The iPhone along with the App store is taking the mobile industry by storm. By Oct 2009, there are 85,000 iphone apps that have been downloaded 2 Billion times.

There are 10,000 apps in the Google Android store. There is a rapid explosion in both the consumer and business applications development on the mobile phone.

This specialization program will teach you various aspects of building mobile applications and games on various platforms including iphones, android, blackberry, Nintendo DS among others.

Get in the game!

Go beyond the Start screen! A specialization in Video Game Programming will give you the opportunity to look under the hood and see what makes games tick. Get your hands dirty, program a simple game for the computer or mobile devices. See for yourself how 3-D graphics, artificial intelligence, and collision detection work. Hear and meet guest speakers from the video game industry, and learn about the process of making games, both development and production. After the completion of this specialization, you'll be able to talk the talk with game developers.

Make yourself indispensable.

Want to increase your competitive edge in the corporate world? The majority of large corporations rely on SAP™ – an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software – to help manage and streamline their business processes. This powerful IT solution allows different departments and locations of a company to share information with one another in real time for more effective communication. The Internet Technology Program offers a collaborative specialization with SAP™, so what are you waiting for? Take advantage of the tool that can give you the edge and jump-start your career as a business analyst, security specialist, developer, warehouse consultant or portal enterprise specialist.

View the certificate from SAP received by all students who complete the specialization.

Students pursuing the SAP specialization must receive a B or better in all three classes, or they will not be eligible for the specialization.

Hackers beware!

The digital revolution has touched almost every aspect of modern life. Computer systems and networks process countless personal and business transactions a day. With ever-growing concern over the privacy and security of digital information, Cyber Security has become one of the fastest-growing sectors in the technology industry. Train to be the first line of defense against attacks on information systems. Learn to defend a network against hackers, secure and protect an organization, and trap a cyber-criminal. Implement strategies and investigative measures that can protect both personal and mission-critical information.

Set your sites on the future.

The Internet has become a preferred form of communication and exploration. These days, everyone from Fortune 500 companies to the flower shop on the corner has a web presence. With this specialization, you’ll gain the foundational knowledge needed to enter into this multibillion-dollar industry. You’ll learn to design, create and manage interactive web sites, a necessary skill for pursuing a career in publishing, graphics or design, and a potent tool for more traditional businesses, such as business or journalism.

Are you game?

If you love video games and are intrigued by the interactive entertainment industry, take this opportunity to gain a basic understanding of all aspects of the video game development process. From game design to art and animation to programming and production, this specialization offers a comprehensive approach to learning about the various phases of video game production. You’ll also be exposed to the latest trends in the industry, including gaming platforms such as console, personal computer, online, handheld and mobile – and where they might be headed tomorrow.

Animation with an edge.

Learn how to create powerful, interactive virtual worlds with the industry’s most innovative design and animation tools. Whether your medium of choice is CD-ROM, television, film or web, you’ll gain the foundational knowledge necessary to build interactive 3D environments and dazzling special effects. Through this program you’ll discover which aspects of 3D animation excite you the most and learn whether or not merging live action with computer-generated imagery makes your heart beat just a little bit faster.

Think of it as your creative toolbox.

It’s all about communication. Expressing an original thought. Making a point and driving it home. With the specialization in interactive multimedia, you’ll have a wide array of tools at your fingertips to get your ideas across in a verbally dynamic and visually compelling way. By gaining firsthand experience in graphic design, video editing, sound design, animation techniques and scripting, you’ll have the ability to create static and dynamic graphics, video, and interactive multimedia presentations. Want to pursue a career as a production specialist, graphic designer, web animator or multimedia specialist? Here’s a great place to begin!