Work-based learning for university students becomes vital due to the real experiences and skills gained while learning, rather than focusing on concepts and theories. Graduates with the necessary early and job-related skills are able to enhance their graduate employability and meet industry demands. As potential company secretaries, the graduates are expected to have a better understanding of the company’s governance and administration skills, such as incorporating a company and submitting necessary forms to the regulators. This study aims to explore the effectiveness of the classroom workshop’s exercise in the teaching of the company secretarial subject. The sample for this study is 47 bachelor’s degree students who are learning the company secretarial subject at a public university in Malaysia. The students selected in the sample have completed at least four (4) workshops. The data were analysed using descriptive statistics, Pearson correlations and multiple regression. The results show that the last two stages of Kolb’s model, which are abstract conceptualisation and active experimentation, can enhance students’ effectiveness in learning the subject. This study contributes to the field of study by highlighting the vital components of experiential learning that can be embedded in classroom activities. Thus, collaboration between academia and industry ensures the curriculum is updated with the new knowledge and skills required by industry.
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