These guidelines include a description of the goals and objectives of the course "Economics of the firm", instructions for the implementation of coursework and a list of recommended sources. Materials are prepared on the basis of the current Federal State Educational Standard. Performing coursework will require the ability to apply theoretical knowledge to respond to specific economic situations, understanding the existing relationships in the economy, the skills of calculating the main economic indicators. Methodical instructions can be used by students of other areas and specialties in the study of the disciplines "Economics", "Economic theory" and "Economics of the enterprise" .