Abstract (English):
The key concepts of the course, economic problems of educational institutions in the conditions of the modern financial mechanism and modernization of the education system of the Russian Federation are revealed. The practical significance of the manual gives the presence of applications, which include the curriculum for the course, the subject of abstracts, examples of problem-situation problems and final control for students. The manual is addressed to students and teachers of teacher training colleges, universities, and will be useful for students of the system of professional development and retraining of teachers.