The Department of Economic Theory is one of the leading departments of economic theory in Ukraine.  The Department participates in the education of undergraduate students of all faculties of the University and teaches them introductory courses in economics. In addition, the Department trains bachelor and master students in the educational programme "Economic Analytics" and prepares PhD and ScD graduates in the specialisation "Economic Theory and History of Economic Thought", both for its own needs and for other higher educational and research institutions of Ukraine.

The Department carries out scientific research, teaching and methodological work, publishes textbooks in the main disciplines, including unique courses in Ukraine.

As of 01.01.2025, the Department employs 22 highly qualified academic and research staff:

• Professors, Doctor of Economics - 8;
• Associate Professors, PhD in Economics - 11;
• Senior Lecturer, PhD in Economics - 1;
• Assistants - 2.