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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549

FORM N-Q

QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY
 
Investment Company Act file number 811-09451
 
Nuveen Massachusetts Dividend Advantage Municipal Fund
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
 
Nuveen Investments
        333 West Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60606         
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
 

Kevin J. McCarthy
Vice President and Secretary
        333 West Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60606         
(Name and address of agent for service)
 
Registrant's telephone number, including area code:         312-917-7700        
 
Date of fiscal year end:            5/31          
 
Date of reporting period:         2/28/11         
 
Form N-Q is to be used by management investment companies, other than small business investment companies registered on Form N-5 (§§ 239.24 and 274.5 of this chapter), to file reports with the Commission, not later than 60 days after the close of the first and third fiscal quarters, pursuant to rule 30b1-5 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (17 CFR 270.30b1-5). The Commission may use the information provided on Form N-Q in its regulatory, disclosure review, inspection, and policymaking roles.
 
A registrant is required to disclose the information specified by Form N-Q, and the Commission will make this information public. A registrant is not required to respond to the collection of information contained in Form N-Q unless the Form displays a currently valid Office of Management and Budget ("OMB") control number. Please direct comments concerning the accuracy of the information collection burden estimate and any suggestions for reducing the burden to the Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commission, 450 Fifth Street, NW, Washington, DC 20549-0609. The OMB has reviewed this collection of information under the clearance requirements of 44 U.S.C. § 3507.

 
 
 

 
Item 1. Schedule of Investments
 
 

           
   
Portfolio of Investments (Unaudited) 
     
   
Nuveen Massachusetts Dividend Advantage Municipal Fund (NMB) 
     
   
February 28, 2011 
     
Principal 
   
Optional Call 
   
Amount (000) 
 
Description (1) 
Provisions (2) 
Ratings (3) 
Value 
   
Consumer Discretionary – 0.9% (0.6% of Total Investments) 
     
$     480 
 
Boston Industrial Development Financing Authority, Massachusetts, Senior Revenue Bonds, 
9/12 at 102.00 
Caa3 
$   240,931 
   
Crosstown Center Project, Series 2002, 6.500%, 9/01/35 (Alternative Minimum Tax) 
     
   
Education and Civic Organizations – 41.0% (27.7% of Total Investments) 
     
375 
 
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Boston University, Series 2009V-1, 
10/19 at 100.00 
A 
375,761 
   
5.000%, 10/01/29 
     
85 
 
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Draper Laboratory, Series 2008, 
No Opt. Call 
Aa3 
89,039 
   
5.875%, 9/01/30 
     
400 
 
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Emerson College, Series 2010A, 
1/20 at 100.00 
A– 
359,520 
   
5.000%, 1/01/40 
     
450 
 
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, 
9/17 at 100.00 
A+ 
418,797 
   
Series 2007, 5.000%, 9/01/37 – NPFG Insured 
     
495 
 
Massachusetts Development Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy 
7/15 at 100.00 
AA+ 
503,168 
   
and Allied Health Sciences, Series 2005D, 5.000%, 7/01/27 – AGC Insured 
     
500 
 
Massachusetts Development Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, WGBH Educational Foundation, 
No Opt. Call 
A 
481,465 
   
Series 2002A, 5.750%, 1/01/42 – AMBAC Insured 
     
2,100 
 
Massachusetts Development Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, WGBH Educational Foundation, 
1/18 at 100.00 
AA+ 
1,966,902 
   
5.000%, 1/01/42 – AGC Insured (UB) 
     
1,000 
 
Massachusetts Development Finance Authority, Revenue Refunding Bonds, Boston University, 
5/29 at 105.00 
A2 
1,050,440 
   
Series 1999P, 6.000%, 5/15/59 
     
990 
 
Massachusetts Educational Finance Authority, Educational Loan Revenue Bonds, Series 2001E, 
7/11 at 100.00 
AA 
991,475 
   
5.300%, 1/01/16 – AMBAC Insured (Alternative Minimum Tax) 
     
625 
 
Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority, Educaton Loan Revenue Bonds, Series 2008H, 
1/18 at 100.00 
AA+ 
640,763 
   
6.350%, 1/01/30 – AGC Insured (Alternative Minimum Tax) 
     
