KNUTD
Kyiv National University of Technologies and Design

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Faculty of Management and Business Design

DEPARTMENT OF SMART ECONOMICS

Anna OLESHKO

Head of the Department of Smart Economics

Address: 

Mala Shyianovska (Nemyrovycha-Danchenka) Street, 2
Kyiv 01011
Ukraine
Department Offices: 4-1005; 4-1008

Telephone: +38044-256-21-56

e-mail

About the Department

The mission of the Department of Smart Economics is to train innovative, creative, and competitive economists who are able in the digitalization and intellectualization of economic processes to make smart, informed decisions that will ensure the efficiency of business, corporations, enterprises, and organizations in various sectors of the economy levels.

The aim of the department of smart economics is teaching at a high scientific-theoretical and methodical level academic disciplines in specialty 051 "Economics"; carrying out scientific, educational, innovative, educational, methodical, organizational work and provision of quality educational services that meet the standards of higher education.

Deepening cooperation with seekers for higher education, the Faculty strives to provide:

  • creative and professional self-realization of seekers for higher education;
  • efficient performance of seekers for higher education in applied and fundamental research;
  • increase in the level of cultural and national-patriotic education of seekers for higher education;
  • formation of the principles of moral, ethical, and business communication and business conduct of seekers for higher education;
  • satisfaction of domestic business demand in highly skilled professional economists.

The Department of Smart Economics is a degree-granting department and provides training in the specialty 051 Economics (degrees of higher education – “Bachelor”, “Master”, “Doctor of Philosophy”).

The competitive advantage of master’s and bachelor’s educational programs and specializations of the Department of Smart Economics is their practical orientation and flexibility according to changes in the economic environment, requirements of stakeholders, and the conjuncture of the world market of educational services; high-quality training of skilled economists with special knowledge and practical competencies for work in various sectors of the economy and state, regional and local government bodies,can react quickly to changes in the global economic environment. 

1. SPECIALTY 051 ECONOMICS, DEGREE OF HIGHER EDUCATION “BACHELOR”

The purpose of bachelor training in the specialty “Economics” is to provide economic education in the field of social and behavioral sciences with broad access to employment and further education. Formation and development of general and professional competencies in the field of economics involves different opportunities for employment and careers aimed at acquiring economic knowledge.

Forms of training: full-time, part-time, correspondence-distance.

Course length: 3 years 10 months – full-time, correspondence, and correspondence-distance education.

1.1. Educational program “Smart-economics” is an expert in the field of economics; this profession takes the 9th place in the world ranking TOP 100 Best Business Jobs.

Courses taught:

  • Macro-, microeconomics;
  • Fundamentals of smart economics;
  • Digital economy;
  • Behavioral economics;
  • Smart economy management;
  • Information systems and technologies of smart economy;
  • Marketing;
  • Business planning and business consulting;
  • Economic efficiency of a smart enterprise;
  • Economic security of a smart enterprise.


Applicants of higher education at the bachelor's level

 

Suitability for employment. Bachelor of Economics can hold the following positions: chief economist; economist; economist in contract and claims work; logistics economist; planning economist; labor economist; sales economist; pricing economist; economist of the computer (information and computing) center; economist-demographer; economist-statistician; economist-statistics (applied statistics); office worker (production planning); office worker (cost calculation); director (manager) of a small industrial enterprise (firm); head of the planning and economic department; analysts on financial and economic security; assistant economist-statistician.; brand manager; PR manager; time manager; customer service manager; community manager; waste management manager; image consultant; innovation manager; internal sales representative; e-commerce specialist; financial manager (manager); economist in marketing and advertising, and other new professions.

 

1.2. Educational program “Economics of international business”


Courses taught:

  • International economics;
  • Fundamentals of international business economics;
  • Digital economiy;
  • International business;
  • Behavioral economics;
  • Information systems and technologies in economics and management;
  • CRM systems in business;
  • Foreign economic activities.


Applicants of higher education at the bachelor's level

 

Suitability for employment. 

