Prerequisite(s): ECON 101; ECON 102; ECON 203 or MATH 111 or departmental approval. Restriction(s): Major or minor within School of Business, or Mathematics major. The principal objective of this course is to develop proficiency in applying optimization tools and mathematical techniques for economic analysis. The course introduces students to various mathematical and optimization tools and explains how to apply those to a broad range of economic problems. Consumer behavior, profit-maximizing firms' decision problems, features of monopolies, oligopolies, and competitive industries are analyzed. The concepts in this course are useful for students interested in careers in economics and public policy consultancy, market research, and those planning to pursue higher education (master's/doctoral degree programs).