San Marino Scuola Secondaria Superiore - Liceo Economico Aziendale

The Liceo Economico Aziendale is a vocational school established in 1999 and operational since the 2000-2001 academic year. It offers a diploma equivalent to the Italian Ragioniere and Perito Commerciale, recognized in Italy based on a bilateral agreement. The program aims to provide both technical and general education, with a focus on mathematics and foreign languages.

Curriculum Overview

The curriculum aims to:

• Equip students with analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Prepare students for higher education and the workforce.
• Develop conceptual frameworks for analyzing legal and economic models in national and international contexts.
• Foster responsible economic and social citizenship.

Program Structure

• First two years (Biennio): Focuses on foundational knowledge across various subjects, similar to other high school tracks. Includes practical experiences like law labs at the Civil and Criminal Court and legislative simulations at the Palazzo Pubblico. Company visits to San Marino businesses are also part of the program.
• Last three years (Triennio): Specialization in subjects like business economics, civil/commercial/public law, political economics, science of finance, history, and philosophy. Includes a comparative study of Italian, San Marino, and international regulations. English language skills are enhanced through a study abroad program in the fourth year and opportunities to obtain English language certifications (PET, First).

Work-Study Program

The Triennio includes a work-study program ("stage") to provide practical experience and career orientation. Students intern in public administration offices in the third year, private companies in the fourth year, and with lawyers and accountants in the fifth year.

Additional Activities

The school facilitates interaction with political, legal, social, and economic institutions through conferences, seminars, and workshops. It also participates in the "Newspaper in the Classroom" project, promoting media literacy and journalistic writing skills.

Specific Courses

While detailed information on the curriculum of "Political Economics" and "Science of Finance" is not readily available, these courses are taught during the Triennio (last three years) of the program. "Scienza delle finanze" (Science of Finance) is mentioned in official documents regarding teaching positions. The curriculum emphasizes a comparative approach to legal and economic frameworks, including Italian, San Marino, and international perspectives.