The graduate is suitable for employment at enterprises, organizations, and institutions of any organizational and legal form (industrial and service enterprises, enterprises with foreign investments) in leadership positions at various levels of government bodies, international companies, representative offices of international organizations at the posts of: manager of crowdfunding and crowdfunding platforms; moderator; tutor; organizer of project training; coordinator of online educational platforms; startup mentor; gamemaster; game teacher; manager of international projects and other new professions.

 

1.3. Educational program “Bioeconomics”

 

Courses taught:

  • Fundamentals of entrepreneurship;
  • Biologically active compounds;
  • Microbiology and hygiene;
  • CRM systems in business;
  • Equipment and facilities of biotechnological productions;
  • Business economics;
  • Bioeconomics management;
  • Fundamentals of bioethics and biosafety.


Applicants of higher education at the bachelor's level

 

Suitability for employment. The graduate is suitable for employment in companies, organizations, and institutions of any organizational and legal form (industrial and service enterprises, enterprises with foreign investments) in leadership positions at various levels of government bodies, international companies, international organizations at the posts of: chief economist; economist-statistician; labor economist; sales economist; economist; planning economist; pricing economist; economist in accounting and business analysis; economist in contract and claims work; financial economist; logistics economist; bioengineer; molecular nutritionist; city farmer; energy auditor; designer of “smart roads”, and many other new professions.

 

2. SPECIALTIES 051 ECONOMICS, DEGREE OF HIGHER EDUCATION MASTER

2.1. Educational Program “Corporate Economics and International Business”

The purpose of the educational program is training of highly qualified professionals in corporate economics and international business who possess modern economic thinking, theoretical knowledge and applied skills aimed at developing the potential of participants in the educational process, their creative abilities, and an active social position in the environment of an entrepreneurial university.

The main goals of training under the program are the formation of general and special competences in the organization of activities of corporate structures and the effective functioning of international business through permanent interaction with employers and other stakeholders, as well as the development of professional and social adaptability to transformation in the conditions of modern challenges of sustainable development.

Forms of training: full-time, part-time, correspondence-distance.

Course length: 1 year 4 months – full-time, part-time, and correspondence-distance education.

Courses taught:

  • International project activities;
  • Global economy;
  • Economics and corporate governance;
  • International settlements and transactions.


 

Suitability for employment. The graduate is suitable for employment at enterprises, organizations and institutions of any organizational legal form and sphere of economic activity, can hold primary positions in state authorities at various levels of management, international companies, representative offices of international organizations. The graduate is able to hold the following positions: head of the planning and economic department, chief economist, economist, international trade economist, economist-statistician, sales economist, pricing economist, accounting economist and analysis of economic activity, planning economist, financial work economist , economist for contractual and claims works, economist for material and technical support, expert on foreign economic issues, consultant on foreign economic issues, consultant on economic issues, economic advisor.

 

3. SPECIALTY 051 ECONOMICS, LEVEL OF HIGHER EDUCATION “DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY” 

3.1. Educational program “Economics”

  

The purpose of the educational-scientific program “Economics” for the degree of higher education “Doctor of Philosophy” is to train highly qualified PhDs, integrated into the world scientific and educational space, those who possess general and professional competencies sufficient to produce new ideas, solve complex research problems, do project activities, mastering the methodology of scientific and pedagogical activities, scientifically provide consulting in the field of economics.

Focus of the program. The educational-scientific program has scientific, theoretical, research, and applied orientation; it is formed as an optimal combination of academic and professional requirements. The emphasis is placed on the formation and development of general and professional competencies in economics, including the light industry, fashion industry, design, higher education, aimed at mastering the methods and techniques of theoretical and practical scientific and pedagogical activities.

Features (uniqueness) of the program. The educational and scientific program is based on innovative project results and modern scientific research in the field of economics, considering its specifics. The program provides a combination of theoretical knowledge and practical (including pedagogical) training. The training is carried out in an active research environment, involves the preparation and conduct of interactive, open lectures, seminars, and round tables with the invitation of well-known experts and practitioners in economics and related fields, participation in business training, use of case methods and modern educational information and communication technologies with the direct participation of applicants for the third educational and scientific level (Doctor of Philosophy). Applicants can do thorough, interdisciplinary research of the light industry, fashion, and design industry on the economic aspects of their operation, as well as within the internationally recognized scientific school “Development of theoretical and applied foundations of higher education economics, training for business management”.

