The course objective for Kenya Form 4 Business Studies is to:

1. Acquire necessary knowledge, skills and attitude for the development of the self and the nation
2. Understand business and its environment
3. Appreciate the role of business in society
4. Acquire necessary entrepreneurial knowledge, skills and attitude for starting and operating a business
5. Develop ability for inquiry, critical thinking and rational judgment
6. Appreciate tile need for ethical practice and efficient business management
7. Acquire self-discipline and positive attitude towards work
8. Enhance co-operation and inter-relation in the society through trade
9. Understand the role of the government in relation to business activities
10. Appreciate the role communication and information technology in modern business management
11. Develop positive environmental and health practices
12. Have a firm foundation for further education and training
13. Kenya Form 4 Business studies will teach a student to appreciate the need for measuring business performance
14. Appreciate basic economic issues in society
15. Understand the role of auxiliary services in business
16. Appreciate the role of market forces in determining prices of goods