CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2012
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME [Abstract]
NET INCOME (LOSS) INCLUDING NON-CONTROLLING INTEREST	$ 68,125	$ (17,251)	$ 88,371
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE TAX
Foreign currency translation adjustments	15,574	(10,473)	(19,231)
TAX ATTRIBUTES OF ITEMS IN OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
Foreign currency translation adjustments	3,705	(2,239)	(9,422)
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS), NET OF TAX	11,869	(8,234)	(9,809)
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) INCLUDING NON-CONTROLLING INTEREST	79,994	(25,485)	78,562
Less: Net loss attributable to the non-controlling interest in Covisint Corporation	(3,458)	0	0
Less: Other comprehensive loss attributable to the non-controlling interest in Covisint Corp.	(6)	0	0
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO COMPUWARE CORPORATION	$ 83,458	$ (25,485)	$ 78,562