APICS The Association for Operations Management supports student chapters. Students enjoy benefits such as:

• Access a wealth of education through online resources, local training and networking, award-winning publications, and product and service discounts,
• networking through student chapters,
• scholarships,
• and eligibility for participation in the Scholars Education Program.

MidCarolina-APICS supports the University of South Carolina Chapter through the following activities.

• Reduced cost for PDM meetings,
• opportunity to network with APICS professional members,
• annual golf outing with the proceeds supporting USC chapter,
• annual operations management research project competition.

What is a Student Membership Criteria?

• Full or part-time students pursuing a degree in a related field may join APICS as a student member. Regardless of the number of credit hours taken, a person is not eligible for APICS Student Membership if gainfully employed on a full-time basis.
• To qualify, students must complete an application and attach a copy of their curriculum schedule.

Why Do Students Join APICS?

•Networking and career-help
•Interaction with Practitioners
•Education and/or Certification
•Professional and Personal Development
•Potential Employment Opportunities
•Real World Experience