A department that trains specialists with a deep theoretical knowledge of economics. The department focuses on the study of economic theory, micro- and macroeconomics, history of economic doctrines, mathematical methods in economics and econometrics.

The aim of the department is to develop students' analytical thinking and scientific approach to the study of economic processes and phenomena. The training programmes are aimed at studying fundamental economic models, regularities of market systems, as well as methods of analysing economic information.

The department is actively engaged in research, organises scientific conferences and seminars, which allows students to participate in academic discussions and prepares them for careers in research institutes, think tanks, as well as in the public and corporate sectors.