The department has the status of an administering sub-department and carries out teaching activities in the field of training 38.03.07 Commodity Science (profile "Commodity science and examination of goods in the field of functional, specialised food, food and biologically active additives"), in the field of training 38.03.02 Management (profile "Organisation Management in Healthcare"). The department teaches disciplines of general and elective disciplines and electives, provides guidance on educational and industrial practice, preparation of final qualifying works of students. The department widely uses modern educational technologies, interactive and imitation forms of education, which contributes to the development of general cultural, general professional and professional competencies that graduates must master for successful professional activity. Professional development courses are organised and conducted for employees of trade enterprises, employees of processing industry enterprises.