1,000 
 
Massachusetts Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Boston College, 
6/13 at 100.00 
AA– 
1,068,750 
   
Series 2003N, 5.250%, 6/01/18 
     
500 
 
Massachusetts Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Springfield College, 
10/19 at 100.00 
Baa1 
496,310 
   
Series 2010, 5.500%, 10/15/31 
     
1,500 
 
Massachusetts Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Wheaton College 
No Opt. Call 
A2 
1,405,125 
   
Issues, Series 2010F, 5.000%, 1/01/41 
     
590 
 
Massachusetts Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Williams College, 
7/16 at 100.00 
AAA 
602,567 
   
Series 2007L, 5.000%, 7/01/31 
     
500 
 
Massachusetts Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Refunding Bonds, Suffolk 
7/19 at 100.00 
BBB 
488,680 
   
University Issue, Series 2009A, 5.750%, 7/01/39 
     
11,110 
 
Total Education and Civic Organizations 
   
10,938,762 
   
Health Care – 32.4% (21.8% of Total Investments) 
     
1,200 
 
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Partners HealthCare System, Series 
7/20 at 100.00 
AA 
1,202,088 
   
2011K-6, 5.375%, 7/01/41 
     
500 
 
Massachusetts Health and Educational Facilities Authority Revenue Bonds, Quincy Medical Center 
1/18 at 100.00 
N/R 
408,695 
   
Issue, Series 2008A, 6.500%, 1/15/38 
     
500 
 
Massachusetts Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Berkshire Health 
10/11 at 101.00 
BBB+ 
500,790 
   
System, Series 2001E, 6.250%, 10/01/31 
     
775 
 
Massachusetts Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Caregroup Inc., 
8/18 at 100.00 
A3 
776,093 
   
Series B1 Capital Asset Program Converted June 13,2008, 5.375%, 2/01/26 – NPFG Insured 
     
500 
 
Massachusetts Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Caregroup Inc., 
8/18 at 100.00 
A3 
496,545 
   
Series B2, Capital Asset Program, Converted June 9, 2009, 5.375%, 2/01/27 – NPFG Insured 
     
1,000 
 
Massachusetts Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Children’s Hospital, 
12/19 at 100.00 
AA 
1,011,680 
   
Series 2009M, 5.500%, 12/01/39 
     
295 
 
Massachusetts Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Covenant Health 
1/12 at 101.00 
A 
294,286 
   
Systems Obligated Group, Series 2002, 6.000%, 7/01/31 
     
   
Massachusetts Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Emerson Hospital, 
     
   
Series 2005E: 
     
550 
 
5.000%, 8/15/25 – RAAI Insured 
8/15 at 100.00 
N/R 
471,070 
315 
 
5.000%, 8/15/35 – RAAI Insured 
8/15 at 100.00 
N/R 
241,712 
600 
 
Massachusetts Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Lahey Clinic Medical 
8/15 at 100.00 
A+ 
608,850 
   
Center, Series 2005C, 5.000%, 8/15/21 – FGIC Insured 
     
1,000 
 
Massachusetts Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Lahey Medical 
8/17 at 100.00 
A+ 
984,260 
   
Center, Series 2007D, 5.250%, 8/15/28 
     
290 
 
Massachusetts Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Milford Regional 
7/17 at 100.00 
BBB– 
236,643 
   
Medical Center, Series 2007E, 5.000%, 7/15/32 
     
500 
 
Massachusetts Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Milton Hospital 
7/15 at 100.00 
BB– 
358,455 
   
Project, Series 2005D, 5.250%, 7/01/30 
     
500 
 
Massachusetts Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Northern Berkshire 
7/14 at 100.00 
CCC 
249,800 
   
Community Services Inc., Series 2004B, 6.375%, 7/01/34 (4) 
     
35 
 
Massachusetts Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Partners HealthCare 
7/11 at 101.00 
AA 
35,194 
   
System Inc., Series 2001C, 5.750%, 7/01/32 
     
500 
 
Massachusetts Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, UMass Memorial 
7/11 at 100.00 
BBB+ 
501,435 
   
Health Care, Series 2001C, 6.625%, 7/01/32 
     
285 
 
Massachusetts Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, UMass Memorial 
7/15 at 100.00 
BBB+ 
256,625 
   
