Financial literacy – a step toward a conscious future: a webinar from the lecturers of the educational program “finance, banking and insurance”

As part of the development of the educational and professional program “Finance, Banking and Insurance,” on December 10, 2025, an informative and career-oriented webinar was held, bringing together an active audience of students, applicants, and other interested participants.

The event was organized by the lecturers of the Department of Economics, Management and Finance – PhD in Economics, Associate Professor Ganna Kostenko; PhD in Economics, Associate Professor Tetiana Nestorenko; PhD in Economics, Associate Professor Tetiana Sydorchenko; PhD in Pedagogical Sciences, Associate Professor Oleksandra Dudukalova – with the support of the Dean of the Faculty of Social and Humanitarian Sciences, PhD in Philology, Associate Professor Maryna Bohdanova, and the Head of the Department of Economics, Management and Finance, PhD in Economics, Associate Professor Kateryna Lemish. The lecturers of the department made every effort to ensure that the webinar materials were not only informative but also practically useful.

The first part of the webinar was dedicated to the basics of financial literacy. Speaker Oleksandra Dudukalova provided an in-depth explanation of the concept of money and its role in the economy and everyday life. The audience paid particular attention to the history of the Ukrainian hryvnia – its formation, stages of development, and significance as the national currency. The final focus of her presentation was financial planning: participants learned about key budgeting principles, the importance of savings, and the rational use of personal financial resources.

Continuing the discussion, the webinar explored the topic of alternative resource allocation and making sound financial decisions. Tetiana Nestorenko joined the conversation, emphasizing how to analyze available options, assess risks, and choose optimal financial management strategies for both daily life and professional contexts.

The event took place in a warm and intellectually engaging atmosphere, and its career-oriented component became an important step in promoting the educational and professional program “Finance, Banking and Insurance.” Such initiatives contribute to shaping a financially literate generation and help young people make conscious decisions about their future careers.

Based on materials by
Ganna Kostenko, Associate Professor
Department of Economics, Management and Finance