Suitability for employment. The graduate can hold the following positions: administrative – dean, head of the department, head of research departments, scientific secretary; scientific – junior researcher; researcher, senior researcher; scientific and pedagogical – professor, associate professor, teacher of higher education institution, assistant, teacher of vocational school; management – head of the training department, manager.

Forms of study: full-time, part-time, correspondence-distance.

Course length: 4 years – full-time, part-time and correspondence-distance education.

Courses taught:

  • Philosophy of science and research methodology;
  • Foreign language for academic purposes;
  • Information and communication technologies in scientific research;
  • Intellectual property and commercialization of scientific research;
  • Pedagogical skills in high school;
  • Macroeconomic development of countries;
  • Intellectual economy.

More than 35 graduate students have obtained the third (educational and scientific) level of higher education, the degree of Doctor of Philosophy at the Department of  Smart Economics.

History

The history of the Department of Enterprise Economics dates to 1930 when the University was founded. During that period, at the Department of Engineering and Economics, the following departments were established: the Department of General Economics and Accounting (headed by Prof. B.O. Chorny), the Department of Planning (headed by Prof. M. Schelonin), and the Department of Labor Economics (headed by Prof. A.M. Gornostay-Podolsky). Based on those departments, the Department of Applied Economics and Planning was organized later (headed by – Prof. M. Schelonin and Prof. S.I. Podgaits at different times). Throughout the entire history of the University existence, the Department’s work was carried out in accordance with the need of the country’s economy in highly qualified specialists-economists with deep knowledge of the specifics of production and it was accompanied by the introduction of new specialties.

In 1940, the Department was reorganized and the Department of Economics and Industrial Planning (headed by Prof. Y.L Slavsky, later – by Prof. S.I. Podgaits) and the Department of Organizations and Planning of Production (headed by Prof. L.Ye. Gorelik) were established.

In 1945, after the return of the Institute from evacuation, the Departments were again united into the Department of Economics, Planning and Organization (headed by Prof. L.Ye. Gorelik). From 1947 to 1953, the Department was headed by G.S. Messiezhnikov, and from 1953 to 1987 – by N.A. Adamov.

In 1965, taking into account the needs of the industry in training graduates with more in-depth knowledge of the specifics of production, the Department was divided into two: the Department of Economics, Organization and Planning of Leather, Footwear and Chemical Fibers (headed by Prof. G.P Ispirian) and the Department of Economics, Organization and Planning of garment and knitwear production (headed by Prof. N. A. Adamov). From 1987 to 2002, the Department was headed by M.V. Svischov.

In 2002, in connection with the opening of the specialty “Audit and Accounting”, the Department was renamed the Department of Economics, Audit and Accounting (headed by Prof. A.P. Grechan).

In 2013, the Department of Enterprise Economics (headed by Prof. V.V. Loiko) was formed because of the structure optimization of the Faculty of Economics and Business.

In 2016, considering the world trends and directions in the training of highly qualified personnel in the field of economy and business, expanding the range of specialties and specializations in the bachelor and master training, the Department was renamed the Department of Business Economics. It was headed by Doctor of Economics, Professor A.O. Melnyk. The Department teaches the following courses for all the specialties of the University: “Fundamentals of economic theory”, “International economics”, “International economic relations”, “Foreign economic activities”, “Business planning”, and others.

In 2018, in connection with the specialization extension, the Department was renamed the Department of Business Economics and Tourism.

In 2020, in connection with the reorganization of the University and expansion of the number of educational programs, the Department was renamed the Department of Economics and Services, and in 2021, it was renamed the Department of Smart Economics.

Today, the professors of the Department of Smart Economics teach all the economic specialties of the University and the following courses: “Economic theory”, “Macro- and microeconomics”, “Business economics”, “Labor economics and social and labor relations”, “International economics”, “International economic relations”, “Foreign economic activities”, “Business planning”, and others. 