Health Care, Series 2005D, 5.000%, 7/01/33 
     
9,345 
 
Total Health Care 
   
8,634,221 
   
Housing/Multifamily – 7.8% (5.3% of Total Investments) 
     
565 
 
Massachusetts Development Finance Authority, Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds, Emerson Manor 
7/17 at 100.00 
BB 
509,500 
   
Project, Series 2007, 4.800%, 7/20/48 
     
500 
 
Massachusetts Housing Finance Agency, Housing Revenue Bonds, Series 2003S, 5.050%, 12/01/23 
6/13 at 100.00 
AA– 
493,030 
   
(Alternative Minimum Tax) 
     
55 
 
Massachusetts Housing Finance Agency, Rental Housing Mortgage Revenue Bonds, Series 2001A, 
7/11 at 100.00 
N/R 
52,526 
   
5.850%, 7/01/35 – AMBAC Insured (Alternative Minimum Tax) 
     
1,000 
 
Somerville Housing Authority, Massachusetts, GNMA Collateralized Mortgage Revenue Bonds, 
5/12 at 103.00 
N/R 
1,027,420 
   
Clarendon Hill Towers, Series 2002, 5.200%, 11/20/22 
     
2,120 
 
Total Housing/Multifamily 
   
2,082,476 
   
Housing/Single Family – 4.0% (2.7% of Total Investments) 
     
650 
 
Massachusetts Housing Finance Agency, Single Family Housing Revenue Bonds, Series 2006-126, 
6/16 at 100.00 
AA 
572,494 
   
4.625%, 6/01/32 (Alternative Minimum Tax) 
     
480 
 
Massachusetts Housing Finance Agency, Single Family Housing Revenue Bonds, Series 2008, Trust 
No Opt. Call 
AA 
487,032 
   
3145, 15.288%, 6/01/16 (IF) 
     
1,130 
 
Total Housing/Single Family 
   
1,059,526 
   
Industrials – 1.2% (0.8% of Total Investments) 
     
125 
 
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Pioneer Valley Resource Recovery Revenue Bonds, 
No Opt. Call 
N/R 
118,655 
   
Eco/Springfield LLC, Series 2006, 5.875%, 7/01/14 (Alternative Minimum Tax) 
     
200 
 
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Solid Waste Disposal Revenue Bonds, Waste Management 
No Opt. Call 
BBB 
211,016 
   
Inc., Series 2003, 5.450%, 6/01/14 
     
325 
 
Total Industrials 
   
329,671 
   
Long-Term Care – 8.7% (5.9% of Total Investments) 
     
100 
 
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Carleton-Willard Village, Series 
12/19 at 100.00 
A– 
95,795 
   
2010, 5.625%, 12/01/30 
     
725 
 
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Orchard Cove, Series 2007, 
10/12 at 102.00 
N/R 
582,436 
   
5.250%, 10/01/26 
     
655 
 
Massachusetts Development Finance Authority, First Mortgage Revenue Bonds, Berkshire 
7/11 at 102.00 
BBB 
665,945 
   
Retirement Community – Edgecombe Project, Series 2001A, 6.750%, 7/01/21 
     
1,000 
 
Massachusetts Development Finance Authority, GNMA Collateralized Assisted Living Facility 
3/12 at 105.00 
AAA 
980,380 
   
Revenue Bonds, Arbors at Chicopee, Series 2001A, 6.250%, 9/20/42 (Alternative Minimum Tax) 
     
2,480 
 
Total Long-Term Care 
   
2,324,556 
   
Tax Obligation/General – 15.6% (10.5% of Total Investments) 
     
310 
 
Ashland, Massachusetts, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2004, 5.250%, 5/15/23 – AMBAC Insured 
5/15 at 100.00 
Aa2 
326,198 
440 
 
Fall River, Massachusetts, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2003, 5.000%, 2/01/21 – AGM Insured 
2/13 at 101.00 
AA+ 
454,282 
1,000 
 
Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School District, Hampden County, Massachusetts, General Obligation 
2/21 at 100.00 
Aa3 
1,001,150 
   
Bonds, Series 2011, 5.000%, 2/15/41 
     
500 
 
Norwell, Massachusetts, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2003, 5.000%, 11/15/20 – FGIC Insured 
No Opt. Call 
AAA 
583,885 
500 
 
