Exhibit 99.1

           American Software's Board Approves Quarterly Cash Dividend

ATLANTA, GA (December 9, 2003) - American Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMSWA) today
announced that its Board of Directors has approved a quarterly dividend of $0.06
per share of American Software common stock. The Company's cash dividend is
payable on March 1, 2004 to shareholders of record at the close of business on
February 15, 2004.

About American Software, Inc.

Headquartered in Atlanta, American Software develops, markets and supports one
of the industry's most comprehensive offering of integrated business
applications, including enterprise-wide, supply chain management, Internet
commerce, financial, warehouse management and manufacturing packages.
e-Intelliprise(TM) is a total ERP/supply chain management suite, which leverages
Internet connectivity and includes multiple manufacturing methodologies, full
global capability and integrated data marts. American Software owns 86% of
Logility, Inc. (NASDAQ: LGTY), a leading supplier of collaborative value chain
planning solutions via the Internet. New Generation Computing Inc. (NGC), a
wholly-owned subsidiary of American Software, is a global software company that
has 25 years of experience developing and marketing business applications for
apparel manufacturers, brand managers, retailers and importers.

Forward Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements that are subject to
substantial risks and uncertainties. There are a number of factors that could
cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated by statements
made herein. These factors include, but are not limited to, changes in general
economic conditions, technology and the market for the Company's products and
services including economic conditions within the e-commerce markets; the timely
availability and market acceptance of these products and services; the effect of
competitive products and pricing; the uncertainty of the viability and
effectiveness of strategic alliances; and the irregular pattern of the Company's
revenues. For further information please refer to the Company's Form 10-K for
the year ended April 30, 2003 and other reports and documents subsequently filed
with the Securities and Exchange Commission or contact the Company at American
Software, 470 East Paces Ferry Rd., Atlanta, GA 30305 (800) 726-2946. (404)
261-4381. FAX: (404) 264-5206 INTERNET: www.amsoftware.com or E-mail:
ask@amsoftware.com

SOURCE American Software, Inc.

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/CONTACT: Vincent C. Klinges, Chief Financial Officer of American
Software, Inc., +1-404-264-5477/
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/Web site: http://www.amsoftware.com /
(AMSWA)

CO: American Software, Inc.
ST: Georgia

IN: CPR MLM STW
SU: DIV