Practical and professional approach to teaching economic students theory of probability and elements of mathematical statistics

The article examines the process of developing the practical and professional competencies of students majoring in economics in higher education through the study of probability theory and mathematical statistics. Mathematical sciences studied by students of economics and their composition, goals and objectives are analyzed. National and international studies in this area have been analyzed. Probability theory and the concepts of mathematical statistics are presented in a way that is understandable to future economists in an understandable language, in an interesting way, based on a practical-professional approach. Examples are given that will increase students 'interest in the subject using challenging situations that future economists may face in their future careers.