Puerto Rico, General Obligation and Public Improvement Bonds, Series 2002A, 5.500%, 7/01/29 – 
No Opt. Call 
A3 
485,355 
   
FGIC Insured 
     
1,280 
 
Quincy, Massachusetts, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2011, 5.125%, 12/01/33 
12/20 at 100.00 
Aa2 
1,308,710 
4,030 
 
Total Tax Obligation/General 
   
4,159,580 
   
Tax Obligation/Limited – 12.0% (8.1% of Total Investments) 
     
395 
 
Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank, Massachusetts, Revenue Bonds, Series 2004, 5.000%, 5/01/26 – 
5/14 at 100.00 
A 
395,893 
   
AMBAC Insured 
     
385 
 
Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, Senior Lien Sales Tax Revenue Refunding Bonds, 
No Opt. Call 
AAA 
454,007 
   
Series 2004C, 5.250%, 7/01/21 
     
230 
 
Massachusetts College Building Authority, Project Revenue Bonds, Series 2004A, 5.000%, 
5/14 at 100.00 
Aa2 
248,241 
   
5/01/19 – NPFG Insured 
     
250 
 
Massachusetts College Building Authority, Project Revenue Bonds, Series 2006A, 5.000%, 
5/16 at 100.00 
Aa2 
252,193 
   
5/01/31 – AMBAC Insured 
     
550 
 
Massachusetts College Building Authority, Project Revenue Bonds, Series 2008A, 5.000%, 
5/18 at 100.00 
AA+ 
552,431 
   
5/01/33 – AGC Insured 
     
500 
 
Massachusetts School Building Authority, Dedicated Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2005A, 
8/15 at 100.00 
AA+ 
546,490 
   
5.000%, 8/15/20 – AGM Insured 
     
230 
 
Massachusetts State, Special Obligation Dedicated Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2005, 5.000%, 
No Opt. Call 
A1 
251,818 
   
1/01/20 – FGIC Insured 
     
500 
 
Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority, Gross Receipts Taxes Loan Note, Series 1999A, 
4/11 at 101.00 
BBB+ 
505,845 
   
6.375%, 10/01/19 
     
3,040 
 
Total Tax Obligation/Limited 
   
3,206,918 
   
Transportation – 3.2% (2.2% of Total Investments) 
     
500 
 
Massachusetts Port Authority, Airport System Revenue Bonds, Series 2010A, 5.000%, 7/01/30 
7/20 at 100.00 
AA– 
507,235 
400 
 
Massachusetts Port Authority, Special Facilities Revenue Bonds, BOSFUEL Corporation, Series 
7/17 at 100.00 
A3 
355,924 
   
2007, 5.000%, 7/01/32 – FGIC Insured (Alternative Minimum Tax) 
     
900 
 
Total Transportation 
   
863,159 
   
U.S. Guaranteed – 6.4% (4.3% of Total Investments) (5) 
     
500 
 
Massachusetts Development Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Milton Academy, Series 2003A, 
9/13 at 100.00 
AA– (5) 
551,890 
   
5.000%, 9/01/19 (Pre-refunded 9/01/13) 
     
80 
 
Massachusetts Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Covenant Health 
1/12 at 101.00 
A (5) 
84,568 
   
Systems Obligated Group, Series 2002, 6.000%, 7/01/31 (Pre-refunded 1/01/12) 
     
215 
 
Massachusetts Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Partners HealthCare 
7/11 at 101.00 
AAA 
221,140 
   
System Inc., Series 2001C, 5.750%, 7/01/32 (Pre-refunded 7/01/11) 
     
750 
 
Massachusetts State, Special Obligation Dedicated Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2004, 5.250%, 
1/14 at 100.00 
A1 (5) 
838,740 
   
1/01/25 (Pre-refunded 1/01/14) – FGIC Insured 
     
1,545 
 
Total U.S. Guaranteed 
   
1,696,338 
   
Utilities – 6.0% (4.0% of Total Investments) 
     
1,070 
 
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Resource Recovery Revenue Bonds, SEMass System, 
1/12 at 101.00 
Baa1 
1,096,911 
   
