Abertay was the first university in the world to offer a "computer games" degree in 1997.[16] In 2009 it established the UK's first Centre for Excellence in Computer Games Education, and a business support programme.[2][17] Abertay runs five of the 25 interactive and games degree courses accredited in the UK by Creative Skillset, the industry skills body for the creative sector, more than any other institution.[18]