Scientific and Pedagogical Workers

The Department has: 5 doctors of economic sciences, including 4 professors; 5 candidates of economic sciences - associate professors.

Scientific and pedagogical staff of the department of smart economy

 

The scientific and pedagogical workers of the Department of Smart Economics are:

Anna OLESHKO, 
Head of the Department, Doctor of Science in Economics, Professor

In 2002, A. Oleshko graduated from Kyiv National University of Economics, now – Kyiv Vadym Hetman National Economic University, Kyiv, Specialty “Public Service”, Qualification “Master of Administrative Management”.

In 2006, she defended her PhD thesis, Specialty “Organization of Management, Planning and Regulation of Economy” on the topic: “Prognostication and state regulation of industrial development of region (by the case of the Kyiv region)”.

In 2013, she defended her thesis for the degree of Doctor of Science in Economics, Specialty “Economics and Management of the National Economy” on the topic: “Anti-crisis regulation of the national economy”.

In 2018, she was conferred with the title of Professor.

Member of the editorial board of the following journals: “Economic Bulletin of the University of the State Fiscal Service of Ukraine” (Category B), “State and Regions. Series “Economy and Entrepreneurship” (Category B); “Economy and State” (Category B), “European Scientific Journal of Economic and Financial Innovation”.

Courses taught: “International economics”, “Macroeconomic development of countries”, “Economics and corporate governance”, “Intellectual economy”, “Digital economy”, “Behavioral economics”.

Research interests: state economic policy, economics and management of the national economy, digital economy, economics of business entities.

The author of more than 150 scientific works, including 9 monographs and 7 international publications, which are included in international ranking databases.

  

Oleksandra OLSHANSKA, 
Dean of the Faculty of Management and Business Design, Doctor of Science in Economics, Professor

In 1987, O. Olshanska graduated from Kyiv National Taras Shevchenko University and completed the postgraduate course at Productive Forces Research Council of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine and in 2002, she defended her PhD degree in Economics.

From 2008 to 2016, she headed the Department of Regional Studies and Tourism at Vadym Hetman Kyiv National Economic University.

In 2014, she defended her thesis for the degree of Doctor of Science in Economics. In 2015, she was conferred the academic title of Professor.

In 2016, she was elected Dean of the Faculty of Economics and Business of Kyiv National University of Technologies and Design.

Awards: Gratitude from the Mayor of Kyiv, № 50265 dated October 30, 2005;

Badge “Honorary Worker of KNUTD”, Order № 209 o.s. of 01.10.2010

Diploma of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine, Order of 25.11.2011 № 588-k, № 15720;

Diploma of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine “For services to the Ukrainian people”, № 707-k dated 22.11.2016;

Honorary diploma of KNUTD, Order № 293 o.s. of August 27, 2019;

Badge of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine “Excellence in Education”, 2019

Professor O.V. Olshanska is the Deputy Chairman of the Specialized Academic Council D 26.102.05 and a member of the Specialized Academic Council D. 26.006.08.

She is a member of professional scientific publications: “Bulletin of KNUTD” (Series “Economic Sciences”), “Journal of Strategic Economic Research” (Category B), “Economics and Government” (Category B), “Bulletin of Postgraduate Education: collection of scientific papers. Series: “Social and behavioral sciences”.

Professor O.V. Olshanska is a scientific leader and consultant in the preparation of candidate and doctoral dissertations of applicants, postgraduate students, and doctoral students of the Department.

Courses taught: “Methodology of modern scientific research with the basics of intellectual property”.

Research interests: conceptual approaches to the formation and functioning of national and regional socio-economic systems, sustainable development of the economy; problems of modernization of higher education and implementation of educational innovations.

The author of more than 100 scientific and educational-methodical publications, which reflect the range of her research interests, creatively combining scientific achievements with the teaching practice of higher education.

  

Yevheniya HAUSTOVA, 
Doctor of Science in Economics, Professor

In 1995, Ye. Haustova graduated from the State Academy of Light Industry with a degree in Enterprise Economics, qualified as an engineer-economist.

