Rusty Karst

Dr. Rusty Karst is an Associate Professor of Management at the College of Business, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi. He joined the faculty in 2018 after earning a Ph.D. in Business Administration (Strategic Management) from the University of North Texas in 2016, an MBA from Our Lady of the Lake University in 2005, and a BBA from Texas State University in 1990. His research focuses on multinational internationalization, institutional theory, and strategic human resource management, with notable publications in journals like International Business Review and International Trade Journal.

Dr. Karst’s research explores the interplay between institutions and multinational enterprises’ global strategies, including cross-border acquisitions, political institutions’ impact on investment, and regional governance effects. His recent work addresses topics such as sub-national political institutions’ influence on innovation, institutional alignment in global HRM, and post-conflict economic recovery in Colombia. His publications often analyze Latin American markets and emphasize systemic complexity in internationalization processes.

He has contributed over 14 peer-reviewed articles since 2014, with recent trends emphasizing political institutions, localized innovation, and cross-border strategy evolution. His research bridges theoretical frameworks with practical insights for multinational firms navigating institutional environments. No awards or grants are explicitly listed, but his extensive publication record reflects sustained academic engagement.

Dr. Karst has no listed advisees or lab affiliations, focusing primarily on teaching and research. His teaching spans multinational management, strategic planning, entrepreneurship, and organizational behavior, aligning with his research expertise in global business dynamics.