This study investigated the influence of learning business ownership forms in Business Studies
on the career preparation of learners in public secondary schools in Rabai Sub-county, Kilifi
County. The study was guided by three specific objectives: to examine the extent to which

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learning business ownership forms enhances students’ awareness of business-related career
opportunities; to assess the relationship between students’ understanding of business ownership
and their interest in pursuing entrepreneurial and management careers; and to evaluate how well
the topic prepares learners with decision-making skills relevant to career planning. The research
adopted a descriptive survey design and employed a mixed-methods approach. Data were
collected using structured questionnaires administered to 93 students and interview schedules
conducted with Business Studies teachers. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive
statistics and Pearson’s correlation, while qualitative responses were examined thematically. The
findings revealed that learning business ownership forms significantly increased students’ career
awareness, entrepreneurial interest, and decision-making competence. However, some learners
struggled to connect theoretical content to real-life business practices. The study concluded that
business ownership education plays a vital role in shaping learners’ career trajectories and
recommended more contextualized, practical, and career-focused instructional strategies. The
research contributes to the discourse on entrepreneurship education and offers insights for
curriculum developers, educators, and policy-makers in Kenya’s education sector.