The center primarily focuses on the needs of institutional investors as they navigate the many options available in the alternative investment industry but also partners with asset managers to conduct research in an effort to remain objective.

The Center for Alternative Investments focuses on hedge funds, private equity, venture capital, and real estate.

The center also aims to engage students and practitioners alike through classes, executive education, seminars, and networking events.

Each year the Alternative Investments Group hosts a number of case competitions open to graduate and undergraduate students.

The organization connects and expands the Emory community in these fields, and offers an ongoing series of events and opportunities in support of this effort.