Business students in the UAE expected to earn annual salaries equivalent to $82,538, according to a report.
A 2015 report by global research and advisory firm Universum ranked UAE as the top country where salary expectations are the highest.
Includes: Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and presidents
Average pay: Dh105,000
Pay range: Dh70,000 - Dh200,000
How to get there: Typical requirements are an MBA, extensive experience, and good connections.
Includes: Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Chief Information Officer (CIO), Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Chief Legal Officer (CLO), Chief Risk Officer (CRO)
Average pay: Dh90,600
Pay range: Dh70,000 - Dh150,000
How to get there: Typical requirements are a postgraduate degree in the relevant field, experience in the same field, and advantageous connections.
Includes: Construction Director, Construction Manager, Power Plant Manager, Engineering Manager
Average pay before tax: Dh48,750
Pay range: Dh23,000 - Dh70,000
How to get there: The larger roles will typically require a combination of experience and a relevant degree; often an MBA is helpful.
Includes: Public Relations Director, Executive Director, Advertising Creative Director
Average pay before tax: Dh48,330
Pay range: Dh35,000 - Dh68,000
How to get there: Most directors in this field have degrees, but these don't have to be in marketing or business. Many start off as graduate trainees at a large company and move up the career ladder.
Includes: Finance Director, Treasurer, Audit Manager, Financial Controller
Average pay before tax: Dh48,250
Pay range: Dh28,000 - Dh85,000
How to get there: Have a background and experience in banking or the financial sector.
Includes: Director of Information Technology, Development Manager, Enterprise Architect, Product Manager
Average pay before tax: Dh44,500
Pay range: Dh33,000 - Dh75,000
How to get there: The larger roles will typically require a combination of experience and a relevant degree; often an MBA helps getting there.
Construction Manager (Dh45,000)
Power Plant Manager (Dh45,000)
Audit Manager (Dh43,000)
Engineering Manager (Dh40,000)
IT Manager (Dh35,000)
Operations Manager (Dh33,000)
Corporate Communications Manager (Dh31,000)
Sales Manager (Dh30,000)
Production Manager (Dh30,000)
Network Manager (Dh30,000)
HR Manager (Dh27,000)