The Department of “Trade” was established 50 years ago as an educational and research unit at UNWE. The Department trains students in the Specialty of “Trade” - one of the leading and most desired ones among the Specialties in the University.

The training is carried out in two forms (regular/full-time and extramural/part-time) and four educational - qualification degrees of higher education – specialist, Bachelor, Master and PhD in Economics. Students acquire specialized knowledge in the field of fundamental theory of trade, finance of trading companies, business analysis, management and marketing of trade, trade entrepreneurship, stock trading and other professional fields. The acquired knowledge, skills and expertise ensure successful adaptation and effective realization of the Specialty graduates in the dynamic trade practices.

The academic staff of the Department of “Trade” comprises of eleven teachers, including one professor, four associate professors and six senior assistants. The Department lecturers carry out research on current and relevant to the theory and practice problems, participate in the management of specialized scientific bodies and carry out consultancy work on the problems of commercial business.

Head of the Department is Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yordanka Vladimirova, and Scientific Secretary is Senior Assist. Silvia Terezova.