Math Course for Economics PhD Students Self-Paced 2026

Rice University offers an online mathematics course to review the mathematical tools and concepts used in first-year Economics Ph.D. courses. This course will cover topics including Real Analysis, Linear Algebra, Calculus, Optimization, and Difference and Differential Equations. Students will have access to lecture videos and sessions with instructors to learn the course content. The instructor sessions will total 10 hours. The timing of the sessions will be flexible, and students will contact the instructors to make appointments for the sessions. Certificates will be issued upon successful completion of all coursework. The course is self-paced, so you can work on your own schedule and timeline. You will have access to course materials through May 1, 2027, and can work in a way that best fits your schedule. Because the course is online, you can take it from anywhere in the world. All you need is a computer with an Internet connection.