UAE Graduates shine with positive outlook and embrace finance as top career choice, finds CFA Institute Survey

UAE Graduates shine with positive outlook and embrace finance as top career choice, finds CFA Institute Survey

Dubai: The CFA Institute's 2023 Global Graduate Outlook Survey, which included 300 samples from the UAE, revealed that Emirati graduates exhibit significantly more positive outlooks compared to their global counterparts.

The survey found that finance has become the top industry choice for career prospects among graduates globally, replacing education which had previously held the number one position. A quarter of the 10,000 global respondents considered finance to offer the best career prospects, reflecting a nine-percentage point increase since the previous Global Graduate Outlook Survey in 2021.

“Despite the uncertainty created by the pandemic, students and recent graduates across the world feel positive about their career prospects, most notably in finance, which now enjoys the confidence of more graduates than any other profession,” said Margaret Franklin, CFA, President and CEO, CFA Institute.

The survey highlights Emirati graduates' focus on Finance (55%) and Tech (44%) as the most valuable college majors for finding a career. By aligning their career choices with the rapidly growing sectors of the UAE economy, Emirati graduates are well-prepared to embark on successful and fulfilling careers in the dynamic job market.

Emirati graduates in the UAE display a remarkable level of confidence (95%) in their ability to secure their desired job or