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 2024 begins August 26, 2024 and will conclude on September 19, 2024.
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. Please refer to the 2023 syllabus for more information.
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. Econometrics Review 2024 will begin September 3, 2024 and will conclude on September 19, 2024. 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. Kellogg PhD New Student Orientation will take place September 20, 2024.
The Graduate School Orientation
The Graduate School will provide a virtual New Student Orientation which will launch via Canvas on Monday, August 19, 2024. TGS will also host an in-person Resource Fair for all incoming PhD students on Thursday, September 19, 2024 from 2-4pm.