Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Unaudited) [Abstract]
NET INCOME INCLUDING NON-CONTROLLING INTEREST	$ 8,377	$ 15,186	$ 7,021	$ 25,153
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS), BEFORE TAX
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(14,839)	9,004	(15,631)	12,228
TAX ATTRIBUTES OF ITEMS IN OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(857)	1,239	(917)	983
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS), NET OF TAX	(13,982)	7,765	(14,714)	11,245
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) INCLUDING NON-CONTROLLING INTEREST	(5,605)	22,951	(7,693)	36,398
Less: Net loss attributable to the non-controlling interest in Covisint Corporation	(774)	(1,154)	(2,182)	(1,154)
Less: Other comprehensive income attributable to the non-controlling interest in Covisint Corp.	5	0	6	0
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO COMPUWARE CORPORATION	$ (4,836)	$ 24,105	$ (5,517)	$ 37,552