In 2003, she defended her thesis in the speciality 08.00.04 “Economics and Enterprise Management (by type of economic activity)” at the Institute of Industrial Economics of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine and received a degree of PhD in Economics.

In 2006, she received the academic title of Associate Professor of Economics, Audit and Accounting.

In 2006-2008, she was a scholarship holder of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine.

In 2019, she defended her doctoral thesis in the specialty 08.00.04 “Economics and Business Administration (by type of economic activity)” at KNUTD and received a doctorate in Economics.

Courses taught: “Economic theory”, “Enterprise costs”, “Business planning and business consulting”,  “Global Economy".

Research interests: knowledge of economy, foreign economic and innovative activities of enterprises, intellectual business.

The author of more than 90 scientific papers and methodological publications, including 10 monographs, including one individual monograph, and 2 co-authored textbooks.

  

Vasyl BUHAS,
PhD inEconomics, Associate Professor

In 2007, he graduated from the Kyiv National University of Technology and Design with a master's degree with honors in the specialty “Management of organizations”.

n 2014, he defended his candidate's thesis at the specialized academic council of the Kyiv National University of Technology and Design on the topic of “Management of intellectual capital in the national economy of Ukraine”, candidate of economic sciences, 08.00.03 Economy and management of the national economy.

In 2015, he received the academic title of associate professor.

Courses taught: : “Enterprise economics”, “International economics”.

Research interests: management of intellectual capital in the national economy, state regulation of the economy, international economy.

The author of more than 55 scientific publications, 37 of them in specialized scientific publications, 3 articles in journals indexed in Scopus scientometric databases, 4 monographs.

  

Tetiana VLASIUK,
PhD inEconomics, Associate Professor 

In 1999, T. Vlasiuk graduated from the State Academy of Light Industry of Ukraine with a Degree in Enterprise Economics.

In 2006, she defended her PhD thesis on the topic “Investment attraction appraisal of light industry enterprises (Territorial and industry-specific approach)”.

In 2011, she was awarded by Pechersk District Authorities of Kyiv for her significant contribution to the socioeconomic and cultural development of the district.

Courses taught: “Economic analysis”, “Economic efficiency of the enterprise”.

Research interests: diagnostics of higher institutions economic safety in Ukraine.

The author of more than 150 scientific papers and methodological study aids, a co-author of 7 monographs, 3 textbooks approved by the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine (“Theory of Economic Analysis”, “Treasury of Banks”), one patent and one certificate of authorship.

  

Victoria LISCHUK,
PhD in Economics, Associate Professor 

In 2012, she graduated from National Taras Shevchenko University of Kyiv with a degree in International Economics and received the qualification of Master of Economics.

In 2017, she defended her thesis for a degree of PhD in Economics on the topic “Organizational and economic mechanism of engagement of foreign capital in the economy of Ukraine”, the specialty “Economics and Management of the National Economy”.

Courses taught: “Global economy”, “The world market of services”.

Research interests: international economy, investments.

The author and co-author of scientific and educational-methodical publications: 1 monograph, 1 textbook, published more than 25 scientific works.

   

Zoryana SHATSKA,
PhD in Economics, Associate Professor

In 1995, Z. Shatska graduated from Ukraine Transport University, Specialty “Construction of Highways and Airfields”.

In 2010, she defended her PhD thesis on the topic “Adaptive mechanism of enterprise strategy implementation”.

Courses taught: “Economy for business”, “Economic security and enterprise risks’, ”Project analysis”, “Macro- and microeconomics”, ”nternational settlements and operations”, ”Regulation and promotion of enterprise activities”.

Research interests: enterprise economics, strategic and innovative management.

The author and co-author of over 150 scientific publications.

  

Polina PUZYRIOVA, 
Doctor of Science in Economics, Associate Professor

In 2003, P. Puzyriova graduated from National Taras Shevchenko University of Kyiv, Specialty “Enterprise Economics”, qualification - Master of Economics. In 2009, she defended her PhD thesis on the topic “Management of financial potential of an enterprise”, Specialty 08.00.04 “Economics and Management of Enterprises”.