Series 2001A, 5.625%, 1/01/14 – NPFG Insured 
     
500 
 
Massachusetts Industrial Finance Agency, Resource Recovery Revenue Refunding Bonds, Ogden 
6/11 at 100.00 
A– 
501,055 
   
Haverhill Project, Series 1998A, 5.600%, 12/01/19 (Alternative Minimum Tax) 
     
1,570 
 
Total Utilities 
   
1,597,966 
   
Water and Sewer – 9.0% (6.1% of Total Investments) 
     
530 
 
Boston Water and Sewerage Commission, Massachusetts, General Revenue Bonds, Senior Series 
11/14 at 100.00 
AA+ 
552,096 
   
2004A, 5.000%, 11/01/25 
     
125 
 
Guam Government Waterworks Authority, Water and Wastewater System Revenue Bonds, Series 2005, 
7/15 at 100.00 
Ba2 
121,676 
   
6.000%, 7/01/25 
     
500 
 
Massachusetts Water Pollution Abatement Trust, Pooled Loan Program Bonds, Series 2005-11, 
8/15 at 100.00 
AAA 
505,280 
   
4.500%, 8/01/29 
     
400 
 
Massachusetts Water Pollution Abatement Trust, Pooled Loan Program Bonds, Series 2006-12, 
8/16 at 100.00 
AAA 
399,452 
   
4.375%, 8/01/31 
     
500 
 
Massachusetts Water Pollution Abatement Trust, Revenue Bonds, MWRA Loan Program, Series 2002A, 
8/12 at 100.00 
AAA 
527,840 
   
5.250%, 8/01/20 
     
105 
 
Massachusetts Water Pollution Abatement Trust, Revenue Bonds, MWRA Loan Program, Subordinate 
8/11 at 100.00 
AAA 
105,309 
   
   Series 1999A, 5.750%, 8/01/29 
     
250 
 
Massachusetts Water Resources Authority, General Revenue Bonds, Series 2006A, 4.000%, 8/01/46 
8/16 at 100.00 
AA+ 
202,552 
2,410 
 
Total Water and Sewer 
   
2,414,205 
$ 40,485 
 
Total Investments (cost $40,754,766) – 148.2% 
   
39,548,309 
   
Floating Rate Obligations – (3.9)% 
   
(1,050,000) 
   
MuniFund Term Preferred Shares, at Liquidation Value – (55.2)% (6) 
   
(14,725,000) 
   
Other Assets Less Liabilities – 10.9% 
   
2,903,863 
   
Net Assets Applicable to Common Shares – 100% 
   
$ 26,677,172 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 

Fair Value Measurements
 
 
Fair value is defined as the price that the Fund would receive upon selling an investment or transferring a liability in an orderly transaction to an independent buyer in the principal or most advantageous market of the investment. A three-tier hierarchy is used to maximize the use of observable market data and minimize the use of unobservable inputs and to establish classification of fair value measurements for disclosure purposes. Observable inputs reflect the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. Observable inputs are based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity. Unobservable inputs reflect the reporting entity’s own assumptions about the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. Unobservable inputs are based on the best information available in the circumstances. The three-tier hierarchy of inputs is summarized in the three broad levels listed below:
 
 
Level 1 – Quoted prices in active markets for identical securities.
 
 
Level 2 – Other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.).
 
 
Level 3 – Significant unobservable inputs (including management’s assumptions in determining the fair value of investments).
 
 
The inputs or methodologies used for valuing securities are not an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. The following is a summary of the Fund’s fair value measurements as of February 28, 2011:
 
         
 
Level 1 
Level 2 
Level 3 
Total 
Investments: 
       
Municipal Bonds 
$ — 
$39,548,309 
$ — 
$39,548,309 
 
 
The following is a reconciliation of the Fund’s Level 3 investments held at the beginning and end of the measurement period:
 
   
 
Level 3 
 
Municipal Bonds 
Balance at the beginning of period 
$  688,820 
Gains (losses): 
 
Net realized gains (losses) 
(149,533) 
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) 
311,180 
Purchases at cost 
 
Sales at proceeds 
(850,467) 
Net discounts (premiums) 
 
Transfers Into 
 
Transfers out of 
 
Balance at the end of period 
$         — 
During the period ended February 28, 2011, the Fund recognized no significant transfers to/from Level 1, 
Level 2 or Level 3. 
 
