Istituto tecnico economico

Istituto tecnico economico (literally "technical economic institute") is a type of secondary school in Italy specialized in business and economy.

[2] Students can attend an istituto tecnico economico after successfully completing scuola media (middle school).

The curriculum is devised by the Ministry of Education and emphasises the link between the economy, administration, management and the law.

[2] The course is divided into two specialised paths:[2] The education given offers both a wide theoretical education and a technical specialization in a specific field of studies (e.g.: economy, humanities, administration, law and accountancy), often integrated with a six months internship in a company, association or university, during the fifth and last year of study.

At the end of the fifth year all students attend the esame di Stato ("state exam"), a final examination which gives access to every university course.