In 2011, she was conferred an academic title of associate professor of the Department of Economics.

In 2019, she received advanced training at the National Academy of Pedagogical Sciences of Ukraine DZVO “University of Education Management”.

Courses taught: “Foreign economic activity”, ”International trade”, “International trade”, “International economic activity”.

Research interests: entrepreneurship activity; enterprise potential.

The author of more than 220 scientific works, including 5 monographs and 8 articles in Scopus and Web of Science.

 

Nadiya ZARITSKA,
PhD in Economics, Associate Professor

In 2006, N. Zaritska graduated from Kyiv National University of Technologies and Design, with a degree in Footwear, Leather and Haberdashery Products. In 2008, she received her second higher education in “Enterprise Economics”.

In 2010, for significant personal achievements in the field of education, for many years of conscientious work, personal contribution to the training of highly qualified personnel and scientific and pedagogical activities she was awarded KNUTD Diploma, in 2011 for significant personal achievements in education, conscientious work and on the occasion of the International Women’s Day, on March 8, she was awarded KNUTD Diploma.

In 2020, she defended her PhD thesis on the topic “Strategic management of the light industry of Ukraine” in the specialty 08.00.03 “Economics and Management of the National Economy”.

Courses taught: ”Foreign economic activity”, “Economic analysis”.

Research interests: strategic development, strategic management, market volatility, emergent approach.

The author of more than 35 scientific and scientific-methodical works, co-author of 3 monographs.

 

Olena BUDYAKOVA,
PhD in Economics, Associate Professor

In 2006, she graduated from Donetsk State Academy of Management, Specialty - “Management of Organizations”, and received a qualification of Economist.

In 2011, she defended her PhD thesis at the Institute of Economic and Legal Studies of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine on the topic “Ensuring professional qualification balance of the regional labor market”, the specialty 08.00.07 – “Demography, Labor Economics, Social Economy, and Politics”.

Courses taught: “Economics of labor and social-labor relations”, “Economics for business”, “Business planning and business consulting”, “International economics”, “Management of bioeconomics”., “Economics and management of corporations”.

Research interests: labor economics, labor market, enterprise economy, bioeconomics, sustainable development.

  

Educational and Laboratory Premises

There are 4 lecture halls, 2 classrooms for practical classes and consultations on term papers and theses, equipped with modern multimedia equipment, 1 office, and 1 staff room. The Department is provided with enough pieces of computer and copying equipment.

 

Research Activities

Scientific Schools of the Department of Smart Economics:

Determinants of transformation of the economy of Ukraine in the context of the goals of sustainable development (macro-, meso-, micro-level) (registration number 0120U103028)

Supervisor: Doctor of Economics, Prof. Olshanska O.V.

Executant: prof. Olshanska O.V., associate professor Puzyreva P.V., associate professor Budyakova O.Y., associate professor Zaritska N.M.; graduate student Timkovan V.I.; graduate student Onofriychuk Ya.I.

 

Digital economy as a prerequisite for structural, integration transformations of domestic business processes in the context of globalization (registration number 0119U103116)

Supervisor: Doctor of Economics, Prof. Oleshko A.A.

Executant: prof. Oleshko A.A., prof. Haustova E.B., graduate student Gavrilenko N.G.; graduate student Irnazarov D.T., graduate student Sadovsky E.P.

Intellectualization of socio-economic development in a post-pandemic society (registration number 0121U114581)

Supervisor: Doctor of Economics, Prof. Oleshko A.A.

Executant: prof. Oleshko A.A., docent Vlasyuk T.M., docent Shatska Z.Ya.; graduate student Petrovsky O.O.; graduate student Greh A.S.; graduate student Lebedev M.K., graduate student Sinatsa S.V., graduate student Pokalchuk O.K., graduate student Tsepova O.A.

 

The results of scientific research are represented in monographs, teaching materials, which are actively used by students.

The publication activity of the teachers of the Smart Economics Department (the number of publications per NPP) in recent years is shown below.

International Cooperation

The department of SMART ECONOMICS cooperates with foreign partners of KNUTD: