Bekader is the alumni association of the (I)BA and IEM programmes of the University of Twente. Bekader offers a wide range of activities like excursions, webinars, lectures on business- and management-related topics. Next to that, Bekader organises a yearly Thesis Award for the best BA and IEM master theses. Bekader aims to maintain and improve the strong connection between alumni, students and (research) staff of the (I)BA and IEM programmes of the University of Twente so that all can learn and benefit from the other. On top of that, Bekader organises networking and social events like drinks to keep in touch with your study friends.