School of Economics

History
The School of Economics was established in 1933. Its roots go back to the early 19th century, when economic disciplines were already being taught at Kharkiv University.

The development of economic science and education at the university is associated with the work of world-renowned scholars such as Nobel Prize winner in Economics Simon Kuznets, Mykhailo Tugan-Baranovsky, Ovsiy Liberman, and many others.

Today, the School of Economics is one of the leading centers of classical economic education in Ukraine. The faculty currently comprises eight departments:

Economic Theory and Economic Management Methods
Finance, Banking, and Insurance
Economic Cybernetics and Applied Economics
Statistics, Accounting, and Auditing
International Economics and World Economy
Economics and Management
Marketing, Management, and Entrepreneurship
Mathematical Methods in Economics

Educational Process
The educational process is delivered by over 120 highly qualified academic staff, including 1 corresponding member of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, 30 Doctors of Sciences and Professors, and 80 Candidates of Sciences and Associate Professors.

Currently, more than 1,700 students study at the School of Economics.

The faculty offers postgraduate programs in Economics, Finance, Banking, Insurance, and Stock Market, Marketing, and has a specialized Academic Council for dissertation defense. Scientific journals published by the faculty include Bulletin of V. N. Karazin Kharkiv National University. Series “Economics” and Social Economics.

Bachelor Programs
Students can study under 6 specialties and 11 educational programs:

051 Economics: Business Economics, Economic Cybernetics, International Economics, Business Analytics and International Statistics
071 Accounting and Taxation: Accounting and Taxation
072 Finance, Banking, Insurance, and Stock Market: Finance, Banking, Insurance, and Stock Market, Digital Finance and E-commerce
073 Management: Organization Management, Management and Leadership
075 Marketing: Marketing
076 Entrepreneurship, Trade, and Stock Activities: Entrepreneurship, Trade, and Stock Activities

Master Programs
Students can study under 6 specialties and 16 educational programs, including:

051 Economics: Economics and Economic Policy, Economic Cybernetics, International Economics, Business Analytics and International Statistics, Economic Analytics and Statistics, Applied Economics
071 Accounting and Taxation: Accounting and Taxation
072 Finance, Banking, Insurance, and Stock Market: Finance, Banking, Insurance, and Stock Market, Public Finance
073 Management: Organization Management, Business Management, International Business Management, Administrative Management
075 Marketing: Marketing
076 Entrepreneurship, Trade, and Stock Activities: Entrepreneurship, Trade, and Stock Activities
Interdisciplinary program: Innovative Entrepreneurship and Management

All programs are competency-based, aligned with the National Qualifications Framework, higher education standards, and best international practices.

The faculty emphasizes active learning methods, multimedia and cross-disciplinary technologies, and master classes. Online and distance learning opportunities are fully developed.

Practical training is ensured through updated curricula, student internships, classes led by top managers from ministries, institutions, and business organizations, as well as professors from foreign universities. Student training considers employer needs to ensure graduates are in demand both nationally and internationally.

The Faculty of Economics is actively involved in international educational and research cooperation, collaborating notably with:

University of Lodz (Poland)
University of Barcelona (Spain)
European University Viadrina (Germany)
Aristotle University (Greece)
Technological Institute of Kavala (Greece)

Students participate in international mobility programs at European University Viadrina (Germany), Vienna University (Austria), University of Barcelona (Spain), University of Lodz (Poland), and other global universities.

Dean

Vitaliy Vasylovych Dyachek
PhD in Economic Sciences, Associate Professor
Email: dekan.econom@karazin.ua

Deputy Dean for Academic Affairs

Karina Ihorivna Moskalenko
PhD in Economic Sciences, Associate Professor, Department of Finance, Banking, and Insurance
Phone: +380 (68) 020-03-51
Email: kmoskalenko@karazin.ua

Deputy Dean for Research and Innovation

Andriy Volodymyrovych Khmelkov
PhD in Public Administration, Associate Professor, Department of Finance, Banking, and Insurance
Phone: +380 (50) 576-40-73
Email: Khmelkov@karazin.ua

Deputy Dean for International Cooperation

Tetyana Volodymyrivna Stetsenko
PhD in Economic Sciences, Associate Professor, Department of Finance, Banking, and Insurance
Phone: +380 (50) 902-72-62
Email: t.v.stetsenko@karazin.ua

Deputy Dean for Student Affairs

Svitlana Mykolaivna Shepelenko
Doctor of Economic Sciences, Professor, Department of Economics and Business Administration
Phone: +380 (63) 707-53-87
Email: svitlana.shepelenko@karazin.ua