Unfortunately, these hours wouldn't count towards the Material Participation Rule's 750-hour minimum.
The 750-hour rule states that "you performed more than 750 hours of services during the tax year in real property trades or businesses in which you materially participated."
Your coursework wouldn't count as "services" in real property trades or business.
Please see the IRS's Publication 925, Passive Activity and At-Risk Rules, for more information.
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