 
 
Income Tax Information
 
 
The following information is presented on an income tax basis. Differences between amounts for financial statement and federal income tax purposes are primarily due to timing differences in recognizing taxable market discount, timing differences in recognizing certain gains and losses on investment transactions and the treatment of investments in inverse floating rate securities reflected as financing transactions, if any. To the extent that differences arise that are permanent in nature, such amounts are reclassified within the capital accounts on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities presented in the annual report, based on their federal tax basis treatment; temporary differences do not require reclassification. Temporary and permanent differences do not impact the net asset value of the Fund.
 
 
At February 28, 2011, the cost of investments was $39,676,018.
 
 
Gross unrealized appreciation and gross unrealized depreciation of investments at February 28, 2011, were as follows:
 
   
Gross unrealized: 
 
  Appreciation 
$     659,001 
  Depreciation 
(1,836,710)
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments 
$(1,177,709)
 
     
(1) 
 
All percentages shown in the Portfolio of Investments are based on net assets applicable to Common 
   
shares unless otherwise noted. 
(2) 
 
Optional Call Provisions: Dates (month and year) and prices of the earliest optional call or redemption. 
   
There may be other call provisions at varying prices at later dates. Certain mortgage-backed securities 
   
may be subject to periodic principal paydowns. 
(3) 
 
Ratings: Using the highest of Standard & Poor’s Group (“Standard & Poor’s”), Moody’s Investor Service, 
   
Inc. (“Moody’s”) or Fitch, Inc. (“Fitch”) rating. Ratings below BBB by Standard & Poor’s, Baa by Moody’s 
   
or BBB by Fitch are considered to be below investment grade. Holdings designated N/R are not rated by 
   
any of these national rating agencies. 
(4) 
 
The Fund’s Adviser has concluded this issue is not likely to meet its future interest payment obligations 
   
and has directed the Fund’s custodian to cease accruing additional income on the Fund’s records. 
(5) 
 
Backed by an escrow or trust containing sufficient U.S. Government or U.S. Government agency securities, 
   
which ensure the timely payment of principal and interest. Such investments are normally considered to 
   
be equivalent to AAA rated securities. 
(6) 
 
MuniFund Term Preferred Shares, at Liquidation Value as a percentage of Total Investments is 37.2%. 
N/R 
 
Not rated. 
(IF) 
 
Inverse floating rate investment. 
(UB) 
 
Underlying bond of an inverse floating rate trust reflected as a financing transaction. 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
Item 2. Controls and Procedures.

a.  
The registrant's principal executive and principal financial officers, or persons performing similar functions, have concluded that the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-3(c) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "1940 Act") (17 CFR 270.30a-3(c))) are effective, as of a date within 90 days of the filing date of this report that includes the disclosure required by this paragraph, based on their evaluation of the controls and procedures required by Rule 30a-3(b) under the 1940 Act (17 CFR 270.30a-3(b)) and Rule 13a-15(b) or 15d-15(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR 240.13a-15(b) or 240.15d-15(b)).
 
 
b.  
There were no changes in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the 1940 Act (17 CFR 270.30a-3(d)) that occurred during the registrant's last fiscal quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.
 
Item 3. Exhibits.

File as exhibits as part of this Form a separate certification for each principal executive officer and principal financial officer of the registrant as required by Rule 30a-2(a) under the 1940 Act (17 CFR 270.30a-2(a)), exactly as set forth below: See EX-99 CERT attached hereto.

 
 
 

 
SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
 
(Registrant)  Nuveen Massachusetts Dividend Advantage Municipal Fund 
 
By (Signature and Title)     /s/ Kevin J. McCarthy                    
                                                   Kevin J. McCarthy
                                                   Vice President and Secretary
 
Date         April 29, 2011        
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
 
By (Signature and Title)     /s/ Gifford R. Zimmerman                    
                                                    Gifford R. Zimmerman
                                                  Chief Administrative Officer (principal executive officer) 
 
Date         April 29, 2011        
 
By (Signature and Title)     /s/ Stephen D. Foy                              
                                                   Stephen D. Foy
                                                  Vice President and Controller (principal financial officer) 
 
Date         April 29, 2011