The Economics of Trade Department Celebrated Its 60th Anniversary by An International Scientific Conference

About the role of the Economics of Trade Department in the public and economic practice spoke Prof. Dr. Yordanka Vladimirova, Head of the Department. She reviewed the academic unit and speciality development since its establishment in 1952 (when it was named Economics and Planning of Internal Trade) until today. Prof. Vladimirova outlined the deep traditions, huge experience in the education, important scientific and practically applied contribution to the scientific research activity of the Department which had formed the speciality Economics of Trade as one of the most attractive and prestigious ones at the university. The Head of Department spoke about the founders, examined the lecturing courses and disciplines, textbooks and academic aids, scientific research elaborations, relations and cooperation with the trade organizations and companies. Prof. Vladimirova also outlined the novelties and perspectives in the academic activity – distance form of education, Master`s Degree Programme on Mobile and Electronic Trade, practical preparation of students from the speciality.