begins the last week in August and concludes the third week in September.
Math Review is held each weekday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday from 9:00 to 12:00pm followed by Discussion Sessions from 1:00 to 2:00pm. TA sessions are held each Wednesday, 9:00 to 12:00pm & 1:00 to 2:00pm.
While any student can attend Math Review, the course is primarily for students in Accounting Information & Management, Finance, Financial Economics, Managerial Economics & Strategy, Marketing (quantitative students), and Operations Management. The class is tuition-free. There is no formal registration through Northwestern; however, the expectation is that you attend all sessions and take the final exam.
Econometrics Review
Econometrics review is an additional math preparation class required for econometrics. Exact dates for Econometrics Review 2025 will be announced spring quarter 2025. Sessions are held daily from 2:00 to 4:00pm in the Global Hub.
Kellogg PhD Orientation
Kellogg's PhD Orientation serves as an introduction to the Kellogg School of Management and highlights the course of study PhD students will take as well as our research and academic communities. The date of Kellogg PhD New Student Orientation will be announced spring 2025.
The Graduate School Orientation
The Graduate School will provide a virtual and in-person New Student Orientation. Dates to be announced summer 2025.