To be eligible for the MS in Computer Science at Syracuse University, applicants should have a bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, software engineering, or a related STEM field, with a preferred GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0. The program requires completion of 30 graduate-level credits, including four core courses where students must achieve a minimum grade of B- and an average of B- (2.667) in final comprehensive exams. The remaining six courses should form a coherent study plan, and students may opt to undertake a thesis for up to six credits.