- Planning and implementation of educational, methodological and scientific work, organization of the educational process on the basis of modern educational technologies with the maximum use of the capabilities of computer technology and modern educational and laboratory facilities;
- Bringing the content of training programs, curricula and thematic plans into compliance with the requirements of educational standards;
- Ensuring a high level of training and educational process;
- The participation of teachers and students in scientific works related to production activities in the department’s area of studies;
- Enhancement of the educational and laboratory base to bring it into compliance with the tasks and content of the educational process and scientific research of the Department;
- Organization of training and advanced training of the department teaching staff;
- Development of relations with educational and scientific institutions in St. Petersburg, other regions of Russia and abroad in the interest of involving the teaching staff of the department and students in scientific work;
- Advancement of scientific research in the field of geodesy;
- Introduction of innovations into the educational process;
- Expanding the participation of the Department in national and international projects, enhancing regularity of publications on the department-related topics.