This course covers essential microeconomic models and issues for the advanced applied economist and is the foundational course for the microeconomics in the applied track of the MS in economics program. The focus is on topics and methods most frequently used and relied upon in applied business and policy problems. By doing so, the course will prepare students for subsequent coursework for the applied MS track. Additionally, it will strive for students to gain strong intuitive skills regarding how to approach applied economics problems and their related empirical applications.