Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) [Abstract]
NET INCOME INCLUDING NON-CONTROLLING INTEREST	$ 23,990	$ 25,340	$ 49,143	$ 46,402
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS), BEFORE TAX
Foreign currency translation adjustments	3,544	4,690	15,771	(3,322)
TAX ATTRIBUTES OF ITEMS IN OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
Foreign currency translation adjustments	218	831	1,200	(1,265)
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS), NET OF TAX	3,326	3,859	14,571	(2,057)
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME INCLUDING NON-CONTROLLING INTEREST	27,316	29,199	63,714	44,345
Less: Net income (loss) attributable to the non-controlling interest in Covisint Corp.	(1,032)	0	(2,186)	0
Less: Other comprehensive income attributable to the non-controlling interest in Covisint Corp.	5	0	5	0
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO COMPUWARE CORPORATION	$ 28,343	$ 29,199	$ 65,895	$ 44,345