The purpose of this quantitative correlational associative study was to determine if and to what extent there was a relationship between the transformational leadership behaviors of CIOs, as perceived by IT employees, and a successful ERP system implementation in higher education in the United States. This study used the Multi-factor Leadership Questionnaire (MLQ) and the ERP system success model. The research questions were designed to examine the relationship between transformational leadership style, its four dimensions and a successful ERP system implementation in higher education. Spearman correlations were performed instead of Pearson correlations because the assumption of normality was violated. The findings indicated a statistically significant relationship between a successful ERP system implementation and transformational leadership behaviors, [rho](142) = 0.56, p < 0.001, idealized influence, [rho](142) = 0.50, p < 0.001, inspirational motivation, [rho](142) = 0.54, p < 0.001, intellectual stimulation, [rho](142) = 0.43, p < 0.001, and individualized consideration, [rho](142) = 0.53, p < 0.001). Therefore, the null hypotheses were rejected, and the alternative hypotheses were supported: there is a significant relationship between transformational leadership behaviors and a successful ERP system implementation. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://bibliotheek.ehb.be:2222/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]