Scott Morstad

Scott Morstad

Associate Professor

Department

College of Business & Information Systems

Education

J.D., University of South Dakota
B.A., Augustana College

Biography

Scott Morstad is an Associate Professor of the College of Business & Information Systems, teaching accounting and business law classes both in the graduate and undergraduate programs. His primary research interests include cyber law and privacy, torts, fraud and forensics, and business ethics.

Prior to arriving at DSU, Scott held several key leadership positions in accounting, finance, and law. Some of these leadership roles included Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer just to name a few.

Scott practiced law for approximately five years including an internship with a large public defender's office, and as a sole practitioner practicing law in criminal defense, contract law, torts, business law, and family law.

Scott has had extensive teaching experience by adjunct work at several universities, a part time position and the University of South Dakota, and the last eight years teaching at Dakota State University.

Scott is a member of the following organizations and committees:

• South Dakota Society of CPAs
• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
• South Dakota Bar Association
• Academy of Legal Studies in Business
• Committee member of the Education Committee of the South Dakota State Bar Association

Contact

Office Location: East Hall
Phone: (605) 256-5165
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